Shaliach (shah-LEE-akh) means “messenger” or “emissary” in Hebrew. The Shaliach Program creates a living bridge between Israel and the greater Rhode Island Jewish community. The shaliach is a community resource for Israel education and advocacy, working directly with children, youth, students, and adults in the different synagogues, religious schools, youth groups, and agencies throughout Rhode Island’s Jewish community.

This program is currently paused as a volunteer committee works to reimagine the shaliach role so it can better serve the needs of our community’s agencies.

The Shaliach Program is made possible by a partnership between the Jewish Alliance, The Jewish Agency for Israel, and Jewish Federations of North America.