SAVE THE DATE | Partners For Democracy Awards Gala | November 7, 2022
View AIFL’s Partners For Democracy Awards 50th Anniversary Gala Journal | VISIT aifl.org/gala
SAVE THE DATE | Partners For Democracy Awards Gala | November 7, 2022
View AIFL’s Partners For Democracy Awards 50th Anniversary Gala Journal | VISIT aifl.org/gala
After half a century, the America-Israel Friendship League (AIFL) still operates like a new and nimble startup. While we remain true to our long-time mission of “making friends for Israel”, we constantly pivot and adjust to the changing times.
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One of the keen insights AIFL learned from participants during the launch of this effort is that there was a desire for both “thinking” and “doing” activities for the webinars, so we continue to produce a mix of both.
Beyond making friends, our mission is to increase Americans’ understanding of the contemporary Israel story – its entrepreneurship, culture, medical research, environmental protection initiatives, and so much more. This is a story unknown to most Americans, because the media usually presents Israel principally through the lens of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Broadening that lens is critical to building greater appreciation and support for Israel.
Israel is facing today threats from multiple, new, and non-traditional fronts, many of which do not include a physical border with the state. These include non-state para-military organizations, sub-terranean infrastructure, cyber-threats and looming nuclear threats.
Join us for a briefing that evaluates current plans to build and increase the Israel Defense Forces’ ability to defend against these different fronts.
During this briefing we will learn about:
Potential threats and challenges that the IDF encounters
The means used by the IDF while facing the challenges and threats
The actions and means of terrorist organizations
Streamed live, the program will feature:
Moderator
Naomi Reinharz
Chief Development Officer
America-Israel Friendship League
Please share with your friends and family and register on Zoom or watch live on AIFL’s Facebook page.
The Youth Ambassador Student Exchange (YASE) program is the AIFL’s flagship educational program. Since 1977 the AIFL has conducted this formal binational educational exchange program in partnership with the Israel Youth Exchange Authority (IYEA, formerly known as the Public Council for the Exchange of Youth and Young Adults).
To date, over 5,000, predominantly non-Jewish, American high school students and their families have participated in this month-long exchange program where they gain the experience of living in each other’s country and home.
Each program is conducted around a current international theme (this year, TBD).
Israeli Delegations arrive in the US – October 25th
US Home Hospitality – October 25th to November 1st Tours/Lectures etc. Washington DC & NYC – November 1st – 7th
Israeli and American Delegations travel and arrive in Israel – November 8th
Tours/Lectures, etc. Jerusalem & Tel Aviv – November 8th – 14th
American Delegations Return to the US – November 22nd
The America-Israel Friendship League (AIFL) is supported by individuals of all political, ethnic and religious persuasions across the United States. Their common goal is recognizing, appreciating and supporting the democratic values shared by the United States and Israel.
DonateAIFL partners with organizations throughout Israel and the United States on a broad array of topics that reflect the robust civil societies of both countries. This legacy has continued with the eAIFL webinar series, which connects innovative individuals and groups in unique programs that help leverage new audiences.