Founded in 1995 as the Friends of Scouting Israel (FOIS), Scouting North America is part of World Scouting – a global independent Zionist movement that aims to strengthen Jewish identity, foster leadership, and build a lasting connection to the State of Israel among Jewish youth around the world. World Scouting serves as a bridge between Israeli and Diaspora Jewish communities and their roots, heritage, and the State of Israel. Based on the values of the Hebrew Scouting movement in Israel, Scouting North America integrates these traditions into its activities, ensuring participants have a deep and authentic connection to Israeli culture and identity. Since our inception, we have impacted more than 30,000 participants through innovative programs that combine cultural education, leadership development, and social engagement.
Scouts North America operates a variety of meaningful programs that connect Jewish youth to their heritage, their communities, and Israel.
Weekly activities in Hebrew in 28 tribes across North America. A warm home for Hebrew-speaking Jewish youth to connect, learn, and grow.
The only program that provides full (360°) support for young immigrants who enlist in the IDF as lone soldiers. Over 6,000 lone soldiers have been supported to date.
A summer program that gives North American teenagers a full Israeli experience for a month.
Missions to Poland, family summer trips to Israel, and leadership workshops.
Youth ambassadors tour Jewish communities in North America, performing and strengthening the connection with Israel.
Summer camps with accommodation in Hebrew, in collaboration with NJY camps, for children ages 8–13.
Families and youth find community, connection, and belonging in a supportive environment.
Families and youth find community, connection, and belonging in a supportive environment.
Families and youth find community, connection, and belonging in a supportive environment.
At the heart of the success of Boy Scouts North America is the Israeli emissaries. These dedicated emissaries serve as cultural bridges, bringing the spirit of Israel and its values to the tribes they lead. Their presence ensures an authentic connection to Israeli culture and strengthens the bonds between the youth in the Diaspora and the homeland.
At the heart of the success of Boy Scouts North America is the Israeli emissaries. These dedicated emissaries serve as cultural bridges, bringing the spirit of Israel and its values to the tribes they lead. Their presence ensures an authentic connection to Israeli culture and strengthens the bonds between the youth in the Diaspora and the homeland.
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