ISRAEL STUDY AND TRAVEL:

Israel Program Center

www.israelprograms.org:

Aish Jerusalem Fellowships

www.jerusalemfellowships.org

3 week Israel excursions (as low as $499- including airfare) www.aish.com

On this 3 week program you’ll hike the north, do the south, live in Jerusalem, meet with Israel’s leaders and top policy makers, and explore the depths of Jewish mystical and philosophical thought.

Taglit-Birthright Israel: Jerusalem Fellowships

www.birthrightisrael.com

For Jewish students between the ages of 18-26 who have never been to Israel on a peer based program. *FREE

The Taglit birthright Israel: Jerusalem Fellowships program offers a rainbow of varied opportunities including: outdoor activities, educational programming, volunteerism, exposure to Israeli society and culture, a glimpse of Israeli History and an in-depth exploration of the Arab-Israeli conflict.

AEPi Jerusalem Roadtrip

www.jerusalemroadtrip.com

3 weeks for $299 (airfare included)

Dates: May 14th – May 31st and June 18th – July 9th  

Only for AEPi brothers.  Come join brothers from Southern California for three weeks living in Jerusalem’s Old City where you will: Travel the country the way no tourist could ever imagine, learn about Judaism’s rich spirituality and history, take classes given by Top Rabbis and scholars, meet with leading politicians and hash out the issues, regional paintball war in the desert, and much, much more!

Essentials (for men)

www.aish.com/essentials

2-4 weeks in Israel

as low as $199 with a Jerusalem 1000 Scholarship (flight included)

The Essentials program is for men, ages 18-29, and offers a unique opportunity to gain a strong understanding of core concepts in Jewish thought, while living in the heart of Jerusalem’s Old City.  The program also tours regularly around Jerusalem and throughout Israel

Program Dates:

Jan. 9 - 29, 06; Jan. 30 - Feb. 19, 06; Feb. 20 - Mar. 13, 06

Mar 19 - Apr 9, 06; Apr 23 - May 11, 06; May 15 - June 4, 06

June 5 - June 25, 06; June 26 - July 9, 06; July 10 - 30, 06

July 31 - Aug. 15, 06

Jewel (for women)

www.aish.com/branches/jewel

2-4 weeks in Israel as low as $199 with a Jerusalem 1000 Scholarship.

For young women, ages 18-29, the “Jerusalem Jewel” is one of the most innovative introductory study programs for women today.  In 4 weeks you will build a foundation in areas like Self Development, Prayer, Torah Portion, Hebrew, Mysticism, Philosophy, Holidays and more… “Jewel” is set in the lovely neighborhood of Ramat Eshkol, and offers an easygoing environment where you can fully explore your Jewish Heritage with some for the top lecturers around the world.  Exciting tours and day trips are included.

Program Dates:

Jewel - Jan 22 - Feb16, 06; June 4 - 29; July 2 - 27; July 30 - Aug 24

The Aish HaTorah College of Jewish Studies for Men

Located directly across from the Western Walls

Thanks to a generous grant by the State of Israel and the Jewish Agency (MASA), this fully accredited semester or Year Abroad Program is available as low as $200 a month.

The Aish HaTorah College of Jewish Studies was established in 1974 with the goal of providing an understanding of our heritage to men with limited background in Jewish studies.  Today, Aish HaTorah is one of the world leaders in creative Jewish educational programs and leadership training. 

EYAHT – The Aish HaTorah College of Jewish Studies for Women.

www.eyaht.org

EYAHT features a top caliber educational staff, supportive environment and the most compelling curriculum available to enable Jewish women to focus on their intellectual growth, character development and spiritual achievement. Programs Ongoing throughout the year.

Aish Campus New York: London Trip

www.aish.com

12 days in London for $399 *with full scholarship (includes flight, food, and accomodations

For NYC kids only – ages 18-24

Trip I: May 14 – 25

Trip II: July 2-13

How do you like your tea? How about in... London?

Shop at Harrods... spin around in the London Eye... hear the chimes of Big Ben... go to a real English soccer game... drink beer in old English pubs... check out Picadilly Circus... Buckingham Palace... and Windsor Castle.

Can you handle it? Good... because there's more: You'll have the opportunity to hash out all the major issues Jews face today with great speakers and discussions. Life, meaning and Kabballah to name just a few. Yes - even Madonna would be jealous. What more could you want from a summer experience with memories guaranteed to last a lifetime?

