The goal of the Israel Action Committee is to educate our congregants about Israel; to connect personally with individuals and groups of Israelis; to support appropriate Israeli organizations; to support travel to Israel programs; and to engage in local pro-Israel political activities.

Examples of Recent Activities:

-support of and interaction with an Israeli family that was a victim of terror during the recent Intifada; a march through Lexington in support of all such victims

-local lectures and discussion groups re the situation in Israel and its repercussions and presentation abroad

-program with Bar /Bat Mitzvah youth to support a food pantry in Israel and books presented to them

- program with Tufts students and high school at Emunah in preparation for the political environment on campus

-rallies with our Congressman at the height of the Intifada and during the recent Lebanon war

-AIPAC membership drive

-“Israel at Heart” – groups of youmg adult Israelis who visit our community

-Israeli movies

-Israel Action Shabbat

-February ’06 congregational trip to Israel with touring and interaction with Conservative communities in Jerusalem and Haifa

Upcoming Programs:

-Upcoming. Feb. ’07 congregational trip to Israel with Rabbi Lerner

-Fall ’06 Interfaith Forum in Lexington re Modern Mideast History

CONTACT: Richard and Esther Hochman at 781-861-0183 or E-Mail the Israel Action Committee.