About The Alex Singer Project
"The purpose of my aliya will be a combination of wanting a greater chance to make my Judaism one of joy rather than one of burdens, of wanting to be part of Israel's development both as a state and as a beacon, and of feeling that it is the duty of the individual Jew to help the Jewish people."
—Letter to Saul, April 17, 1983
Our son Alex was killed in battle with terrorists in Lebanon in 1987 on his 25th birthday, not quite three years after he had made aliyah. Alex affected many people during his life — by his words, his writing, his art, but most of all by his personal example and action. Alex's joy in life and his integrity in pursuit of his ideals inspired all whom he touched. His mission was to protect Israel, his home, and to help build there a Jewish state able to face the challenges of a modern world, and to demonstrate the light that Judaism can bring to people's lives. The Alex Singer Project works to harness the power, beauty, and joy of Alex's life and art to continue his mission.
While it is a non-profit organization incorporated in Maryland (and approved as a tax-deductible 501(c)(3) entity by the US IRS), we call it a "Project" to emphasize that we are trying to continue the work Alex was doing during his lifetime.
The Project has produced a book, a guide to the use of the book, and a 14-minute video, now in DVD format for use either in the U.S. or in Israel.
The video, "Alex—His Words and Drawings," introduces people to Alex's book by showing who Alex was and what he was like. It includes many examples of his drawings and readings of some of his letters and journal entries.
The book, Alex: Building A Life: The Story of an American Who Fell Defending Israel – Told in His Letters, Journals, and Drawings, is comprised of Alex's writings and art, from when he was a college student through his maturing as an officer in the Army in Israel. They offer insight into his becoming an adult, his evolving commitment to Judaism, and his fears and struggles through basic training, serving on the northern border, and finally becoming an officer. The book is now being translated into Hebrew for publication in Israel.
"An Educator's Guide to Using Alex's Book" is intended for teachers in formal and informal settings to help them be most effective with young adults.
The ASP also seeks partnership opportunities with other organizations whose purposes overlap with ours.
—Letter to Saul, April 17, 1983
Our son Alex was killed in battle with terrorists in Lebanon in 1987 on his 25th birthday, not quite three years after he had made aliyah. Alex affected many people during his life — by his words, his writing, his art, but most of all by his personal example and action. Alex's joy in life and his integrity in pursuit of his ideals inspired all whom he touched. His mission was to protect Israel, his home, and to help build there a Jewish state able to face the challenges of a modern world, and to demonstrate the light that Judaism can bring to people's lives. The Alex Singer Project works to harness the power, beauty, and joy of Alex's life and art to continue his mission.
While it is a non-profit organization incorporated in Maryland (and approved as a tax-deductible 501(c)(3) entity by the US IRS), we call it a "Project" to emphasize that we are trying to continue the work Alex was doing during his lifetime.
The Project has produced a book, a guide to the use of the book, and a 14-minute video, now in DVD format for use either in the U.S. or in Israel.
The video, "Alex—His Words and Drawings," introduces people to Alex's book by showing who Alex was and what he was like. It includes many examples of his drawings and readings of some of his letters and journal entries.
The book, Alex: Building A Life: The Story of an American Who Fell Defending Israel – Told in His Letters, Journals, and Drawings, is comprised of Alex's writings and art, from when he was a college student through his maturing as an officer in the Army in Israel. They offer insight into his becoming an adult, his evolving commitment to Judaism, and his fears and struggles through basic training, serving on the northern border, and finally becoming an officer. The book is now being translated into Hebrew for publication in Israel.
"An Educator's Guide to Using Alex's Book" is intended for teachers in formal and informal settings to help them be most effective with young adults.
The ASP also seeks partnership opportunities with other organizations whose purposes overlap with ours.