Arava Institute for Environmental Studies: located in Israel's southern desert near EilatThe Arava Institute for Environmental Studies is an environmental teaching and research program in the Middle East, preparing future Arab and Jewish leaders to cooperatively solve the region's environmental challenges. Located in the heart of Israel's Arava desert, near the southern town of Eilat, the Arava Institute is a unique oasis of environmental education, research, and international cooperation.

Levantine Cultural Center supported a Los Angeles fundraiser for the Arava Institute in November 2007 called “Comedy Without Borders,” featuring the cast of Comedy Central's The Sarah Silverman Program at USC. The evening featured uncensored standup comedy of five cast members and special guest comedians.