Israel of the 21st Century is dynamic, complex, and constantly evolving, just as Jewish identity is dynamic, complex, and constantly evolving. In these fluid times, MAKOM's mission is to empower Jewish educators, rabbis, arts and community leaders to develop deep, sophisticated, and honest Israel programming through both hugging and wrestling.....more 

Fifty-four young North American Jews between 20-26 are due to arrive in Israel tomorrow to volunteer for 10 months, through the UJC/Federation-supported OTZMA program. 

OTZMA, Hebrew for "strength," is a UJC/Federation initiative, in cooperation with the Jewish Agency for Israel's Department for Jewish Zionist Education.  OTZMA gives young Jews the opportunity to play integral roles in Israeli society.