Galilee Circus wins our Rosh HaShana competition

September 21, 2009 - 10:45 AM by Nicky · 1 Comment
Filed under: General, Holidays, coexistence 

The Galilee Circus performing in the US.

The Galilee Circus performing in the US.

One of our readers, David, will be spreading a little happiness this holiday season, after winning our Rosh Ha’Shana competition.

We asked readers to choose their top charity, and to explain why they felt this charity should receive a $25 gift voucher from JGooders.

Out of a choice of eight, David picked the Galilee Circus, a troupe set up in the Galilee to bring Jewish and Arab children together to learn circus skills and put on performances.

In his comment, David said:

“The Galilee Circus – the effort brings many smiles to folks who could use it, while working on reducing stereotypes – key for a peaceful co-existence.”

We’ve featured Galilee Circus a couple of times on ISRAEL21c. You can see our features here:

Youth circus troupes build a pyramid of hope in Israel

Jewish and Arab children learn cooperation in the Galilee circus

Many thanks to everyone who took part in the competition. The final word goes to Tova, one of our readers who said:

“These are all amazing causes – and even if you don’t win, you can think about making a small gift in honor of the new year…..I personally did so.”

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Spread a little happiness with a Rosh Ha’Shana competition

September 14, 2009 - 2:01 PM by Nicky · 10 Comments
Filed under: General 

Making the desert bloom.

Making the desert bloom.

With Rosh Ha’shana (the Jewish New Year) fast approaching, we are offering a competition for one and all to make Israel a little bit brighter and better, with a $25 JGooders gift token to give to one of eight charities.

All you have to do is to take a look at the charities listed below – all of which appear on the JGooders web site, and choose which one you think should get the money. Then tell us why – in no more than 50 words, and post your suggestion in the comments on this story, with your email address attached.

We’ll choose a winner on Monday next week, and then send the gift token on to you to give to one of the JGooders charities. This is your chance to spread a little happiness this holiday season.

The Nalaga`at Theater

The Nalaga’at Theater provides deaf and blind actors with the opportunity to achieve artistic expression and create awareness and acceptance of the deaf-blind in Israeli society.

100 Ethiopian-Israeli Engineers by 2014

The project is raising engineering college enrollment for young men and women from the Ethiopian Israeli community, to secure their place and success in academic engineering degrees and future careers in Israel.

Make the Desert Bloom – Student Scholarships

The project’s goal is to match government funding for 300 student scholarships of students who live in the Negev. Ayalim students live in the development towns of the Negev and volunteer in the community, with the purpose of building their permanent home in these areas.

Green Processes Center
The Green Process Center’s aim is to lead the assimilation of sustainability in Israel. The center includes research in Green Engineering, Green Chemistry and Clean Technology, and various academic and community programs.

Hug an Abandoned Baby

First Hug received the 2009 Presidential award for volunteerism for providing small, permanent volunteer teams for each child during the time they are hospitalized, providing warmth, love and a homely environment.

Galilee Circus
The circus was set up to create a harmonious family of Jewish and Arab children who learn circus skills and work together as a troupe, bringing the message of peace and coexistence to audiences.

Around the Clock Family Project
Shanti House`s main goal is to absorb 100% of Israel`s run-away and homeless youths.

NATAL’s Social Therapeutic Club

The club aims to empower trauma victims to reintegrate into the Israeli community.

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