who runs it
Organizations running this strategy · 5
what it looks like in practice
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Funding organizations in Israel that serve families in need AMERICAN FRIENDS OF KEVER DUVID HAMELCH INCgrantmakingProvides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Israel that serve families in need, as part of its grantmaking activities.
- Funding Orot Israel College in Israel AMERICAN FRIENDS OF OROT ISRAEL COLLEGE FOR WOMEN INCgrantmakingCollects contributions from U.S. donors, invests them, and wires funds to Orot Israel College in Israel upon request and at the organization's discretion.
- Delivering public services and care in Haifa and Northern Israel WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOR ISRAEL INCdirect serviceProvides public services and community care to populations in Haifa and Northern Israel, focusing on local welfare and support needs.
- Supporting social welfare and educational services in Tel Aviv and Netanya WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOR ISRAEL INCdirect serviceProvides support for social welfare education and maintains homes in Tel Aviv and Netanya, Israel, serving local communities through direct care and educational initiatives.
- Advocacy for Jewish pluralism and reform of state religious policies AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ITIM INCadvocacyMonitors and challenges Israeli state policies on Jewish life issues through legal action, policy papers, Knesset participation, and public campaigns. Advocates for recognition of diverse Jewish identities, gender equality, civil marriage, and reform of the Rabbinate.
- Free assistance with marriage, conversion, and burial services in Israel AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ITIM INCdirect serviceProvides free guidance and support to individuals navigating state-administered Jewish life processes including marriage, conversion, and burial in Israel. Services include document review, procedural clarification, and connecting individuals with state-recognized authorities.
- Hotline support for navigating religious bureaucracy AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ITIM INCdirect serviceOperates a hotline offering personalized guidance and problem-solving assistance to individuals dealing with Israel’s religious bureaucracy across life events including marriage, conversion, burial, and immigration.
- Internship program for North American students in Jewish law and public policy AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ITIM INCcapacity buildingRuns an internship program for North American college students focused on religion-and-state issues, Jewish law, and public policy. Includes mentoring, research, and hands-on work in ITIM’s core programs.
- Legal advocacy and representation in religion-and-State matters AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ITIM INCdirect serviceProvides free legal counseling and direct representation to individuals navigating complex religion-and-State systems in Israel, including high-profile cases brought before the Supreme Court. Focuses on civil rights, Jewish pluralism, and equality under the law.
- Operation of Giyur K’Halacha Conversion Court Network AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ITIM INCdirect serviceRuns a non-governmental Orthodox conversion court network established in 2015, providing Israeli citizens with a supportive and inclusive pathway to convert to Judaism. Offers individualized guidance, representation, and access to state-recognized rabbis and courts.
- Support for immigration to Israel AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ITIM INCdirect serviceProvides guidance and documentation support to individuals seeking to immigrate to Israel, including connecting them with state-recognized rabbis and rabbinical courts, assessing required documentation, and facilitating faster processing through the Interior Ministry.
- Funding educational programs at Yeshivat Yishrei Lev in Israel AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YESHIVAT YISHREI LEV INCgrantmakingRaises and distributes funds to support the educational activities of Yeshivat Yishrei Lev, an institution located in Israel.