OUR COMMUNITY... OUR W FEDERATION AGENCIES (continued) FIRST TIMERS TEACHERS TRIP: Sponsored by the JEC, 16 teachers and one staff member take a 10-day trip to Israel that includes visits to historical sites, meetings with other educators and seminars. The project is targeted to the 50 percent of area Jewish day school teachers who have never been to Israel and aims to make the Jewish homeland a focal point in their teaching. ISRAEL PROGRAM GRANTS: The JEC distributes $500 and $1,000 grants to young adults who study in Israel for periods of more than three weeks.
JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL The Jewish Community Relations Council, the public-policy, community relations and advocacy arm of the Federation, promotes a safe and secure State of Israel and an American society that is democratic and pluralistic.
Other Local Agencies BOCA RATON COMMUNITY KOLLEL Staffed by a team of six Rabbinic scholars, the Kollel, attempts to increase awareness and practice of Jewish heritage and religious tradition among all Jews, regardless of denomination. Founded in 1996, the Kollel offers free classes and participates in programs in various informal community settings including synagogues, federations, schools and businesses throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties.
FEDERATION TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (FTS) A department of the Federation, FTS works with the Florida Department of Children and Families, Palm Tran and the Area Agency on Agency to transport seniors and developmentally disabled adults to activities of daily living such as medical services, social services and employment. FTS operates 16 vehicles totaling 340 seats and provides nearly 80,000 one-way trips per year.
REGIONAL/NATIONAL birthright israel B’nai B’rith Youth Organization, Gold Coast Region Florida Association of Jewish Federations/Government Affairs Committee
Florida Hillel Council Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL Provides free 10-day intensive trips to young Jews ages 18 to 26 who have never visited Israel. A variety of itineraries feature holy and historical sites and multi-day encounters with Israeli peers.
B’NAI BRITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION, GOLD COAST REGION (BBYO)