Projects

01/04/2009

Israel Mission RESCHEDULED

The Ameinu/Meretz USA Israel Symposium has been rescheduled to take advantage of being in the country right after the upcoming elections

06/12/2008

Ameinu Seeks Fall Marketing Intern

Reporting directly to the executive staff this position will offer the intern a terrific opportunity to develop image and branding efforts for Ameinu. While the position will include involvement in all areas of outreach and marketing, there will be a concentration on messaging online in areas like wikipedia entry and social media

05/22/2008

World Labor Zionist Movement Elections

The World Labor Zionist Movement (WLZM) is implementing an election process for two representatives to sit on the expanded World Zionist Organization (WZO) Executive. The election will take place on Thursday, June 12th, 2008.

03/28/2007

Sign Hebron Settlers Removal Petition to Defense Minister Peretz

Ameinu, together with Meretz USA and the Union of Progressive Zionists, has sent the following letter to Israel's Defense Minister, Amir Peretz, calling for the immediate removal of hundreds of settlers who have illegally seized a Palestinian home in Hebron.

02/14/2007

Discover Israel: Peace, Pluralism, and Social Justice UPZ BIRTHRIGHT TOUR

Dear Students, SPREAD THE WORD!! The Union of Progressive Zionists is partnering with IsraelExperts to bring you a unique Taglit-birthright Israel opportunity! This trip, which is a free gift from Taglit–birthright Israel, is designed for 18-27 (turning 27 after May 1) year olds looking to experience both Israel’s beauty and its complexity, as they grapple with the challenges facing Israel and the Jewish people as a whole. Participants will: Meet with Israeli and Palestinian politicians, peace activists educators and journalists; Learn about NGOs working for social justice in Israel; visit a Urban Kibbutz and learn about communal ways of living; See the separation barrier and find out how it affects everyday life for Israelis and Palestinians; Get a feel for the different sectors of Israeli society; Tour famous sites such as Masada, The Israeli Knesset, the Sea of Galilee and have a night out in Tel Aviv; Understand the complexities of the country and develop a meaningful connection to the land and the people of Israel You are eligible for a Taglit-birthright Israel trip if you have never been to Israel on a peer group tour before. If you are eligible, don’t miss this amazing opportunity! Also, please spread the word to everyone and anyone who might be interested. Registration for spring/summer trips fills very quickly. Registration begins TOMORROW at 9am! The ten day trip will leave for Israel on May 31st and return to the United States on June 10th. Please tell your friends to mention that they were referred by UPZ when they register!

01/16/2007

Mission to Israel Report 2006/2007

Witnessing the incredible work, the dedication, the resourcefulness and the ethics of the people working on the ground in Israel is a humbling experience. Even the trip’s guide who has been accompanying trips and missions for many years was amazed by what we witnessed. Yet these not-for-profit organizations operate under the pressures and constrains of small budgets and they struggle for daily survival. They need us to notice, appreciate their hard work and assist them, so they can continue their vital missions. In a world where liberal Jews look for new ways and venues to engage in social activism, participating in grassroots efforts to create a Just Society in Israel is a great effort to be part of and a Jewish thing to do. Being part of this however means more than just helping Israeli NGOs help others. Those NGOs themselves are crucial because they are the keepers of the true values and soul of the Jewish state, of what Israel attempted to be in the past and what she can still become in the future.

12/11/2006

Media Alert: Member of Knesset Ophir Pines-Paz Completes U.S. Tour

MK Ophir Pines-Paz recently made headlines in Israel by resigning from the Israeli cabinet to protest the appointment of Avigdor Lieberman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party to the post of Minister of Strategic Threats. MK Pines-Paz has previously served as Minister of the Interior, as Labor Knesset faction Chair, and is one of the most popular and widely respected Labor party leaders. In resigning, he also announced his candidacy for the Labor party leadership. MK Pines-Paz was the only Labor Minister to resign on this issue, taking a principled stand against the positions espoused by Lieberman and his party.

10/03/2006

Nisped Report

"NEW! See new NISPED newsletter created for NISPED under the auspices of the Ameinu Israel connections Committee by Ameinu member and Professor of Journalism, Elliot King of Baltimore"

08/21/2006

Report from the Ameinu Children's Solidarity Fund

Ameinu is proud to support the work of the World Labor Zionist Movement as it continues to support Israel's northern residents.

