Hebrew Academy of Montreal reports that almost 2/3 of its 44 graduates will be attending yeshivot or schools in Israel this coming year.

Over 130 English-speaking Jews with minimal Jewish backgrounds, aged 21-30, will be participating in the Livnot U\'Lehibanot (Build and Be Built) programs in Tzfat and Jerusalem this summer, combining hiking, study, and community service.

The Zionist Federation of Australia is sponsoring three separate missions to Israel in the coming weeks, totaling 45 people. The trips are geared to demonstrate that the Australian Jewish community stands in solidarity with Israel when times are tough; to learn the actual situation on the ground instead of relying on BBC and CNN; and to show that visits to Israel are possible, educational, and enjoyable.