Young Israel: A Century of Excellence & Innovation

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between 1890 and 1914, a vast wave of jewish immigration, predominantly from eastern europe, engulfed america’s beckoning shores. of the 2,500,000 souls who arrived here, some 2,000,000 settled in new york.

young israel was created to help inspire and recapture this generation

REVOLUTIONARYIn the 1920’s the American Jewish community faced a serious threat; the younger generation was at risk of assimilation. A lack of compelling Jewish education, combined with the enticing allure of all America had to offer, posed an almost insurmountable challenge to the younger generation.

Three men made a decision that changed the course of American Jewry - Max Grablowsky, Joshua Horowitz and Benjamin Koenigsberg founded Young Israel to recapture this generation.

CONTEMPORARYTo engage and excite the younger generation, Friday night sermons and classes were given in English instead of the standard Yiddish. A Model Synagogue was created that included participatory singing, youth programs and a National Council was formed for this exponentially growing movement across North America.

VISIONARYYoung Israel created an employment bureau for the Sabbath observant, packed arms for the Haganah Israel Defense Forces, initiated kosher food on college campuses, championed the Soviet Jewry movement and created an organization to promote the movement.

this is not just the history of young israel -

this is also our future…

YESTERDAYYoung Israel

building and empowering communities and their leadershipYoung Israel has over 130 affiliated synagogues and communities. Young Israel provides its communities with:• Promotion and sharing of best practices of our trail-blazing Rabbis and

lay leaders• Innovative and exciting children’s programming• Sermon and class resources for our Rabbis• Continuing education, support and consultations for Rabbis and Shul

Presidents• Cost savings for joint purchasing & utilities• Centralized marketing and fundraising support• A comprehensive and accessible burial society• In-house training of newly ordained Rabbis for our expanding communities news-making national eventsYoung Israel continues to strengthen American and World Jewry:• Our Israel Day Concert attracts over 25,000 people each year and provides

a valuable platform for pro-Israel politicians• Advocacy and engagement with the White House and Congress• A strong and recognized international political voice defending Israel young israel for all ages and stagesYoung Israel provides programs for youth, teens, families and seniors:• Youth programs• Youth sports leagues• Achva Summer Tours• Parsha Nation – our weekly youth newsletter• Four senior centers throughout the New York area young israel in our homelandOur Zionist roots are reflected in our ‘on-the-ground’ presence in Israel:• Young Israel offers social welfare activities, IDF involvement

and programming for English speaking olim• Young Israel has donated care packages, Sifrei Torah,

Army Tzitzit, Libraries

YESTERDAY TODAYYoung Israel

we continue to answer today’s problem of assimilation facing our jewish community.

with a revolutionary model and unmatched national infrastructure we remain an organization with vision far beyond the doors of our own synagogues.

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the mostrecognized

synagogue name in the world

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650graduates from our rabbinictraining program

attend annual israel concert

25,000

YOUNG ISRAEL BENEFITS OVER 100,000 PEOPLE

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25,000young israel families

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OVER 10,000 MEN AND WOMEN ATTEND CLASSES EACH MONTH

ACHVA TEEN TOUR ALUMNI

5,000people learning

daf yomi

5,000

IN ALMOST EVERY COMMUNITY IN AMERICA

young israel is at the forefront of the

american aliyah movementfamilies making aliyah since the inception

of the state of israel

we oursoldiersIDF

camouflaged tzitzit to the idfOVER 30,000

OVER 300

sifrei torah donated to the idf

100’S of yi families came to the borders to give food and support to the soldiers

OVER 100

torah libraries in army bases

TENS OF THOUSANDS of care packages, food, clothing and religious articles donated to our soldiers

young israel has been pivotal in promoting issues important to the jewish community

helping jewish refugees in wwii

freeingsoviet jewry

supporting israeli sovereignty over jewish holy sitesadvocating for:

the kobe mandel act

iron dome

us embassy in jerusalem

creating an international consensusto free jonathan pollard

defendinga unifiedjerusalem

each year there are over:

political impact

YOUNG ISRAEL BENEFITS OVER 100,000 PEOPLE

life cycle events inyoung israel10,000

bar/bat mitzvahs1,000

weddings1,000

births1,000

international speakers bureau:world class speakers sent to your doorNothing brings in the masses like a fun inspiring night with a gifted speaker enlightening our minds and elevating our souls.

