Becoming a movement: 2nd National Israeli American Conference Draws 1,300

Source: JNS.org (JNS.org) The fast-growing Israeli American Council (IAC) recently drew 1,300 Israeli Americans to its second annual national national conference in Washington, DC, with conference sessions ranging from the Iran nuclear deal to Israeli culture to fighting the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. Expanding beyond its Los Angeles headquarters in recent years, the fast-growing IAC says it now reaches 250,000 people nationwide through its nine regional offices. “We have become a movement,” said IAC National Chairman Adam Milstein. “America is our home. Israel will always be our Jewish homeland. And as Americans of Israeli descent we are uniquely  Read More…

Israel Advocacy Goes Mobile!

By Jacob Kamaras/JNS.org Israel news is abound these days, and myriad sources from the mainstream to the niche are serving it up—particularly during times like the current wave of Palestinian terrorism. But which content should a pro-Israel advocate read, trust, and share with others to make an impact? The recently launched Talk Israel mobile app seeks to give a well-organized and personalized feel to Israel news consumers’ content experience. Calling itself the “first mobile app to bring you pro-Israel digital content from dozens of sources tailored to your personal preferences and interests using machine learning,” Talk Israel culls content from  Read More…

CNN Interviews Adam Milstein about Active Philanthropy and his support for the US-Israel Alliance

Source: CNN iReport The State of Israel continues to be a very relevant topic in the news on an almost daily basis. It is a state of rich history and continues to evolve, however most of us read about Israel but that is about as far as it goes. Adam Milstein has made it his mission to do what he can to support Israel for younger and older generations. It is clear what his mission is and how he is going to get there. I urge you all to watch the video and learn more about Adam and his strategic  Read More…

Israeli American Council Appoints New Executive Leadership

Adam Milstein to Chair National IAC Board; Shoham Nicolet to become Chief Executive Officer By educating, engaging, organizing, and mobilizing Israeli-Americans, the IAC will continue to play a vital role in strengthening the Jewish people, the State of Israel, and the U.S.-Israel alliance. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 This week, the Israeli American Council (IAC) announced new appointments to its top lay leadership and professional positions, with Adam Milstein becoming Chairman of the organization’s National Board of Directors and Shoham Nicolet taking over as Chief Executive Officer. Milstein and Nicolet will begin their new roles in October, taking  Read More…

Israeli-American Group Names New Leaders Ahead of National Conference

Posted on September 17, 2015 by: JNS From left to right: former Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, and Jewish philanthropist Adam Milstein at the Israeli-American Council’s first-ever national conference in Washington, DC, in November 2014. Credit: Shahar Azran. (JNS.org) The Israeli-American Council (IAC), an organization providing various means of support for the estimated Israeli-American population of 500,000-800,000, has named new top professional and lay leaders in advance of the group’s second annual national conference. Philanthropist and businessman Adam Milstein—president of the Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation, which supports more than 60 Jewish and  Read More…

How to Help: Suggestions for Pro-Israel Advocates (Part II)

At the Adam and Gila Milstein foundation, we often find ourselves doing a million things at once: evaluating grant applications and pitches from organizations seeking our support, linking our partner organizations with one another, responding to media outlets seeking our input, and (my personal favorite) getting new and exciting initiatives off the ground. The list goes on and on. We try our best to remain connected with every single passionate person looking to become more involved in the fight to defend Israel and safeguard the Jewish homeland. At the Foundation, we answer every single email looking for the opportunity to  Read More…

Personal Transformation in the Holy Land

Source: Times of Israel The Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation is proud to support AIPAC’s Campus Allies Mission, which brings non-Jewish, pro-Israel political activists to Israel for the first time. Participants learn about the importance of the relationship between the United States and Israel and gain a deeper understanding of Israel’s strategic, social, and security issues, right in the heart of the Holy Land. One of our Campus Allies Alumni, Alex Schriver, has shared how the Campus Allies Mission has impacted his life. You can read his post below. From 2011 to 2013, I served as the National Chairman of  Read More…

How To Help: Suggestions for Pro-Israel Advocates (Part I)

Source: Times of Israel Volunteer: “What can I do to help?” Me: “How do you want to help?” Volunteer: “Tell me what the options are, and I’ll tell you where I can fit in” Me: “I don’t think that’s a good idea, it’ll take me a week”. This is an abbreviation of a real conversation I have often (including my bluntness). As the Executive Director of the Milstein Family Foundation, I hear the question “What can I do to help?” all the time. Day after day, I meet dedicated people who want to do SOMETHING to advocate for Israel. Many  Read More…

A Trip to Israel Inspires Future Leaders

Source: Times of Israel The Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation is proud to support AIPAC’s Campus Allies Mission, which brings non-Jewish, pro-Israel political activists to Israel for the first time. Participants learn about the importance of the relationship between the United States and Israel and gain a deeper understanding of Israel’s strategic, social, and security issues, right in the heart of the Holy Land. One of our Campus Allies Alumni, Micah Fielden, has shared how the Campus Allies Mission has impacted his life. You can read his post below. The Milstein Campus Allies Trip run by AIPAC in 2012 had  Read More…

A Life-Changing Experience: Seeing Israel’s Values Up Close

Source: Times of Israel The Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation is proud to support AIPAC’s Campus Allies Mission, which brings non-Jewish, pro-Israel political activists to Israel for the first time. Participants learn about the importance of the relationship between the United States and Israel and gain a deeper understanding of Israel’s strategic, social, and security issues. What’s best, the AIPAC Campus Allies trip takes place in the heart of the Holy Land. One of our Campus Allies alumni, Myles Colton Laroux, has shared how the Campus Allies Mission has impacted his life. You can read his post below. When you  Read More…