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Cooperation Between Israel
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| Exports to Israel in 2007: | $9,066,224 |
| Percentage change from 2006: | -75.48 |
| Israel's rank as trade partner: | 12 |
| Total exports since 1996: | $136,505,889 |
| Military Contracts with Israel in 2006 Using Foreign Military Financing: | $478,431 |
| Jewish Population in 2001: | 25,500 |
| Jewish Percentage of Total Population: | 4.5 |
Binational foundation grants shared by District of Columbia institutions:
| BARD (1987-2005): | $100,000 |
| BSF (1987-2005): | $702,550 |
| BIRD (1980-2005): | $178,327 |
Recipients of grants from U.S.-Israel binational foundations:
Advanced Power Tech, Inc.
American University
Catholic University
George Washington University
Georgetown
Georgetown Medical
Howard University
Medlantic Research Foundation
Naval Research Lab
Smithsonian
USDA Agricultural Research Center
VA Medical Center
Washington Cardiology Center
Agreements with Israel
None.
Partners For Change
The U.S.-Israel relationship is based on the twin pillars of shared values and mutual interests. Given this commonality of interests and beliefs, it should not be surprising that support for Israel is one of the most pronounced and consistent foreign policy values of the American people.
It is more difficult to devise programs that capitalize on the two nations' shared values than their security interests; nevertheless, such programs do exist. In fact, these SHARED VALUE INITIATIVES cover a broad range of areas, including the environment, science and technology, education and health.
Today's interdependent global economy requires that trade policy be developed at the national and state level.
Many states have recognized the opportunity for realizing significant benefits by seeking to increase trade with Israel. No fewer than 23 states have cooperative agreements with Israel.
The District of Columbia does not yet have a formal partnership with Israel; nevertheless, in 2007, the District of Columbia exported over $9 million worth of manufacturing goods to Israel. The total since 1996 is over $136 million. In 2006, the District of Columbia received $478,431 in foreign military financing (FMF) as military aid to Israel. Israel now ranks as the District of Columbia's 12th leading trade partner.
Israel is certainly a place where potential business and trade partners can be found. It can also be a source, however, for innovative programs and ideas for addressing problems facing the citizens of the District of Columbia.
Israel, for example, has developed a number of pioneering education programs. One, the Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters, has been praised by President Clinton as “the best preschool program on earth” and replicated throughout the country, including the District of Columbia.
A range of other exciting approaches to social problems like unemployment, environmental protection and drug abuse have been successfully implemented in Israel and could be imported for the benefit of Americans.
The potential for greater cooperation with Israel for the benefit of the District of Columbia is limited only by the imagination.
DC Firms Profit From Business With Israel
Scientific Innovations
Agriculture Benefits
Other Cooperative Programs
UJA Partnership 2000 Communities:
Washington, DC Beit Shemesh-Adullam
Hillel Campus Profiles
State Contacts
Ian Berkowitz
Director
America-Israel Chamber of Commerce of Washington
1714 N St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel. 202-462-8994
Fax. 202-462-8995
Email. hlg1@erols.com
DC Jewish Community Center
1529 16th St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel. 2027751765
Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington
6125 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20852
Tel. 3018810100
UJA Federation of Greater Washington
6101 Montrose Rd.
Rockville, MD 20852
Tel. 3012307200
