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Study abroad Catalog2011-2012
Introduction 3
Year/Semester abroad Programsaardvark Israel SemesterProgram 6 YearProgram 7arava Institute Year/SemesterAbroad 8ariel University of Samaria ATZil:BusinessAdministration 9 ATZil:BusinessLeadership 10 ATZil:Communications 11 ATZil:ComputerScience 12 ATZil:InterdisciplinarySocialSciences 13 ATZil:Israel&MiddleEasternStudies 14Bar Ilan University CreativeWritingSemesterinIsrael 15Ben Gurion University of the Negev Semester/YearAbroad 16 SemesterAbroad:Anthropologyand Sociology oftheMiddleEastTrack 17 SemesterAbroad:GlobalHealthStudies 18 SemesterAbroad:Jewishand IsraelStudies 19 SemesterAbroad:Sustainable DevelopmentandEnvironmentalJustice20Givat Haviva IntensiveArabicSemester 21Harvard University/Hebrew University of Jerusalem SpringinJerusalemHonorsProgram 22Hebrew University of Jerusalem UndergraduateStudyAbroad 23 UndergraduateStudyAbroad:Brainand BehavioralSciences 24 UndergraduateStudyAbroad: BusinessStudies 25
UndergraduateStudyAbroad: EnvironmentalStudies 26Technion International School of Engineering Engineering&ScienceSemesterAbroad 27Tel aviv University BostonUniversityTelAviv EngineeringProgram 28 Year/SemesterProgram 29University of Haifa Year/SemesterAbroad 30 GlobalInternshipProgram 31 SemesterAbroad:HonorsPeace &ConflictStudies 32 SemesterAbroad:HonorsPsychology 33University of Maryland MarylandinHaifa 34University of Miami UGalilee 35
Undergraduate Degrees in English Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya B.A.inBusinessAdministration 37 B.A.inCommunications 38 B.A.inComputerScience 39 B.A.inGovernment 40 B.A.inPsychology 41Jerusalem College of Technology MachonLev 42 MachonNaveh 43 MachonTal 44Technion International School of Engineering B.Sc.InCivilEngineering 45 B.Sc.InWaterResourcesand EnvironmentalEngineering 46
TaBlE of CoNTENTS
Special Interest ProgramsBezalel academy of art and Design Year/SemesterAbroadinAdvancedArts andDesignStudies 48Budokan Israel BudokanMartialArts&FitnessProgram 49Conservative Yeshiva/Hadassah academic College DiscoverJerusalem 50HaShomer Ha’Tzair ShnatYearAbroad 51Hava and adam Eco-Educational farm Eco-Israel 52Hebrew University of Jerusalem DanceJerusalem 53 JerusalemSounds 54Israel Experience BezalelArtExperience 55 RimonMusicExperience 56Israel Experts CoexistenceandEcologyVolunteership 57 Community-BasedVolunteership 58Jerusalem Culinary Institute CulinaryArts&WineProgram 59 PatisserieProgram 60Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company DanceJourney 61Kibbutz Program Center iTrack 62 KibbutzUlpan 63lotan Center for Creative Ecology/living Routes Peace,Justice&theEnvironment 64World Betar Movement IsraelSheli 65
Religious Studies Programs for Men Mayanot Institute for Jewish Studies Men’sBeitMidrash 67 Men’sJudaicStudiesProgram 68
Religious Studies Programs for WomenMayanot Institute for Jewish Studies Women’sJudaicStudiesProgram 70 Women’sYeshiva 71Midreshet B’erot Bat ayin GardenofEmunaProgram 72 Year/SemesterProgram 73Midreshet Habanot - Ein Hanatziv YuvalOverseasProgram 74Midreshet Yeud HigherEducationProgram 75
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INTRoDUCTIoN
Why Study abroad? There is no better and more effective way toimmerseyourselfinacultureorlearnalanguagein the proper cultural context than spending asemester or year abroad. Studying abroad helpsyoudevelopskillsandexposesyoutoexperiencesa classroom setting will never provide; it’s anopportunity to discover new strengths andabilities, conquer new challenges, and solvenewproblems.
