Opportunities - Travel or Study in Israel

• Social Justice with Israelis - Ma'ase Olam

  Ma'ase Olam is a joint ten-month service learning program for Jewish college graduates 21-30 years old from North America and Israelis in the same age, to do meaningful social justice work, learn together (Hebrew, Judaism, Israeli culture, politics, etc.), travel around the country, and live together in groups in Israel. All of our participants work as English teachers, joining the movement to close the achievement gap in Israeli society, empowering their students through access to high quality education.
  
  We currently have two post college programs:
  • Ma'ase Olam - Israel Teaching Fellows, designed for outstanding college graduates who will take an active part in closing the achievement gap in Israel's education system working as English teachers in underserved schools in Rehovot, just 12 miles south of Tel Aviv.
  • Ma'ase Olam - Acco, which takes place in Acco, a UNESCO world heritage site just north of Haifa. This incredibly rich and diverse program includes volunteering as English teachers in Arab schools and professional and leadership development seminars designed to enrich your understanding of yourself and of Israel.
  
  Both programs cost only $1,000 for eligible participants, and included a stipend of 1300 NIS a month! Ma'ase Olam-ITF includes airfare as well.
  
  Ma'ase was established in 2004 to promote the value of volunteering and to spearhead volunteer opportunities for young people in Israel in an equitable, professional manner. Ma'ase's approach is innovative and unique, based on the demand for achievement and the realization of capabilities, as opposed to a stigmatizing, weakening approach. Today, Ma'ase is operating approximately 700 young volunteers, in programs from Be'er Sheva to Kiryat Shemona. Our volunteers come from all parts of Israeli society – Jews, Arabs, new immigrants, Ethiopians, Druze and more. Also, we recently were notified, that Ma'ase was announced to be the winner of the Knesset Chairman Award for 2010 for its work in the field of mediation, tolerance and narrowing social disparities.

  
  

  Contact : Eric Eingold 
  Email: maaseolam@gmail.com 
  Phone : (212) 339-6075 
  Website: http://www.olam.maase.org.il
  
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• MA program in Holocaust Studies in English - The International School at the University of Haifa

  The University of Haifa is opening a multidisciplinary, one-year, International MA program in Holocaust Studies in English, the only graduate program in Holocaust Studies in Israel. The program is dedicated to the creation and nurturing of a new generation of Holocaust researchers. Its aim is to provide a well-rounded curriculum that includes diverse methodologies and research skills, courses in history, social psychology, anthropology, literature, international law and genocide and places an emphasis on learning essential languages. Hebrew language study is a requirement and students will be trained in German and other Eastern European languages essential for conducting research on the Holocaust period.
  
  A unique feature of the program is cooperation with museums and archives of the Holocaust period in Israel and abroad, such as Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, the Polish Academy in Warsaw and the Center for Research on Anti-Semitism in Berlin. Student research at these institutes will be conducted and based on primary sources and will facilitate practice and expertise in writing academic research papers. During the program, a study tour of leading archives, museums and sites in Germany and Poland will facilitate research on Jewish life before the Second World War, as well as ghettos, death camps and museums. The visits will include joint seminars with local students and leading German and Polish scholars.
  
  Graduates of the program will be trained to serve as researchers and archivists at Holocaust museums, libraries and archives around the world.

  
  

  Dates: October 2012 – September 2013
  
  Contact: Noa Balf 
  
  Email: graduate@mail.uhaifa.org
  
  Phone: 972-4-824-0766 
  
  Website: http://holocaust-studies.haifa.ac.il/
  
  
  
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• Study in Israel - Rothberg International School of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

  The Rothberg International School of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem offers a variety of programs; from a few short weeks to an entire academic year studying in Israel!
  
  Undergraduates can choose to spend a semester or year at RIS taking courses taught in English, learning the Hebrew language and joining fellow students in excursions around the city. The program includes an Ulpan, Hebrew and/or Arabic language instruction, and a wide variety of courses taught in English.
  
  The Rothberg International School of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is pleased to offer Spring in Jerusalem, a joint initiative with Harvard University. The program allows academically promising undergraduates to take a number of courses taught in English or in Hebrew at The Hebrew University faculties. The Rothberg School is also pleased to be collaborating with the Jerusalem Academy of Music & Dance and the Bezalel Art Academy with its new offerings in the arts. In this program students dedicate their mornings to studies in the arts and their afternoons to studies at the Rothberg School.
  
