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The P2G Missions Manual The manual is a tool to use for: 1. Preparing your community delegations and individuals for their upcoming visit to the Partnership region in the Western Galilee. 2. Preparing yourself and staff/volunteers for hosting Partnership delegations in your community. 3. The manual has been created by Partnership staff and Federation staff, based on their experience and recommendations. Table of Contents Preparing your delegations and individuals for an upcoming visit to the Partnership region in the Western Galilee Visiting the Western Galilee - Making the Most of Your Next Visit 2 – 3 Visitor Request Form 4 Visitor Information Chart 4 Prepare Your Individuals and Groups 5-6 Preparing yourself and staff/volunteers for hosting Israel Partnership delegations in your community Hosting a Western Galilee delegation in my Community 7-8 1

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The P2G Missions ManualThe manual is a tool to use for:

1. Preparing your community delegations and individuals for their upcoming visit to the Partnership region in the Western Galilee.

2. Preparing yourself and staff/volunteers for hosting Partnership delegations in your community.

3. The manual has been created by Partnership staff and Federation staff, based on their experience and recommendations.

Table of Contents

Preparing your delegations and individuals for an upcoming visit to the Partnership region in the Western Galilee

Visiting the Western Galilee - Making the Most of Your Next Visit 2 – 3Visitor Request Form 4Visitor Information Chart 4Prepare Your Individuals and Groups 5-6

Preparing yourself and staff/volunteers for hosting Israel Partnership delegations in your community

Hosting a Western Galilee delegation in my Community 7-8Preparing host families 9-11Preparing staff for hosting the Kefiada 11-12Brief descriptions of Jewish organizations 13Evaluation Forms and Survey Forms 14-23

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VISITING THE WESTERN GALILEEMaking the Most of Your VisitRecommendations for your communities, take advantage of the resource guide at: www.westerngalilee.org.il

The PARTNERSHIP 2GETHER staff has experience hosting delegations. Please consider the following recommendations when planning your next trip:

PREPARING FOR THE VISIT Before the trip brief your delegation members about the Jewish Federation,

JFNA and its connection to JAFI and the PARTNERSHIP 2GETHER (see details on page 16).

Emphasize the uniqueness of:1. Enjoying the beauty of the Western Galilee2. Having people-to-people (personal) connections with residents of the Western

Galilee3. Seeing Federation dollars at work in the Partnership with Israel programs

Provide information to the Partnership with Israel staff about your delegation; 1. LOGISTICS: Dates of visit, number of participants, agenda for the visit, special

requests for itinerary, and any special needs to consider (allergies, wheelchairs, etc). On page 4 you will find the Request form which you will have to fill in and send to the Israeli staff.

2. PARTICIPANT BIOs: a brief description of each participant is requested to assist the Israeli staff in matching up home hospitality and special visits based on the participant’s background & interests.On page 4 you will find the Guest chart which you will have to fill in and send to the Israeli staff.

Home hospitality has become a highlight of visiting the region. The visitors will experience a real Israeli home — nothing can compare in gaining long-lasting connections.

Take into account additional budget for inviting Israelis to join you for meals during your visit. Having Israelis join your group creates the opportunity for informal discussions, a deeper understanding of PARTNERSHIP2GETHER, and grows friendships.

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Don’t overload the day with too many programs — let the participants have at least an hour break before the evening program.

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WHILE VISITING THE WESTERN GALILEE: Your participants will get a briefing about PARTNERSHIP2GETHER and about each program you will be visiting. It is important for the leaders of the group to remain involved throughout the visit and contribute their personal experiences and stories (especially if they have visited the region before and participated in Partnership programs). It is recommended to include an evaluation and closing meeting at the end of the trip to share experiences and thoughts about the visit.

BACK HOME:Follow-up is important!

Have a "Get together and share" meeting when back in your community. Encourage people to get involved in Federation and Partnership activities! The

PARTNERSHIP2GETHER staff will be thrilled to connect them to ongoing and new programs.

