MiMizrach Shemesh: A Tradition of Social Responsibility, is a community leadership center that aspires to promote social responsibility based on Jewish commitment. Established in 1999 at AVI CHAI’s initiative and with the assistance of Alliance Israélite Universelle, MiMizrach Shemesh focuses on developing Jewish leaders, committed to social values, among community activists, school principals, rabbis, students, parents, and youth. During 2009 more than 330 individuals from these target groups took part in programs of study and training. MiMizrach Shemesh also develops accessible, relevant Jewish study materials that address important societal issues, intended for various populations, and based on a broad range of Jewish traditions, with a special emphasis on Jewish thinking and writing from Islamic countries.

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