Increase awareness of the importance of ties between Israel and Diaspora Jewry. Encourage the young people who participate in the program to become more involved in the process of strengthening and maintaining this relationship. Develop leadership skills.

• Joint Israeli-American youth seminar following a screening process that focuses on motivation and interest in a dialogue on mutual issues.

• Preparatory seminars in Israel and North America.

• Two week program of discussions, field trips, hikes, informal meetings and hospitality for Americans in the Israelis' homes.

Experienced instructors, many of them are Lehava graduates.

Lehava (Leshana Haba'a Biyerushalayim Ha'benuya) was initiated in 1986 as a project of the Israeli Forum, a volunteer organization which works to reinforce and cultivate ties with Diaspora Jewry. Lehava youth are part of the steering committee and maintain contacts with other participants long after the actual program finishes.

For information and orders:

In Israel

In The USA

See: Meetings