On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Thomas R. Nides will travel to the United Arab Emirates with UAE Ambassador to Israel Mohamed Al-Khaja, Bahraini Ambassador to Israel Khaled al-Jalahma, Israel’s Minister of Culture Yehiel Tropper. Bahraini Minister of Sports and Youth Ayman Tawfiq Muayyad, Moroccan Minister of Culture, Youth, and Communications Mohamed …
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 24 March, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Business, Culture, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: Abraham Accords
אנחנו שומעים שוב ושוב על המציאות המורכבת של היחסים בין ישראלים לפלסטינים, אבל האם זה באמת כל הסיפור? חברנו ל Docaviv דוקאביב ולקרן גשר לקולנוע רב תרבותי – Gesher Multicultural Film Fund וביקשנו מיוצרים יהודים וערבים הצעות לסרטים תיעודיים המאירים את הצד הפחות מדובר ביחסים אלה. מתוכם בחרנו לפרויקט “היום שאחרי השלום” שבעה סרטים קצרצרים …
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 23 May, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, U.S. & Israel
Former Ambassador David Friedman’s op-ed in Al-Quds newspaper In the short span of its 70 years as an independent nation, Israel has transformed itself into one of the most robust world economies. With per capita Gross National Product nearing $40,000, a dynamic start-up culture and the third-most educated population in the world, Israel is a …
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 12 December, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Education, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Israel
The U.S. Embassy Jerusalem’s Public Diplomacy Section, together with the Department of State and the organization World Learning are inviting you to apply for a unique international program emphasizing the use of sports as way to counter racism and promote conflict resolution. This exchange program is meant to expose young sports professionals at the …
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 3 October, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, News
What happened when Ambassador Friedman lost a small (but important) item in Tel Aviv, and Rosh Hashana is almost here…
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 9 September, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Former U.S. Ambassadors, U.S. & Israel
Diversity in the workplace is a noble objective wich strengthens Israeli society and helps companies recruit top-notch employees. Last week Ambassador Friedman gave the “Leading in Diversity 2018” prize during an Itworks event to Citibank Nokia and Procter & Gamble (P&G) for their extraordinary work on promoting workforce diversity in high-tech in Israel. Head of …
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 17 July, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, News
On July 9th, Ambassador David Freidman hosted the closing ceremony for the “Diversity Works” project – a joint initiative led by the itworks nonprofit organization and supported by the U.S. Embassy’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI). Diversity Works contributed to a dramatic 150% increase in employment diversity in the 47 participating companies by integrating various …
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 11 July, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Education, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Ambassador Friedman bakes matzahs in Kfar Habad and wishes all of the people of Israel and Jews everywhere a Happy Passover – which this year has a very special meaning
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 26 March, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Israel
About Women’s History Month Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in …
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 5 March, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events | Tags: Women's History Month
As part of the 70th anniversary to U.S.-Israel relations, the American Center, Jerusalem will hold a special FREE screening of the fascinating documentary about the first U.S. Ambassador to Israel, James McDonald whose role was pivotal in aiding Israel and shaping U.S.–Israeli friendship. McDonald was one of the first Americans to meet face to face with Hitler in …
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 10 February, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, U.S. & Israel
Listen to this story: Daryl Davis is an extraordinary African-American musician who played rock-n-roll with some of the greatest. But Daryl is not just a musician. He has a hobby: to befriend members of the KKK and other racist groups in the U.S. and… simply talk with them person to person. Throughout the years, many …
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 1 November, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events
Former Ambassador David Friedman and Mrs. Tammy Friedman hosted an interfaith Rosh HaShanah (Jewish New Year) reception at their residence. Among the distinguished guests were members of Knesset, prominent figures from the Israeli military, NGOs, think tanks, and heads of religious communities. The Ambassador wished a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year to representatives of …
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 19 September, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, U.S. & Israel
Ahead of Rosh Hashana, we decided to see how brave American Diplomats handle a couple of the dishes most-closely associated with the holiday: Gefilte fish and Regel Krusha (p’tcha). Their reactions you DON’T WANT TO MISS! Wishing the Israeli people and Jews around the world a happy holiday and Shana Tova U’Metuka!
