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On the Ground in Israel and NJ

A personal view of our efforts in Israel from Amir Shacham, Associate Executive Vice President, Israel and Overseas

Shared Society

For many years in Israel, the term “coexistence” was used to describe the need for Jews and Arabs to live together. While many people still use it, over the years it has become clear that this term is not quite sufficient. The fabric of Israeli society is intricate and requires a more in…

The “Big 5” of Global Connections: Part IV

The main attraction of a safari is to watch the wild animals in their natural habitat. The local guides always set a highly ambitious goal on the first day: “If we are lucky enough,” they would dramatically state, “understanding the lay of the land and keeping an optimistic spirit, we …

The “Big 5” of Global Connections: Part III

The main attraction of a safari is to watch the wild animals in their natural habitat. The local guides always set a highly ambitious goal on the first day: “If we are lucky enough,” they would dramatically state, “understanding the lay of the land and keeping an optimistic spirit, we …

The “Big 5” of Global Connections: Part II

The main attraction of a safari is to watch the wild animals in their natural habitat. The local guides always set a highly ambitious goal on the first day: “If we are lucky enough,” they would dramatically state, “understanding the lay of the land and keeping an optimistic spirit, we …

Introducing the “Big 5” of Federation’s Global Connections Arm

While it may sound like a vague, nostalgic memory from the pre-pandemic world, “back in the day” we used to travel overseas for vacations. Some of the most attractive destinations, at least for Israelis, were safari trips in Africa.

The main attraction of a safari is to watch the wild a…