Embassy of Israel to the United States

A delegation of hostage family members and former hostages, including recently rescued Noa Argamani, held a meeting yesterday with the Deputy SPEHA at the U.S. Department of State. #BringThemHomeNow

INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE The Embassy of Israel to the United States offers intensive and engaging Summer, Fall, and Spring semester internship opportunities at Israel’s political, diplomatic, cultural, and economic home in Washington, DC. The Embassy of Israel internship program is an excellent opportunity for college and graduate school students to receive valuable insight into U.S.-Israel relations and the nature of diplomacy. Interns also gain access to the greater DC diplomatic community by attending events and functions at the Embassy and around Washington, DC. Applicant Requirements: Applicants should possess strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills as well as administrative abilities. The Embassy also looks for applicants who are detail oriented, write well and are motivated individuals. Applicants with strong computer skills, including experience with graphic design and multimedia editing, are particularly encouraged to apply. Travel experience in Israel and knowledge of Israeli politics, society and culture are preferred.    General Information: Fall and spring semester internships at the Embassy are part-time (minimum 15 hours per week); Summer internships are typically full-time. All internships are unpaid, though arrangements can be made for academic credit and a travel stipend.   In order to apply, please submit a cover letter and resume (CV) to academic@washington.mfa.gov.il Please note that the application process typically takes between 8-10 weeks, and requires a background check and security clearance.

Shame on The Times.

Last night, we were honored to sponsor a private screening of the documentary film 'Supernova: The Music Festival Massacre', to a full house of students, faculty members and leadership from American University, The George Washington University and Georgetown University. Thank you, GWforIsrael, SSI_AU, The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, and The Georgetown Israel Alliance for making this happen and for understanding the importance of bearing witness to the atrocities of Oct. 7th. #WeWillDanceAgain

MIT Sloan Fellows MBA Program visited our embassy this week and had a meaningful and insightful conversation - about the Embassy's work pre- and post October 7th- with Ambassador Michael Herzog and Efrat Hochstetler. MIT Sloan School of Management Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Last night, we were honored to host an exclusive screening of the documentary film "Supernova" in collaboration with JWI, NCJW Inc, A Wider Bridge, and @YP@AI. This powerful film sheds light on the tragic events of the music festival massacre on October 7th. Following the screening, we had the privilege of engaging in a heartfelt conversation with the talented director, Yossi Bloch. #wewilldanceagain

Last night, the Embassy hosted a solidarity event, marking 4 months since the Oct. 7th attacks. We were honored to host a delegation led by Speaker of the Knesset, Amir Ohana, as well as members of Knesset from both sides of the aisle and representatives of the families of the hostages. We pray for the safe return of all the hostages still held in #Gaza. 🎗 #bringthemhomenow #solidarity

Izhar Shay, former Minister of Science and a prominent high-tech entrepreneur & investor, lost his son, Yaron, on October 7th. In the wake of this tragedy, he was inspired to establish a new startup for every fallen soldier and murdered civilian. He shares his story with i24NEWS. Source: i24NEWS Calev Ben David

On October 7th, Agam Goldstein-Almog woke up to Hamas terrorists breaking into her home. They shot her father and sister and abducted the remaining family members to Gaza. This is her story. https://lnkd.in/d_8WXM9i The Washington Post