What is the Afikim Foundation

The Afikim Foundation, founded in 2002 by Rabbi Raphael B. Butler, is an innovative incubator and implementer of Jewish educational, cultural and values-oriented programs that span the globe and has distinguished itself as a resource of creativity and content for Jewish communities worldwide.

The Afikim Foundation provides:

• Creative Jewish educational and cultural initiatives worldwide.
• An array of educational websites for all ages, including a cutting-edge, interactive site with web conferencing technology.
• Curriculum materials and resources for Hebrew Schools, Bnei Mitzvah and Jewish after-school Programs.
• A Healthy Lifestyles Program for Jewish middle schools.
• Holocaust educational Exhibits, materials, resources and programming.
• Community-wide endeavors including film festivals, art exhibits, walks, and Mitzvah projects.
• Publication of an array of educational and inspiring books, pamphlets and posters.
• Assistance in establishing, staffing and programming for communal outreach and campus organizations.
• Informational materials for a variety of government agencies.
• Financial assistance to various individuals and families in need.
• Consulting to individuals in the philanthropic community who seek guidance in fulfilling their communal priorities.