  

  Contact: Lisa Shulman 
  
  Email: grad@hebrewu.com
  
  Phone: (212) 607-8524 
  
  Website: http://overseas.huji.ac.il/ 
  
  
  
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• A Voyage to Medicine - Tel Aviv University International

  The program will combine aspects of clinical research, academic studies and volunteer work in coordination with TAU International, Assaf harofeh Medical Center and Magen David Adom (the Israeli Red Cross).
  
  Students will study academics at both Tel Aviv University and Assaf Harofeh Medical Center. Volunteer work will be in conjunction with Magen David Adom ambulance services after passing a First Aid training course. Students will also be invited to participate in medical research at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center.
  
  The academic coordinator of this program is Professor Ron Mayrom. Subjects for study will include:
  • The Circle of Life – From Birth to Old Age
  • Introduction to Clinical Research
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Health and Psychology
  • From Crusader Medicine to Contemporary Medicine
  • Clinical Laboratory
  • Human Genetics

  
  

  Contact Name: Alison Rubin 
  
  Email * alisonr@telavivuniv.org 
  
  Phone: 1-800-665-9828 
  
  Website: http://international.tau.ac.il 

  For more information on the program, click here.
  
  
  
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• Campus Leaders Mission to Israel - Anti-Defamation League

  Applications are now being accepted for the Anti-Defamation League’s Campus Leaders Mission to Israel, available to selected participants at no cost. 

  Scheduled to take place August 6-16, 2012, ADL’s Campus Leaders Mission,provides an opportunity for college newspaper editors, student activists, and other prominent leaders on campus to receive an up close and personal perspective on Israel. Mission participants learn about the strategic and social challenges facing Israel today by meeting with key decision-makers, government and military officials, diplomats, journalists, students, and everyday Israelis - Arab and Jewish - from diverse communities, cultures, and backgrounds. 
  
  This trip is intended for students who have never visited Israel and who are not eligible for other no-cost Israel trips. It is an opportunity for the pro-Israel community to reach out and engage new student leaders on their campus by inviting them to gain a firsthand perspective of Israel. 
  
  Applications may be accessed online at www.adl.org/campusmission. The application deadline is February 29, 2012. 
  
  Dates: August 6-16, 2012
  
  If you have any questions, please contact Naomi Mayor at nmayor@adl.org or 212-885-7836. 
  
  Website: http://www.adl.org/education/campus_mission.asp
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• Tikvah Fellows Program - Ein Prat Academy for Leadership

  Announcing the Tikvah Israel Fellows Program, an opportunity to spend five weeks in Israel immersed in the study of Jewish and Zionist thought and Israeli culture. 

  Drawing on the canonical texts of Judaism and the great works of Western civilization, the Fellows will explore the ideas that have informed Zionism from its origins through the present, and engage in a broad discussion regarding Israel and its future. Students will have a chance to learn from prominent Israeli public figures and intellectual leaders including Dr. David Hartman, Dr. Daniel Gordis, and Professor Moshe Halbertal.
  
  The program will take place at the Ein Prat Academy for Leadership. Ein Prat is a unique institution, located in the Judean hills. Under the leadership of its director, Dr. Micah Goodman, its mission is to enrich the Jewish and Zionist character of Israel, strengthen the fabric of Israeli society, and build a bridge between Israel and world Jewry. Each year, Ein Prat brings together hundreds of secular and religious Israelis for intensive programs in Judaism, Zionism, and the great texts and ideas of Western civilization.  The Tikvah Israel Fellows will live and study with their Israeli peers and have a once-in-a-lifetime op¬portunity to deepen their knowledge of Judaism and Israel as well as explore the country on hikes and cultural field trips.

  Air travel and all programmatic costs, including tuition, housing, and meals will be covered, and all Fellows will receive a $2,000 stipend. Applicants must come from countries other than Israel and must be native English speakers or have very strong English skills. In addition, applicants must be between 20 and 29 years of age. Applications from Jews and non-Jews are equally welcome. All food will be kosher and all programming will be Shabbat friendly.
  
  June 18 to July 24, 2012 
  July 22th through August 7th, 2012 

  For more information, visit www.tikvahisraelfellows.org
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• Three Trips to Israel - United Synagogue Youth (USY)

  1. L’Takayn Olam literally means “to fix the world.” This four week program allows Jewish high school students to experience the land of Israel, while also giving back to the State of Israel. This trip includes daily sightseeing and social action projects. Spend time volunteering in Haifa, Jerusalem, the Golan, with the final week focused on helping the Land of Israel flourish.
  
