Why should I become a Virtual Citizen of Israel?
Why is VCI important?
Does Virtual Citizenship give me any benefits?
What can I do as a Virtual Citizen of Israel?
How can I become a Virtual Citizen?
I am already a Citizen of Israel. How can I get involved?
How can I spread the word to my friends?
Why should I become a Virtual Citizen™?
Virtual Citizenship affirms your commitment to the right of Israel to exist as a Jewish democratic state. By becoming a Virtual Citizen of Israel, you can identify as a member of the global community dedicated to the concept, history and reality of Israel.
You can become acquainted with aspects of life in Israel, the dynamic of the People of Israel scattered throughout the world, environmental issues related to Israel and the many other aspects of Israel’s multi-dimensional reality. Virtual Citizens will be encouraged to engage in discussions related to the history of Israel that remains relevant today. Such connections fortify the meaning of Israel for people from every faith, race and country.
Why is VCI important?
This innovative form of engagement with Israel is not determined by one’s involvement in advocacy programs or pro-Israel events. Rather, it lends a deeper meaning to such activities by announcing your identification with Israel so that her existence and contributions throughout history cannot be taken for granted.
Uniting Virtual Citizens around the world will serve as a demographic demonstration of the support for Israel that is spread throughout the world. The international body of Virtual Citizens will serve as representatives of Israel in their home communities by demonstrating their commitment to the continued existence of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.
Does VCI™ give me any benefits?
The benefit of becoming a Virtual Citizen of Israel™ is personal; it allows you to feel that you are actively displaying your commitment to make a difference for the sake of Israel.
Please note: The IFF Virtual Citizenship of Israel™ Initiative is not recognized by the Israeli government as a form of Aliyah. It does not allot any physical or material benefits from or related to the State of Israel. There are no tax benefits nor can a Virtual Citizen™ vote in the Israeli elections.
What can I do as a Virtual Citizen™?
Virtual Citizens™ can develop a sense of personal belonging by becoming involved in discussions regarding issues relevant to the community of their choice. Individuals can become familiar with the fabric of Israeli life by becoming engaged with a particular a city, town, kibbutz, village or moshav from our Citizens of Israel membership to learn more about its history, its community, its unique flavor. As membership of the VCI™ Initiative grows, individuals will be able to engage in discussions and debates about issues related to Israel in a non-political forum. Ideas for communal interactions with the real residents and Virtual Citizens™ can be shared through online discussions while establishing community-based relationships. Virtual Citizens™ can also join together to build a new community from the grass roots level as an imaginary component of the development of the country.
How can I become a Virtual Citizen of Israel™?
Becoming a Virtual Citizen™ is easy and free! Just click here!
By registering through the Israel Forever Foundation, you will be added to the growing list of Virtual Citizens around the world. Future correspondences will be sent via email and announcements posted on our website so as to keep the global community of Virtual Citizens of Israel involved. For your security, your personal information is encrypted and stored. For more information regarding our Privacy, Security and Terms of Service, please click here.
Special gifts and discounts are available to Virtual Citizens who contribute donations to the Israel Forever Foundation. For more information on how to donate, click here. Donations can be made online by credit card through PayPal, or by mailed check to our Washington office.
I am already a Citizen of Israel. How can I get involved?
The Israel Forever Virtual Citizenship of Israel Initiative bridges the geographic divide between those living in Israel and those scattered around the world in an innovative way. Citizens Of Israel can join the VCI network and declare your citizenship status by providing your Teudah Zehut number, thus become a Citizen Of Israel active in the virtual world. This will serve to expand the global community and help build relationships between VCIs and CoIs. VCIs and COIs will be able to ask questions, discuss ideas, and collaborate on projects together, wherever in the world they may be.
How can I spread the word to my friends?
Invite your friends to become Virtual Citizens of Israel™! It is just a click away! Invite them to become a part of this amazing initiative. Or, sponsor family and friends by filling out this form and a letter will be sent announcing your gift of membership. The gift of Virtual Citizen of Israel™ can also be offered in honor of a birth, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, birthday, graduation or any other special event. You can select from a number of photographs of Israel to be sent with a personalized message to the recipient of this gift.
