***A citation following an organization's name denotes which book and which page[s] the organization is mentioned. For example, AIPAC is mentioned in Book 3, pages 47 and 52 and is noted as (3:47, 52).
The American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
www.us-israel.org
The American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise (AICE) was established in 1993 as a nonpartisan organization to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship by emphasizing the fundamentals of the alliance-the values our nations share. Tangibly, this means developing social and educational programs in the U.S. based on innovative, successful Israeli models that address similar domestic problems, and bringing novel U.S. programs to Israel. These cooperative activities, which stem from their common values, are called Shared Value Initiatives. Some of the objectives and purposes of AICE are:
For more detailed information, see: "Jews in America".
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (3:47, 52)
http://www.aipac.org/
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), America's Israel pro-lobby, began in the 1950s in Washington, DC. Today, AIPAC has 65,000 members across all 50 states who are at the forefront of the most critical issues facing Israel today: stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, fighting terrorism, achieving peace, and ensuring that Israel is strong enough to meet these challenges.
The American Zionist Movement
The American Zionist Movement is a coalition of groups and individuals committed to Zionism, the idea that the Jewish people are one people with a shared history, values and language. AZM is the American affiliate of the World Zionist Organization (2:68), the Zionist Federation in the United States.
Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America
http://www.camera.org/
Founded in 1982, the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America is a media-monitoring, research and membership organization devoted to promoting accurate and balanced coverage of Israel and the Middle East. CAMERA fosters rigorous reporting, while educating news consumers about Middle East issues and the role of the media. Because public opinion ultimately shapes public policy, distorted news coverage that misleads the public can be detrimental to sound policymaking. Read CAMERA's section "For Students" which provides information for students ranging from Middle School students to college students.
Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations
http://www.conferenceofpresidents.org/
The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations is the voice of organized American Jewry. Representing 52 national Jewish organizations from across the political and religious spectrum, the Conference provides a forum for deliberations of American Jewish leadership and a central address for key American, Israeli and other world leaders to consult on issues of critical concern to the Jewish community.
Israel HighWay -The Road to Israel - is a weekly email newsletter for high school students. It Includes in-depth examination of the issues behind the headlines, student-authored articles, Israel-related school projects and sections on Jewish music, art, technology and sports.
The Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs
http://www.jinsa.org/home/home.html
The Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs (JINSA) is a non-profit, non-partisan educational organization committed to explaining the need for a prudent national security policy for the United States, addressing the security requirements of both the United States and the State of Israel, and strengthening the strategic cooperation relationship between these two great democracies. Founded as a result of the lessons learned from the 1973 Yom Kippur War, JINSA communicates with the national security establishment and the general public to explain the role Israel can and does play in bolstering American interests, as well as the link between American defense policy and the security of Israel. To read about today's hot topic issues go to "Strategic and Political Issues and Areas of Interest".
Meretz USA for Israeli Civil Rights and Peace
Meretz USA is a progressive Zionist organization that educates Americans about issues of civil rights and peace in Israel, and promotes the values of peace, pluralism and democracy in Israel, as envisioned by prophetic Judaism and the Zionist pioneers and as enshrined in Israel's Declaration of Independence.
The Middle East Forum-Promoting American Interests
http://www.meforum.org/
The Middle East Forum, a think tank, works to define and promote American interests in the Middle East. Founded in 1990, the Forum became an independent organization in 1994. The Forum holds that the United States has vital interests in the region; in particular, it believes in strong ties with Israel, Turkey, and other democracies as they emerge; works for human rights throughout the region; seeks a stable supply and a low price of oil; and promotes the peaceful settlement of regional and international disputes. Read online: Middle East Intelligence Bulletin (MEIB), a free monthly publication, dedicated to providing informed analysis of political and strategic developments in Lebanon, Syria & the Middle East; the Middle East Quarterly which has become America's most authoritative journal of Middle Eastern affairs; and Middle East Forum Wires are summary accounts of Forum events as well as occasional other writings.
NA'AMAT
NA'AMAT, Hebrew acronym for "Movement of Working Women and Volunteers," is an organization & a movement striving to enhance the quality of life for women, children and families in Israel, the U.S. and around the world.
NA'AMAT women act locally, nationally and globally in 11 countries (10 sister countries in addition to Israel). NA'AMAT is united in belief and in action around issues ranging from religious pluralism to an improvement in the status of women at home and in the workplace, from child well-being to peace in the Middle East, from the ability of single parents and new immigrants to build a life for themselves to the end of domestic violence. NA'AMAT helpS women, and NA'AMAT helps women help themselves.
State of Israel Bonds (3:46, 47)
State of Israel Bonds began operations in 1951. The corporation was established to implement Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion's decision to float a bond issue to bolster Israel's fledgling economy. Throughout the ensuing decades, the sale of Israel bonds became a global enterprise, fulfilling Ben-Gurion's vision of a strong economic partnership between Israel and its supporters the world over.
Proceeds realized from the sale of Israel bonds are utilized by Israel's Finance Ministry to help fund projects in key economic sectors. Examples include: agriculture, industry, shipping, energy, transportation, communications, water resources, and immigrant absorption.
The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/
Founded in 1985, the Washington Institute for Near East Policy is a public educational foundation dedicated to scholarly research and informed debate on U.S. interests in the Middle East. Through a comprehensive program of research, seminars, conferences, publications, and study tours to the Middle East, The Washington Institute provides policymakers, diplomats, and journalists with fresh thinking and new ideas to promote peace, security, and stability in one of the world's most volatile regions. View online PolicyWatch/PeaceWatch which covers topics other than the peace process, including U.S. security policy in the Persian Gulf, religious radicalism, regional economics, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and the evolving roles of Turkey, Russia, and the Central Asian republics in the Middle East. Also available online are "Maps & Graphics", "Op-Eds & Articles"
Zionist Organization of America (2:66-69, 70)
http://www.zoa.org/
The Zionist Organization of America is the oldest, and one of the largest, pro-Israel organizations in the United States. Founded in 1897 to support the re-establishment of a Jewish State in the ancient Land of Israel, its presidents have included such illustrious Jewish leaders as Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis and Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver. The ZOA was instrumental in mobilizing the support of the U.S. government, Congress, and the American public for the creation of Israel in 1948. The ZOA posts information and news about some of the day's most important issues facing American Jews. They offer an online video library and online resources for further research or if you wish to be proactive.
