Special Advertising Section

American Friends of the Hebrew University
American Friends of The Hebrew University (AFHU) is a national, not-for-profit organization which provides programs, events and fundraising activities in support of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel’s foremost center of higher education and research. Forging a meaningful partnership between American Jewry and the people of Israel, AFHU helps to ensure the nation’s well-being by nurturing Israel’s greatest asset: the intellectual strength of its people. AFHU cultural and educational programs attract people from all walks of life, including Hebrew University and Rothberg International School alumni, American scholars and scientists and the general U.S. public. These initiatives promote greater understanding of the University’s contributions in fields ranging from technology, medicine and law to agriculture, public policy and Jewish Studies. Founded by American philanthropist Felix M. Warburg in 1925, AFHU has been a central force in The Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s rise to international prominence.

One Battery Park Plaza; 25th Floor
New York, NY 10004
(800) 567-AFHU (2348)
info@afhu.org, afhu.org

American Friends of Magen David Adom
American Friends of Magen David Adom celebrates its 70th year as the authorized organization supporting MDA in Israel and representing Magen David Adom in the U.S. Magen David Adom (MDA) is Israel’s only government-mandated ambulance and emergency medical responders. Thanks to AFMDA/ARMDI supporters, more than 800 MDA ambulances and emergency vehicles operate 24/7 from over 100 Emergency Medical Stations and 11 dispatch stations throughout Israel, answering every call. Acclaimed for their heroic role in rescuing the wounded, coordinating activities with the IDF and being part of Israel’s National Emergency Administration during the recent Gaza War, MDA also provides 97% of Israel’s blood needs and has launched the MDA Israel Cord Blood Bank even though it is not government funded. With your continued support, American Friends of Magen David Adom builds and renovates MDA Stations and contributes urgently needed vehicles, paramedic training, communications equipment, medications and medical equipment, as well as flak jackets, helmets, portable bomb shelters and security for our facilities.

352 Seventh Ave., Suite 400
New York, NY 10001
(212) 757-1627; (866) 632-2763
info@afmda.org, afmda.org

The American Hebrew Academy
The American Hebrew Academy, located on a beautiful 100-acre campus in Greensboro, North Carolina, is the only college prep boarding school for intellectually adventurous Jewish teenagers in grades 9-12. Serving 160 students from 23 states and 13 countries, the state-of-the-art environment fosters academic achievement and strengthens Jewish identity in a residential setting. The dual curriculum, along with the aquatics center and sports complex, provides a holistic educational experience while an internationally acclaimed faculty challenges students to excel in a rigorous program that includes Advanced Placement and Jewish studies courses. At the Academy, values and leadership skills are enriched by the culture, customs and history of the Jewish people. Students graduate thoroughly prepared for college and ready to make a meaningful impact on the world.

americanhebrewacademy.org

American Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel
From the coral reefs of Eilat to the snowy peak of Mt. Hermon, and from the Mediterranean to the Dead Sea, Israel’s unique environment is threatened by its dense and growing population living on scarce habitable land. Since its founding in 1953, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) has been leading the effort to balance the needs of development with protection of its fragile resources. SPNI’s legacy and agenda: identifying the lands that have become Israel’s Parks and Preserve; creating field schools and urban centers where Israeli school children, adults and immigrant groups are taught to enjoy and value their natural environment; leading coalitions of urban neighborhood groups to improve greenspaces and quality of life in Israel’s cities; participate on planning boards at all levels of government to promote protection for open spaces and public access to the coastal areas; operate conservation and habitat management programs for threatened wildlife; public action campaigns for environmental programs such as recycling, forest management, clean air, mass transit; provide recreational opportunities, youth clubs, summer camps and family outings for Israelis and tourists.

28 Arrandale Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11024
(800) 411-0966
ASPNI.org

Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind
This humanitarian program provides independence, mobility, improved self-esteem and companionship for visually impaired Israelis through the use of guide dogs. We breed, raise and train our puppies to become guide dogs that respond to Hebrew commands and navigate the unique obstacles in Israel. We instruct blind Israelis at our center near Tel Aviv and provide aftercare services—all of which are offered FREE of charge. What makes our program so vital for all blind Israelis—including soldiers injured in the line of duty and victims of terror or diseases—is that with less than 30 days of instruction, they have their lives restored. Bar and bat mitzvah students are encouraged to sponsor a puppy for Mitzvah Projects. The cost of a sponsorship is just $500 and includes all the costs of raising a pup during the first year. Mitzvah project students may request posters, DVDs, brochures and other materials. Please “Share Our Vision.”

IRS: 501(c)(3) #23-251-9029
Michael Leventhal, Executive Director
968 Easton Rd. Suite H,
Warrington, PA 18976
(215) 343-9100
info@israelguidedog.org

JChoice
Jewish Causes of Choice, Inc. (JChoice), is a 501(c)(3) organization that offers innovative educational programming that makes giving through a Jewish lens meaningful and relevant for the Jewish community of the 21st century. JChoice.org provides its users with a free web-based, donor advised fund, which empowers the donor to learn about, contribute and advocate for a variety of charity programs from which to choose from. There are no hidden fees as JChoice’s philanthropic partners pay for all transaction costs so that 100% of all donations go to the cause(s) of your choice. JChoice encourages everyone to give Tzedakah, and does much of its outreach to the next generation of philanthropists, including b’nei mizvot, providing a one-stop-shop for mitzvah projects. At JChoice.org, one can: give directly to causes; purchase charity gift cards to introduce the mitzvah of Tzedakah to the recipient; or honor a special occasion by funding a charitable giving account.

75 Second Ave. Suite 200
Needham, MA 02494
(781) 433-9086
jtroderman@jchoice.org, jchoice.org

Jewish National Fund
The Jewish National Fund (JNF) began in 1901 collecting coins in blue boxes to purchase land and return the Jewish people to their homeland. In over 108 years, JNF has evolved into a global environmental leader and become the central address for partnering with the land and people of Israel. JNF has planted 240 million trees; built more than 1,000 parks and recreational areas; constructed security roads; educated students about Israel; created new communities for Jews to call home; discovered new means of growing plants under arid conditions, bringing green to the desert; and increased Israel’s water supply by 10 percent. Today, JNF supports Israel’s newest generation of pioneers by bringing life to Israel’s last frontier, the Negev Desert. A United Nations NGO, JNF sponsors international conferences on desertification, shares afforestation techniques and funds research on arid land management. JNF is a registered 501(c)(3) organization and continuously earns top ratings from charity overseers.

42 E. 69th Street; New York, NY 10021
(888) JNF-0099, jnf.org