What Israel Means to Me
An Artistic Celebration of Israel’s 75 Anniversary of Independence for Christian Children
On May 14, 2023, Israel celebrates its 75th anniversary of independence. Marking the incredible milestone of the restoration of Jewish sovereignty to the Land of Israel after nearly 2000 years, the Genesis 123 Foundation has launched a special opportunity for Christian children to be part of the celebration in a way that’s Biblical, meaningful, and age appropriate.
“What Israel Means to Me” invites Christian children around the world to create a pictorial representation of what Israel means to them, personally. They are invited to create a picture and submit it as part of this international contest. Artistic depictions may relate to topics such as: the significance of modern Israel, Biblical Israel, Biblical figures in Israel, the panorama and scenery of the Land of Israel, central Biblical landmarks, illustrating Biblical verses that are connected to Israel, and the intersection of these, and how that relates to them today on a personal level.
“What Israel Means to Me” is for Christian children everywhere, from 5-17 years old. Entries must be submitted online by May 14, 2023 by age (5-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-17). On June 7, the results of a panel of prominent judges will be announced, first, second, third place for each age group.
All entries will be evaluated by a diverse variety of judges, Jews and Christians, around the world. Your friends and family are also eligible to register and vote below.
Special prizes will be offered to winners in each age category, along with winning entries being displayed online, in live exhibits, in print, as well as being shared in the media, telling a broad story of how and why Israel is important to Christian children.
Registration must be done, and entries must be submitted, by the child’s parent or guardian no later than May 14, 2023. After registering, you will receive information about the address to which all original entries must be sent, postmarked no later than May 17, 2023.
Proceeds from “What Israel Means to Me” will support orphans and at-risk youth in Israel, giving the children who participate from around the world the opportunity to connect with and bless their peers in Israel.
Already registered? Head over to the contest!