The Israel, National and Overseas Center (INO) focuses on connecting the local community to Jews in Israel and around the world. The major functions of the Center include: Creating and funding meaningful Jewish experiences in Israel and the Diaspora Coordinating community response to issues and crisis situations both internationally and nationally Allocating funding for Israel programs and evaluating their effectiveness Advocating social and public policy positions The Center includes the Jewish Community Relations Council and the Israel Office. Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) collectively develops policy positions, advocates community perspectives to elected and appointed public officials, and organizes the community in times of crisis. The JCRC consists of representatives from over 30 Jewish agencies, organizations, and synagogues, as well as at-large members that represent the political, youth and business components of the 65,000 members of the greater Denver/Boulder Jewish community. Please contact us here. Israel Office The Israel Center provides Colorado with a vital link to the worldwide Jewish community and Israel. An integral part of the Allied Jewish Federation, The Israel Center works to promote communal awareness of and identification with the State of Israel. The Israel Center provides programming regarding cultural, educational and social activities, aliyah information and Israel experiences for all ages. The Israel Center also serves as a resource center, providing speakers to community organizations, synagogues and agencies to enhance interest and education on Israel. Please contact us here. Services offered by the Israel Center include: Community programs Year-round cultural and educational events Community resource center Yom HaZikaron, Yom HaAtzmaut, Yom Yerushalayim programming Local, overseas and Israel missions Connections to Israel Missions Family trips Kibbutz programs Summer programs for teens High school and university programs Leadership development experiences Assistance with Aliyah Young Leadership Cabinet The Center’s Young Leadership Cabinet provides the leadership and training necessary to ensure that young Jews in Israel, in our local communities, and around the world, have the necessary resources to remain strong and vital. Missions The Israel Office coordinates both national and community missions to Israel, in conjunction with UJC. Opportunities to visit other Jewish communities locally and around the world are also made available through the Israel Office, such as Cuba, Argentina, the FSU, New York, California and Washington. Missions are designed to fit the needs of the participants. There are a variety of missions: family, singles, newlywed, seniors, legislative, campaign workers. Community missions can become “boutique” missions for specific groups ie: bicycle missions, art gallery missions, wine country missions, etc. Missions allow members of our community to see first hand how our dollars help support and provide for Jews locally, nationally and internationally. Colorado community members can meet members of our Partnership community in Ramat-Negev. Missions also allow the participants to connect to the culture of the country they may be visiting.
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