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greece & israel

September 15-23, 2019

Delve deep into one of the most pressing issues facing the world today – the global refugee crisis. From its founding in 1914, JDC has been actively assisting refugees throughout the world by offering safe spaces, medical care, food packages, and social programs. Learn about JDC’s work past and present with refugees and how their support is helping a diverse group of the world’s most vulnerable live with dignity and hope.

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trip
highlights

FAQ
  • Visit the JDC funded ReMaker’s Project, a series of innovative classes and workshops open and free to all refugees and unemployed individuals in Athens
  • Explore ancient Greek civilization through visits to the Acropolis and various ancient ruins scattered throughout Athens
  • Explore Jewish sites in Athens and learn about the rich and ancient history of the Greek Jewish community.
  • Gain first-hand understanding of the Jewish community’s current challenges through meaningful site visits and briefing with JDC professionals and local community leaders
  • Learn about JDC’s long history of assistance to the many waves of immigrants and migrants settling in Israel
  • Meet with staff working from Israel on JDC’S disaster response and humanitarian aid efforts, learn about JDC’s non-secterian aid vision and strategy
  • Tour South Tel Aviv, home to the largest concentration in Israel of work migrants

PARTICIPATION FEE

$1,500 USD*

(This trip has been highly subsidized in order to provide greater access and
opportunity. Average actual cost of an Entwine Insider Trip is estimated at $4,500/person)

INCLUDES:

Flights between Greece and Israel

Meals

Hotel accommodations

Site visits, briefings, tours, etc.

Medical and emergency evacuation insurance.

*Please note that your participation fee does not include international airfare to/from Greece.

Trip Dates

September 15-23, 2019

(GROUND DATES ONLY, does not include international flight)

Application deadline

April 14, 2019

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About JDC in Greece

JDC’s partnership with the Greek Jewish community dates back to 1915, when funds were sent to the Chief Rabbi of Thessaloniki. JDC has helped equip the local Jewish elementary schools, rebuilt the Jewish quarter nearly destroyed in a fire, established a micro-financing program for the poor, and aided refugees fleeing Greece prior to Nazi occupation. More than 85% of Greek Jews perished during the Second World War, and most of the survivors immigrated to Israel. But for the 7,000 Jews who remained, JDC aided with emigration, earthquake relief, long-term credit programs, vocational training, and medical assistance. As the community became self-sustaining by the mid-1960s, JDC began to partner with local institutions to help cultivate future community leaders and ensure a viable Jewish future in Greece.

About JDC in Israel

JDC’s partnership with the Greek Jewish community dates back to 1915, when funds were sent to the Chief Rabbi of Thessaloniki. JDC has helped equip the local Jewish elementary schools, rebuilt the Jewish quarter nearly destroyed in a fire, established a micro-financing program for the poor, and aided refugees fleeing Greece prior to Nazi occupation. More than 85% of Greek Jews perished during the Second World War, and most of the survivors immigrated to Israel. But for the 7,000 Jews who remained, JDC aided with emigration, earthquake relief, long-term credit programs, vocational training, and medical assistance. As the community became self-sustaining by the mid-1960s, JDC began to partner with local institutions to help cultivate future community leaders and ensure a viable Jewish future in Greece. In light of the refugee crisis in Syria, JDC has provided funding to young professionals in the Jewish community to invest in innovative initiatives geared towards refugee relief and refugee vocational training.

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