The Organization was founded by Matt D. Jacobson (Founder, NY) of blessed memory to support the Israel-China Institute’s mission.

American Friends are proud to support the development of friendly ties between Israel, China, the US and the Jewish world.

Members include:
Roni Jesselson (NY), Kaifeng Liaison
Joy Katzen-Guthrie, Jewish Tourism to China

Jing Wang (NY), Development Liaison
 

Your generosity enables ICI to attract and educate the public, expand and deepen Jewish ties with Asian nations and promote Israel’s security and allies in the East.

AF-ICI cultural and educational events attract people from all walks of life with Asian interests, including scholars and scientists, community leaders from throughout the U.S. and the general public. These initiatives promote greater understanding of the importance of ICI’s activities.

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The Difference You Make

A gift to American Friends in support of Israel China Institute ensures the continuation of coordinated Israel, US, Jewish world – China relations; policy papers and strategic research; scholarships for Israelis and Jews to specialize in Chinese language and culture; Jewish interns and programs in China; Jewish Studies in China and more.

Support ICI Student Aid Fund

• Scholarship aid helps Israeli and Jewish (undergraduate, graduate and doctoral) students study Asian related subjects and develop expertise in strategic areas.
• Support Asian students and researchers pursue Jewish and/ or Israel studies at leading Israeli universities.

Support ICI Research Fellows

• By supporting Research Fellows you help us focus on the study and publication on strategic – synergetic areas that promote Israel – Asia relations.

Support our Website

• Our website provides knowledge and updates of Israel-China related news, opportunities and events. You can choose to support the development of specific areas, news items, or bodies of knowledge.

Support the Journal of Asian-Middle East Studies (JAMES)

• JAMES aims to bring together researchers on the nexus between Israel and Asia via focus and broader understanding of the broader Middle East – Asia Context. You can support articles and research projects in specific themes.

Support Israel-China Advocacy

• By facilitating delegations, visits and cultural exchanges between leaders and activists, the long term discourse between Jewish and Asian civilizations and Israel and China is reinforced. Your support helps build awareness of these issues amongst Israeli parliamentarians and public opinion makers as well as amongst their counterparts in China.

Support Israel China Coordinating Council (IC3)

• IC3 brings together leaders from sectors of Israeli and Jewish life with expertise on China to better coordinate relations between the two nations, cultures and industries. Your support for competent leadership in this strategic arena can contribute to one of Israel’s most important strategic bi national alliances.

Make a Gift Today

Gifts may be general or made in memory of a loved one. 

Opportunities to Make a Difference  
 American Friends of ICI are committed to ensuring that Israel achieves hi level, quality and long lasting links to Asian nations; their leaders, culture and peoples, via educational exchanges; cultural, religious and thematic discourse between scholars and community leaders; delegations and advocacy.