Encourage your participants to stay in touch with the Israelis they met by sending a thank you letter, greeting cards for holidays, sending photos from the visit, communicating via Facebook/Twitter/Skype, etc.

Encourage your participants to share their experience on our digital album at______________

Give the Israeli staff feedback. Let us know the successes of your trip and the areas that require improvement.

Please send ideas and comments for upgrading the missions.

Questions? Please contact:

Beth ZurielDirector, Central Area Consortium PARTNERSHIP2GETHER Email: [email protected]: ++972-2-5353771Cell ++972-52-2677838www.westerngalilee.org.il

Heidi BenishMissions and Marketing CoordinatorEmail: [email protected] Office: ++972-4-9512976Fax: ++972-4-9712975

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VISIT REQUEST FORMFill in the visit request form and send it to the Israeli staff. This is essential for setting up effective itineraries.

Name of Community and Group:

Date/s of visit:

Arrival Time: Departure Time:

Purpose of visit to the Partnership and expectations:

Total number of people : _____

Participant list including names, approximate age, profession, special interests, special needs (kosher, vegetarian, allergies, etc.)

Name of Travel agency:

Contact details:

Name of hotel for overnight:

Budget for additional Partnership Guests for meals_______ $ :

Additional comments:

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VISITOR CHARTThis chart will assist us in helping to set up successful matches for home hospitality, etc.:

Last Name First Name Age Professio

n Kashrut Food Allergies

Special Arrangemen

ts?Comments

 

 

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PREPARE YOUR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS BEFORE THEIR VISIT TO THE WESTERN GALILEE: "How should I prepare our U.S. teen delegations or adult individual (Artist-in-Residency, doctor, Kefiada student, etc.) prior to their visit in the Western Galilee?"

YOUTH DELEGATION - PREPARATION PLAN: 1. Introduction meeting, explanation of what a delegation is and explanation of the

Partnership: Introduce group members/group bonding Goals of the trip Duties and rules Family hosting (prepare small gift) Setting up expectations during the trip and after their return. (see section below -

‘Back Home’)2. Intercultural differences: differences and similarities between American and Israeli culture.

Have a discussion about courtesy and proper behavior.3. Prepare materials for group activity4. The Jewish world: Israel and the Diaspora5. Meeting with the Executive Director of the Federation/Partnership chair/staff for

explanation about the Federation, JFNA, JAFI, the connection and importance of the Partnership. (see page 13)

6. Session topic to be determined in accordance with the needs of the group (bonding activity with an outside company, work on public speaking, "venting," questions, etc.)

7. Parent meeting8. Farewell meeting: Final instructions and logistics.

Schedules and technical details should be finalized via conference calls with the Israeli coordinator, to prevent problems upon arrival.

Please note: this is a basic outline; changes may be introduced as needed for a given delegation. For example, a delegation that worked for an entire year with a twin class should devote at least one session to preparing materials for the peers with whom they worked.

YOUTH DELEGATION, BACK HOME:Have an evaluation session and follow up meeting discussing "Duties afterwards" like future hosting, stay in contact with the Israelis, reach out to recruit new people for future Partnership programs, make a presentation to the Board or Overseas committee, participate in Federation events, etc.

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ADULT DELEGATION OR INDIVIDUAL - PREPARATION PLAN:1. Introduction meeting, explanation of what a delegation is and explanation of the

partnership: Introduce group members/group bonding Goals of the trip Duties and rules Family hosting (prepare small gift) Setting up expectations during the trip and after their return.

2. Meeting with the Executive Director of the Federation/Partnership chair/staff for explanation about the Federation, JFNA, JAFI, the connection and importance of the Partnership. (see page 13)

3. Professional session: what needs to be prepared, what should be taken along on the trip, host expectations

4. Presentation of materials and personal presentations5. The Jewish world: Israel and the Diaspora6. Conclusion, security briefing, distribution of tickets, logistics

Schedules and technical details should be finalized via conference calls with the Israeli coordinator, to prevent problems upon arrival.Please note: this is a basic outline; changes may be introduced as needed for a given delegation.BACK HOME:Have an evaluation session and follow up meeting discussing "Duties afterwards" like future hosting, stay in contact with the Israelis, reach out to recruit new people for future Partnership programs, make a presentation to the Board or Overseas committee, participate in Federation events, etc.

