Strengthening Israel's peripheral regions, the Negev and the Galilee, along with Jerusalem - the Jewish people's eternal capital - is a major priority for the Jewish Agency for Israel.

Read about our initiatives, or join one of our programs:

• Young Adults and Community Development
  • Shnat Kehila program: A year in an Israeli young community, for young adults from overseas
  • Olim with Ayalim: a Garin (core group) of young new immigrants joins one of the Ayalim student villages.
  • Choosing Tomorrow: Incentives for engaging students in business or social educational initiatives.
  • Young Communities: The dozens of Young Communities in Israel initiate and operate social and educational ventures.
  • Student Villages: Students take part in educational-social work and, in return, are given subsidized housing at student villages and a study scholarship
• Loan Funds for Businesses
• Scholarships for Higher Education in Israel
• Nitzana Educational Community

For more information please contact:
Liad Gefen, Priority Regions Division Activity Coordinator
02-6202684 or liadg@jafi.org.