Study abroad will enhance the value of yourdegree.Whileabroad,youcantakecoursesyouwouldneverhavehadtheopportunitytotakeonyourhomecampus.Itwillalsoopenuparangeofemploymentopportunities.AstheworldbecomesmoreglobalizedandAmericancompaniesinvestmore money abroad, employers see a studentwho has studied abroad as self-motivated,independent, willing to embrace challenges,and able to cope with diverse problems andsituations. Your experience living and studyinginaforeigncountry,negotiatinganotherculture,andacquiringanotherlanguagewillallsetyouapartfromthemajorityofotherjobapplicants.
Why study abroad in Israel?Israel is a country of great diversity within a very small area, offering many historical, religious, and cultural opportunities. Immerseyourself in a culture as varied as the peoplethemselves with literature, theater, concerts,radioandtelevisionprogramming,entertainment,museums and galleries for every interest andtaste.Thousandsofyearsofhistory,avarietyofethnic communities living side by side, and anunendingflowofinternationalinputviasatelliteandcablehavecontributedtothedevelopmentof an Israeli culture that marries ancient withmodern,localwithglobal,andEastandWesttoformauniqueidentityallitsown.
Studying in Israel, you will gain access to some of the world’s most forward thinking intellectuals. According to the Council of Higher Education,Israelranksfourthintheworldinscientificactivity,withmorescientificpublicationspermillionthantheUnitedStates,UnitedKingdom,andCanada.
Israel is also a global leader in innovation in many of today’s most relevant fields, including technology, healthcare, the environment, and business.Withmorethan25percentof itsworkforceemployedintechnicalprofessions,Israelhastheworld’shighestnumberofbiotechstartupspercapita,aswellasthelargestconcentrationofhigh-techfirmsoutsideSiliconValley.
By studying abroad in Israel, you will gain a set of skills to set you apart from the thousands of other young adults searching for jobs in today’s competitive market.Whetheryouareinterestedin hi-tech, scientific research, communitybuilding, sustainability, renewable energy, art,music,orhistory,thewealthofknowledgeIsraelicompanies, organizations, and institutions havetosharewillundoubtedlybroadenyourhorizons.
Why Masa Israel Journey? We Make it Easy.MasaIsraelJourney,aprojectoftheGovernmentofIsraelandtheJewishAgencyforIsrael,makesiteasyforyoutoconnecttoexciting,life-changingstudy abroad opportunities in Israel, some forcollegecredit.Weprovideyouwithsimpleaccessto a wide range of immersive experiences thatare as varied as Israel itself and help navigatethe entire process at every step along the way.Youcanchoosefromstudy,volunteer,internship,international travel,andcustomizableprograms.Noonemakes it easier for you to spenda year“on”inIsrael.
InadditionMasaIsraeloffersabuilt-incommunityforprogramparticipants.Wehost social events,
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excursions,overnighttrips,andactivitiesthatgiveyouthechance tomeetparticipants fromotherMasaIsraelprograms.Wealsoprovideasupportsystem and help make sure all your needs aremet during your time in Israel. The Masa IsraelCommunityhelpsyou(re)connectwithyourfellowparticipantsbothinIsraelandonceyoureturnsoyoucanstayconnectedtoyourexperience.Findout more about the Masa Israel Community atwww.MasaCommunity.org.
finding the Right ProgramAt Masa Israel, our mission is to assist youin planning and creating a successful Israelexperience.Ourparticipantsrangefrom18to30yearsofage,andeachonehasadifferentreasonfor going to Israel – whether it is to enhancetheir resumes, have an adventure, gain a newperspective, or simply experience a differentculture. However, all of our participants haveonegoalincommon:toimmersethemselvesinaforeigncultureandhaveasuccessfulinternationalexperience that will positively impact theirprofessionalandpersonallives.
Masa Israel offers undergraduate students thefollowingtypesofprograms:1)Yearorsemesterstudyabroad2)UndergraduatedegreesinEnglish3)Specialinterestprograms4)YeshivaandSeminaryprograms
Forpersonalizedassistanceinfindingtheprogramthat’srightforyou,visitwww.Facebook.com/MasaIsrael.
How to apply for a Masa Israel GrantMasaIsraelgrantsandscholarshipsareavailableto those who have not participated in a long-term Israel program since 2004 and who willparticipate in a Masa Israel-affiliated program.For full eligibility requirements, please see theapplicationformatwww.MasaIsrael.org.