advocating with “one voice”: defending the land of israel“One Voice” will utilize media, petitions, press releases, news articles, lobbying efforts and more to promote a unified powerful message on crucial events affecting Israel and Jewish communities around the globe.

inspiring holiday programming: adding spiritual to ritualHolidays are a natural place to add meaning to Judaism. Meaningful Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services, community Sukkot carnivals and family orientated Chanukah and Purim parties share the joy of our heritage.

community israel events: creating unified support for israelOur Israel events will partner with local Federations, schools, and other prominent Jewish institutions for an inspirational evening to support our beloved Israel.

children’s programming: making judaism funWhen our children ask to go to shul we know we have success! Fun, educational children’s programming for Shabbat and Holidays ensure our future generations.

transformational israel trips: a taste of the holy landA trip to Israel is the fastest and most effective tool to solidify one’s commitment to Israel and our heritage. Partnering with leading Jewish educational trips to Israel, Young Israel will offer a highly subsidized journey of a lifetime for hundreds of families.

hosting community outreach shabbatons:sharing the day of restNothing builds community and outreach like a Shabbaton. Young Israel members sharing the beauty of Shabbat with guests in their homes and communal programming is a natural step of our One Community initiative.

educational guides & class materials: inspired wisdom for livingAs the “People of the Book” we understand that literacy and learning Torah has been the backbone for Jewish continuity for over 3,000 years. Making Jewish wisdom relevant, user-friendly and meaningful is the key to address assimilation.

israel advocacy on campus:defending israelCollege campuses are a confusing place for our children because of the powerful propaganda of anti-Israel groups. Partnering with leading groups we will provide a training trip to Israel for college students that prepares them to be effective Israel advocates on their campuses.

one on one learning programs: creating 1000’s of volunteer tutorsThe “chavrusah” or “learning partner” has been the blueprint for Torah learning for the ages. Accessing existing networks our shuls plan to offer One-on-One learning to thousands of individuals.

ONE COMMUNITYOne People. One Purpose. inspire and recapture a generation

Together, we can reverse the tide of assimilation through innovative & engaging outreach programs

inspire and recapture a generation

All dedications will be honored and acknowledged via web, print & email

General DonationsFounder $250,000Pillar $180,000Leader $100,000Partner $54,000Patron $25,000Supporter $18,000

Benefactor $10,000Friend $5,000Fellowship $3,600Associate $1,800Member $1,000Brick $540

Naming OpportunitiesSenior Centers (all 4 centers) $250,000One Voice National Campaign $250,000Synagogue Services $150,000Achva Teen Tours $108,000Benevolent Society $108,000International Speakers Bureau $72,000Rabbinic Training Program $72,000Israel Day Concert $54,000National Shabbaton Retreat $54,000Young Israel Basketball League $25,000Israel Advocacy Trips / (each trip) $36,000 / $5,000Parsha Nation Children’s Program / (weekly sponsorship) $36,000 / $1,000Weekly Dvar Torah / (weekly sponsorship) $36,000 / $1,000

Program SponsorshipsHoliday Programming (Shul Handbook & Marketing) High Holidays | Sukkot | Chanukah | Purim | Pesach | Shavuot

$18,000

Community Israel Events (Shul Guides & Marketing) $18,000

One Community Pamphlets (10,000 copies) High Holidays | Sukkot | Shabbat | Chanukah | Purim | Pesach | Shavuot | Fast Days | Prayer | Role of a Jewish Woman

$18,000

Shul Kiruv Kit $18,000

Tefillin Fund $18,000

Speaker Tour (4-5 lectures) $10,000

Trips to Israel (each shul) $10,000

Community Shabbatons $5,400

Page Turners $1,800

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For more information or to help sponsor our programs please contact Rabbi Yakov Couzens at ryc@youngisrael.org