AIPAC:
Support legislation that condemns terrorism and supports Israel
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee
444 Madison Avenue
22nd Floor
New York, NY 10022
Tel: 212-750-4110
Fax: 212-750-4125
Email: nyreg@aipac.org
Website: http://www.aipac.org

• Letter writing campaigns
• Missions to Israel
• Conferences and lobbying programs

To become active contact: Helen Friedman
AFSI
1623 Third Ave, Suite 205
New York, NY 10128
Telephone: 1-800-235-3658

American Friends of Magen David Adom-American Red Magen David for Israel
"Support Israel's National Emergency Medical Ambulance and Blood Service Society".
888 Seventh Avenue
Suite 403
New York, NY 10106
Tel: 212-757-1627
Fax: 212-757-4662
E-mail:info@armdi.org
Website: www.armdi.org

This not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, is the authorized organization in the U.S. to raise funds for Magen David Adom in Israel. Its Blood Center supplies 100% of the blood requirements for the Israel Defense Forces, 95% of the blood needs of Israel's hospitals and general population, and also conducts important cutting edge research in the field of hematology.

It supports Israeli Emergency Medical Assistance and Israeli Red Magen David Ambulances and supplies blood for Israel's Blood Disaster Services. Assistance to this organization benefits Israel's entire population.
Contributions are used for the following purposes:

• To supply and equip ambulances. bloodmobiles, and cardiac rescue ambulances serving all hospitals and communities throughout Israel
  
• To supply and equip for the Red Magen David blood bank and MDA Fractionation Institute
  
• To provide scholarships and education funds to train paramedics, laboratory technicians, and scientists
  

Programs that offer support include the following:

• Magen David Adom is in critical need of funding for its Blood Center because over the past four years. terrorism placed a severe drain on its resources. Those wishing to help should contact Sybil Weingast at American Red Magen David for Israel at 212-757-1627 or email Info@armdi.org.
• MDA Youth Volunteers Organization trains Israel's youth and non-Israeli volunteers who are interested in volunteering to work at the Magen David Adom Emergency Medical Stations throughout Israel; this volunteer program lasts several weeks. Those interested in volunteering should contact sybil@armdi.org.

ARZA
Support the Reform Judaism's main vehicle for advocacy, and Zionist education
Association of Reform Zionists of America
Rabbi Stanley M. Davids President
633 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Tel: 212-650-4000
Fax 212-650-4289
Email: arza@urj.org
Website: http://www.arza.org/

"ARZA is the Zionist arm of the Reform Movement and an affiliate of the Union for Reform Judaism, serving 1.5 million Reform/Progressive Jews. ARZA is the vehicle for the mass participation of American Reform Jews, focusing on Israel, with an emphasis on advocacy and travel; and Zionist education in America. ARZA's initiative ISRAEL MATTERS: Our Commitment to Israel provides the foundation for programming and advocacy relating to the core mission."

Some of the programs sponsored are:

• Mission to Israel
  
• Help with mailings
  
• Become a local ARZA Representative and Speaker at your temple
  
• Participate in a Bar/Bat Mitzvah twinning program

Hasbara Fellowships:
Help educate and advocate for Israel on university campuses
63 West 38th St. Suite 1103
New York, NY 10018
Tel: 646-365-0030
Email: director@israelactivism.com
Website: www.israelactivism.com

The Hasbara Fellowship is a program by Aish HaTorah, which trains university students to advocate for Israel on their university campuses.

Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America
Support education, healthcare, youth institutions and land development in Israel
Jonathan Rulnick
50 West 58 Street
New York, NY 10019
Tel: 212-303-8061
Fax: 212-303-4524
Email: memberinfo@hadassah.org
Website: www.hadassah.org

Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, is a volunteer women's organization which promotes the unity of the Jewish people and supports health care facilities, educational programs and youth institutions, as well as land development to meet the country's changing needs. Becoming a member of Hadassah is strongly encouraged and is a good first step toward participating in a program which can make a difference.

Help Hadassah to Make a Difference in Israel "Hadassah offers tangible ways to connect with Israel and Zionism …through:

• Hadassah Medical Organization
  
• Hadassah College Jerusalem
  
• Hadassah Career Counseling Institute
  
• Hadassah's Youth Aliyah/Children At Risk programs, helping disadvantaged Israeli children
  
• Young Judea clubs, camps, and Israel programs
  
• Partnering with the Jewish National Fund
  
• In the US, Hadassah 300,000 members promote Zionism, social action and advocacy, volunteerism, Jewish education, health education, and connections with Israel.

Hatzolah:
Support Jerusalem's volunteer ambulance service
American Friends of Hatzolah Jerusalem
7 Pinewood Drive
Monsey N.Y. 10952
Tel: 845-300-3101
Email: hatzolah@hatzolah.org.il
Website: www.hatzolah.org.il/

Hatzolah Israel, formerly known as Hatzolah Jerusalem, is a volunteer, non-profit Emergency Medical Service EMS that assists the victims of terrorism and other medical emergencies throughout Israel. Charitable contributions support the purchase of medical life saving equipment as well as training volunteers in responding effectively to emergencies.

