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.

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The Afikim Foundation provides:

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• 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.