I am excited to be participating in the Dream Israel Teen Initiative raising funds for important environmental projects in Israel. Funds raised will support the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, Arava International Center for Agricultural Training (AICAT) and Center for Creative Ecology at Kibbutz Lotan. These programs are preparing future leaders from Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and around the world to cooperatively solve the regional and global challenges of our time. They study the latest cutting-edge agricultural techniques for farmers growing in arid climates including organic farming, permaculture, natural architecture, alternative energy, community and peace building strategies.

If I meet my fundraising goal, JNF will provide me with a grant towards my semester in Israel on the Reform Movement's Heller High School in Israel. Please consider supporting this important initiative and my efforts to meet my fundraising goal.