I am attending the Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI) in January 2026, and I am truly thrilled to be part of the Dream Israel Teen Initiative. This program allows me not only to study in Israel, but also to raise funds for important projects that make a real difference in people’s lives. The Jewish National Fund (JNF) plays a powerful role in improving the daily realities of Israeli citizens, and I’m excited to contribute to that impact.

As a participating teen, the money I raise will support several meaningful initiatives: promoting inclusion and accessibility for individuals with special needs in Israel, improving the Sderot Indoor Recreation Center for children and families living under threat, strengthening Israel’s Fire and Rescue Services, providing Environmental Studies scholarships at the Arava Institute and AICAT, and helping fund Project Baseball, which brings communities together through sports. These projects touch many different parts of Israeli society, and I am proud to support them.

My current fundraising goal is $5,000. Previously, I raised $1,800 for Shalva during my Bar Mitzvah, an organization dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities. That experience showed me how meaningful it is to give back, and it inspired me to continue supporting causes that create real change.

If I reach my goal, JNF will award me a scholarship for my educational experience in Israel. This will give me the opportunity to meet Israelis whose lives have been shaped by JNF programs and to build a deeper, more personal connection to the land and its people.

I would be incredibly grateful for your support in helping me reach my goal and for contributing to these impactful initiatives. Thank you so much for being part of this journey with me.

From Sterling Sussman — Am Yisrael Chai.