1 Basic missions

FSJU Israel has existed for 15 years and fights poverty and exclusion by financing social, cultural and educational programs, placing solidarity at the heart of its activity through partnerships with important associations that support vulnerable populations and provide education in the field.

2 The partnerships

FSJU Israel plays a vital role in supporting the development and initiating innovative programs that meet the needs of the excluded, families facing difficulties, youth, senior citizens, Holocaust survivors and the handicapped, to name only some.

3 International relations

The main international Jewish institutions have their main offices in Israel.
The association works with numerous partners:
JCC (Jewish Community Centers/World Federation of Jewish Community Centers), the Joint, the World Zionist Organization (WZO), the Israel Jewish Congress (IJC), the General Consulate of France, the French Embassy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, etc.

About

Founded in 1950, the Unified Jewish Social Fund (FSJU) is the central organization of the Jewish community in France in the domains of social action, education, culture, youth and community work. In 2006, the FSJU opened a branch in Israel, which in 2016 was officially registered in Israeli association – the FSJU Israel.
The welfare of Israelis and dual nationals is naturally listed among the various missions of the institution.

Basic missions

The first mission of FSJU Israel is to maintain a strategic watch of Israeli and Franco-Israeli society, taking into account the specific features of the country, socio-economic issues, challenges and security concerns. One of the characteristics of Israeli society and culture is the speed of the changes that occur here.
It also liaises with French institutions: the French embassy, the consulates, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the French Institutes, etc. The association represents the institution in contacts with the Israeli associations, partners, public authorities, political leaders, the Knesset and the media.
Working in close collaboration with the various directors, departments and regional delegations and member associations of the FSJU is also part of its task.
Acting as an “ambassador” of the FSJU in Israel, it transmits the values of the institution to the Francophone community and Israeli society.

The partnerships

The Israeli association monitors relations with our local partners, the major associations that conduct the social and educational programs supported by Israel FSJU. The association is responsible for tracking and ensuring the proper usage of funds by its partners and beneficiaries of grants as well the smooth functioning of the supported activity.
The organization of travel, missions and donor visits is also part of the task description.
The activity of FSJU in Israel is through programs with a measurable impact in line with the priorities of our donors, applying synergies to reduce costs.
It is also a center of advice, information and guidance for associations, French and Israeli public authorities, schools and psychological counseling services. It manages the individual needs of families with social or integration difficulties.

International relations

The main international Jewish institutions have their main offices in Israel.
The association works with numerous partners, including the following:
JCC (Jewish Community Centers/World Federation of Jewish Community Centers), the Joint, the World Zionist Organization (WZO), the Israel Jewish Congress (IJC), the General Consulate of France, the French Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.