Calendar

• Greener, Cleaner, Better: Israeli Innovation in Greentech

  9:30 AM – 3:45 PM on Tuesday, February 7, 2012
  Symposium at American U. Conference will highlight three themes: new thinking on green technologies and ecosystems, the unique Israeli success in this sector, and the special regional/political issues. At SIS building Abramson Family Founder Hall

• AU hosting NUJLS

  All Day on Friday, February 17, 2012 – Sunday, February 19, 2012
  The 2012 Annual Conference of the National Union of Jewish LGBT Students (NUJLS) will be held at American University in February.

• GMU Avi Schaefer Memorial Shabbat Dinner for Jewish-Muslim Unity and Tolerance

  5:30 PM – 8:30 PM on Friday, February 24, 2012
  A very special Friday night dinner in honor of Israeli-American peace advocate Avi Schaefer, who was tragically struck and killed by a vehicle. In his memory, and in accordance with the values he believed in, please join us for a kosher/halal meal.

• ICCGW meeting

  12:30 PM – 4:00 PM on Sunday, February 26, 2012
  This is a meeting for student leaders, professionals and campus Hillel professionals of the Israel on Campus Coalition of Greater Washington.

Media

• CHAI hosts “Shark and the Fish”

  Coalition of Hopkins Activists for Israel co-hosted the “Shark and the Fish” event to celebrate the recent release of Gilad Shalit and to discuss Israeli human rights policies. The event included talks by emissaries from Shinshinim and an Israel-native Hopkins political science PhD student.

• This IDF soldier knows that you need to know

  From standing ovations to interruptions from silent protesters, Nadav Weinberg has experienced a wide range of reactions to his lectures. Weinberg travels to college campuses, in addition to other destinations, to educate people about the ethical codes of the Israel Defense Force.

• College students receive pep talk about Israel

  On April 11, 2010, I was on a standard patrol in the southern Hebron hills of the West Bank. While on patrol, my team was notified of a Palestinian herder whose sheep had wandered into a Jewish settlement.

• How to “name-and-shame” without looking like a jerk

  One of the more controversial tactics in a growing effort to counter the delegitimization of Israel is to “name-and-shame” — to go after those who actively delegitimize Israel and seek to delegitimize them. There are even those who argue that our entire strategy should be to relentlessly attack the other side and to cease “defending” Israel.

• Raising voices for Israel

  University students traversed the hallways of Capitol Hill yesterday to relay their message to lawmakers: If you care for Israel, show it. Joining forces with other local universities, seven students lobbied Congress on three main issues: continuing foreign aid for the country, combating the threat of Iranian nuclear weapons and raising awareness of the recent unity deal.

New! MASA’s Israel Program Finder

If you're interested in study abroad or other opportunities in Israel, be sure to check out the new MASA Program Finder. MASA creates innovative long-term Israel programs to get more students to choose Israel as their study abroad option.

Opportunities

• AJC’s Washington Regional Office seeks intern

  AJC’s regional office in Washington, D.C. seeks an office intern who will assist Washington staff, perform administrative tasks, and perform research.

• Internship Opportunities with Project Interchange

  Project Interchange, a non-profit institute of the American Jewish Committee, develops and conducts educational seminars in Israel for current and emerging United States and international leaders. Project Interchange is offering three internships.

• CAMERA offers the Campus Activist Project (CCAP)

  The CAMERA Campus Activist Project is an exciting new student initiative aimed at helping to create and support pro-Israel student organizations on college campuses across the country.

• Writers Wanted at the Israel Campus Beat

  Write and report on Israel trends and events on campuses across North America – and get paid. The premier student-written, online publication Israel Campus Beat is looking for (paid) interns and freelancers.

• Spring Internships with the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington

  As the central community relations agency of the organized Jewish community in our nation’s capital, the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington represents over 100 constituent agencies. The JCRC is offering two internships for the spring of 2012: a Virginia & DC Government Relations Internship and an Israel & International Affairs Internship.

• The American Jewish Committee offers the Goldman Summer Fellowship

  AJC’s Goldman Fellowship Program is designed to develop future leaders in international and domestic politics, diplomacy, public relations, and management. This fellowship gives students the opportunity to work in offices domestically and throughout the world.

• Anti-Defamation League’s Campus Leaders Mission to Israel

  Applications are now being accepted for the Anti-Defamation League’s Campus Leaders Mission to Israel, available to selected participants at no cost, providing an opportunity for leaders on campus to receive an up close and personal perspective on Israel.

• Summer Internship at the Anti-Defamation League

  ADL’s Research Department in the Center on Extremism seeks a summer intern for June-August 2012. The position involves researching the domestic anti-Israel movement in the United States and crafting useful resources for pro-Israel advocates on campus.

• The Jewish Federation seeks a Birthright Israel NEXT DC Professional

  A strategic team-player, the Birthright Israel NEXT DC Professional works with Birthright Israel alumni and their peers to engage their interests and help connect them to the DC-area Jewish community upon their return from Israel.

• Aliyah Coordinator sought by the Jewish Agency for Israel

  The “Aliyah Coordinator” with the Jewish Agency for Israel’s Aliyah Department will be assisting potential new immigrants to the State of Israel (Olim). The position works closely with the local Aliyah Schaliach to help Olim obtain necessary documentation.

• Fellowship at Lead UP

  Lead UP is looking for two paid fellows for a new pilot program. Fellows will be responsible for a semester-long theme, mentoring participants, building a strong, cohesive learning community, and creating and coordinating educational & social opportunities.

• Hillel Offers the Bronfman Fellowship

  The Bronfman Fellowship offers a recent college graduate an opportunity to serve as an integral Hillel staff member in the Office of the President. The Bronfman Fellow will have opportunities to support the president’s work & learn about other facets of the organization.

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