Where the Funds Go
 Securing
the Future for New Immigrants
• Support for flights from Ethiopia and the former Soviet Union
(FSU) to bring new immigrants to Israel.
• Absorption Centres, such as Kfar Saba, Netanya, Nurit, Haifa,
Jerusalem. Run by the Jewish Agency, these centres spearhead
successful integration into Israeli society by providing initial
immediate housing solutions and basic necessities for new
immigrants, particularly those from vulnerable populations. Each
centre offers Hebrew language classes (ulpanim), vocational guidance
and training, and a wide range of cultural and social activities
that assist immigrants of all ages with their integration. Ethiopian
Olim are among the most vulnerable new immigrants. The sheltered
environment of absorption centres, plays an essential role in easing
the difficult transition period following arrival. In addition to
housing, they receive the tools they need for achieving
independence, including employment workshops, educational
intervention and counselling and of course, Hebrew language ulpan.
• Na’aleh – an acronym for ‘Youth before their Parents’. Na’aleh,
enables students from the Former Soviet Union to come to Israel to
complete their secondary school education in Israel with an Israeli
matriculation certificate. Participants in this 3 year program are
housed in absorption centres and other residential facilities and
their basic needs are provided for in addition to cultural
enrichment.
• Selah Program – an acronym for ‘Students before Parents’, is a 10
month academic preparatory course for recent high school graduates
from the FSU. The program includes room and board, an intensive
Hebrew-language ulpan, cultural programs and activities, and a
special course of studies to prepare the students for higher
education.
• Selah-Atid – A higher education preparatory program, provides a
similar framework for students from Latin America and France.
• Kedma – a Hebrew acronym for Promoting Personal Readiness.
Designed for Ethiopian young adults ages 17-27, this six month long
program offers a comprehensive approach to integration through
education. The program consists of an intensive Hebrew language
ulpan and supplemental educational and vocational courses to help
prepare young Ethiopian immigrants for employment and higher
education opportunities.
• New Immigrant Student Scholarships offer full tuition to Ethiopian
students in need. The majority of Ethiopian olim could not complete
their studies without this help and they give back to the community
by volunteering with Ethiopian schoolchildren to reduce the risk of
high school drop outs. The scholarships help new immigrant students
cover higher education costs and thus reach their full academic,
vocational and professional potential. This promotes their
integration into Israel and, after their studies, the students are
able to contribute meaningfully to their new homeland.
• The Kibbutz Ulpan – Offers young immigrants aged 17 – 28, a unique
immersion experience in the supportive environment of a kibbutz for
5 months, where they learn Hebrew and participate in the work and
social activities of the Kibbutz.
• At Home Together – is a new paradigm for social integration which
recruits volunteer Israeli families to ‘adopt’ newcomers during
their first 2 years in Israel. New immigrants are given a critical
social network which serves as a gateway to jobs and acculturation.
The volunteer families feel personally enriched by giving back to
the community.
Securing the Future of Israel’s
High-Risk Populations
• Sparks of Science – Is a technology enrichment program, which
strives to encourage scientific achievements among Ethiopian youth
aged 13 – 18. It is a 3 year program of weekly classes in local
university laboratories, moderated by graduate students. Currently
operating under the auspices of the Technion in Haifa and the
Weizmann Institute in Rehovot, the program also includes social
activities.
• SPACE (School Priorities and Community Empowerment) – Run by the
Ethiopian National Project (ENP), provides after-school enrichment
programs and matriculation preparation for high school students. It
includes intervention for youth in school, outreach for youth in
crisis and community leadership development. Ethiopian-Israeli
counsellors serve as positive role models.
• Kedma – a nine month program designed for Ethiopian young adults
ages 17 – 27, and offers a comprehensive approach to integration
through education. The program consists of an intensive Hebrew
language ulpan and supplemental educational and vocational courses
to help prepare young Ethiopians for employment and higher education
opportunities.
• Net@ – Provides an after-school training course for students in
grades 9-12 enabling them to become certified PC technicians and web
managers before finishing their senior year of high school. Net@
trains disadvantaged youth in Israel’s peripheral areas, in computer
technology and in the building and maintenance of internet-related
networks. The ultimate goal is to enable them to compete for highly
valued hi-tech positions.At the same time, Net@ instils values of
excellence and community involvement. Third-year students also
engage in volunteer projects in local schools and community centres.
The program is co-sponsored by the Jewish Agency, KH, Cisco and the
non-governmental organization, Tapuach.
• Atidim strives to advance the top 30% of students in the periphery
and disadvantaged communities by giving them opportunities that they
would not otherwise have. Atidim has a variety of different tracks
aimed at helping students graduate high school with full
matriculation, obtain a BA in one of Israel’s leading universities,
acquire vocational skills, become a contributing member of Israeli
society by volunteering to help others in need, and work in Israel’s
leading corporations.
• Protected Housing Unit for senior citizens run by Amigour. Amigour
administers a network of 54 sheltered homes throughout Israel,
serving more than 7,500 senior citizens, average age is 75 and most
are immigrants from the FSU. For a nominal monthly fee, they rent
small apartments. Strict security measures – emergency call buttons
in each room, public address systems, smoke detectors and
sprinklers, provide tenants with security. Each Amigour facility is
administered by a director and part-time housemother. A social
worker helps residents with special needs, and caregivers assist
with cleaning, shopping and errands.
• Public Housing – Amigour also manages 22,000 low-cost rental
apartments in 23 locations throughout Israel. The 70,000 tenants
include new immigrants, veteran Israelis, single parents, young
couples and the elderly.
 Securing
our Future as a People
through Jewish/Zionist Education
• MASA Israel Journey – brings young Jewish adults from around the
world on long-term programs to Israel. Launched in 2004, MASA aims
at bringing 1 out of every 5 young Jews to Israel each year, with
the ultimate goal being to bring 20,000 Jewish students for up to a
year of study and volunteer work in Israel. Currently, 120
university, youth organisation and informal education programs are
included under the umbrella of MASA.
• Birthright Israel – This program provides the opportunity for
children in the Diaspora, who would otherwise not afford a trip, to
visit to Israel for a 10 day program. Participants include students
from the former Soviet Union who are then able to energise their
local communities and encourage aliyah.
More programs…
• Tapuz Israel Experience for young Jews from Latin America
• Jewish Agency Fund for Lone Immigrant Students and Soldiers
• Programs to promote Jewish identity and to ‘bring Israel’ to
Jewish communities around the world
• Partnership 2000 – Young Volunteer Leadership
• Israel Experience Study Program – 6 month program
• Jewish Agency Fund for Lone Immigrant Students and Soldiers
• Distribution of food packages for new immigrants at Pesach and
Rosh Hashana
• Support for new immigrant victims of terror and their families
• Support for summer camps for new immigrant children from the FSU
• Early childhood day programs for new immigrant children
• After school tutorial programs for new immigrant children from
Ethiopia and FSU
• Support for disadvantaged Olim families, living below the poverty
line
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