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HOSTING A WESTERN GALILEE DELEGATION IN MY COMMUNITYCheck list for the FEDERATION staff when setting up an ISRAELI partnership delegation visit TO the U.S.

CHOOSE YOUR PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND SET UP EXPECTATIONS:1. Check the "Calendar of opportunities" at the Partnership website:

www.westerngalilee.org.il and choose an ‘Opportunity’ (delegation visit/performance/program)

2. Notify the Israeli staff of your choice.3. The Israeli staff will contact you for a one-on-one/group phone conversation to define goals

and expectations. 4. Israeli staff initiates a conference call with all communities that are taking a specific

‘opportunity’; brainstorming what to do with the delegation, avoid duplicating activities (don’t all take them ice-skating…)

CONSIDER the following:1. Set up the itinerary. 2. Technicalities and logistics – transportation, where and when to eat, include free time, etc.3. Figure out how to expose the visiting Israelis to the broader community4. Identify and prepare host families - Either bring them together for a meeting and explain

about Partnership, the delegation and their goals, go over the itinerary, etc. OR send them a letter that details it all. See samples on page 9-11. If you have a meeting you can show them the 9 minute Partnership DVD and the Partnership Powerpoint, both on the P2K Marketing flashdrive.

5. Find a local 'point person' whose responsibility it is to be in contact with the Israeli chaperone during the visit to your community. The Israeli chaperone will know who to turn regarding problems, thus ensuring that everything runs as smoothly as possible both for the hosting community and the Israeli delegation.

6. Be creative in exposing the guests to as many people in the community as possible, for example – meeting with your youth groups, Women’s group, Overseas committee, Business network, etc.

7. Set up a meeting with the Federation staff and board members. This helps the Israelis better understand the Jewish community and exposes the local leaders to the Partnership.

8. Set up meetings with relevant people for exploring future joint activities.9. Set up a visit to the synagogues – it’s a new world to many Israelis and here they can also

represent the Partnership to the congregations.10.Try to set up an evening with all of the guests and hosts for an evening activity, especially

advisable for the last evening.11.Give the host families time to get to know their guest (don’t overload the itinerary).

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12. Don't forget to add some touring, sight seeing and free time in the itinerary. Please give shopping time in the schedule.

13.Encourage lay people to join the Israelis for the touring, meetings and group activities.

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MARKETING:Set up your PR campaign: advertising, invitations, press releases, email blasts, Facebook, Twitter, posters around town, etc.

'FACE TO FACE' OR WRITTEN SURVEYS AND EVALUATIONS:1. Summary meeting - towards the end of the visit try to have a summary with the whole

group or part of it (hosts and visitors) – discuss how the experience was, how can we improve, etc.

2. Do Evaluations, both for the Federation/JCC staff and for the visiting Israelis. (Samples on page 14-23)Afterwards an evaluation conference call will be initiated by the Israeli staff.

3. If you are hosting a performance – Consider preparing a survey for the audience to fill out (put on each chair with a pen.) The survey should include asking for contact information like email and phone. As an incentive to fill it out, you can do a raffle for an Israeli prize. (Sample on page 19)

