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Israeli Culture
Innovative and educational programs that help you strengthen your connection to Israel.
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Dagan Cohen, Center for Israel Director
516.484.1545 ext.115, rcfidirector@sjjcc.org
Brought to you by our Randie Waldbaum Malinsky Center for Israel
SHINSHINIM PROGRAM
Israel comes to life in your own backyard! Shinshinim are 18-year-old Israeli emissaries who spend a year with RCFI, working to bring Israel and Israeli culture to Long Island and Queens.
Our Millie & Larry Magid Shinshinim Program creates a unique Israel engagement opportunity for more than 30-day schools, synagogues, and JCCs to provide informal programming that builds Jewish identity and educates about the Jewish homeland.
Shinshin live with host families who may include children living at home, “empty-nester” couples, or grandparents. Hosting a Shinshin is a unique and meaningful way to connect your family to Israel, learn about Israeli customs and culture, and perform an act of tikkun olam.
HOSTING OPPORTUNITIES“Coming to the United States and being at the JCC has exposed me to all different types of people and how they connect with Israel. By being here, I bring Israel to the community. Now, when they visit Israel, they will always have a friendly face to visit.”
—Tomer K., former Shinshinim
SCOUT PROGRAMS
For more information, prices, and to join the scout programs, visit shevetgefen.org or email gefen@israelscouts.org.
ISRAELI AMERICAN COUNCIL’S TZOFIFNIKIM
Grades: 1-2
Deepen your child’s connection to Israel with a younger version of Israeli Scouts with activities in Hebrew.
Sundays, 4-6pm
SHEVET GEFEN
Grades: 3-12
Join our youth movement that encourages the exploration of new opportunities and taking a meaningful part in Israeli society. This program is for Hebrew-speaking children and meets weekly.
Sundays, 4-6pm
HAZAMIR: THE INTERNATIONAL JEWISH TEEN CHOIR
Grades: 9-12
Long Island’s chapter of HaZamir, conducted by Audrey Edelstein, will be meeting virtually on Sundays, 1:30pm. If you would like to participate, contact HaZamirLongIsland@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
