Israel

The Israel Action Committee fulfills one of Congregation Emanu-El’s Core Missions of strengthening the connection of our members to the State of Israel and worldwide Jewry.

Israel Action Committee (IAC) Mission Statement

We are a committee of Temple Emanu-El formed to increase the engagement of our congregation and the wider community with the State of Israel, through education, celebration and involvement. The committee presents Israel related programs that include political, cultural, social, economic and religious interests. The IAC promotes:

• connection with Israelis, including those from our community who have made aliya and those who are living here.
• student visits to Israel whether from our children in day school, our b’nai mitzvah students, those in college and those eligible for BirthRight.
• inspire active support of the progressive Jewish Movement in Israel including: synagogues, schools, and kibbutzim.
• foster the celebration of Yom Ha’Atzmaut – Israel Independence Day throughout the Temple, including our Youth and Family Education Program and our Congregation Emanu-El Preschool.
• create an atmosphere where our members can engage passionately and respectfully about their views, perspectives, hopes and dreams for the State of Israel.

Questions? Please contact Ariana Estoque at [email protected] or 415-750-7552.

Upcoming Events:

Farewell to Consul General Shlomi Kofman

Tuesday, June 7th at 7:00pm

Main Sanctuary, Congregation Emanu-El – REGISTER HERE

Join AJC San Francisco as we thank Israel’s Consul General Shlomi Kofman for his five years of service to our community. We will wish him farewell and shalom at AJC San Francisco’s 77th Annual Meeting.

Have any questions? Or need help registering? Please contact Ariana Estoque at 415-750-7552 or at [email protected]

Check out our latest webinars:

Rabbi Gilad Kariv in Conversation with Rabbi Jonathan Singer

Israel’s Weizmann Institute Satellite: ULTRASAT

Ethiopian Jews: Our Overlooked Brethren – Helping to Bring Those Remaining, Home to Zion

A Thank You message from the Jewish compound in Gondar, Ethiopia