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Israel Legislative Mission 2016- Day 5

Day 5: Exploring Israel's Military History   Our trip has led us to an amazing array of sites to learn about Israel's economy, culture and non-profit sector.  Many of the visits today focused on another important facet, Israeli military history.  The modern...

Israel Legislative Mission 2016- Day 4

Day 4: Rehovot & Jerusalem   Today we made our way from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.  Our trip took us to the origin of Israel's tech boom, Rehovot.  In the 1940s, Rehovot was one of the world's largest producers of oranges.  Over the past 75 years Rehovot has...

Learn More: Advocacy Training and Mission Experience

Become engaged with the new political landscape that will shape our future!  Our community needs your involvement and your voice more than ever.  Don’t miss out on this unique advocacy training and mission experience sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council...

Israel Legislative Mission 2016- Day 3

  Day 3: Nazareth and the Technion   Today was packed with visits to an incredible assortment of places.  We started north of Tel Aviv at Israel's largest food bank, Leket.  This incredible social services agency works with over 195 non-profits to provide...

Israel Legislative Mission 2016- Day 2

Day 2: Knesset & Hand in Hand School   Our first full day was marked by meetings with Members of the Knesset, a visit to an incredible school where Arab and Jewish children learn side by side and dinner with one of the most respected journalists in Israel. ...

Israel Legislative Mission 2016- Day 1

Day 1 Overview: Jaffa and Tel Aviv    After flying throughout the night we landed at Ben Gurion Airport in the morning and hit the ground running.  After meeting our guide, Danny Apelbom, we visited the ancient port of Jaffa just south of Tel Aviv. During our...