Lapid Israel – The Coalition for High-School Age Programs in Israel.


	Lapid has: Built a network of thousands of committed alumni, families and investors who want to be an integral part of the Jewish People's future. Created programs that come BEFORE college decisions are made and thus can positively impact a student’s choice of school, studies, social circles and extra-curricular activities. Facilitated the development of high school age programs in Israel that contribute significantly to Jewish Zionist education. Offered educational, cultural and social options for all types of students through programs of varying length, content, location and structure. Created a core of alumni who represent the natural reservoir of potential participants for MASA programs. Brought half a million teens to Israel over the past 35 years. Lapid will: Help sustain a strong relationship with the Jewish State by facilitating a meaningful Israel educational experience which is vital for fostering a strong Jewish identity. Work to engage teenage participants at a unique time in their lives on a journey through Israel that will point the way to a more meaningful future. Enable teens to travel to Israel and then return home to synagogues, youth groups, camps and schools energized and resolved to act as strong advocates on behalf of the Jewish State and the Jewish people.



Zionism Live Israel Experience and Lapid IYouth Festival Marking the 150th year anniversary of Theodor Herzl July 22nd 2010, at Herzliya City Park. The Lapid World Jewish Teens Council will be held during the day of July 22nd, at Alexander Muss High School in Israel Campus in Hod Hasharon. ----------------------------------------------------- We welcome organizations and programs that share our vision and sense of purpose to join Lapid and help create a new future for High School age programming in Israel. ----------------------------------------------------- Over the past 35 years Lapid has brought half a million teens to Israel ----------------------------------------------------- Lapid brings 12,000 participants collectively from around the world to Israel every year on its respective programs ----------------------------------------------------- Jewish Agency to focus on Diaspora, not local projects Ha'aretz ------------------------------------------------------- Lapid receiving Government funding: "State looks to fund high school-age programs in Israel" ------------------------------------------------------- Israel Government and Jewish Agency Announce Major High School Initiative