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Masa Israel is excited to announce that Israel Teaching Fellows is now accepting application for its second cohort! Due to the success of this year’s cohort of Israel Teaching Fellows, the Ministry of Education has decided to open the fellowship to 200 participants for 2012-2013.

Israel Teaching Fellows aims to close the achievement gap in Israel’s education system by placing outstanding college graduates as English teachers’ aides in schools throughout Israel. Fellows live in communities near Tel Aviv and work with local students in need. Thanks to Israel’s Ministry of Education and Masa Israel, the program costs only $1,000 including flight, housing, medical insurance and a monthly stipend.

For More Information

For more information and to apply, visit www.israelteachingfellows.org.

About MASA

MASA enables thousands of Jewish youth to spend a semester or a year in Israel in any of over 160 programs, helping them build a life-long relationship with Israel and a firm commitment to Jewish life. Since 2003, MASA has been a catalyst in the developing new and exciting, quality programs which express the multi-faceted experience of Israel.

For more information about MASA, please visit www.masaisrael.org.

CAMERA Fellows

CAMERA seeks committed undergraduate students with excellent communication skills who can organize pro-Israel events on campus. Students earn $1,000 and travel to Israel when they become CAMERA Fellows Representatives.

CAMERA Fellows Reps will:

• Organize 3-4 programs during the school year
• Monitor and respond to articles in the campus and local press
• Write Op-Eds and letters to the editor
• Create a network of media activists
• Distribute CAMERA magazines and literature
• Participate in regular calls with other CAMERA Fellows Reps and CAMERA staff
• Travel to Israel for intensive leadership training

Gain valuable experience while defending Israel on your campus.

For More Information

If you need more information, visit www.camera.org/?x_context=2&x_article=1375. Contact Samantha at samantha@camera.org for an application or for more information.

About CAMERA

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. A non-partisan organization, CAMERA takes no position with regard to American or Israeli political issues or with regard to ultimate solutions to the Arab-Israeli conflict.

For more information about CAMERA, visit www.camera.org.

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Birthright Israel NEXT DC is dedicated to fostering an ongoing relationship among the more than 11,000 alumni in the Greater Washington area. Based on a vision to further Jewish causes and support for Israel, Birthright Israel NEXT DC allows participants and their peers to stay connected with one another, meet new friends, continue their Israel experience and explore what the Washington Jewish Community has to offer.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington coordinates Birthright Israel NEXT DC events and serves all alumni regardless of trip date and trip provider.

Position Overview

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.

The NEXT DC Professional is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives to engage these young adults in the work of The Jewish Federation and/or other organizations in the community where their interests lay. The Professional will be responsible for programming, volunteer management, leadership development, community engagement and recruitment.

Specific Responsibilities

• Outreach to young adults in their 20s and 30s
• Organize Taglit-Birthright Israel Orientation for any post-college participant in the DC area
• Staff the Taglit-Birthright Israel: DC Community Trips and begin making connections with participants from the DC community while in Israel to help foster their involvement and engagement upon their return
• Cultivate personal relationships with alumni, mentoring them on Jewish communal life
• Connect alumni to relevant local, regional and national activities to help cultivate their interests
• Work with the local Alumni Advisory Committee
• Plan events to connect participants to each-other and the Jewish community
• Follow up interviews and subsequent mini-reunions and events that tags onto already existing Federation and community events
• Foster existing partnerships with organizations in the community who cater to young adults, i.e. EntryPointDC of the Washington DCJCC and Sixth & I
• Connect alumni and their peers to the work of The Jewish Federation in an effort to develop their philanthropic, volunteer and/or professional niche
• Manage website and online communications.

Qualifications

• Intimate knowledge of and passion for the Jewish community, its customs and practices
• Experience in event coordination and planning
• Experience with volunteer engagement
• Deep and growing connections in the Greater Washington area across Jewish professional lines
• A passion for engaging people
• Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral) with proficiency in English grammar and usage
• Ability to develop relationships and work with a diverse population
• Ability to work productively with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and short deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously; seeming them from concept through execution

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2-5 years of related experience

About the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is a non-profit philanthropic organization dedicated to creating a vibrant and purposeful Jewish community. The Jewish Federation inspires, connects, educates and supports. The Federation’s primary functions are community planning and allocations, financial resource development, and leadership development.

For more information about the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, visit www.shalomdc.org.

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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. The Aliyah Coordinator will interact with and assist many different kinds of people and strong interpersonal skills are required. Additionally, the position necessitates administrative and office management work.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Olim with Aliyah requirements
• Working in coordination with Israeli government offices
• Managing and administrating daily office activities

Skills & Work Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to balance many tasks at a time
• Ability to work independently
• Should have experience with Israel

Computer Skills

• Must be fluent in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Must be capable with social media websites, internet
• Must be capable with agency’s online database

Languages

• Fluent in English
• Knowledge of Hebrew preferred

Benefits & Compensation

• Employment: ~33 hours per week
• Salary range: $22,000-$27,000
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation and sick time, life Insurance

How to Apply

Please e-mail resume and cover letter to monikalc@jafi.org. Please include salary requirements and put “Aliyah Coordinator-DC” in subject line.

