A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY OF THE JEWISH STATE OF ISRAEL

The foundations of Zionism are:

The unity of the Jewish people, its bond to its historic homeland Eretz Yisrael, and the centrality of the State of Israel and Jerusalem, its capital, in the life of the nation.

Aliyah to Israel from all countries and the effective integration of all immigrants into Israeli Society.

Strengthening Israel as a Jewish, Zionist and democratic state and shaping it as an exemplary society with a unique moral and spiritual character, marked by mutual respect for the multi-faceted Jewish people, rooted in the vision of the prophets, striving for peace and contributing to the betterment of the world.

Ensuring the future and the distinctiveness of the Jewish people by furthering Jewish, Hebrew and Zionist education, fostering spiritual and cultural values and teaching Hebrew as the national language.

Nurturing mutual Jewish responsibility, defending the rights of Jews as individuals and as a nation, representing the national Zionist interests of the Jewish people, and struggling against all manifestations of anti-Semitism.

Settling the country as an expression of practical Zionism.

HERUT

A Zionist movement inspired by the teachings of the Liberal-Zionist leader Ze'ev Jabotinsky, 

HERUT is dedicated to social justice, Jewish unity and the territorial integrity of the land of Israel; is an educational movement which fosters national pride, activist Zionism and love of Israel in our communities throughout the world; encourages members to assume an active role in Israel's future, in the struggle to assert our national sovereignty in the land of Israel, and the in gathering of the people of Israel in our eternal homeland and that works with and for ALL Jews, regardless of affiliation, for the common good. 

Volunteer Internship Programs: Ours is one of the few organizations that provide volunteer internship opportunities in Israel for college students and young adults. We match up leading Israeli companies to individual internship preferences. This program offers great opportunity to observe and experience the job market in Israel. 

Aliyah Advice and Assistance Program: Our hands-on program helps new olim (immigrants) navigate the Israeli absorption process. We "show them the ropes," help write Hebrew resumes, accompany then to government offices, inform them of immigrant entitlements, opportunities in higher education, Ulpan, army service and medical plans. 

Educational Trips to Israel: We run trips for young adults to experience Israel and become immersed in its culture and history, strengthening their Jewish Zionist identity. 

Leadership Training Programs: Herut trains idealistic volunteers who identify with the objectives of the Movement to assume leadership roles in the American Jewish community and in Israel. 

High-Risk Jewish Communities: Herut initiates and participates in evacuation operations for Jews in imminent danger in high-risk countries. Most of these cannot be publicized. It is well known, however, that Herut was instrumental in rescuing