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PREPARING HOSTING FAMILIES, INTRODUCTION LETTERPREPARING HOST FAMILIES IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. TO HOST IS NOT TO JUST GIVE YOUR KEY TO A STRANGER WHO WILL BE LIVING IN YOUR HOUSE FOR A FEW DAYS. WE SUGGEST THAT YOU TO SET UP A MEETING WITH THE HOST FAMILIES TO GO THROUGH EXPECTATIONS AND THE GROUP ITINERARY. BELOW IS A SAMPLE LETTER THAT YOU CAN USE.Dear Host Family,We want to express our sincere thanks for agreeing to be a host family for delegation member(s) from our Partnership with Israel region in the Western Galilee. Making person-to-person connections between our community members and the visitors from Israel is a key element of Partnership. Your willingness to open your home and share your life with our guests is instrumental in making the visit a success.As you no doubt already know, our community is one of 15 communities in the Partnership Central Consortium Area, “partnering” with the Western Galilee region in northern Israel. The area includes the city of Akko and the rural communities of the Matte Asher Regional Council along the Mediterranean Sea. Partnership offers many opportunities for people on both sides of the ocean to work together in the fields of medicine, arts, education, co-existence, leadership development, culture, business development, economics and tourism. Partnership has been extraordinary for our community and we are delighted to have you involved at such a personal level.In preparation for your visitor(s), the enclosed documents will provide you with an overview of Israel Partnership, an outline of the delegation visit including daily schedule and logistics details. Also provided is some background information about your visitor(s). [if visit includes a community event]The delegation will be featured at our community event on date, time, location, event details. We sincerely hope you and your family will attend. A staff member will contact you prior to the delegation arrival to review the visit details.You are encouraged to call – insert staff person name, office phone and cell phone – with any questions before or during the visit.

Thank you again for welcoming our visitors. We look forward to talking to you soon.

Sincerely,(Staff member’s name) ATTACH TO THE LETTER: partnership flyers, map and brochure, if appropriate the additional orientation letter (page 10-11) the group itinerary, flyer of their performance.

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ADDITIONAL PAGE FOR HOST FAMILIES

We are all the same, just with a few cultural differences. To help make the hosting experience as successful as possible, here are some points to keep in mind:

BEHAVIOR The Israeli culture is built on very direct communication and people saying what is on their mind in order to prevent misunderstanding. We may find it slightly impolite but please don't take this personally and just be aware that this is normal in Israeli culture. Israelis express themselves honestly and expect you to tell them what you think about their behavior. If there is an issue, please tell them directly, do not try to smooth things over and therefore not give true feedback.

Israelis, like Americans, need privacy, but everyone defines privacy differently. An American might tell you all about his family and private life, while an Israeli might find it difficult to tell you about his parents’ divorce. On the other hand your Israeli guest will have no problem telling you how much he paid for his new pair of “Nike” and will ask you how much you paid for yours. We may find it an intrusion into our privacy, but please remember that is not their intension.

MEALSIn Israel the main meal of the day is lunch, in which they eat a hearty meal usually including meat or chicken. Your Israeli guest will not find it hard to have his main meal at dinner as long as he has a sense when meals are served. Please make sure to offer him breakfast, dinner and a later night snack and ask if he needs a sandwich and fruit for the day. Please encourage your guest not to be shy.

KOSHER FOODMost Israelis eat Kosher ’style’, meaning not eating pork or shellfish and not mixing dairy and meat in the same meal. No special kitchen utensils are required. If your guest is keeping strictly Kosher, we will let you know.

EATING OUT:In Israel “eating-out” is not such a common experience, especially by teenagers. Your guests might feel uncomfortable being invited to a restaurant and may want to pay for their own meals. For teens this could cut deeply into their limited financial resources. Therefore we suggest either limit dining out or please make it clear to your visitors that you are inviting them.

SHOWERS: Israelis usually take showers before going to bed at night; they might want to take a shower in the morning as well.

TELEPHONE CALLSYour guest will have a pre paid phone card. Please let them know that it is fine that they use your phone, when using the pre paid phone card.

RELIGIOUS MATTERSMost Israelis are secular; in fact many of them go to synagogue only on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. However they will go to synagogue with you if it’s a custom in your house. This is an important, new, educating and refreshing experience for them.