  Date: June 26 - July 25

  
  2. Israel Pilgrimage/Poland Seminar allows Jewish youth to go from the darkness of the Holocaust to the light of Israel. The trip consists of a week in Poland followed by four weeks in Israel. The week in Poland allows the kids to see the richness of Jewish life before the Holocaust and begin to understand the atrocities the occurred. Then, the time in Israel is spent exploring the history and contemporary realities of Israel through sightseeing, hiking, and other incredible activities.

  
  Dates: 1st departure: June 18 - July 23; 2nd departure: June 27 - August 1;
  
  3. Israel Adventure Plus is a five week experience that gives a complete introduction to the land of Israel. Time is spent living history in Jerusalem, traveling through Haifa, hiking the Galilee, snorkeling in Eilat, and exploring the Negev. This program provides a month traveling through Israel PLUS the unique experience of Gadna, a week-long intensive program that allows teens from all over the world to be part of the Israeli army.
  
  Date: June 27 - July 31

  
  Contact Name:  Ben Varon 
  Email:  varon@uscj.org 

  Phone Number:  (212) 533-7800 

  Website:  http://www.usy.org/escape
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• The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

  The Technion now offers global programs in English. 

  These include semester and summer programs for undergraduates and graduates alike. We offer courses in English mainly during Spring Semester in fields of Engineering, Science, Business & Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development. You may choose from a list of courses or join more specific programs like:
  
  • Semester of Entrepreneurship
  • Semester of Sustainable Development
  • Summer Course in Engineering for Developing Communities 
   
  For graduate students we offer the following opportunities: 
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) – one year, full-time program focusing on Entrepreneurship  & Innovation 
  • American Medical School – designed for graduates of pre-med tracks with MCATs 
  • Variety of engineering and science graduate programs

  Now you can join one of the world's foremost technological institutes, study with Nobel Prize winning lecturers and experience why Israel has the highest per-capita ratio of publications, researchers, engineers, and scientists in the world.
  
  For more, visit http://www.ise.technion.ac.il/
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• Travel to Israel - BBYO

  BBYO Opportunities

  1. March of the Living: BBYO offers an adult March of the Living delegation. The March of the Living is a two-week journey in Poland and Israel over Yom HaShoah and Yom Haatzmaut that explores the darkness of the Holocaust vs. the modern State of Israel. There is also a national Jewish teen delegation (BBYO membership is not required) if you have any siblings, cousins or friends that are still in high school.  To learn more about this family travel opportunity, please visit:  http://passport.bbyo.org/destination/AdultsFamilies.

  2. Israel and Italy trips for families: The Passport experience is open to parents and families, too! BBYO Passport offers mutigenerational Jewish travel experiences to Israel and Europe each summer. Create your own family memories with us. Learn more:http://passport.bbyo.org/destination/AdultsFamilies.

  3. Worldwide Staff Opportunities: BBYO Passport is the largest provider of international Jewish teen travel taking high school students to four continents and more than two dozen countries over the summer. BBYO Passport is always looking for qualified college students to staff these experiences. To learn more, please visit: http://passport.bbyo.org/staff/

  4. Are you a BBYO alumni? BBYO alumni are eligible to receive discounts for studying at Tel Aviv University. To learn more, visit: http://www.israelpathways.com/get_your_discount.php.
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• Go Further Abroad in Israel - MASA Israel Journey

  
  Are you hoping to immerse yourself in an exciting new culture? Or are you looking for top-flight academics? Do you want to experience non-stop beach life? Or are you looking to find yourself at the edge of the desert? Take your study abroad experience further by exploring programs in diverse and thriving Israeli cities like Beer-Sheva, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, or the Galilee region.  

  
  Check out http://www.gofurtherabroad.com
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• Overseas Student Programs - Ben-Gurion University

  
  

  The Overseas Student Program of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is designed for college students seeking a unique academic experience in Israel. Students study Hebrew language, in addition to choosing from a variety of English-taught courses in Jewish and Israel studies, political science, history, anthropology, Arabic, arts and literature, global health, and ecology. Coursework is often complemented by internships and volunteer opportunities. The OSP is also proud to offer Track Programs in the following subjects: Sustainable Development and Environmental Justice, Global Health, and Israel Studies.
  
