Salute to Israel Parade 2010
The 2010 Salute to Israel Parade was held on Sunday, May 23rd in New York City. Once again AZM sponsored a marching group. Five of AZM's member organizations: ARZA, Baltimore Zionist District, B'nai B'rith MetroNorth Region, Bnai Zion, and Mercaz-USA, together with congregations in the New York area, brought over 200 people who marched behind the AZM banner "Celebrating Theodor Herzl: 150 Years and Counting." [caption id="attachment_2472" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Top Row from left: Cherie Fischer, Sam "Bodi" Bodenheimer, Karen Rubinstein, Ari Schuchman, Eliav Rodman Below: Shlomo Schwartz and Susie Baumohl. AZM staff ...
Israel: Then and Now – Fulfilling the Dream
Fulfilling the Dream Celebrating Israel's Challenges and Achievements View images from the exhibit in the WZO Israel@60 video, "Fulfilling the Dream," available on Youtube This special exhibit - a joint venture of the Department for Zionist Activities (WZO) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel - contrasts early scenes of the State of Israel with modern scenes using a hologram form of photography. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="215" caption="One scene featured in the exhibit"][/caption] The exhibit features 14 captioned panels, which can be hung from the ceiling or wall, and comes with a visitor's guide. It is now available and can be booked. View pictures of the ...
Mission
The American Zionist Movement: Past and Future The American Zionist Movement is a coalition of groups and individuals committed to Zionism: the idea that the Jewish people is one people with a shared history, values and language. AZM is the American affiliate of the World Zionist Organization, the Zionist Federation in the United States. AZM Solidarity Mission to Israel during the war in Lebanon, summer 2006 Mission Statement The mission of the American Zionist Movement is to strengthen the connection of American Jews with Israel; develop their appreciation of the centrality of Israel to Jewish life worldwide; deepen their understanding of ...
Israeli Soldiers
Campaign for Israel's Abducted Soldiers There are things you can do: Take A Moment for Gilad Shalit | Learn More Take Action Don't let Gilad Be Forgotten Plan a rally for your local community or campus Download and distribute a petition in your community or school (Click to open as a PDF) Pass a resolution in your organization, community or school on the abducted soldiers Wear a Gilad Shalit Dog Tag Write Write to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon Write to the Knesset and P.M. Netanyahu Write to President Obama and to your Representatives Materials Remember Learn about Israel's abducted and missing soldiers Listen to songs written about the soldiers Remember the soldiers on Chanukah --NEW IDEA!-- Plan ...
Help Bring Purim Joy to Israel
Proceed to Purim Payment Page immediately Dear AZM Friend, Imagine a soldier standing guard. It’s dark and silent. Alexsey is thinking about his parents, but they are far away in Smolensk. It’s Purim and others in the unit are receiving gifts from family, or getting leave to travel home, but this soldier remains alone. Alexsey knew he was Jewish while growing up, but his [caption id="attachment_1930" align="alignleft" width="215" caption="Members of the Venus Tank Unit mug for the camera after receiving their Purim gifts."][/caption] family never spoke of it. At 14 a friend brought him to a Jewish Agency youth club; at 19 he made ...
Assembly Wrap-Up
Im Tirzu... See videos from the event See photos of the event Read Bill's Hess's Presidential Address Beginning early on Sunday morning October 18, Zionists from New York, New Jersey, and as far away as Washington, D.C., New Orleans, Louisiana and Jerusalem, Israel came together to welcome in the Year of Herzl. This year Jews across the world will mark the 150 anniversary of the birth of Theodor Herzl, the visionary of the Jewish people and father of the Jewish State. The Assembly used Herzl's vision of the Jewish state as a starting point to look at the accomplishments of the Jewish People ...
Next Generation
Srugim Finale
Actor Ohad Knoller at Boston Srugim Finale Israeli actor Ohad Knoller, star of the smash-hit Israeli TV series Srugim, met with an eager audience in Brookline, MA on Tuesday night. The event was the finale of what became a new summer hobby for Boston’s Jewish Young Professionals – a weekly Israeli Movie Night at the Coolidge Corner Theater. After watching the season finale, members of the audience heard from... [Read more]
Green Israel
Green Israel Summit
Reinvigorate yourself and recharge your activist batteries on October 8th-10th at the Green Israel Summit 4: Green Renewal Shabbat at Eden Village Camp! As we read about the Biblical flood and the renewal of the earth on Shabbat Noach, we will learn how to renew ourselves and the environment. Keynoting the event will be Naomi Tsur, Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem. Naomi heads the city’s environment, urban-planning... [Read more]
Campaign for Israel's Abducted Soldiers
Support Gilad Shalit
Dear Friends, With summer in full-swing, the time of family vacations is upon us – when we can be with our loved ones, and have the opportunity to recharge ourselves both physically and mentally. This summer marks four years since Gilad Shalit was captured by Hamas. He is believed to be held in Gaza, away from his family. This issue crosses all political and religious boundaries, and touches the hearts of all.... [Read more]
Educational Programs
Herzl Educational Materials
Learn about Herzl, Learn about Yourself In June 2010, at the 36th World Zionist Congress, the WZO introduced innovative kit of educational materials for use in formal and informal settings. Journey with Herzl (for ages 13 – adult) The educational kit entitled A Journey with Herzl is comprised of a facilitator’s handbook and instructions for the implementation of four workshops. The guide includes ... [Read more]