ToapplyforaMasaIsraelgrant,youmust:1)Applydirectlytoyourprogramofchoice.2)Completeandsigntheonlineapplication.3)Print,signanddatethelastpage(thesignature
page)andsubmitittoyourprogramorganizer.4)If you are also applying for needs-based
funding,makesureyouenclosetheappropriatefinancialdocumentation.
funding Your JourneyMasa Israel Journey offers every eligibleparticipantbetweentheagesof18and20agrantof $1,000 toward the cost of participation in astudyabroadprogramin Israel.Masa Israelalsooffers additional scholarships of up to $3,000basedonfinancialneedandcanconnectyouwithother funding sources that can help lower thecostofyourprograminIsrael.
Toexplorefundingoptionsandviewthecompletelist of study abroad opportunities available inIsrael,visitwww.MasaIsrael.org,orcontactaMasaIsraelstaffmemberdirectly.Wewillbehappytohelp you navigate the entire process of findingandchoosingtheprogramthat’srightforyou.
a note about program costs: the prices listed in this catalog are for the academic year 2010-2011 and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the program organizer. Contact the organizer of your program of choice directly for the most current pricing.
Contact UsFormoreinformationandtofindtheprogramthat’srightforyou,visitusat:OntheWeb:www.MasaIsrael.orgOnFacebook:www.Facebook.com/MasaIsraelOnTwitter:@masaisrael
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Year/Semester abroad Programs
A note about program costs: the prices listed in this catalog are for the academic year 2010-11 and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the program organizer. Contact the organizer of your program of choice directly for the most current pricing.
6 Year/Semester Abroad Programs Semester
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival Upto15creditspersemesterofcollegecredit 12–16hoursperweekofinternshipor
communityservice ApartmentaccommodationsinJerusalemor
TelAvivforthedurationoftheprogram Localbuspass Booksandcoursematerials Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingtrips,seminars,dialoguesandlectures Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses Worldtravelandspecialinterest
“add-on”features MasaIsraelvisa
DESCRIPTIoNAardvark Israel’s Semester Program is a fullyaccreditedstudy-abroadprogramthatcombinesimmersionintoIsraelisociety,communityserviceand internships, and learning about Israel andJudaism through both formal academic andinformal educational experiences. Earn collegecreditforyourcourseworkthroughtheAmericanJewishUniversitywhilespendingonesemesterinTelAvivorJerusalem.AardvarkIsraelalsooffersyoutheoptionofchoosingyourown“add-ons,”special interest programming and world travelthat range from skiing in Bulgaria, a Safari inKenya,hikingtheIsraelNationalTrail,samplingtheIsraelimilitary,studyingdigitalartandmedia,andmore!
AardvarkIsraelImmersionProgramsSemester Program
Other Aardvark Israel Programs for undergraduate students:AardvarkIsraelYearProgram(seep.7)
oVERVIEWlocation:TelAvivorJerusalem
Duration:Semester
Cost: $9,990
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:Fall:January–June2011
Spring:August2011–January2012
open To:Ages17-22
Contact Info:UnitedStates:(877)634-0162Canada:(888)824-6145info@aardvarkisrael.comwww.aardvarkisrael.com
7Year/Semester Abroad Programs Semester Aardvark
DESCRIPTIoNAardvarkIsraelYearProgramisafullyaccrediteduniversity program that combines immersioninto Israeli society, community service andinternships, and learning about Israel andJudaism through both formal academic andinformal educational experiences. Earn collegecreditforyourcourseworkthroughtheAmericanJewishUniversitywhile spending one semesterinJerusalemandtheotherinTelAviv.AardvarkIsraelalsooffersyoutheoptionofchoosingyourown“add-ons,”specialinterestprogrammingandworldtravelthatrangefromskiinginBulgaria,aSafariinKenya,hikingtheIsraelNationalTrail,samplingtheIsraelimilitary,studyingdigitalartandmedia,andmore!
