About
StandWithUs Midwest, based in Chicago, is one of the most active regions in the country. Our office serves 15 Midwestern and southern states.
Our team provides educational programs, training opportunities, and outreach to tens of thousands of community members, and middle school, high school, and college students. Through the Etta and David Jonas Israel Educators Fellowship, our team engages with Jewish educators to develop stronger connections to Israel among students.
In the community, we partner with over 100 organizations reaching out to thousands of diverse people from Jewish, Christian, and Hindu communities.
SUPPORTING ISRAEL AND FIGHTING ANTISEMITISM IN ILLINOIS INDIANA IOWA KANSAS MICHIGAN MINNESOTA MISSOURI NEBRASKA NORTH DAKOTA OHIO SOUTH DAKOTA WISCONSIN
what we do
- Education about Israel
- Support and Tools to effectively combat antisemitism
- Leadership training and professional development
- Educational speakers
- Funding for approved school and community programs
- An international network and support system
- Programming for parents and community members
Upcoming Events
Jewish & Israeli Connections in the Midwest:
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Kansas & the Leavenworth Jewish Cemetery – Kansas is home to the oldest Jewish cemetery west of the Mississippi, located in Leavenworth. Established in 1857, it reflects the long-standing Jewish presence in the Midwest, dating back to early migration patterns.
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North Dakota’s Israeli Drone & AgTech Connections – North Dakota has partnered with Israel on drone technology and precision agriculture, with Israeli companies working alongside North Dakota’s universities and research centers to enhance farming efficiency.
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Detroit & Israel’s Auto Industry Connection – Detroit, known as the Motor City, has strong ties to Israel’s automotive tech sector. Israeli startups have collaborated with major car manufacturers like Ford and General Motors on autonomous vehicle technology and cybersecurity.
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Wisconsin’s Dairy & Israeli Agriculture – Wisconsin, known for its dairy industry, has collaborated with Israeli agricultural experts on dairy farming technology, irrigation methods, and sustainable farming practices. The University of Wisconsin has hosted Israeli researchers in these fields.
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South Dakota & Mount Rushmore’s Jewish Architect – Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor of Mount Rushmore, had Jewish heritage through his mother. Though South Dakota has a small Jewish population, Jewish pioneers played a role in the state’s early economic and cultural development.gi
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The First Zionist Organization in the U.S. – Chicago was home to the first Zionist organization in America, founded in 1897 as the Chicago chapter of the Hovevei Zion movement, advocating for Jewish settlement in Palestine decades before Israel’s establishment.
Meet The Team
