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Israel
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW
UNIVERSITY– MIDWEST REGION
223 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 329-0332
AFHU.org
Executive Director: Judith Shenkman
Associate Executive Director: Matt Cohen
President of the Board: I. Steven Edelson
American Friends of the Hebrew University is a national,
not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. We exist
to connect the passions of Americans to the talent at the
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, one of the world’s most
distinguished academic and research institutions.
In addition to raising awareness and funds for the university,
AFHU helps the university recruit and retain outstanding
faculty, build teaching and research facilities, and provide
scholarships and fellowships. AFHU’s support helps the
university advance human understanding in a myriad of fields
including agriculture, energy, medicine, psychology and more.
Fundraising efforts provide scholarships in a matching
program and support for research programs. AFHU also
offers generous charitable gift annuity plans. To learn
about supporting Israel’s top university and investing
in the future, please contact please contact Matt Cohen
directly at (312) 329-0332 or mcohen@afhu.org.
AMERICAN FRIENDS
OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM
3175 Commercial Ave., Suite 101
Northbrook, IL 60062
Toll free: (888) 674-4871 " Direct: (847) 509-9802
AFMDA.org
Senior Development Executive, Wisconsin:
Jennifer Schnepper, JSchnepper@AFMDA.org
Magen David Adom is Israel’s emergency services
system. A leader in mass-casualty response and EMS
technology, Magen David Adom treats and transports
nearly 1 million people to hospitals every year; collects,
safety tests, and distributes nearly all the blood to Israel’s
hospitals; and, through its affiliation with the Red Cross
movement, responds to disasters around the world.
AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (AIPAC)
PO Box A3996
Chicago, IL 60690
(312) 236-8550
AIPAC.org
Midwest Deputy Director: Emily
Pevnick epevnick@aipac.org
AIPAC lobbies Democrats and Republicans in Congress to
enact pro-Israel legislation. An American organization with
more than 2.7 million members nationwide, AIPAC champions
bipartisan pro-Israel policies that create a strong, enduring
and mutually beneficial relationship between the United States
and Israel, including annual security assistance and missile
defense funding for technologies like Iron Dome, confronting
Iran’s nuclear and regional ambitions, and advancing peace
between Israel and its Arab neighbors. AIPAC PAC is the
largest pro-Israel PAC in the country, helping support
pro-Israel Democrats and Republicans running for Congress.
Investments in Israel Bonds provide a strong return to our
investors. Every Israel Bond has been repaid in full and on time.
Contact the Milwaukee sales office to learn how you
can become a partner in Israel’s continued success.
This is not an offering which can be made only by
prospectus. Read it carefully before investing to evaluate the risks associated with investing.
Member FINRA.
ISRAEL CENTER (MILWAUKEE)
1360 N. Prospect Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 390-5764 " Fax: (414) 390-5782
MilwaukeeJewish.org
Facebook: Facebook.com/groups/IsraelInMilwaukee
Contact: Noa Fuchs Gerassi, NoaF@MilwaukeeJewish.org
Israel & Overseas Committee Chair: Pnina Goldfarb
The Israel Center is Milwaukee’s connection to the people
of Israel. Sponsored by the Milwaukee Jewish Federation,
the Israel Center brings cultural and educational programs
to Milwaukee; coordinates the activities of our Shin Shins,
or young Israeli emissaries, who work in our local schools,
synagogues and other Jewish institutions; and participates
in Partnership2Gether, a program designed to cultivate
relationships by linking Milwaukee with the Sovev Kinneret
region in Israel. The Israel Center also assists individuals and
families in making aliyah and in identifying travel, volunteer, gap year and study abroad opportunities in Israel.
Israel Center is a program of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.
ISRAELI FOLK DANCE
Harry & Rose Samson Family
Jewish Community Center
6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
(414) 964-4444 " MilwaukeeIFD@yahoo.com
Israeli Folk Dance typically meets once a week at the
Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center.
Sessions consist of Israeli circle dances, ranging from the
classics to the newest dances from Israel. Teaching is offered
regularly and everyone is welcome to join and enjoy this
fun form of exercise! For further information, or if you
are interested in instruction for beginners, please email
MilwaukeeIFD@yahoo.com or call Karen at (414) 315-3400.
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