American pro-Israel lobby with 55,000 members nationwide. Briefings, local congressional caucuses, political training workshops, young professionals' leadership program, college program and political grassroots activism.

Informing about the truth in the Arab-Israeli conflict; promoting the concept of justice for Israel. Action meetings and speakers.

Founded in 1978 by 348 Israeli reserve army officers to promote security through peace, Shalom Achshav became the largest grassroots movement in Israeli history. Education, political outreach and advocacy.

Initiates, educates and finances grassroots and legal advocacy to secure religious pluralism in Israel. U.S. Reform Jews support organization of Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) and the building of Progressive religious institutions worldwide.

Expand Christian-Jewish dialogue in the broadest sense in order to improve the relationship between Christians and Jews, but also between Church and Synagogue, emphasizing Christian repentance, the purging of anti-Jewish attitudes and the false "Replacement" theology rampant throughout Christian teachings.

Researches and publishes information regarding the Middle East; exposes false propaganda that might harm the interests of the United States and its allies. Monthly ads in national and Israeli magazines and newspapers.

Grassroots group working to promote a just, two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through activism and education, and to increase visibility of progressive Jews.

The AMERICAN-ISRAELI COOPERATIVE ENTERPRISE (AICE) was established in 1993 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3), nonpartisan organization to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship by emphasizing the fundamentals of the alliance -- the values our nations share. Tangibly, this means developing social and educational programs in the U.S. based on innovative, successful Israeli models that address similar domestic problems, and bringing novel U.S. programs to Israel. These cooperative activities, which stem from our common values, are called Shared Value Initiatives.

Educational forum for progressive ideas in Israel. Affiliated with the World Union of Mapam and Kibbutz Artzi. Public panels and symposia, study groups, Shabbat and holiday celebrations.

Non-partisan political action committee that supports out-of-state federal congressional candidates who promote a strong United States-Israel relationship.

Speaking For Democracy has been established to educate people about the common problems and common interests of democratic nations. Currently we focus on India, Israel, and the United States. Our mission is to encourage political and economic cooperation between these countries so that we can win the War on Terrorism. We accomplish this by giving talks, seminars, and workshops to teach groups and individuals how they can keep these countries strong and free and flourishing.

Founded in 1985, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy is a public educational foundation dedicated to scholarly research and informed debate on U.S. interests in the Middle East. Through a comprehensive program of research, seminars, conferences, publications, and study tours to the Middle East, The Washington Institute provides policymakers, diplomats, and journalists with fresh thinking and new ideas to promote peace, security, and stability in one of the world's most volatile regions.

Women's League is an integral arm of the worldwide Conservative/Masorti Movement, maintaining close ties to all of its constituent organizations as well as to the Jewish Theological Seminary and University of Judaism.

Social Programs

The APJCC provides a common meeting place for the entire South Bay Jewish and general communities. Programs include adult education, youth programs, preschool and day camp, sports leagues for all ages, fitness center, tennis courts, and heated swimming pool.

Supports the only Jewish-Palestinian cooperative village in Israel. Sponsors School for Peace, which focuses on conflict resolution and operates a bicultural, bilingual primary school.

Local Sharone Hadassah
Website: www.sharone-hadassah.org

Regional Office
1400 Coleman Street, Ste. F 15
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Phone: (408) 727-2707 or toll free in CA (877) 521-2727
Email:
Website: www.hadassah-cpcr.org

National Office
Phone: (800) 664-5646
Email:
Website: www.hadassah.com

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, is the largest women’s, the largest Zionist, and the largest volunteer organization in America. We are dedicated to:

• Strengthening our partnership with Israel by supporting pace setting health care, education, youth institutes, and land development.
• Ensuring Jewish continuity through education and support of our Young Judaea youth programs.
• Advocating health awareness through education.
• Acting as a force on social issues that impact upon us as American Jewish women.
• Promoting personal growth through enrichment opportunities and education.

