The Education Bridge in Sovev Kinneret has been evaluated and adjusted to the unique needs of our region. The goals and objectives of the program are: 1. To deepen relationships among Education Bridge partners, their families and in American and Israeli communities. 2. To increase knowledge and understanding of modern Israeli and American communities, including educational, cultural, social, and religious aspects. 3. To develop and use new pathways to communicate the cultural and spiritual foundations of Jewish identity, individual identity, and respect for diversity. 4. To prepare our youth as global citizens through collaborative work and studies. 5. To insure a shared common identity among Jews around the world