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Atid,
the hebrew word for 'future', is the international partnership
of three Zionist youth movements, all of whom uphold the values
of pluralism:
FZY
- Great Britain
Young
Judaea - USA
Tsofim
- Israeli scouts
Contact between FZY and Young Judaea dates back to 1976, between
FZY and the Tsofim back to 1977, and between Young Judaea and
the Tsofim as far back as the 1940s.
It could
be said that Atid, the formal confederation of all three groups
was inevitable. Atid held its first convention in December
1997 in Jerusalem. Atid means future and we all believe this
is the way to further our individual and collective goals
and visions. It faces the reality of the Jewish people, looking
at issues of Jewish identity and Israel-Diaspora relations.
By inter-movement
activities we begin to lessen the gaps within Am Yisrael.
We do this through our Year Course, Israel tours, support
and contact, madrichim 'swapping' and are always taking on
new projects.
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