Mission Statement

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Young Israel In Israel continues in the tradition of the 100 year-old North American Young Israel Movement to foster Judaic ethical and spiritual values, Jewish tradition, Zionism and community. 

Young Israel in Israel focuses on establishing deeper connections to Jewish values and to the Land of Israel. We undertake this mission via enriching programming that empower our participants to strengthen their Jewish identity, their family unit, and their contribution to Israeli society and the Jewish Nation.

Alongside our work with veteran Israelis and new immigrants in Israel, we have concurrent programming with a focus on strengthening the bonds between Jews in the Diaspora and their Israeli brethren. Our efforts reach populations in Israel across the socio-economic and ethnic spectrum, with a focus on weaker population groups and communities on the social periphery. 

These efforts are carried out in the spirit of love and respect for one’s fellow Jew; love of one’s Land and country; and respect for Jewish tradition and acknowledgement of Jewish history.

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Agunah & Get-Refusal Prevention Project

The work of the Agunah and Get-Refusal Prevention Project is continuous throughout the calendar year. Our efforts address a broad spectrum of needs…

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Judaic Heritage Program for the Deaf

The Judaic Heritage Program for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired, established in 2000, was the first to bring Judaism to Israel’s Deaf community. It has evolved to focus…

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Swords of Iron Emergency Campaign

In response to the horrific events of October 7th, and the subsequent ongoing conflict, YII has embarked upon a number of crucial initiatives in order to provide support…

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