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.

Some of its projects include:

One Soul - Poignant multimedia traveling Holocaust exhibit

One Soul Toolbox-Educational Holocaust resource including activity cards, journal writing exercises, moral dilemmas, trigger films, posters, timelines, personal stories

Docent/GuidePost - Single tall graphic informational column/kiosk with up to 4 interactive videos

ProjectSinai.org -An innovative live, interactive website that connects organizations, teachers and educators to a rapidly expanding global distance learning audience.

KwizWiz.com -Animated online Jewish knowledge quiz game of 1000 questions

Mobile Cinema Park - Multi-sensory, cinematic educational experience, integrating 3D projection, interactive wireless remotes, laser lighting and special effects
  Film
• Afikim Film Festival - Coordinated in more than 70 cities nationwide
• Passover at the Wellmans - Engaging, poignant and heartwarming DVD

Publications - Extensive array of Jewishly inspiring books, pamphlets, posters, postcards, cheatsheets

School-Based Initiatives
• TOTAL-Leading creator of innovative resources for Hebrew school teachers including Curriculum,

Mitzvah Fair in a Box, Kosher Extravaganza, Treats for Troops, ToTally Tova, “Week on Wheels,”  Bnei Mitzvah curriculum.

Mitzvah Club, and special events
• JUMP—Jewish Upbringing Matters Program - Jewish after-school classes to 350 Hebrew Charter school students in South Florida.

Walk the Land - One-mile long Walks in 100 communities worldwide in support and celebration of Israel’s 60th Anniversary

La’Briyut - Healthy Lifestyles Program including curriculum for schools with companion Jewish component, online classes and community lectures

Areivim - Development of a values-based, universal Jewish educational curriculum
Campus and post-Birthright Initiatives - Wide array of classes and programming to instill Jewish knowledge, pride and identity