About the Jewish Agency for Israel

For over 80 years, the Jewish Agency has served as the link between the Jewish people and Israel, working to ensure the future of a connected, committed, global Jewish People with a strong Israel at its center. Together, we helped create and build the State and brought over 3 million Jews to Israel.

Today, we continue our work to secure the Jewish future. As we bring more olim and stand ready as the Jewish world’s first responder to crises both in Israel and around the world, the Jewish Agency is redirecting its primary focus toward the greatest challenge we currently face as a people – strengthening the Jewish identity of young Jews in both the Diaspora and Israel. Indeed, the solutions to local and overseas challenges facing Jews around the world depend on our revitalizing a strong sense of Jewish community, which has faded over the last generation.

For more information about the Jewish Agency for Israel, visit www.jafi.org.

Lead UP is an ICC, BBYO, and Moishe House partnership.

Lead UP is looking for two paid fellows to take part in an exciting new pilot program. Fellows will be responsible for developing a semester-long theme, mentoring individual participants, helping to build a strong, cohesive learning community, and creating and coordinating educational and social opportunities. Pilot groups will take place in San Francisco and Washington, DC. If you are a college student or young professional interested in community building, education, mentorship, and Israel please apply here: israelcc.wufoo.com/forms/m7p7a7/

Benefits include compensation, and Israel-related mentorship opportunities. We are seeking one college student and one young professional to facilitate and administer a group of 15 high school students. Application due date originally Friday, January 13th has been extended. Click here for more information: israelcc.org/home/initiatives/lead-up

About Lead UP

Lead UP will be piloted in two cities — Washington, DC and San Francisco, CA.

The goal of Lead UP is to encourage pro-Israel leaders to stay involved with Israel advocacy opportunities as they transition from high school to college, and beyond graduation. In addition, this initiative empowers college and post-college aged fellows to mentor, lead and empower small groups of high school students through dynamic educational and social justice initiatives that span the spectrum of Israel advocacy opportunities.

For more information about Lead UP, visit israelcc.org/home/initiatives/lead-up.

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AJC’s regional office seeks an intern who will assume the following responsibilities:

• Assist Washington staff in the implementation of programming, including Ambassadors’ Seder, Young Diplomats Event, etc.;
• Administrative tasks, such as: database management, webpage updates, correspondence, etc.;
• Perform research on a variety of topics.

Qualifications

Candidates should be detail-oriented, demonstrate stellar written communication skills, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and have an interest in seeing a Jewish advocacy organization at work from the inside. The intern should be able to handle multiple projects.

How To Apply

Please send a resume, brief writing sample, and a cover letter explaining your qualifications and why you are interested in this internship.

E-mail/fax your application to:
Jamie Kamlet
kamletj@ajc.org
202-785-5476

About the AJC

Founded in 1906, the American Jewish Committee seeks to protect the rights of Jews throughout the world; combats anti-Semitism and bigotry; works for the security of Israel; enhances human rights, democratic pluralism and inter-group understanding; and promotes the creative vitality of the Jewish people.

More than one hundred years later, the Washington Regional Office seeks to enact AJC’s mission in the Washington area by building ties to local ethnic and minority groups, working with the diplomatic community, advocating on AJC’s public policy agenda, and fostering Jewish unity. We work to advance liberty, tolerance, and mutual respect through innovative programs, education, research, media outreach, and diplomacy.

For more information about the AJC, visit www.ajc.org.

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Project Interchange is offering three internships: a United States Programs Internship, an International Programs Internship, and a Media Relations Internship.

United States Programs Internship

We seek interns who will assume the following responsibilities:

• Support communication with seminar participants from across the United States;
• Assemble a list of program resources for future seminars;
• Assist with development of seminar participant pre-departure briefing books;
• Perform research and generate reports and dynamic documents

Qualifications

Candidates should be detail-oriented, demonstrate stellar written communication skills, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and be knowledgeable about international relations. This internship requires diligence and the ability to handle multiple projects. Experience updating/maintaining webpages strongly preferred.

How To Apply

Please send a resume, brief writing sample, and a cover letter explaining your qualifications and why you are interested in this internship.

