Israel & Overseas

The Jewish Federation has a strong focus on Israel. We are very active in supporting and protecting Israel through advocacy, funding, scholarship and travel opportunities, programming and partnerships.

Our extended Jewish family overseas also receives our attention and funding.

About Israel: Learn more about Israel and find a list of helpful Israeli media sources.
Israel Advocacy: The Jewish Federation advocates on behalf of Israel and a just peace in the Middle East through numerous channels and methods.
Israel For Kids: Opportunities for kids to help and connect with those in Israel.
Our Partner Communities in Israel: Find out about our partner communities in Israel, Hof Ashkelon and Kiryat Malachi.
Travel to Israel: Find out more about travel opportunities to Israel and how the Jewish Federation can find a trip that best fits you. Join us for Israel Unplugged, May 23-June 1, 2010.
Scholarships: The Jewish Federation offers scholarships to Israel and can coordinate with other scholarship options.
Volunteering Abroad: Find unique opportunities to volunteer in Israel and around the world.
Israeli Media: Find media and resources relating to Israel
See Current Community Events on Israel

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Jewish Federation Goes to the Movies

Posted on Monday Mar 15, 2010 4:58 PM

Join the Jewish Federation at three movies we are sponsoring during AJC's Seattle Jewish Film Festival this March 17, 20 and 21.

Federation Movie Night, March 21
Join Jewish Federation donors and supporters for Sushi, Sake, Sweets & Sumo. This closing night of the film festival will feature the Israeli Academy Award nominated comedy, A Matter of Size, and a tasty pre-reception with kosher alternatives.
March 21, 7:30pm at Cinerama

Their Stories Live On: Yom HaZikaron

Posted on Tuesday Mar 9, 2010 1:36 PM

This year for Yom HaZikaron--Israel's official Day of Remembrance--the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is creating a special exhibit of photographs, stories and personal reflections to honor the memories of those killed in wars and acts of terrorism. We invite you to connect on a personal level to dozens of the thousands of fallen men, women and children whose names are remembered each year in Israel on Yom HaZikaron. You can view our exhibit at the following venues:

Taglit-Birthright Israel: Registration Now Open

Posted on Friday Feb 12, 2010 12:04 PM

Over recent years, more young adults from Seattle than ever before have applied for free, life-changing Birthright Israel programs, with less space available. This year, to help meet the demand, the Jewish Federation and Birthright Israel partnered locally to change that equation. Thanks to parents of former Seattle Birthright Israel participants, we are excited to announce that we have ensured that an entire additional busload of young Seattleites will experience Birthright Israel this summer. Registration is February 17-March 3.

Connect in Israel with Israel Unplugged - Register by Feb 18

Posted on Monday Feb 8, 2010 3:16 PM

In just over 100 days, three bus-loads of Seattleites will descend upon Israel…and experience the time of their lives. (There are still spots left!) Be sure to register by February 18!

IDF Shows True Colors in Haiti Mission

Posted on Thursday Jan 28, 2010 11:28 AM

The Israeli aid mission to Haiti landed at the Ben Gurion Airport Thursday and was received at a state reception ceremony by IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Gabi Ashkenazi, Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said, "You showed the world what the true IDF is all about."