Youth 2 Israel (Y2i) provides $5,000 grants to Year 10 students from NSW, ACT and QLD with at least one Jewish parent, making participation in an approved Israel-based education program, affordable. These Israel experiences of five weeks or longer, are a life changing journey of Jewish identity which builds Jewish continuity in our local community.
Vision
Inspiring generations of young people with an understanding of their Jewish heritage, a love for Israel, and an enthusiasm to participate in their Jewish community.
Our Mission
Enabling the maximum number of Year 10 students, each year, to go on a transformational Israel education program.
Values
- Jewish heritage
- Jewish identity
- Jewish continuity
- Jewish communal involvement
- Love of Israel
- Education and personal growth
Our People
The Board
Youth 2 Israel (Y2i) is managed by a Board of Directors with extensive communal experience. Their role is to oversee the operations of Y2i, helping to make $5,000 Israel experience grants available to any Year 10 student in NSW, ACT and QLD with a Jewish parent.
Staff
Donor Representatives
Y2i has a group of donor representatives from our five major Jewish communal partner organisations. Together they reflect the interests of the Jewish community and highlight the broad support from local and Israel focused organisations for the endowment appeal. Their key role is to oversee the management of funds in the Y2i Endowment Fund.
