Speak UP has two primary objectives:
Utilize programming, travel experiences and other
platforms to offer opportunities for teens to explore
all facets of Israel—historical, cultural, spiritual, societal and more.
Empower teens to take action and engage
with elected leaders, dialogue with local, national and international governmental representatives, plan rallies, write petitions, create
information campaigns and utilize media outlets to
educate their communities about Israel.
Globalizing our Movement
“Jews went global long before it was fashionable. That
means we are perfectly positioned to take advantage
of globalization, but only if we work hard to nurture our
common heritage, honor our common ancestry and
build a common future. Our young people are among
the most mobile in the world, but there is a need to
build connections that reach across borders and last
a lifetime.”—Sandy Cardin and Lynn Schusterman,
Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation
Since , with our first chapter beyond North America
located in Bulgaria, has been a global organization. While the , and model has existed
in many different variations, for most of our Order’s
history, we have existed in countries all over the world,
building Jewish identity, providing meaningful connections, guaranteeing critical humanitarian aid and
communal protection when needed. We have trained,
and are still training, generations of thousands of young
Jewish leaders regardless of their geography.
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