Who We Are

The Association of Americans & Canadians in Israel  (AACI) will utilize the strengths, talents and passions of Israel’s English-speaking Olim community to initiate, develop and implement projects that involve, serve, and benefit the Jewish people.

 AACI  Gives

• ‘AACI Gives’ built a youth center at the Dead Sea for war evacuees from Gaza envelope 
• ‘AACI Gives’ donated 150 tables to children with learning challenges and those suffering from post trauma from the Gaza envelope
• ‘AACI Gives’ loans to lone soldiers to stay and thrive in Israel
• ‘AACI Gives’ provided a year-end Bar Mitzvah celebration for children and their families evacuated  from Kiryat Shmona
• ‘AACI Gives’ respite and moral support families with special needs children from Ashkelon under ‘Operation Shield and Arrow’
• ‘AACI Gives’ donated a computer center to the Hadar special needs school in Sderot
• ‘AACI Gives’ donated NIS 250,000 to assist families in need due to Covid

AACI Acts on behalf of our community

• Lobbied successfully to modify the effect of Israeli tax laws
• Published an AACI Emergency Handbook (print & digital)
• Lobbied for social and economic legislation
• Professional counseling on life in Israel, please email: info@aaci.org.il
• Legal & Tax consultations
• Acted to improve road safety
• Helped to eliminate smoking in the public domain

AACI, a voluntary, non-profit organization, was established in 1951 to help North American immigrants acclimate to Israeli society and to build strong connections between North American Jewish communities and Israel. AACI’s services are available to all English speakers. AACI is governed by a lay board and administered by a professional staff. Its many projects are financed through the support of members, foundations, membership dues, and  fundraising drives.