The U.S. Embassy was pleased to support students participating in FIRST Lego League, FIRST Lego League Junior, and FIRST Tech Challenge, March 1-2, 2017, in Tel Aviv. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Israel is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring youth to pursue learning and careers in engineering, science, and technology. FIRST Israel (est. in 2005)
Over 500 students sang and danced along with the international Soul and Blues singer Roy Young and his band at a program to celebrate Black History Month. Throughout the performance, Roy demonstrated the deep connection between African- American music and the struggle for equal rights as illustrated during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s in the United States. He
Wow wow wow, I have no specific words to describe two of the most spectacular days I have ever had in my life,” wrote Eman Darawshe, English Language coordinator at Iksal High School on her FaceBook page. Her eleventh-grade grade Muslim students met with Jewish students from Afula for a two-day intensive negotiation workshop facilitated by NGO Pathways. The program
REMARKS OF PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP – AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY INAUGURAL ADDRESS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. As Prepared for Delivery – Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: thank you. We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our country and
By the time a new president is inaugurated, following a long campaign and a hard-fought election, Americans — and the world — know a lot about him. Add to that President-elect Trump’s high profile before he ran for office, and you might think there’s nothing left to learn. But here are five little-known facts about the 45th U.S. president: Star power
By Pamela M. Prah – Jan 19, 2017 Donald J. Trump, a businessman who promises to use his financial know-how to help Americans improve their standard of living, on January 20 takes office as the 45th president of the United States. The real estate magnate defeated former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, who had hoped to be the first woman
U.S. Ambassador Daniel B. Shapiro. (photo credit:MARC ISRAEL SELLEM) Thank you and also a belated “Mazal Tov” to Yaakov Katz, who recently took over as Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post. I want to thank Yaakov, and also David Brinn, the Managing Editor, and all those who worked on this year’s conference. I am starting to lose track of how many
A U.S. Perspective on Regional Gas Connections [AS DELIVERED] Thank you Dr. Mor. It is a pleasure to speak again at the Israeli Energy and Business Convention. I commend you and the other organizers of this conference who have put together another wonderful agenda that is insightful and extremely relevant. I also wish to extend a warm welcome to those
The U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv is pleased to announce the open competition for the 2017-18 Global UGRAD Exchange Program, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). This international educational and cultural exchange program brings future leaders form underrepresented communities to the United States to experience the U.S. educational system, enhance their knowledge,
[As prepared] I would like to begin by thanking the National Memorial Committee of the Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel for organizing this very significant and important ceremony. Thank you Donna Grushka and Rabbi Karzen for your tireless and dedicated work in helping us remember the fallen. Sadly, this year there are 13 new names to be added
We are giving away 10 pairs of invitations to the hottest party in town! Win tickets to the official U.S. Embassy Election Night Celebration! All you have to do is: · post a photo describing what America means to you, with the hashtag #TLVELEX2016 · follow us and tag us (@USEmbassyTelAviv) Final submits by Thursday, October 13, at 3 PM!
New Memorandum of Understanding Between the United States and Israel Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 13, 2016 The United States has concluded a new 10-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Israel on security assistance for Fiscal Years 2019 through 2028. This MOU constitutes the single largest pledge of bilateral military assistance in U.S. history.
Remarks by Ambassador Dan Shapiro at The Institute for Counterterrorism 16th World Summit on Counterterrorism Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya Sunday, September 11, 2016 Good evening and thank you Jonathan for the kind introduction. Professor Reichman and Professor Ganor, thank you for inviting me again this year to speak at this solemn memorial. I deeply appreciate the time set aside at each
Remarks of Ambassador Daniel Shapiro 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Co-Sponsored by KKL and JNF-USA Emek Arazim, Jerusalem September 11, 2016 To our friends and colleagues who are with us today in solidarity, including Israeli public officials led by Mayor Nir Barkat, Deputy Minister Michael Oren, and Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jeremy Issacharoff, representatives of the Diplomatic
This upcoming Sunday we will gather for the official Embassy commemoration, in partnership with KKL/ Jewish National Fund – JNF, marking 15 years to the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. This year we will broadcast the ceremony LIVE on our Facebook page starting at 10 a.m. (Israel time) from the 9/11 Living Memorial site in the Jerusalem Hills. Join us for
On Thursday, September 1, 2016, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, met with a hundred teenagers from Beit Shemesh as a part of the school-year opening event, “Israeli Youth Beit Midrash” in Ramat Beit Shemesh. Ambassador Shapiro shared his personal and professional experiences as the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, and as an advisor to President Obama in the White House. The Ambassador also discussed the close U.S.-Israel
On August 29, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon visited southern Israel. He stopped at the Kerem Shalom crossing point to see how goods enter and leave the Gaza Strip, was briefed on and toured a Hamas tunnel that had been discovered by the IDF, and met with local residents from several communities at Kibbutz Or
NGO PATHWAYS Institute for Negotiation Education, implemented an intensive, four-day negotiation skills workshop for 23 Jewish and Arab English Language educators, at the Alon Tavor Field School, August 8-11, 2016. The program was supported and funded by the U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv. The goal of the workshop was to build an understanding of negotiation practices and to learn how these
Ambassador Shapiro visited the AMIT Network’s Gogya Center in Kfar Batya youth village to see how this center for excellence in teacher training is revolutionizing the future of education in Israel. Inspired by educational experts in the U.S., the Center is equipped with colorful modern architecture and multi-media interactive technology for enhancing the learning experience for principals, teachers and students.