The Metro Trip New York Adventure Summer 2006

www.themetrotrip.com

10 Day or 1 Month Adventures in NYC

For students – ages 18-24

10 Day Programs: May 28-June6; June 11-June 20; June 18-June 27

1 Month Program: July 9th-August 6th

The One-Month Metro Trip offers a unique opportunity to gain a strong understanding of core concepts in Jewish thought. Students learn in depth what Judaism says about relationships, spirituality, well-being, self-growth, Kabbalah, and Israel. Also, students take time to off from their studies to experience life throughout the New York Metropolitan area with loads of tours and trips.

Hasbara Fellowships

www.israelactivism.com

A program spearheaded by Aish International, educates and trains university students to be effective pro-Israel activists on their campuses. Summer and winter programs available.

MDA Ambulance Corps – Magen David Adom Volunteer Program *Yochai Porat*

www.magendavidadom.org                                                                                            

Ages 18 – 25                                                                                                             

Training is included, no previous medical experience required – spend 2 months gaining hands on firt-aid and emergency care experience in Israel.  The Magen David Adom (Israeli Ambulance Corps) provides first-aid services throughout Israel and works with its volunteers to provide effective initial treatment.  The MDA Volunteer Program, run in conjunction with the Jewish Agency, allows you to be a part of this mission.  It gives university students an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience, giving first-aid care, while experiencing “real life” in Israel.

OTZMA  - Jewish Agency for Israel and United Jewish Communities

www.otzma.org

This is a service-based leadership development program offering young adults ages 20-26 the unique opportunity to contribute and acquire an in-depth understanding of Israel and the Jewish people.  Participants gain an “insiders” perspective while working and learning in three consecutive and distinct tracks, including immigrant absorption, areas of urban renewal, social service work experiences and Kibbutz. 

This is a 10 month programs which takes you all around Israel.  The three consecutive tracks are woven together by an education program where participants delve deeply into both the history and contemporary life of Israel and the Jewish people.

B’nai B’rith Youth Organization

www.bbyo.org

Info on programs and links to local contacts.

With more than 18,000 members and 80 years of experience, BBYO is known as the largest and most effective provider of identity-building and leadership development programs for Jewish teens.  Key to the organizations success has been a highly effective leadership model operating on the local, national and international levels through a fraternity/sorority-based chapter structure (AZA for boys and BBG for girls).  Formerly affiliated with B’nai B’rith, in 2002, BBYP was restructured as an independent international organization.

Kibbutz Ulpan

www.kibbutzprogramcenter.org                                                                                        

Five month program where you’ll learn basic Hebrew and experience life in the cooperative community known as Kibbutz.

The Elite Academy High School 

www.naale.org.il                                                                                                              

Offers students exhibiting academic excellence full-scholarships to complete their studies in Israel.  For students who have completed the 9th grade and want to spend the last three years od high school in Israel.  The program is run by the State of Israel, inder the auspices of the Ministry of Education and The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Department of Immigration and Absorption.

STAGERIM: Professional Internship Program                                                                     

For those who want to gain a sense of everyday life in Israel.  Interns work in the professions in a wide variety of disciplines, including medicine, tourism, hi-tech, law, education, social service, communications, government, etc.

ISRAELI UNIVERSITIES:

Bar-Ilan University

www.biu.ac.il                                                                                                                                

*Five regional colleges across Israel: Acre, Safed, Tzemah, Ariel, Ashkelon.  Six faculties: exact, life, and social sciences, humanities, Jewish studies, and law.

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

www.bgu.ac.il

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

www.huji.ac.il

Haifa University

www.haifa.ac.il

The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya

www.idc.ac.il

The Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

www.technion.ac.il

Tel-Aviv University

www.tau.ac.il

The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies

www.arava.org

-At the Arava Institute, the idea that nature knows no political borders is more than a belief; it is a fact, a curriculum, and a way of life.  Students from Israel, Jordan, the Palestinian Authority, North America and the rest of the world come to the Arava Institute to learn environmental issues and peacebuilding skills through an interdisciplinary approach.

MASA

www.masaisrael.org

If you're between 17 and 30, this is your chance to take a journey that

can change your life. MASA, an initiative of the Jewish Agency for

Israel, the Government of Israel and Jewish communities around the

world, is the gateway to long term programs in Israel. Over 160 semester to year programs are included in the MASA initiative.

Generous scholarships are available.

For more information on the web at

www.masaisrael.org.