E-mail/fax your application to:

Chris Townsend
townsendc@projectinterchange.org
202-833-0025
(fax) 202-331-7702

International Programs Internship

We seek interns who will assume the following responsibilities:

• Support communication with seminar participants from around the world;
• Assemble a list of program resources for future international seminars;
• Assist with development of seminar participant pre-departure briefing books;
• Perform research and generate reports and dynamic documents

Qualifications

Candidates should:

• be detail-oriented and well-organized;
• be able to work independently on long-term projects;
• demonstrate stellar written and oral communication skills;
• be able to work individually and be self-motivating;
• be culturally sensitive (experience living or studying outside the US, and/or foreign language ability are a plus);
• have a professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.

The successful intern will complete assigned detailed tasks and equally have the opportunity to conceive, design, and implement his/her own ideas that would contribute to PI’s mission.

Commitment

Interns are expected to work at least 10 hours per week, for at least one semester (approximately 4-5 months).

Benefits

Great opportunity to learn about the non-profit world working with Israel, a chance to contribute to fostering peace and understanding between societies, an opportunity to work within the premier Jewish organization in the country and develop a network of high-level connections from around the world.

How To Apply

Please send a resume and a cover letter explaining your qualifications and why you are interested in this internship to Assistant Director of International Programs, Miriam Ganem-Rosen, at ganemrosenm@projectinterchange.org.

Media Relations Internship

We seek interns who will assume the following responsibilities:

• Assist with media relations, including press releases;
• Support website maintenance;
• Track the activities of past participants;
• Help organize post-seminar events for seminar alumni; and
• Other activities, as required.

Qualifications

Candidates should be detail-oriented, demonstrate stellar written communication skills, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and be knowledgeable about international relations. This internship requires diligence and the ability to handle multiple projects. Experience updating/maintaining webpages strongly preferred.

How To Apply

Please send a resume, brief writing sample, and a cover letter explaining your qualifications and why you are interested in this internship.

E-mail/fax your application to:
Chris Townsend
townsendc@projectinterchange.org
202-833-0025
(fax) 202-331-7702

About 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. Participants include Parliamentarians, state officials, civic and business leaders, print and broadcast media, ethnic and religious leaders, university presidents and student leaders, and counter-terrorism and law enforcement experts.

Since 1982, Project Interchange (PI) has equipped over 5,000 seminar participants from more than 60 countries with a balanced foundation for understanding Israel’s history, diverse makeup, and strategic objectives. PI seminars are highly interactive and promote dialogue on a wide array of complex issues.

For more information about Project Interchange, visit www.projectinterchange.org.

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CCAP, the CAMERA Campus Activist Project, will assist in creating pro-Israel student organizations on college campuses across the country, enabling like-minded students to present speakers and hold events — as well as to organize in response to biased activity against the Jewish state.

Opponents of Israel’s right to security, and even its right to exist, have been very active on campus, and more efforts need to be made by the pro-Israel community to expose the falsehoods spread by these detractors. CAMERA’s new initiative will help students further educate their peers about Israel, the Middle East and the Arab-Israeli conflict and will complement our highly successful Fellowship program.

The program will allow students to create recognized student groups on campuses where resources are not already available and can support already recognized autonomous pro-Israel groups with resources they are not receiving. We will support students who do not have an active Hillel House or do not have enough funding to promote events that educate about the Jewish state. Students will have autonomous control over the pro-Israel events they choose to hold. CAMERA will act a resource to the students, providing them with guidance and funding for programs.

CCAP Groups

Below are details for creating/helping fund student groups on a campus:

• The group must be openly pro-Israel.
• The group must be completely autonomous — not affiliated with any other student group.
• All events, speakers, and co-sponsors must be approved by CAMERA.
• The group will be focused on Israel but will have funds to cover social as well as educational events.
• The group must respond to anti-Israel propaganda on campus.
• The group must have a designated leader who will act as a liaison to CAMERA.
• The group will create its own name and not include CAMERA in its name.
• For a student to create a recognized student organization, he/she needs to follow the particular requirements of his/her campus.

For More Information

For more information, visit www.camera.org/?x_context=56&x_miscitem=33. If you are interested in this program and want to become involved please contact Aviva Slomich at Aviva@CAMERA.org.

About CAMERA

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. A non-partisan organization, CAMERA takes no position with regard to American or Israeli political issues or with regard to ultimate solutions to the Arab-Israeli conflict.

For more information about CAMERA, visit www.camera.org.

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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.

To Apply

To learn more about ICB or to apply, visit www.israelcampusbeat.org/home/getinvolved.aspx.

For More Information

For any questions regarding the internship or application process, please email info@israelcampusbeat.org.

About the Israel Campus Beat

The Israel Campus Beat is the premier student-written online publication that covers campus Israel trends and events on a near daily basis. ICB is the go-to place for reading about issues and realities regarding Israel at North American colleges and universities.

ICB also posts articles from local campus newspapers, as well as opportunities such as trips, conferences and internships so that interested students and professionals can better connect with the Israel campus network.

