There are many websites dedicated to Israel and Israel advocacy �here are a few that we found to be particularly useful and well-designed. A few minutes of surfing will introduce you to a wealth of information. We hope you investigate a variety of sites and sources for

any Israel-related questions you have. Get informed and enjoy!

1. The website of Hillel International has a special Israel section with news and information on travel and volunteer opportunities: www.hillel.org

2. To check on Israel and Advocacy events in Toronto, see our local Hillel Website: www.hilleltoronto.org

3. Israel�s Ministry of Foreign Affairs website is an excellent source of information on the history and latest developments of the conflict:www.mfa.gov.il

4. The Canada Israel Committee site contains informative essays and information on the government�s position:? www.cicweb.ca

5. The Jewish Virtual Library is an extensive online encyclopedia compiled by the American Israeli Cooperative Enterprise: www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org

6. The website of the Canadian Institute for Jewish Research contains in-depth analyses, information, and links:www.isranet.org

7. The Middle East Media Research Institute is an excellent information source: www.memri.org

8. The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America is another good site: www.camera.org

9. A media watchdog group focused on anti-Israel bias: www.honestreporting.ca

10. A media action group that produces high-quality counter-messages to fight anti-Israel bias:www.StandWithUs.com. See www.standwithusCampus.com for a range of downloadable flyers and other information.

11. A site that provides background information to help you form your own opinions�contains useful maps and facts: www.campustruth.org

12. OC Middle East Reporting in Truth�contains sample letters to help you draft your own: www.ocmerit.org

13. A site created by the Israel Emergency Solidarity Fund, it pictures the faces of Israeli victims of terror, gives you some background about them and lists ways you can help:www.walk4israel.com

14. Belong to Israel, a site encouraging one-to-one interaction with Israelis and consumer support of the country: www.belongtoisrael.com

15. For links to a wide variety of Israeli sites, including radio, news, sports and culture, as well as several Arab media links, go to this great portal: www.kolisrael.com

16. Haaretz and the Jerusalem Post are Israeli newspapers available online, in English: www.haaretz.com; www.jpost.com

17. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee site: www.aipac.org

18. The American Jewish Committee site: www.ajc.org

In light of events unfolding in Israel and the difficulties that have emerged on campus this year, the need for strong and proactive Israel programming is of utmost importance. In response to this need, Hillel's Israel staff grew from one single individual to three. With the academic year winding down, we are looking into the future and are preparing ourselves for an even stronger and more enhanced program on Israel!