07/19/2006

Crisis In Israel Resources

Ameinu has compiled resources on the current conflict. This page features news analyses, personal responses, and things that you can do.

07/14/2006

SHOW YOUR SOLIDARITY WITH THE FAMILIES OF ISRAEL

Northern Israel is under attack. Katyusha missiles are falling on Nahariya, Safed, and even Haifa. This is placing all inhabitants, but particularly the children, in an extremely stressful situation. Our colleagues and friends in Israel have shared stories of frightened children in development towns and absorption centers stuck in bomb shelters for hours on end with little to do.

06/29/2006

Amal Pre-Army Service Training Program at Kiryat Haim

A unique training program that helps troubled and disadvantaged young women develop the life skills necessary to join the Israel Defense Forces.

06/01/2006

AMEINU MISSION TO ISRAEL | SHOW YOUR SOLIDARITY

Join the Ameinu-Habonim Dror Mission to Israel Ameinu's Third Annual Mission to Israel

01/25/2006

Ameinu Mission to Israel 2006: Israel the Progressive Landscape

The 75 Ameinu Mission participants, drawn from across North America and across the generations, were from 21 family groups. Many were in Israel for the first time ever, looking for a meaningful introduction to Israel's past, present and future. Others returned to a radically different Israel after absences of 20 years or more. To be sure, most had never had access to what Ameinu had in store for them.

12/13/2005

UPDATE Ameinu Detroit Raises Funds for Humanitarian Project in Bedouin Village

We were able to install the solar system at a more inexpensive cost than we anticipated. We are planning to use the excess funds raised by Ameinu to build another alternative energy system to help a second Bedouin child with juvenile diabetes in a similar circumstance. We'll keep you updated about our efforts to catalyze discussion regarding access to electricity for all of Israel's citizens.

12/05/2005

Ameinu Exhibits at the General Assembly of the United Jewish Communities

This past November Ameinu participated in the General Assembly of the United Jewish Communities held in Toronto, Canada.

11/15/2005

HATIKVA: The Progressive Zionist Coalition

We are American heirs of the founders of the State of Israel, the pioneers who settled the land, transforming the Zionist dream into reality. In the spirit of Hatikva, we stand for the progressive and peace-oriented vision of Israel?s Declaration of Independence, that the reborn Jewish homeland is "based on the precepts of liberty, justice and peace as taught by the Prophets; and will uphold the full social and political equality of all its citizens, without distinction of race, creed or sex; and will guarantee full freedom of conscience, worship, education and culture."

04/23/2005

Support the Campaign For American Leadership in the Middle East (CALME)

Recently, Ameinu released the results of its survey which shows that AMERICAN JEWS OVERWHELMINGLY SUPPORT GAZA DISENGAGEMENT. Please click here to read the results of this survey.

06/01/2006

Yedid – An Ameinu Strategic Partner needs Hebrew speakers in the USA

Yedid, an Israeli not-for-profit has turned to Ameinu to find "online volunteers” who are proficient in Hebrew. Yedid is looking for help in translating Hebrew press and PR materials into English for use on their website and for communication with foreign donors and political activists.

04/22/2005

Israeli Security Chief Turns to Peace Activism | Admiral (ret.) Ami Ayalon tours US on behalf of Ameinu

On Sunday April 10, Admiral (retired) Ami Ayalon began a five-day tour to promote The People's Voice Initiative. This tour, arranged by Ameinu, included public presentations, private meetings, media interviews and fundraising.

10/10/2006

Three days left to register for the Union of Progressive Zionists Student Conference

Come for the Conference, Stay for the Dialogue Training... October 27th - 29th

04/20/2005

Ameinu Hosts Geneva Initiative Tour

Ameinu (Detroit) had a successful two day tour with Daniel Levy and Rafi Dajani of the Geneva Peace Initiative.

08/25/2006

Tentative Mission to Israel (2006) Itinerary

Tentative Mission to Israel (2006) Itinerary

03/15/2006

Save Darfur: A Million Voices for Darfur

Make your voice heard. Join the national campaign to send one million postcards to President Bush, urging him to support a stronger multinational force to protect the civilians of Darfur.

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