Jewish Family Service of Silicon Valley (JFSSV) was founded in 1979. Throughout the last 25 years, JFSSV has been committed to serving a diverse community through the provision of social, vocational, senior, counseling and refugee resettlement services.

JFSSV developed one of the largest refugee resettlement and acculturation programs in the county, and is actively involved in several county-wide collaborations.

Founded in 1985, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger is a national, nonprofit agency which allocates donations from the Jewish community to nonprofit organizations providing food, help and hope to hungry people of all faiths and backgrounds.

MAZON's hunger-relief efforts are funded by Jews and others who donate three percent of the cost of weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, other joyous and life-cycle events; who contribute to MAZON at the High Holy Days and Passover; and who make contributions in honor or in memory of friends and loved ones.

Offering programs including Cafe V'Ivrit, Israeli scholar series and cultural events. For people in their 20s to early 40s who want to recapture the feel of Israel. Cafe V'Ivrit is a monthly gathering for intermediate to advanced Hebrew speaking young adults. Facilitated by Donny Inbar.

Women's League is an integral arm of the worldwide Conservative/Masorti Movement, maintaining close ties to all of its constituent organizations as well as to the Jewish Theological Seminary and University of Judaism.

Youth Groups

AZA is a non-denominational youth-lead Jewish youth group that has been around for over 80 years all over the world. Like a fraternity, AZA teaches valuable life lessons in a comfortable environment with friends. Weekly events are scheduled on the online calendar. (There is a link from the homepage).

Education

The United Synagogue strengthens Conservative congregations and enhances the lives of Conservative Jews.

Lehrhaus Judaica is a unique non-denominational Jewish studies adult school.

Shir Hadash is an evolving Reform Jewish congregation dedicated to providing a vital Jewish life, spiritual growth, and a sense of community for its members.

Beth Am has educational programs, sessions and meetings covering almost every aspect of Jewish life and learning. Beth Am has educational programs, sessions and meetings covering almost every aspect of Jewish life and learning.

Congregation Kol Emeth strives to be an egalitarian religious community, a place where people can find one another, express themselves and grow together as Jews. The congregation is affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. As part of the Conservative movement within Judaism, we embrace an ideology that reveres and tries to transmit faithfully our religious heritage while maintaining an openness to change and evolve.

Media

Website: http://world.std.com/~camera

The committee for accuracy in Middle East reporting in America.

DAFKA is a consortium of students, faculty members, journalists and concerned community activists who are tired of the Palestinian propaganda being dispensed on our country's college campuses and in the community in general.

A current digest of media, polls and significant interviews and events

The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) explores the Middle East through the region's media. MEMRI bridges the language gap which exists between the West and the Middle East, providing timely translations of Arabic, Farsi, and Hebrew media, as well as original analysis of political, ideological, intellectual, social, cultural, and religious trends in the Middle East.

Founded in February 1998 to inform the debate over U.S. policy in the Middle East, MEMRI is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit, 501 (c)3 organization. MEMRI's headquarters is located in Washington, DC with branch offices in Berlin, London, and Jerusalem, where MEMRI also maintains its Media Center. MEMRI research is translated to German, Hebrew, French, Spanish, and Russian.

Watchdog group highlighting the Palesinian media.

North American Corporate Office
401 North Wabash, Suite 732
Chicago, IL 60611 - USA
Telephone: 1-312-321-3247 / Fax: 1-312-321-3274
E-mail:
Website: http://www.jpost.com

Israeli daily newspaper

Fundraising

Raises funds to further the university's work. Provides student scholarships and support for various high tech, medical, agricultural and scientific research projects.

Raises funds and promotes the endeavors of this Jerusalem medical institution and national referral center.

Supports and promotes this multidisciplinary institution in Israel, which trains graduate students and conducts basic scientific research to fight disease, advance technology, protect the environment and improve the human condition.

Supports Israel's only pediatric hospital and rehabilitation center for physically handicapped children, treating and caring for patients suffering from various congenital diseases or injuries after accidents, regardless of religion or ethnic background.

