American Friends of Menifa

To create, form, and establish an organization to address the growing educational and cultural crises in israel, as well as the negative stereotyping and widening gulf between secular and religious jews in israel. To address the lack of connection that young jewish people have with judaism and zionism. To support, harness, and cooperate with existing resources as well as develop programs from the educational system in israel that will foster and promote respect and tolerance of different religious and ideological viewpoints. To support and develop programs that teach, promote, and strengthen the knowledge of jewish history, personalities, practices, and the history of jewish geography throughout the ages. Lastly, to work on concert with other organizations, agencies, and institutions to accomplish the purposes of the corporation.