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Arts & English Summer Camps in Israel, gives participants the opportunity to volunteer leading childrens' camps in the Upper Galilee. These camps aim to promote peace and coexistence alongside arts, sports, and environmental education. Lion and Tiger Park in South Africa. Volunteers here work closely with baby lions and Siberian tigers on this one-of-a-kind nature reserve, while also getting the chance to meet and make friends with the many Israeli volunteers that this program hosts...links to videos -blogs - registration forms
TEENAGERS - BBYO Milk & Honey Scholarship
BBYO is giving up to $2,000 to teens with demonstrated financial need who wish to experience Israel this summer. As of March 15, 2012, BBYO still has approximately $25,000 to distribute in Milk & Honey Israel Scholarship funds. These funds are open to ALL Jewish teens regardless of affiliation. MORE
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OLAM .... Repair the World
Spend three months volunteering with like-minded peers in one of T.E.N.'s global onsite service learning projects in developing countries.
Program opens in June 2012! For registration and
information;1-800-228-055 click here -or go to www.jewishagency.org
e-mail: ten@ja.org
CONSIDER Taglit-Birthright Israel program
Taglit-Birthright Israel: Free 10-Day Israel Trips with URJ Kesher -go to www.gokesher.org.
moreMay 3, 2012
The Jewish Agency Supports Higher Education in Israel
The Jewish Agency for Israel, which is supported by Jewish Federations, helped 6,098 new immigrants from 60 countries with tuition scholarships during the 2010-2011 school year. The scholarships helped new Israelis earn academic and professional degrees at higher education institutions. Learn more about the Jewish Agency’s scholarship assistance.
Read more JFNA Facts in the Fact of the Week archive.
Listen ONLINE Click here for details & a link to the new online streaming radio station.
moreThis Week in KJA
Monday May 14, 2012
Happy Belated Mother's Day to all of the Moms and those we consider as moms. The old adage, "G-d couldn't be everywhere and that's why he created Mothers" is often so true.
TONIGHT:
Astronomy for the Theater - Monday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the AJCC- Dr. Mark Littmann will present a reading of scenes from his play about Caroline and William Herschel, as part of the UT Faculty Lecture Series.
BREAKING NEWS:
GAZA, May 14 (Reuters) - Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails agreed on Monday to end a mass hunger strike...
AJCC Pool opening day is just around the corner on Sunday, May 27./..
MORE "THIS WEEK in KJA"*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_Donate your used vehicle to the KJA - IT'S EASY
(TO FIND OUT HOW - Click this video link).
The toll free number is (877) JFS-4CAR or (877) 537-4227 or go to the website .
Charitable Auto Resources, Inc. (CARS™) will make all arrangements, tow your vehicle & dispose of it. Your tax deductible donation will benefit the KJA.
Interested in having your name or your family’s name prominently and permanently displayed at the AJCC for years to come? Help our KJA community and leave a lasting legacy for future generations. Help make the AJCC campus a place to be proud of - with new programs and/or facility improvements.
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KJA builds Jewish life in Knoxville while saving Jewish lives in Israel, Europe and around the world. In Knoxville, with the exception of prayer, life cycle events, and formal Jewish education, the KJA works to meet the needs of the Jewish community here and abroad.
2011 KJA ANNUAL REPORT - Read how your gift is spent locally, regionally and abroad.