Jewish International Connection of New York

The Jewish International Connection of New York (JICNY) is a volunteer-driven, community outreach non-profit organization for international Jews in their 20s and 30s who are new to New York City.[1][2][3][4]

Established 2000
Status 501(c)(3) nonprofit NGO
Main Office New York City
Website jicny.com

The JICNY's mission is to provide internationals of all denominations a "home" by bringing them together in an environment based on common Jewish heritage, values and spirituality.[5][6] Its pillars of programming include:

  • Community integration: Professional and personal networking for jobs, apartments, roommates, couples and parenting programs, philanthropy, career counseling, etc.
  • Jewish life: Jewish education, holiday events, cooking classes
  • Israel programs: Sponsored trips

The organization was founded in December 2000 by Jodi Samuel.

See also

References
  1. "Jewish Activists Sail Flotilla For Shalit To UN's Backyard". The Jewish Week. 24 June 2010. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
  2. Kessler, Sarah (11 February 2009). "Make Me a Match". The Jewish Daily Forward. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
  3. "We wanted a life that had an open home". DailyNews. September 17, 2008. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
  4. "Marriage on Their Minds". New York Times. August 9, 2008. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
  5. "The Jewish International Connection New York Gala" (PDF). The Jewish Voice. 17 July 2009. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
  6. Prince George Ballroom (16 June 2009). "The Jewish International Connection New York (JICNY) Fifth Annual Passport to the World Gala". Retrieved 28 March 2014.
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