A TRIBUTE TO OUR FOUNDERS Good evening everyone, and welcome! Tonight is a celebration, but before I begin my remarks, I must acknowledge the terrible tragedy and outrage that is on all of our minds. The murder of 13-year-old Hallel Ariel, z”l, was an unspeakable act of terrorism. I want to restate my government’s and my personal unequivocal condemnation of
Former Ambassador Daniel Shapiro met with Jewish and Arab 10th grade students from the ORT Network who participated in a State Department-funded English innovative grant “Hangouts for Negotiation.” One hundred and forty-four Jewish and Arab students from six ORT high schools came together for their final gathering at Google, where the students exhibited their final products. Ambassador Shapiro was able
Thank you and welcome. It’s an honor to be here. To our Israeli guests: bruchim haba’im. This fine day has been a long time coming. It’s first and foremost a day to celebrate and offer congratulations to all who helped make it possible. To the members of the U.S. armed services, led by General Bogden, Deputy Undersecretary Grant, to the
On June 16, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro met with heads and beneficiaries of several Israeli NGOs who are partnering with the U.S. Embassy and, through U.S. Government funding, are providing hi-tech training programs and English courses in order to promote economic empowerment within Israeli minority sectors and promote equality in
An amazing night hosting the Jewish Federations of North America LGBT Pride Mission to Israel. We were honored to be joined by Mission organizer Stuart Kurlander, Congresswoman Ileana Ris-Lehtinen of Florida, Member of Knesset Michal Rozin, and hundreds of Americans and Israelis united in our commitment to equal rights and acceptance of LGBT people, and all people. Happy Pride!
Mr. Prime Minister, Mr. Speaker, Opposition leader Herzog, Member of Knesset Nachman Shai, Jewish Agency Chair Sharansky, JNFA Chair Sandler, Members of Knesset and to all those who have gathered today in this magnificent hall – this cradle of Israel’s vibrant democracy. I am grateful to all the leaders of the Knesset who are honoring the Jewish-American contribution to the
Fascinating visit to IDE’s Sorek desalination plant, the world’s largest using reverse osmosis technology. IDE has also opened a plant near San Diego, bringing Israeli technology to help solve California’s water challenges. Thanks to CEO Avshalom Felber for the tour, and for the delicious water! Water is the essence of life, especially if you know that only 40 minutes ago
Ambassador Dan Shapiro visited on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, the Upper Galilee, where he learned about the region’s economic development strategy – to become a center of medical food, agriculture technology, and biotechnology. The Ambassador began the day at Tel Hai College, where he met a group of impressive students from every sector and region of Israel who are deeply
March 09, 2016 Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin March 09, 2016 Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu March 08, 2016 Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with former Israeli President Shimon Peres
The U.S. Embassy in Israel initiated a program on the integration of people with disabilities in dance, featuring the celebrated American AXIS Dance Company. The Company integrates professional dancers with and without disabilities, creates beautiful art, and works with communities to promote integration and break stereotypes about disabilities. In Israel AXIS gave workshops, master classes, and lecture demonstrations throughout the
The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE), seeks to improve mutual understanding among teachers, their schools and communities in the U.S. and abroad. This program allows teachers to go abroad for three to six months to take
“That’s why we can’t give up, because of young Palestinians and young Israelis who deserve a better future than one that is defined by conflict.” President Barack Obama Ramallah, West Bank, March 2013 Overview USAID West Bank and Gaza (WBG) Mission and U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv are investing in Conflict Management and Mitigation (CMM) grants. These grants bring together Israelis
David Broza, Mira Awad, and the Jerusalem Jewish-Arab Youth Chorus will join forces on stage to commemorate the American journalist and musician Daniel Pearl on October 23 in Heikhal HaTarbut in Lod. Every year thousands of musical events take place around the globe as part of the “Daniel Pearl World Music Days” established by Daniel’s parents following his kidnapping and
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter visited Israel this week, his first visit since becoming Secretary in February of this year. During the trip, Secretary Carter met with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yaalon, took part in an Honor Guard ceremony at the Ministry of Defense, received a briefing at Hussein Outlook in northern Israel, and toured Yad Vashem.