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 19 September, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Israel
By U.S. Mission Israel | 2 July, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
The Annual Iftar Gathering at the U.S. Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission Residence On June 22nd Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Leslie Tsou hosted the U.S. Embassy’s annual shared society and interfaith Iftar gathering. Joined by Ambassador David Freidman, DCM Tsou welcomed leaders from all faiths and diverse Arab and Jewish communities, Israelis and Palestinians, …
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 25 June, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News | Tags: Iftar
President Donald J. Trump Proclaims May 2017 as Jewish American Heritage Month By the President of the United States of America During Jewish American Heritage Month, we celebrate our Nation’s strong American Jewish heritage, rooted in the ancient faith and traditions of the Jewish people. The small band of Dutch Jews who first immigrated in …
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 10 May, 2017 | Topics: Culture, History, News, U.S. & Israel | Tags: Jewish American Heritage Month
The U.S. Embassy was pleased to support students participating in FIRST Lego League, FIRST Lego League Junior, and FIRST Tech Challenge, March 1-2, 2017, in Tel Aviv. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Israel is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring youth to pursue learning and careers in engineering, science, and technology. …
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 5 March, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events | Tags: Lego League
Over 500 students sang and danced along with the international Soul and Blues singer Roy Young and his band at a program to celebrate Black History Month. Throughout the performance, Roy demonstrated the deep connection between African- American music and the struggle for equal rights as illustrated during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s …
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By shimongx | 2 March, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events | Tags: Black History Month
Wow wow wow, I have no specific words to describe two of the most spectacular days I have ever had in my life,” wrote Eman Darawshe, English Language coordinator at Iksal High School on her FaceBook page. Her eleventh-grade grade Muslim students met with Jewish students from Afula for a two-day intensive negotiation workshop facilitated …
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 2 March, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events
We are giving away 10 pairs of invitations to the hottest party in town! Win tickets to the official U.S. Embassy Election Night Celebration! All you have to do is: · post a photo describing what America means to you, with the hashtag #TLVELEX2016 · follow us and tag us ( @USEmbassyTelAviv ) Final submits by Thursday, …
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 7 October, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Embassy, Events, News
This upcoming Sunday we will gather for the official Embassy commemoration, in partnership with KKL/ Jewish National Fund – JNF , marking 15 years to the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. This year we will broadcast the ceremony LIVE on our Facebook page starting at 10 a.m. (Israel time) from the 9/11 Living Memorial site in the Jerusalem Hills. Join us for …
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 8 September, 2016 | Topics: Culture, Embassy, Events, News, Video
Description: The U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv invites artists to submit proposals for an approximately 5 by 3 meter mural ( see attachment for exact dimensions of available space) to be installed at the entrance of the American Center Jerusalem, Keren Hayesod 19, which has served as the Embassy’s premier cultural center since 1968 in this same location. …
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 24 August, 2016 | Topics: American Center Jerusalem, Culture, Embassy, Job Opportunities, Uncategorized | Tags: artists, proposals
NGO PATHWAYS Institute for Negotiation Education, implemented an intensive, four-day negotiation skills workshop for 23 Jewish and Arab English Language educators, at the Alon Tavor Field School, August 8-11, 2016. The program was supported and funded by the U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv. The goal of the workshop was to build an understanding of negotiation practices …
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By shimongx | 14 August, 2016 | Topics: Culture, Events, News, Uncategorized | Tags: English Language, workshop
The U.S. Embassy in Israel initiated a program on the integration of people with disabilities in dance, featuring the celebrated American AXIS Dance Company. The Company integrates professional dancers with and without disabilities, creates beautiful art, and works with communities to promote integration and break stereotypes about disabilities. In Israel AXIS gave workshops, master classes, …
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By sokolovzx | 26 January, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Events, Video
Celebrated U.S. photographer John Stanmeyer, recipient of numerous awards, and whose work has graced the covers of National Geographic and TIME Magazine, gave a series of workshops to Jewish and Arab youth. High school students from Beit Shemesh, and Access Program students from Baqa El Gharbiyeh, Kseifeh, Tel Sheva, Ramleh and Um Batin learned how …
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By shimongx | 12 January, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Embassy | Tags: photo
