• Yes, the majority of our programs are conducted in English.
• 20-50% (ranges depending on the program) of our participants are Jewish Americans.
• 25% of our annual IAC National Conference attendees define themselves as Jewish Americans.
• Many members of the IAC community identify as Jewish American (mainly 2nd and 3rd generation, Jewish American significant others, etc.)

• No. The IAC believes the Israeli-American community is part of the larger Jewish American community. Many of our programs are executed in full partnership with Jewish American organizations.
• Wherever possible, our offices and activity take place in local Jewish American institutions (i.e., JCCs, Jewish Federations, synagogues).
• The IAC empowers and encourages its lay leaders to be active in Jewish American organizations./li>

The IAC’s goal is to always work in full partnership with each local Federation, and has established great partnerships across the nation.

Yes. The IAC works with and within several JCCs across the nation.

• Building strong partnerships and synergies with Jewish American organizations is a core part of our strategy.
• We encourage our lay leadership and community to be involved in and support other Jewish American organizations.
• We don’t believe in a zero-sum game. The IAC’s work is complimentary to that of other Jewish American organizations.

• Strengthening Jewish identity is at the heart of every IAC program. We believe that “Israeliness” will not survive outside of Israel without “Jewishness.”

We are unaffiliated. Our doors are open to anyone who believes in the organization’s mission and core values.

Why do many IAC events, including the IAC National Summit, have Shabbat observant options?

Israel is at the heart of the IAC community and all our programs.

• No. The IAC is an independent non-profit American organization, supported by private donors across the country.
• The IAC is not a government funded organization and does not represent, nor receive instructions, orders or directions from any foreign government or entity.

The IAC wholeheartedly supports the State of Israel, its people, the bond between the peoples of the United States and the State of Israel, and a strong U.S.-Israel relationship that is based on the shared values of both nations.

Our annual budget is around 20 million dollars. More details can be found in our public records.

The IAC is supported by funding from private donors, foundations and grants.
We are fully transparent about our funding: a full list of donors is available on our website.

A complete Impact Report is published online and in print every year. This report details the programs and initiatives that serve our coast-to-coast IAC family. The IAC strives to double its budget in order to meet critical growth and scale its programs.

The generous support and vision of Dr. and Mr. Adelson has allowed the IAC to rapidly grow into a national organization. They have joined with thousands of donors nationwide to realize our bold vision in every corner of the country. The IAC’s growth depends on the support from our community. Every dollar counts.

Absolutely. Please visit IsraeliAmerican.org/donate

Absolutely. Please visit IsraeliAmerican.org/donate

We are grateful for every dollar. Certain donation levels are recognized within our IAC Donor Clubs.

IAC Clubs include:

• Tel Aviv Society - $3,600/$1,800 per year
• Rimon Club - $5,000 per year
• Gefen Club - $10,000 per year
• Jerusalem Society - $25,000 per year
• Sapir Society - $50,000 per year
• Yahalom Society - $100,000 per year

Special Experiences Include:

• Private events and special travel opportunities
• Complimentary entry & special events at the annual IAC National Summit
• Recognition in IAC material and annual summit

• Hebrew is a core value of the IAC, but it shouldn’t be a barrier. Many within the IAC family do not speak Hebrew. It is important to ensure that they are included and able to actively participate.
• When relevant, we mix Hebrew and English, so that everyone can connect to our community and to the Hebrew language.

• Hebrew is at the core of the Israeli identity and the modern language of the Jewish people. It makes our community feel at home.
• When relevant, we mix Hebrew and English, so that everyone can connect to our community and to the Hebrew language.

Community-wide events and concerts are some of our most memorable events. However, the core of our work is community and leadership building.

The IAC is not a foundation and grant maker. With that said, we are the largest supporter of the Tzofim (Israel Scouts) in America, and offer financial support through other strategic partnerships. We encourage our community to individually support the variety of causes that they are passionate about.

The IAC’s Regional Council Committees are a nationwide network of Israeli-American lay leaders who are donors, doers, and leaders in our communities.

• We believe in encouraging a culture of giving in our community. We set this example through our lay leadership – this is a significant part of IAC’s formula for success.
• There is a $1,800-$3,600 minimum to be considered part of one of the IAC Clubs, which denote levels of giving.
• The IAC encourages and empowers anyone who is passionate about our mission to get involved and lead. A monetary contribution is not a requirement.

The IAC is not a political organization. We are a community-building organization, focused on education. With that said, every minority and immigrant community must have a voice to speak about issues that are critical to them. The IAC provides this platform. We amplify our community’s voice on issues that affect us, including rising anti-Semitism and anti-Zionist hate groups. We believe that civic engagement is an integral part of being American.

No, the IAC was born during the Second Lebanon War (2006), out of a strong sense that we should have the tools to mobilize our community to action. Our first major pro-Israel campaign, “Live for Sderot,” took place two years later in 2008. Since then, we have been fighting anti-Zionism and antisemitism in the US.

The IAC has no political affiliation. We welcome anyone who is passionate about our core values, regardless of political affiliation.

• We respect Israel’s thriving democracy and the right of its elected government to make decisions on behalf of the Israeli people.
• We come together for a united vision: a strong, resilient, and interconnected Jewish People and State of Israel.
• The IAC’s long-standing policy is to not comment or get involved with internal Israeli politics.

The IAC has no political affiliation. We work with leaders on both sides of the political aisle to ensure that Israel remains a bipartisan issue. We come together as one large family with a range of political opinions and religious affiliations.

Every community has the right and responsibility to speak about issues that are critical to them. To make an impact, we must engage our elected officials.

No. AIPAC is an important lobbying organization focused on the U.S.-Israel relationship. The IAC is a community-based non-profit that focuses on people-to-people engagement and community building. Many of the IAC’s lay leaders are also involved with AIPAC.

Since its founding, the IAC’s policy has been to not comment or get involved with internal Israeli politics.

• IAC for Action is a sister organization that is non-profit and non-partisan.
• It advocates on behalf of the Israeli-American community to policymakers.
• IAC for Action works to fight anti-Semitism and BDS, strengthen connections between Israel and America, and make the voices of Israeli-Americans heard on a range of issues at the federal, state, and local level.