We are committed to ensuring a bright future for Israel as a beacon of democracy in the Middle East and as a strategic ally of the United States. We seek to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship in diverse ways, including by supporting organizational collaborations, educational and humanitarian action programs, and opportunities for academic cooperation and exchange. We also look to leverage Israel’s innovations and entrepreneurial spirit to advance society’s greater good.
Honeymoon Israel: 20 couples, 1 incredible trip, a million memories
Honeymoon Israel is more than just a romantic trip to Israel. Read our story about a nice Jewish girl who meets a nice Muslim boy. They get married, and they decide to visit Israel with a group of other interfaith couples. We chatted with Jamie Schenk and Mohammed Nagda to hear details of their courtship, the families, and their memorable trip.
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Israel on Campus Coalition: Empowering student advocacy and promoting dialogue
ICC is dedicated to inspiring college students in the U.S. to see Israel as a source of pride. Founded in 2002, ICC educates and trains student leaders, Jewish and non-Jewish, to become advocates on campus and in the media. We spoke with three ICC Fellows about how the organization has provided ongoing moral support, giving them the courage and tools to stand up and speak out at this fraught time.
The Helen Diller Institute: a visiting faculty program that fosters academic exchange
For many years, the Helen Diller Institute at UC Berkeley has hosted a variety of Israeli faculty members to teach classes and speak at public programs, fostering robust discourse between Israeli and American academics.
Summer Update: Investing in Relationships
Koret has worked in the Bay Area and broader Jewish community for 45 years, and in that time we’ve learned that our impact depends on cultivating meaningful relationships with our grantees. Our trust-based approach to grantmaking is about investing in people, ideas, and organizations, and empowering our grantees to do what they do best: serve their communities.
Archaeologists from University of Haifa and UCSD excavate submerged prehistoric site
A team of marine archaeologists from the University of California, San Diego and the University of Haifa (UH)—a collaboration supported by the Koret Foundation—have been at work excavating a submerged prehistoric site that currently lies below the Mediterranean Sea off the Carmel Coast of Israel.