Israel Campus Beat is a project of the Israel on Campus Coalition and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations to provide updated news and information for pro-Israel students, professionals who support them on campus and stakeholders across the broader community.

For more information about the Israel Campus Beat, visit www.israelcampusbeat.org.

The JCRC of Greater Washington is offering two internships for the spring of 2012: a Virginia & DC Government Relations Internship and an Israel & International Affairs Internship.

Virginia & DC Government Relations Internship

The Virginia Government Relations program advocates in support of government resources for Jewish agencies and the policy priorities of the Jewish community. The Inter-Group Relations component is focused on building bridges between the local Jewish community and other Greater Washington faith, ethnic and minority communities.

Interns will have the opportunity to participate in exciting and meaningful projects and will have a unique lens through which to view our dynamic organization in action. JCRC Interns are involved in all aspects of our programs including legislative activities, research, event planning and publicity and policy development.

The Intern will be mentored by the Director for D.C. and Virginia and will have significant opportunities to interact with the entire staff.

The Intern will be based at the JCRC’s Fairfax Office, which is located at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, and Fairfax.

Responsibilities may include:

• Research/monitor upcoming grant opportunities and inform constituent agencies
• Monitor opportunities for board member participation in community boards and forums
• Observe Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and monitor key discussions and legislation
• Assist in planning and staffing Advocacy Days on Capitol Hill and Richmond
• Planning special community programs and meeting (candidate forum and briefing with elected officials, Yom Ha Shoah, Educator symposia, etc)
• Participating in interfaith programs and strategic planning sessions
• Working on ongoing advocacy research as needed
• Programming assistance on all local, state, federal government projects
• Provide program/administrative support as needed
• Other projects as assigned by Virginia Director of Government and Community Relations

Successful candidates for JCRC internships must demonstrate the following:

• Superb written and oral communication skills
• Dedication to the values of the Jewish community and Israel advocacy
• Strong computer capabilities including MS Office Suite
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail
• Self motivation to take on projects and complete tasks
• Accepts responsibility willingly

Other information:

• There is a stipend available based on experience and time commitment. Class credit may also be possible, based on school requirements.
• Days and hours are flexible, with a minimum of 16-20 hours per week required.
• Preference will be given to students in Master’s degree programs and undergraduate seniors/juniors

Israel & International Affairs Internship

One of the JCRC’s four pillars is the Israel and International Affairs Commission. The Israel and International Affairs Intern will assist in the JCRC’s work to strengthen Israel and the US-Israel relationship by providing educational and advocacy opportunities to the Jewish and non-Jewish communities.

This Internship will offer meaningful work as well as a unique lens through which to view a dynamic organization in action. The Intern will be mentored by the Israel and International Affairs professional and will have significant opportunities to interact with the entire staff.

JCRC Interns are involved in all aspects of our programs, including events planning and publicity, policy development, and information management. Internship responsibilities may include:

• Planning a Middle East forum
• Planning a “Day On the Hill” meeting with Congressional leaders
• Planning special community briefings and meetings with Diplomats and politicians
• Working on Israel Advocacy Training Seminars
• Research as needed
• Programming assistance on all Israel-related projects
• Administrative tasks as needed

Successful candidates for JCRC internships must demonstrate the following:

• Superb written and oral communication skills
• Dedication to the values of Israel Advocacy
• Strong computer capabilities
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail
• Self motivation

Other information:

• There is a stipend of $100/week. Class credit may also be possible, based on school requirements.
• Days and hours are flexible, with 16-20 hours per week required.
• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
• Preference will be given to students in Master’s degree programs, but undergraduates will be considered.

To Apply

To apply, please provide a resume and a letter of interest to:

Adina Remz, Executive Assistant & Intern Coordinator
6101 Montrose Road, Suite 205, Rockville MD 20852
Phone: 301-348-7361
E-mail: aremz@jcouncil.org

Once your application has been received, we will contact you to schedule an interview. If you have any questions, please contact Adina Remz at aremz@jcouncil.org or 301-348-7361 or visit our website at www.jcouncil.org.

About the Jewish Community Relations Council

As the central community relations agency of the organized Jewish community in our nation’s capital, the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington endeavors to foster a society based on freedom, justice and democratic pluralism for it is such a society which affords Jews, and all people, the conditions most conducive to individual security, equal opportunity and creative group survival. JCRC accomplishes this goal through their work in four pillars: government relations, Israel advocacy, inter-group relations, and social justice.

On behalf of over 100 constituent agencies, organizations and synagogues in the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland, the JCRC determines a consensus on the broad range of public policy issues central to Jewish conscience and concern and then promulgates those concerns to Washington area legislators and civic, public opinion, media and interfaith leaders. The JCRC also coordinates community programs of information and advocacy on priority domestic and international issues.

For more information about the JCRC, visit their website at www.jcouncil.org.