Jewish Empowerment for Russian-Speaking Israelis in the Negev
- Amount:
- $100,000
- Year:
- 2012
- Field of Interest:
- Program Name:
- Jewish Empowerment for Russian-Speaking Israelis in the Negev
- Grant Type:
- Israel
- Grant Website
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ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1990, Atid Bamidbar connects Jews living in the Negev with each other and with their Jewish heritage using a creative, egalitarian, and culturally-sensitive approach. It pursues its mission by running 20 annual programs that include cultural & community events, leadership workshops and Jewish identity programming that attract over 12,000 participants annually.
GRANT PURPOSE
Jewish Empowerment for Russian-Speaking Israelis in the Negev provides 1,100 Russian-speaking Israelis with knowledge and understanding of Jewish culture; strengthened Jewish identity; comfort and connection with native Israelis; and the tools to incorporate Jewish learning and customs into their daily lives.