LANGUAGE

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Although the English of your guests is quite good, keep in mind that this is their second language and they may NOT always understand everything or may have difficulty expressing themselves. Please be patient.

A FEW MORE THINGS: It is important that to give your guest a tour of your house and explain how to use the

shower, washing machine, TV or anything you think they need to know. Please allow your guests time on the computer so they can communicate with their family

back home. Cultural differences do exist. When an uncomfortable situation occurs please first try to

determine if the “problem” is a result of a cultural misunderstanding as opposed to an impoliteness or affront.

The most important element here is the willingness of both sides to get to know each other and make this experience a good one.

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FOR COMMUNITIES HOSTING YOUNG ISRAELI CAMP COUNSELORS (Kefiada)Orientation for JCC Staff and volunteers

We are all the same, just with a few cultural differences. To help make this experience as successful as possible, here are some points to keep in mind when preparing JCC staff to work together with Israeli co-counselors:

Dear JCC staff and volunteers,

You are about to work together with Israeli young counselors for a week in the JCC summer camp. To make this experience a positive one here are some of the lessons we have learned from past experience:

There needs to be a contact person in camp who is "on hand" throughout the day to ensure that the camp is getting the most from the Israeli counselors and that the Israelis have what they need to be able to give their most. This person needs to be a troubleshooter for the Israeli counselors and be approachable at all times.

An orientation for the Israeli counselors is a must. The Israelis have to meet their peers and the camp staff prior to their first day in camp. Expectations on both sides should be discussed to prevent any misunderstandings.

A daily summary meeting with both Israeli and American counselors at the end of the day can help in problem solving and in preparation for the next day.

The Israeli staff must be notified of all decisions involving the counselors. This is important to prevent misunderstandings regarding after camp activities.

The Israeli culture is built on very direct communication and people saying what is on their mind in order to prevent misunderstanding. We may find it slightly impolite but please don't take this personally and just be aware that this is normal in Israeli culture. Israelis express themselves honestly and expect you to tell them what you think about their behavior. If there is an issue, please tell them directly, do not try to smooth things over and therefore not give true feedback.

We suggest that the counselors be housed two per family. It would be ideal if the hosts are families with teenagers. This would solve part of the problem of providing “social activities” as these activities would then be “built in”.

We suggest that the American counselors have an orientation session to prepare them for meeting with the Israeli counselors. The session can include the meaning of cultural differences, communicating with people of other cultures, mutual respect, dealing with conflicts, etc.

You will receive bios and pictures of the Israeli counselors. It is recommended to set up a conference call(s) prior to their visit.

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THE JEWISH WORLDBRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF FEDERATION, JFNA, JAFI AND PARTNERSHIP2GETHER

The Jewish Federation is the central philanthropic, planning and community relations organization of the Jewish Community. The Federation and its agencies, in cooperation with synagogues, function to promote the general welfare of the Jewish community and to ensure the creative survival and continuity of the Jewish people in the United States, Israel and around the world.

JFNA (formally UJC) – The Jewish Federations of North America represents 157 Jewish Federations and 400 independent Jewish communities. The Federation movement, collectively among the top 10 charities in the United States, protects and enhances the well-being of Jews worldwide through the values of Tikkun olam (repairing the world) tzedakah (charity and social justice) and Torah (Jewish learning)

JAFI – Jewish Agency for Israel - For over 80 years the Jewish Agency has served as the link of the Jewish people and Israel, working to ensure the future, committed, global Jewish People with a strong Israel at its center. JAFI helped create and build the State of Israel and brought over 3 million Jews to Israel.Today JAFI’s mission is to - Inspire Jews throughout the world to Connect with their people, heritage and land, and Empower them to build a thriving Jewish future and a strong Israel.

PARTNERSHIP2GETHER – Central Area Consortium and Western Galilee - a program of JAFI and JFNA promoting personal relationships between 14 Jewish Communities in the U.S. and Israel’s Western Galilee through cultural, educational, social, medical and economic programs. The Partnership is made up of an inclusive and active network of people focused on the mutual exchange of ideas and programs with the global intention of developing relationships to strengthen our Jewish Identity. Our Partnership is one of 46 Partnerships throughout Israel and 550 Jewish Communities abroad, mostly in the U.S.

