Israel Resources
This page is a portal for engaging with Israel online. Do you want to spend a year in Israel after college, volunteer in Israel, or take a family trip? Check out the Israel Resources section. For daily news in Israel, see the linked news sources below. If you want to get involved with Israeli culture right here in Asheville check out the JCC’s Israel events on our calendar.
“A View from Jerusalem” is a blog written by JCCA VP of the Israel Center, Leah Garber. Garber shares her insight and a direct view into her perspective, including a daily blog beginning October 7, 2023.
Birthright Israel provides the gift of an educational trip to Israel for Jewish young adults ages 18 to 26 from around the world who have never been on a peer trip to Israel.
Masa Israel Journey connects Jewish young adults (ages 18-30) to gap year, study abroad, post-college, and volunteer programs.
The Jewish National Fund performs groundbreaking work to develop the land of Israel through a variety of multifaceted environmental initiatives.
The Israel Forever Foundation is an Israel Engagement organization that develops, supports, and promotes experiential learning opportunities to celebrate and strengthen the personal connection to Israel.
A portal for Tikkun Olam & Social Justice programs in Israel including gap year programs, post collegiate programs, visits, and tours.
The Lone Soldiers program supports Israeli soldiers whose parents do not reside in Israel or soldiers whose families live in Israel but do not support them. The Lone Soldier Center, created in memory of Michael Levin, helps Lone Soldiers before, during and after their service. Programs include: Advising, Shabbat & Holiday Meals, Furniture & Appliances, Basic Needs Items (backpacks, toiletries, etc.) Drafts, Fun Days & Ceremonies, and Social & Educational Events.
The JCC Association News & Views includes updates, press releases, articles and posts by JCC Association professionals field, and others, includes stories, reflections, and perspectives about the JCC Movement and how it strengthens Jewish communities and enriches Jewish life across North America.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/
The Times of Israel is an Israeli multi-language online newspaper that was launched in 2012. It was co-founded by Israeli journalist David Horovitz, who is also the founding editor, and American billionaire investor Seth Klarman
Haaretz is an Israeli newspaper. It was founded in 1918, making it the longest running newspaper currently in print in Israel. It is published in both Hebrew and English in the Berliner format. The English edition is published and sold together with The New York Times International Edition. Their homepage has up-to-date information about hostages from the October 7 attacks on Israel.
The Jerusalem Post is a broadsheet newspaper based in Jerusalem, founded in 1932 during the British Mandate of Palestine by Gershon Agron as The Palestine Post. In 1950, it changed its name to The Jerusalem Post.
PJ Library and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation have a deep, unshakable connection to the State of Israel. PJ Library shares stories with families around the globe that celebrate Israel and promote a sense of responsibility to the country and its people. If you are struggling, as many of us do, to navigate conversations about events in Israel with your children or grandchildren, PJ Library has compiled a shortlist of resources at the link above.
https://www.the10-7project.com/
The 10/7 Project is led by the American Jewish Committee (AJC), the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.
The 10/7 Project will not endorse or oppose any candidates for public office.
