Alexander Muss High School in Israel
4330 Cedar Lake Rd. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55416
952-381-3550
Fax: 952-381-3555
rwoolley@amiie.org
www.amiie.org
Director of Admissions: Chelle Rutstein Woolley
Alexander Muss High School in Israel is a two-month study abroad program for high school juniors and seniors where the country becomes the classroom and students learn 4,000 years of history in chronological order.  This college-level program allows students to discover, explore and embrace their connection to the heritage, culture, people and land of Israel.  Students earn full high school credit and may also earn up to six-semester college credits. This amazing experience is offered each quarter of the school year and summer.

Hillel — Israel Travel
1521 University Ave. S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-379-4026
Fax: 612-379-9004
hillel@umn.edu
www.ujews.com
Executive Director: Sarah Routman
Hillel’s mission: to create meaningful Jewish experiences for Jewish college students. In addition to sponsoring Israel educational series and cultural activities, Hillel is a proud participant in the Hillel: Taglit-Birthright Israel program, which sponsors a free trip to Israel for Jews age 18-26. For details, visit: UJews.com.

Israel Experience Scholarship
790 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 227
St. Paul, MN 55116
651-695-3183
lsavin@ujfc.org
www.jewishminnesota.org
Director: Laura Savin
The United Jewish Fund and Council of St. Paul offers Israel Experience Scholarships to Jewish children and young adults, ages 13-22. Applicants who are planning their first trip to Israel will receive priority. Programs must be sponsored by a reputable organization and have a strong educational component.

Louis Herman Israel Experience Fund
4330 Cedar Lake Rd. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55416
952-381-3552
Fax: 952-381-3555
eharel@sabesjcc.org
www.jewishminnesota.org
Coordinator: Eilat Harel
The Louis Herman Israel Experience Fund provides grants that help Minneapolis teenagers travel to Israel. The fund was designed to give Jewish teens an incentive to get involved in the Minneapolis Jewish community. Minneapolis residents between the ages of 15-18 can be eligible for a grant.

Minneapolis Jewish Federation — Partnership: Minneapolis/Israel
13100 Wayzata Blvd. Suite 200
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-593-2600
Fax: 952-593-2544
rfalck@mplsfed.org
www.jewishminnesota.org
Overseas Programs Manager: Roni Falck
Partnership: Minneapolis/Israel, an initiative of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, seeks to establish significant, meaningful and long-term relationships between Jews in Israel and Minneapolis. Since 1997, Minneapolis has partnered with the Kinneret Region in northern Israel, which includes Tiberias, the Jordan Valley and the Lower Galilee. Programs making an impact within the Partnership include the Education Bridge, Physicians’ Exchange and Birthright Israel.

UJFC — Passport to Israel
790 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 227
St. Paul, MN 55116
651-695-3183
Fax: 651-690-0228
lsavin@ujfc.org
www.jewishminnesota.org
Director: Laura Savin
Passport to Israel is a savings incentive program that encourages families to start saving early for a child’s educational Israel experience. The United Jewish Fund and Council of St. Paul administers this community partnership with families, sponsoring congregations and participating organizations. Families contribute $150 each year to their child’s passport fund and receive matching funds from their participating synagogue and the UJFC.

UJFC — St. Paul-Israel Partnership Program
790 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 227
St. Paul, MN 55116
651-695-3189
dmogelson@ujfc.org
www.jewishminnesota.org
Israel Programs Director: Dan Mogelson
Chair: Karen Schanfield
Partnership 2000 is a program of the United Jewish Fund and Council of St. Paul, which brings Diaspora and Israeli Jews together to help establish long-term bonds — leading to understanding and a mutual commitment for a strong, united Jewish future. St. Paul, together with Milwaukee and Tulsa, have partnered with the Sovev Kinneret region. Programs include the Education Bridge and opportunities to volunteer in the region.