Hillel:
Support Israel on university campuses throughout the United States
Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
Charles and Lynn Schusterman International Center
Arthur and Rochelle Belfer Building
800 Eighth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-3724
Tel: 202-449-6500
Fax: 202-449-6600
Email: info@israeloncampuscoalition.org
Website: http://www.hillel.org

The university campus has become a breeding ground for anti-Israel protests that spread untruthful slanderous remarks about Israel. Hillel is the sole source of Israel advocacy and Jewish life on many university campuses throughout the United States. Programs offered by Hillel provide education and opportunities for students to advocate for Israel through programs like:
· Israel on Campus Coalition
· Birthright Israel
· Hillel Pardes Summer Learning Institute
· Israel Advocacy Mission and Training Seminar
· Student Leadership Mission to Israel

Israel Bonds:
Help support Israel's economy during times of economic crisis
STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS
New York Region
575 Lexington Avenue, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Tel: 888-244-4808
      800-229-9650
Fax: 212-644-7014
Email: newyork@israelbonds.com
Website: www.israelbonds.com

"Proceeds realized from the sale of Israel bonds and other securities are utilized by Israel's Finance Ministry to help fund projects in key economic sectors. Examples include:

• Agriculture
  
• Industry
  
• Shipping
  
• Energy
  
• Transportation
  
• Communications
  
• Water resources
  
• Immigrant absorption

Israeli Soldiers Missing in Action
Help bring back Israeli soldiers who are missing in action
ICMIS
P.O. Box 32380
Jerusalem 91322
Israel
Tel: 011-972-2-623-6083
Fax: 011-972-2-623-3864
E-mail: info@mia.org.il
Website: www.mia.org.il/

Those who wish to help can:

• Volunteer to organize events or programs in your own community, synagogue, school or youth group, with the purpose of raising awareness of this painful issue.
  
• Participate in lobbying campaigns where you can write elected officials to help return soldiers or at least bring closure for families of missing soldiers.
  
• Sign the 1,000,000 Voice Petition
  
• Wear dog tags with the names of missing Israeli soldiers can be purchased through the organization.
  
• Make a donation

Jewish Agency for Israel:
Help ensure the continuity of the Jewish people with a strong Israel at its core
2303 Cumberland Parkway
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30339
USA
Phone: 770-438-1441
Fax: 770-438-7841
Email: avramk@jafi-na.org
Website: http://www.jafi.org.il
Website for Volunteers: http://www.jafi.org.il/aliyah/english/article.aspx?id=410

The Jewish Agency supports programs for young people who want to help Israel and be a strong part of the Jewish community.
Volunteer opportunities include the following:

• Office-based internships
  
• Project Areivem, which connects Federations and their Israel Partnership 2000 regions and their adoptive cities
  
• Israel-based internships
  
• Assisting in the absorption of new Israeli immigrants

Jewish Community Relations Council
Help Advocate Locally for Israel
PO Box 4176,
111 Kinderkamack Road
River Edge, NJ 07661
Ruth Siev
Tel: 201-488-6800
Fax: 201-457-0960
Website: www.ujannj.org

Israel Affairs Committee supports pro-Israel advocacy through letter writing campaigns, development of educational programs, and organization of leadership missions to Israel

Jewish National Fund:
Help repair Israel's Forests from the damage done by terrorism
JNF of Greater New York
42 East 69th Street
New York, NY 10021
Tel: 212-879-9300
Fax: 212-570-1673
Email: communications@jnf.org
Website: www.jnf.org

Volunteers can get involved in helping JNF in their seven action areas:

• Forestry and Ecology
  
• Water
  
• Community Development
  
• Security
  
• Education
  
• Research and Development
  
• Tourism and Recreation

MERCAZ USA
Support the Conservative Movement's organization for Israel advocacy, and Zionist education
Mercaz
155 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010
Tel: 212-533-7800 x 2016
Fax 212-533-2601
Email: info@mercazusa.org
Website: www.mercazusa.org

Take part in educational events, political lobbying, missions to Israel, and programs to support and assist Aliyah.

The American Jewish Committee:
Advocate for Israel
Robert Goodkind President
165 East 56th Street
New York, NY 10022-2746
Tel: 212-751-4000
Fax: 212-891-1492
Email: PR@ajc.org
Website: www.ajc.org

The American Jewish Committee seeks to ensure Jewish continuity and deepen ties between America and Israel. It also seek to ensure that Jews around the world can live in safety. Its method for accomplishing this task is by seeking to promote a stronger more pluralistic world.
Volunteers can become involved in the following programs:

• AJC Fellows program
  
• Hands Across the Campus
  
• Catholic/Jewish Educational Enrichment Program
  
• Leadership Training Program

The North American Conference on Ethiopian Jewry:
Help the Ethiopian Jewish community in Israel integrate into Israeli society
132 Nassau Street
Suite 412
New York, NY10038
Tel: 212-233-5200
Email: nacoej@aol.com
Website: www.nacoej.org

"The North American Conference on Ethiopian Jewry NACOEJ is a grass-roots, non-profit organization founded in 1982 with four mandates:

1. To help Ethiopian Jews survive in Ethiopia.
2. To assist them in reaching Israel.
3. To aid in their absorption into Israeli society.
   
