AACI – WHO WE ARE
The Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel (AACI) is a voluntary, Zionist organization serving approximately 120,000 North Americans living in Israel. We are dedicated to the successful absorption of these North American Israelis into Israeli society. AACI actively encourages Aliyah, helps newcomers acclimate, provides ongoing services to veteran olim ("vatikim"), engages in programs to enhance the quality of life for all Israelis, provides social activities and works towards building stronger ties between North American Jewry and Israel.
AACI has an active cadre of volunteers who work together with a staff of trained professionals to offer a variety of services and programs throughout the country.
AACI – WHAT WE DO
- Pre-aliyah services – AACI, working in close cooperation with the Jewish agency Aliyah department, supplies pre-aliyah information to potential olim (immigrants). Subjects cover a broad range of topics about aliyah (immigration) and klitah (absorption).
- Klitah (Absorption) Counseling – trained professional counselors provide information, guidance and advice on topics including employment, health services, education, housing, immigration rights and absorption concerns.
- Employment assistance – AACI administers revolving short-term emergency loans, as well as housing and construction loans.
- Lobbying and Quality of Life – AACI, while politically unaligned, lobbies on klitah issues.
- Social activities – AACI units throughout the country arrange a variety of social and cultural activities for all ages, including clubs, lectures, outings, entertainment and much, much more
AACI - & BET SHEMESH
AACI Klitah Services are expanding out of Jerusalem. Those people who wish to continue using our counseling services at our regional office on Mane Street will be able to do so. However Howie Kahn, our klitah counselor will be setting up office hours in Bet Shemesh on the second Monday of every month starting after the chagim. The hours, 4-7pm will be for individual half-hour appointments, which will have to be booked in advance by calling AACI at 561-7151. These counseling sessions will take place at the new Matnas (community center) in Ramat Bet Shemesh.
For more information please visit http://www.aaci.org.il.
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