The PARTNERSHIP2GETHER Mission: Our mission is to promote mutually beneficial endeavors between the people of the U.S Central Area Consortium and the Western Galilee forging relationships through programs that build Jewish identity and strengthen ties and connections among and between our communities.

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EVALUATIONS:

Evaluation is important so we can learn from our experience. On the following pages you will find four samples. FEEL FREE TO USE THEM AS-IS, OR ALTER ACCORDING TO YOUR NEEDS

1. EVALUATION FOR HOST FAMILY TO FILL OUT2. EVALUATION FOR THE DELEGATION MEMBER (VISITOR) TO FILL OUT3. EVALUATION FOR THE FEDERATION/JCC TO FILL OUT AFTER HOSTING A PARTNERSHIP

PROGRAM. 4. AUDIENCE SURVEY (AFTER AN ISRAELI PERFORMANCE)

PLEASE SEND EVALUATION RESULTS TO THE ISRAELI STAFF!

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Evaluation after hosting an Israeli visitor from the Partnership with the Western Galilee Dear Host Family,

We want to sincerely thank you for volunteering your time and your home to host our guest(s) from the Western Galilee. We hope the experience was positive and that you have made a special connection that will continue to grow over time.

We know that hosting can be a wonderful experience, but can also be difficult. In an attempt to always improve and develop, we at the Federation would appreciate if you please fill out the following evaluation as candidly as possible.

1. The overall hosting experience was successful.__ Agree __ Don’t agree ___ Not applicableComments: ____________________________________________________________________

2. My/Our guest was well matched to my/our family.__ Agree __ Don’t agree ___ Not applicableComments: ____________________________________________________________________

3. We were well prepared by the Federation before arrival of our guest(s).__ Agree __ Don’t agree ___ Not applicableComments: ____________________________________________________________________

4. Our guest was well prepared by the Israeli Partnership staff before his/her arrival.__ Agree __ Don’t agree ___ Not applicableComments: ____________________________________________________________________

5. What I knew or thought about Israel before this hosting experience:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. What I know or think about Israel after this hosting experience:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

7. What worked well in this hosting experience?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

8. What can the Federation and Israel Partnership improve in the future?______________________________________________________________________________

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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

9. I would like to host a visiting Israeli again.__ Yes __ No ___ Not applicable

Comments: ____________________________________________________________________

10.Other people that may enjoy hosting in the future:______________________________________________________________________________

11. I would like to volunteer in other Israel Partnership activities.__ Yes __ No ___ Not applicableComments: ____________________________________________________________________

12.Other comments: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Optional:

Name: ________________________________ Email: __________________________________

Please send back to: ____________________ via email: _______________________________

Or mail to : (address)_____________________________________________________

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Evaluation for the Delegation Member (visitor)

Evaluation after visiting ______________________(NAME OF COMMUNITY)

Dear Guest,

We want to thank you for visiting us and for sharing a few wonderful days in our community. We hope the experience was positive and that you have made a special connection with your host family that will continue to grow over time.

We know that a visit to a faraway land can be wonderful experience, but can also be difficult at times. In an attempt to always improve and develop, we at the Jewish Federation would appreciate if you please fill out the following evaluation as openly as possible.