Supports all Hebrew University's research and scholarship, including support for American students at the Rothberg School for Overseas Students and all other university programs.

Supports this institution for technological education and applied research, which trains engineers, doctors, city planners and scientists.

Accepts and distributes books and educational materials to schools, libraries and youth towns in Israel. Distributes high-tech materials to colleges and businesses.

Supports Jewish pluralism, Israel/Arab relations, resettlement programs and social services through annual campaign allocations to United Jewish Communities and special projects in Northern Israel.

Funds provide rescue, resettlement and human services in Israel and in world diaspora communities; scholarships for teen and college-age travel/study in Israel; and establish endowments to support Israeli institutions.

Annual campaign raises funds to support 45 beneficiary agencies locally, overseas and in Israel.

Official agency for the state of Israel in land reclamation for planting and forestry, environmental issues, water conservation, recreational agriculture, tourism, employment of new emigres, research/development.

Dedicated to strengthening democracy in Israel by protecting human/civil rights, promoting religious pluralism, improving the status of women, fostering Arab-Jewish equality and coexistence, and pursuing environmental justice.

Provides humanitarian aid to the 220,000 Jewish residents of YESHA (Judea, Samaria, Gaza). Supports emergency medical services, care and rescue, education, aliyah absorption, day care and seniors' programs.

International organization offering securities issued by Israel's government. Provides investment capital for development of every aspect of Israel's economy including agriculture, commerce and industry.

Finance

Membership organization that promotes and facilitates trade and investment between California and Israel.

Enhances business contacts between Pacific Northwest and Israeli companies, including trade and investment, joint ventures, and subcontracting and research.

Travel & Information

Provides educational, political and cultural information about Israel and assistance with passport, visa and travel regulations. Contact Public Affairs Office for speakers, written and audio-visual materials.

A long-term savings plan for Israel experiences for teens who live in the JCF area that includes contributions from family, federation and participating synagogues.

The central address for information on a wide range of Israel travel, cultural and educational programs for teens, college students, post-college young adults, adults and families. Programs include Israel Experience and Project Otzma.

Information, counseling and assistance to Jews planning to study in, work in or make aliyah to Israel. Promotes travel to Israel for high school and college-age youth.

Guidance, brochures, maps, films and information concerning travel to Israel. Serves the Bay Area.

Provides information about educational programs and traveling in Israel, Europe and Eastern Europe for high school students and graduates.

Provides information about high school travel programs in Israel.

Annual publication describes Israel's educational programs, culture, sports, nature reserves and volunteer opportunities. Copies available at the Israel Center, (415) 512-6203, and at Jewish Community Information and Referral, (415) 777-4545.

Five-week educational touring program designed for students ages 15-17 who have completed confirmation.

21-day program designed to aid Israel through work at IDF bases or hospitals and to build lasting relationships between Israeli and diaspora Jews.

Shlichim

Israel trips and educational programs for teens, college students, families and adults.

Various options for ninth-12th grade summer Israel programs. Year course in Israel for graduating 12th-graders and college programs available. Financial aid available.

Employment

A National portal for Job & Employment services. Reaches 1000's men & women of the Jewish work force.

The Jewish Business Resource is an organization dedicated to promoting the growth of Jewish-owned businesses in the Silicon Valley area of Northern California.

Kosher Eating

Dedicated to education and research about kosher. For the kosher consumer you will find online information including lists of popular products (e.g. kosher soda, liquor and medicine), information for travelers to Baltimore, Passover information, Sabbath Mode appliance information, as well as detailed articles that delve into the intricacies of kosher certification. For consumers new to kashruth, there is basic information regarding the in's and out's of keeping kosher. Besides kashruth there is a whole lot more!

Kosher Cornucopia is the largest mail order catalog of Kosher Gourmet Gifts in the United States, offering an extensive selection for all Holidays and Occasions.

Click here for a list of sources in the South Bay area for kosher foods.