  For more information, visit www.bgustudyabroad.org 

  Contact: osp@bgustudyabroad.org
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• Study Abroad - University of Haifa

  The International School at the University of Haifa welcomes international students to study at the university on a non-degree basis for a summer, semester, or full academic year. The University of Haifa is recognized internationally as an approved study abroad site, and academic credits earned are transferable back to home institutions to be applied towards completion of a degree.

  The undergraduate Semester / Year Academic Program grants you a unique study abroad experience where you will combine challenging academics with the opportunity to immerse yourself in an Israeli university. Special tracks in the undergraduate program include an Honors Program in Psychology, an Honors Program in Peace and Conflict Studies, an Arabic Language and Culture Program, a Business Program and an Internship Program.

  For students interested in perfecting their language skills, we offer both semester long and month long intensive Hebrew and Arabic programs. 
  
  Full MA degree programs are available in Holocaust Studies, Creative Arts Therapies, Patent Law, Maritime Civilizations and Peace & Conflict Management Studies. Each of the MA Programs are one full calendar year long and are all taught in English. As part of each program, a practicum (field placement) must be completed.
  
  See the full listing of undergraduate, graduate, language, and summer programs available.
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• Plant Your Way to Israel - Jewish National Fund (JNF)

  Need Funding for Your Trip or Study Abroad in Israel?

  JNF’s Plant Your Way to Israel program allows you to raise money for your trip, while helping Israel at the same time.  The program is easy – register at www.jnf.org/pyw, then ask your friends and family to plant trees in Israel.  Half of all funds raised will support JNF Forestry projects in Israel, and the other half is held in an account on your behalf.  Funds can be used for any Israel trip.  
  
  Register and learn more at www.jnf.org/pyw or contact 212-879-9305 ext 245.  
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• Various Opportunities - AIPAC

  
  

  AIPAC has several opportunities geared towards students year round, including summits, seminars, advocacy training,  policy conferences, internships, and missions to Israel.  
  
  For more information, click here.
  
  Video: AIPAC Student Video
  Contact: oncampus@aipac.org
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• Alternative Break to Israel - Jewish National Fund (JNF)

  JNF’s Alternative Break to Israel is a FREE seven-day community service trip for Jewish college students and young adults (ages 18-30). This incredible opportunity allows you to do something you would not do on an ordinary trip. Travel to Northern or Southern Israel during your Winter or Spring Break and connect to the land and people of Israel in a meaningful way. Get your hands dirty, give back, and experience Israel from a new perspective. 

  Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 2012
  Phone: 212-879-9305 x245.
  email: break@jnf.org 
  
  To register, visit: www.jnf.org/break
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• Israel Advocacy and Leadership Training to Mission to Israel - CAMERA

  The annual CAMERA Israel Advocacy and Leadership Training to Mission to Israel provides students with a deeper understanding of the Arab-Israeli conflict, giving them the confidence to continue to present the facts to their peers and campus communities.  Every year, CAMERA selects knowledgeable student activists to join our CAMERA Fellows Representatives on the training mission.  The theme of the trip is "Israel Behind The Headlines: Understanding Media Coverage of the Arab-Israeli Conflict." Students learn about Israel's existential struggle and the influential role played by news coverage of events in Israel, gain first-hand knowledge of the factors influencing coverage of the Arab-Israeli conflict, meet with international journalists, policy makers, world-renowned academics, and government leaders. The students participate in training sessions about media coverage and how to help promote sound reporting, visit top Israeli institutions and meet PR experts to learn how to effectively communicate a message. 
  
  They tour key sites relevant to news reports, participate on special tours, such as an archeological rescue effort of artifacts from the Temple Mount, explore the diversity of Israel, and mingle with young Israelis.  Highlights from past trips included a jazz festival at the ancient ruins of Caesarea, a visit to the MEMRI Israel headquarters guided by MEMRI founder Yigal Carmon, a tour of a Golan winery, lectures by Jerusalem Post journalists Yaakov Katz and Khaled Abu Toameh, and a geo-political tour of Jerusalem led by Jerusalem expert and former Jerusalem City Planner Israel Kimhi.

  CAMERA staff are always available to  assist students, helping them think through arguments and structure their writing; CAMERA staff also takes an active role in guiding students to respond to anti-Israel activity and bias, and in helping students make the wisest choice about events that fit their unique campus atmosphere.  In these ways, CAMERA continues to break new ground in Israel activism, especially in media and on today’s college campuses. 
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