Israel

For thousands of years the Jewish people were without a land to call their own.  May 1948 gave the Jewish people the autonomy over themselves and for almost 80 years, Jews from around the world have found themselves at home in the safety and comfort of the Jewish state. 

Resources

Stay up to date with news from Israel

https://www.timesofisrael.com/

https://www.i24news.tv/en

Resources

https://www.heyalma.com/media-literacy-is-more-important-than-ever/

Resources for Parents

https://healthier.stanfordchildrens.org/en/talking-to-your-kids-about-the-conflict-in-israel-and-gaza/

Focus Israel UH

This committee plans programs to help UH members connect with the larger community on issues concerning Israel. They also meet several times a year and discuss current events. They often bring in speakers and Israel themed movies. Focus Israel also sponsors Israel Shabbat each year.

Israel Trips

Israel Bound
Open to teens currently in 10th-12th grade

Reform Jewish Israel Trip

Open to teens currently in 10th-12th grade

Heller High School Semester in Israel

Israel Scholarships

Henrietta and Eli Spielberg Israel Scholarship Foundation Fund
This fund was established to provide assistance to worthy UH students who are interested in study and travel in Israel.  All applications for travel during the upcoming year are due by January 31.  Contact Esther Olson with any questions.

Jewish Federation of St. Louis Teen and Young Adult Scholarships and Subsidies
The Israel Center offers several different types of scholarships and grants to ease the cost of a quality Israel experience. Choose the type of funding opportunity that best fits your needs. Click here for more information.

Help Israel, Help UH

JNF Trees

UH earns 20% for each sale of trees and other JNF products through our website. Purchase your trees by clicking here.

My Tree In Israel

UH earns $40 for every olive oil purchase through My Tree in Israel.

The 2026 olive oil season ends on October 31st for Chanukah delivery. All orders placed starting November 1st will be for harvest 2027. Order your delicious Israeli olive oil here.

Israel Connection

We are partnered with the Megido Regional Community Initiative, Israel as part of the DOMIM-aLike project- the Israel-Diaspora relations project of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism. DOMIM– aLike was established together with the Israel Ministry of Diaspora Affairs. It fosters partnerships between Reform and Progressive congregations in Israel and around the world.