Israeli-American Council (IAC)
Lital Carmel is currently the VP of New Leadership at the Israeli-American Council, where Lital leads leadership programs and strengthens the connection between the Jewish-American and Israeli-American communities. Previously, Lital served as the Regional Director at the Israel Green Building Council, where Lital founded and managed the School for Green Building, reaching 1,500 students annually. Lital also has experience as the Director of the Israel Center at the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund and as a Community Shlicha at The Jewish Agency for Israel. Lital holds a Master's Degree in Environmental Studies from Tel Aviv University and dual Bachelor's degrees in History from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Israeli-American Council (IAC)
Over half a million Israeli-Americans live in the United States today. As a vital component of American society, they play a major role in social activism, academia, culture and innovation. The Israeli-American Council (IAC) is the largest Israeli-American organization in the Unites States, serving this vibrant sector of American society. IAC’s effectiveness and success is the direct result of its ability to organize, activate, and engage the Israeli-American community nationwide. The IAC strives to achieve these goals through programs and events for all ages, as well as by empowering and sponsoring a wide array of non-profit organizations within the Israeli-American community. OUR GOALS Encourage a culture of giving, activism, and connection to Israel through personal examples of community involvement. Connect the next generation to the community, their Jewish identity, the Hebrew language, and the State of Israel. Foster active support of initiatives that further Israel’s welfare, security, education and its relations with the United States. Translate the Israeli-American community’s needs, desires, and values into action and a strong and influential voice. Serve as a professional and financial resource for initiatives that support the development of an active and unified Israeli-American community with strong connections to the State of Israel, now and in the future. Strengthen the relationships between the Israeli-American community and the Israeli community in Israel. Build bridges between the Israeli-American and Jewish American communities in the United States.