by Michal Weiss , National Director of Keshet and Shishi
Israeli
The mission of the Israeli-American Council (IAC) is to
build an engaged and united Israeli-American community that strengthens the
Israeli and Jewish identity of our next generation, the American Jewish
community, and the bond between the peoples of the United States and the State
of Israel.
IAC Keshet is a comprehensive approach to building an
engaged community through a connection to Israel, Hebrew language, Israeli
culture and Jewish values. IAC Keshet is a national Israeli enrichment program
that builds a warm, welcoming community of Israeli and Jewish Americans that
share pride in their Jewish heritage and love for Israel. IAC Keshet community
members build long lasting friendships through cultural activities and
educational programming including music, dance, books, play and arts and
crafts. IAC Keshet is privileged to have the support of a national steering
committee of professional lay leaders in the areas of early childhood education
and the Hebrew language, who work collaboratively with the professional staff
and provide strategic guidance in the program’s educational components.
Keshet encounters have engaged more than 21,000 young
families across the nation. The program
is facilitated by local educators with the support of local community leaders
who are active members of the community and operate the program in their
regions.
Keshet Ba’Bayit brings Hebrew language learning and Israeli
culture together by giving hand-picked children’s books written by Israel’s
most talented and well-known authors to children ages 2-8. IAC Keshet books are
focused on strengthening the Israeli and Jewish identity of our next
generation. Join thousands of families
who get Hebrew books mailed to their homes throughout the year by following
this link: https://www.israeliamerican.org/kb.
Keshet Ba’bayit also offers free activity kits for young families: The
kits are sent to more than 3000 families and are also available to download
online: https://www.israeliamerican.org/keshet/babayit-kit.
Online Keshet community provides a venue for Keshet
professional staff and community leaders to engage in a dynamic dialogue about
Keshet programs and the use of the Hebrew language in the Keshet encounters.
Keshet in Philadelphia
KeshetTOT in New York
KeshetTOT in Seattle
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