1. The overall visit was successful.__ Agree __ Don’t agree ___ Not applicableComments: ____________________________________________________________________

2. My host family and I were a good match.__ Agree __ Don’t agree ___ Not applicableComments: ____________________________________________________________________

3. The Partnership staff in Israel did a good job of preparing me for this visit.__ Agree __ Don’t agree ___ Not applicableComments: ____________________________________________________________________

4. My host family was well prepared for my visit.__ Agree __ Don’t agree ___ Not applicableComments: ____________________________________________________________________

5. What I knew or thought about Jewish people in America before this visit:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. What I know or think about Jewish people in America after this visit:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

7. What worked well during the visit?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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8. What can the Jewish Federation and Israel Partnership improve in the future?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

9. I would like to volunteer in Partnership activities back in Israel.__ Agree __ Don’t agree Comments: ____________________________________________________________________

10.Suggestions for other programs in the future:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

11.Other comments: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name: ________________________________ Email: __________________________________

Please send back to: ____________________ via email: _______________________________

Or mail to : (address)_____________________________________________________

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For a community hosting an Israeli performanceAudience survey:HOW EFFECTIVE ARE THE PARTNERSHIP PERFORMANCES IN YOUR COMMUNITY? BELOW YOU WILL SEE A SAMPLE SURVEY TO HELP YOU FIND OUT.(IT CAN ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR COMMUNITY DATABASE!)

Jewish Federation of (name of city)Israel Programming Evaluation

Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company

Thank you for joining us tonight and for taking a few moments to complete this questionnaire. Your completed form is your entry for a drawing to win a CD of Israeli music signed by the International Director of the Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company. Be sure to drop your form in an entry box near the main auditorium exit.

I enjoyed this evening’s performance.Definitely Mostly Neutral Not really Definitely Not

I am interested in attending other Israeli cultural programs.Definitely Mostly Neutral Not really Definitely Not

The room set up/facility for this event wasExcellent Very Good Neutral Fair Poor

Are you a JCC member? Yes No If no, is this your first time at the JCC? Yes No

Next year, a ticket purchase may be required for Israeli cultural programs. How much would you be willing to pay for such programs? $15 $10 $5 Other $____

I learned about tonight’s program through (please check all that apply)JFGI newspaper Email Blast JCC Building Posters Indy Star NUVO Jewish Post and Opinion JCC Update Word of mouth Other__________________ Signage/flier elsewhere (where?)____________

We welcome your comments so that we may use them when planning future programs through the Jewish Federation. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

If we may quote your comments in future publicity, please initial here: _______

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DELEGATION EVALUATION, FOR THE DELEGATION VISITOR TO FILL OUT24

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Highlights of the professional itinerary:

Accommodations:

Delegation Impressions Prior to the visit:

Impact

Suggestions:

The Value of Professionals Experience in ______:

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DELEGATION EVALUATION, FOR THE DELEGATION VISITOR TO FILL OUT (CONTINUED)Summary

Strengths:

Needs improvement:

Goals achieved:

Recommendations to Professional Delegations Organizers:

Recommendations to Future Professional Delegations:

Things to talk about back home:

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EVALUATION FOR THE JCC TO FILL IN ABOUT KEFIADA COUNSELORS

Community: Name of Camp director:

Contact details (email, phone):

Please describe briefly the Israeli counselors’ work at the camp (activities, duties, working hours etc.):

Did you find the activities they led interesting and engaging? Please write three most successful activities, and three least successful:

How was their interaction with the campers: 1- Great, 2-Fine, 3-acceptable, 4-unacceptable

How was their interaction with the local counselors: 1- Great, 2-Fine, 3-acceptable, 4-unacceptable

How was their interaction with the camp director: 1- Great, 2-Fine, 3-acceptable, 4-unacceptable

How was their interaction with the hosting families: 1- Great, 2-Fine, 3-acceptable, 4-unacceptable

How was their interaction with the JCC/Federation staff: 1- Great, 2-Fine, 3-acceptable, 4-unacceptable

What social activities were prepared for the Israeli counselors after camp?:

Please write three positive things about hosting the Israeli counselors:

Please write what you would change in the Kefiada program:

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How would you describe the Israeli counselors?

How would you describe the host family experience?

Do you feel that they were well prepared for this experience? In what way?

How would you describe the importance of the chaperone?

Further Comments:

We would like to know if you intend to host Israeli counselors next year as well: Yes/No

Thanks for your kind help!

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