4. To preserve their unique and ancient culture."

Assistance is needed in any of the following programs:

• For Americans who wish to help Ethiopian Jews in Israel
  
  • Adopt a High School Student
    
  • Adopt a College Student
    
  • School Supplies
    
  • Bar/Bat Mitzvah Twinning
• For Americans who wish to help Ethiopian Jews who are still in Ethiopia
  
  • Embroidery Program
    
  • Lunch Sponsorship Program

The One Family Fund:
Provide assistance to victims of terrorism
Sari Singer, East Coast Director
Sharon Feingold, Administrator
494 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Tel: 973-438-3535
Toll-Free 866-9-1FAMILY
              866-913-2645
Fax: 973.438.1399
Volunteers should contact Yehuda Poch at:
Email: info@onefamilyfund.org
Website: www.onefamilyfund.org

One Family is the central organization in Israel providing assistance to victims of terrorism. It helps over 2,200 victims of terror and their families on a daily basis. Volunteers can become involved through participating in the following:

• Adopt-a-Family program
  
• Bar/Bat Mitzvah Twinning programs
  
• Hosting Victim's Missions to Your Community: These missions provide further education and increase support for Israeli victims of terror

The One Family Fund is also in need of volunteer coordinators in communities throughout the world to assist in publicizing events and raising funds for much-needed programs. Volunteer coordinators are also needed to work with schools, synagogues, youth groups, and other community organizations so they can become involved in helping Israeli victims of terror.

Tmura - The Israeli Public Service Venture Fund
Support the development of Israeli non-profits through a venture capital investment
C/o Gross Kleinhendler,
1 Azrieli Center
Tel Aviv, 67021 ISRAEL
Tel: 011-972-3-607-4506
Fax: 011-972-3-691-4164
Email: info@tmura.org
Website: www.tmura.org

Tmura - The Israeli Public Service Venture Fund is a nonprofit organization which was established in 2002 by the Israeli venture capital and high-tech communities. Promoting a new model for philanthropy and a new standard for investments, Tmura is creating a culture of giving within the high-tech sector by enabling companies to donate equity to support education and youth-related initiatives in Israel. We invite you to partner with us in this effort - help us increase the "size of the pie" and inculcate a culture of giving within the high-tech community, a sector that can have a tremendous impact on the philanthropic landscape in Israel.

Vacation in Israel
Fly to Israel with El Al
15 E. 26th St. 6th floor
New York, U.S.A.
Tel: 212-768-9200 /
1-800- 223-6700
Fax: 212-852-0641
E-Mail: addresbook@elalusa.com
Website: http://www.elal.co.il

El Al Sponsors the Following Tours

• Classical Tour
  
• Bibleland Tour
  
• Kibbutz Experience
• Last Moment Package

Visit the following web sites to shop in Israel while staying in America:
www.shopinisrael.com
www.israelexport.org
http://www.ou.org/israel/5762/supporteconomy.htm
http://www.israeliproducts.com
http://www.israeliproducts.com/2ndlevelpages/services.html
http://www.ahavat-israel.com/ahavat/am/charity.asp

Yad Sarah:
Help Israel's elderly
450 Park Avenue, Suite 3201
New York, New York 10022
Tel. 212-223-7758
Fax: 212-223-7759
Toll Free: 1-866-YAD-SARAH
E-mail: yadsarahny@earthlink.net
Website: http://www.yadsarah.org/

This organization benefits Israel's elderly depends solely on private contributions. Volunteers are needed to contribute both their time and their finances to support core programs. Yad Sarah lends medical equipment to elderly, runs a geriatric dentistry clinic, and provides legal services for the elderly. Volunteers are needed to assist in providing Yad Sarah in gaining greater exposure to the American and worldwide Jewish Community.

World Zionist Organization
Emily Sigalow
New York Regional Director
New York - United States of America
Tel: 212-339-6922
Fax: 212-318-6127
Email: emilys@hagshama.org.il
Website: www.wzo.org.il/en/default.asp

The Hagshama Department encourages young people to begin a journey towards self discovery and empowerment. Programs are designed to instill in each participant a sense of belonging and responsibility to the broader community. The process of growth is seen as beginning with one's self and expanding to develop a deep commitment and responsibility for the Jewish community at large and eventually to the State of Israel.

The Following Programs are Offered:

• Kibbutz Volunteer
  
• Volunteers for Israel 3-Week Volunteer Program in the Israeli Army
  
• Ulpan Conversational Hebrew Courses
  
• Professional Internships
  
• Yeshiva Study