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What can I say? 65 people, 12+ countries, 7 different faiths and religions, one reason.  The European Scout Interreligious Forum (ESIF) spent the weekend educating each other about faith and belief's (FAB) with the aim of growing a FAB network for European/World Scout events, faith education/dia... Read more

  The Nachshon Fellowship recognizes individuals worldwide who provide outstanding service to International Jewish Scouts. The Fellowship consists of dedicated adult Scout volunteers who perform long-standing, exemplary service on a national or international level promoting Jewish Scouts.  Al... Read more

Greetings from EEIF Irena Sendler group of Pavillons-sous-Bois (near París). - Mini sukkah workshop -... Read more

A very productive meeting of the International Forum of Jewish Scouts (IFJS) was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, during the World Scout Conference. Great plans ahead!  Two major events to come in 2019: The celebration of the Centenary of Scouting in Israel. May be a "Jewboree", an international gat... Read more

Congratulations to David Marks in being recognised for his outstanding service to Jewish Scouting locally, nationally and internationally. Yesterday evening at the 401st Manchester Scout & 5th Cheetham Guide group BBQ he was surprised by the President of the International Forum of Jewish Scouts... Read more

Both National Jewish Committee on Scouting chairman Bruce Chudacoff and Nelson Block received rare Nachshon Fellowships from the International Forum of Jewish Scouts (IFJS). The award is given through the IFJS for meritorious service on behalf of international Jewish Scouting. Rabbi Peter Hyman, on... Read more

[...] "Finally, I pray that the American Jewish Community — and, in particular, Jewish parents — will be “as strong as lions” in urging their children to join the Boy Scouts of America, where they, too, will make lifelong friends of strong character, develop a commitment to public service, h... Read more

First Kabbalat Shabbat during the 23rd National Congress of the Scout Federation of Brazil. Some Jewish scouts and many guests eager to discover Jewish ritual and tradition. The Scout Brotherhood in action!... Read more

The European Interreligious Forum met in Roma from 31st March to 2nd April. IFJS was represented by Ruth and Alain from France, David and Michael from the United Kingdom. In a very fruitful meeting and great atmosphere, we discussed our vision and mission and how to take this into action.... Read more

On the 4th night of Chanukkah, the Avanhandava Jewish Scout Group of São Paulo, received a very special recognition from the Brazilian Scout Association (Escoteiros do Brasil) for their 75th anniversary.  Current and past members of the Group were present, together with authorities from the Nat... Read more