By Claudette Roulo, American Forces Press Service TEL AVIV, Israel, May 14, 2014 – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel arrived here today for the final stop of a multi-day trip to the Middle East. Tomorrow, he is scheduled to meet with Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon and receive an overview of preparations for Juniper Cobra 14, an upcoming joint U.S.-Israeli missile defense
Ambassador Shapiro and Ms. Julie Fisher hosted Distinguished American Speaker Scott Miller, Director of Curatorial Affairs at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM), Washington DC, and coauthor with Director of Holocaust Education Sarah Ogilvie, of the book “Refuge Denied: The St. Louis Passengers and the Holocaust.” The Ambassador welcomed the audience of government representatives, Holocaust researchers and educators, academia, filmmakers,
Request for FY14 Grant Proposals in ISRAEL On behalf of the U.S. Department of State’s Office of English Language Programs- the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv is pleased to announce the opening call for proposals for the FY14 English Access Microscholarship Program in Israel. Local NGO’s and institutions
Ambassador Shapiro and Ms. Julie Fisher hosted Distinguished American Speaker Meg Zucker, creator of the website and blog “Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It,” for an inspirational discussion on “Celebrating Differences,” Friday, February 20. Meg has been an advocate for all people with differences, helping them to flaunt rather than conceal that which makes them unique. As she said, “The Things That
Program overview: Between the Lines (BTL) is a two-week cultural exchange program designed to host 10 writers ages 16 to 19 Arabic-speaking young writers in the Middle East and North Africa. The University of Iowa at Iowa City will host the program, serving as inspiration for the students to grow as writers and providing them with the opportunity to explore
On Friday, November 21, Ambassador Shapiro and Ms. Julie Fisher hosted Professor Paula Rayman, Director of the Middle East Center for Peace, Development and Culture, University of Massachusetts Lowell, for a Distinguished American Speaker program on “The Role of Women in Building Positive Peace.” In her presentation to an audience of 70 professors, NGO leaders and coexistence activists, Prof. Rayman
אירוע מיוחד התקיים הערב: הצגה של אופרת ילדים “ברונדיבר”, שהוצגה לראשונה במחנה הריכוז תריזן בשואה. תלמידים מבית הספר האמריקאי-הבינלאומי באבן יהודה הציגו באופן מדהים בפני קהל שכלל ניצולי השואה, וביניהם מציגים מההצגה המקורית. כל הכבוד למציגים ולמורת המוסיקה פרני גולדשטיין על יוזמתה, ותודות מיוחדות לשר החינוך הרב שי פירון שכיבד אותנו בנוכחותו. אני גם מודה לרעייתי ג’ולי שהשקיעה המון זמן ואהבה
Join us for a special concert featuring renowned Israeli singer David Broza, and American folk icon Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul, and Mary) to promote non-violence, respect, and anti-bullying in schools. Facebook post
The Public Affairs Office organized a Distinguished American Speaker program at Deputy Chief of Mission William Grant’s residence with Prof. Robert Bordone, Founding Director of the Negotiation and Mediation Clinic at Harvard’s Law School on the topic: “Getting Beyond Gridlock: What Politicians Can Learn From Negotiation Experts.” For over 4 years, the Embassy has partnered with Harvard to implement a
Photos from the trip» Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Jerusalem to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu, and to Ramallah to meet with President Abbas. In these meetings, he discussed the ongoing final status negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians, among other issues. He then traveled to Jordan and Saudi Arabia for further talks. SAUDI ARABIA Remarks -01/05/14 Remarks With Saudi
Photos From the Trip» Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Jerusalem, Ramallah, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Tacloban, and Manila from Dec. 11-18, 2013. In Jerusalem, Secretary Kerry met with Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss a range of issues including Iran and the ongoing final status negotiations with the Palestinians. In Ramallah, Secretary Kerry met with President Abbas, where he
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