Other Aardvark Israel Programs for undergraduate students:AardvarkIsraelSemesterProgram(seep.6)
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival Upto15creditspersemesterofcollegecredit 12–16hoursperweekofinternshipor
communityservice ApartmentaccommodationsinJerusalemand
TelAvivforthedurationoftheprogram Localbuspass Booksandcoursematerials Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingtrips,seminars,dialoguesandlectures Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses Worldtravelandspecialinterest
“add-on”features MasaIsraelvisa
AardvarkIsraelImmersionProgramsYear Program
oVERVIEWlocation:TelAvivandJerusalem
Duration:Academicyear
Cost:$14,990
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:September2011–May2012
open To:Ages17-22
Contact Info:UnitedStates:(877)634-0162Canada:(888)824-6145info@aardvarkisrael.comwww.aardvarkisrael.com
8 Year/Semester Abroad Programs Arava InstituteDESCRIPTIoNInterested in living, studyingandworkingwith Israelis,Palestinians,Jordaniansandotherinternationalstudentswhile developing communication and leadership skillsneededforcross-culturalcooperation?TheYear/SemesterProgramattheAravaInstituteisanaccrediteduniversity-levelprogramthat,overthecourseofoneortwosemesters,willengageyouinaninterdisciplinaryprogrambuiltofrigorouscoursesindiverseenvironmentalfields,apeace-building and leadership seminar, independent research(optional),andhands-onandfieldstudycomponents.Thecurriculumismadeupofcourses indiverseareassuchas desert and marine ecology, sustainable agriculture,environmentalpolicy,economicsandlaw,environmentalethics,andsocialanalysis.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival Semesteroryear’sworthofcoursesin
environmentalstudiesandrelatedfields IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Meals Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael Accommodationsforthedurationofthe
programavailableforanadditionalcost PersonalexpensesinIsrael Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
AravaInstituteforEnvironmentalStudiesYear/Semester abroad
oVERVIEWlocation:KibbutzKetura,SouthernIsrael
Duration:Semesteroracademicyear
Cost:$8,000(semester);$15,500(year)
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000(ages18-20)
accommodations:Available,but
notincluded
Upcoming Program Dates:Spring:February–June2011
Fall:September2011–January2012
open To:Undergraduateorgraduatestudents
Prerequisites:Undergraduatemajorordegree
inenvironmentalstudiesorrelatedfield
Contact Info:RabbiMichaelM.Cohen(866)31-ARAVA(802)362-2432rabbimichael@friendsofarava.orgwww.arava.org
9Year/Semester Abroad Programs Business
DESCRIPTIoNTheArielUniversityCenter’sATZil (Academics,Torah,&Zionism) business administration program is designedforstudentswithaninterestinbusinessadministrationandinternationalmarketing.Youwillworkonahands-on technology-oriented business project under thesupervision of faculty or representatives of Israel’sbusiness community. The program also includes formaland informal courses in Jewish and Israel studies.Participantshavetheoptiontoparticipateincommunityservice intheArielcommunity,andprogramgraduatesmay elect to continue to full-time programs and earnadegreeat theUniversity.Creditscanbeused towarddegreeprogramsinIsraelandaregenerallytransferabletouniversitiesabroad.
Other Ariel University of Samaria programs for undergraduate students:ATZil:BusinessLeadership(seep.10)ATZil:Communications(seep.11)ATZil:ComputerScience(seep.12)ATZil:InterdisciplinarySocialSciences(seep.13)ATZil:IsraelStudies(seep.14)
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival AccreditedacademicandJudaicstudies Volunteerplacement IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Mealsandaccommodationsfortheduration
oftheprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars, andlectures
ConnectiontoanIsraelihostfamily Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
ArielUniversityCenterofSamariaaTZil: Business administration
oVERVIEWlocation:Ariel
Duration:Semesteroracademicyear
Cost:$8,000(semester);$15,000(year)
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:Spring:February-May2011
Fall:October2011–February2012
open To:Undergraduatestudentsages18-21
Contact Info:Dr.NitzaDavidovich+972(0)3906-6103d.nitza@ariel.ac.ilwww.ariel.ac.il
10 Year/Semester Abroad Programs Business
DESCRIPTIoNTheArielUniversityCenter’sATZil(Academics,Torah,&Zionism)businessadministrationprogramisdesignedforstudentswithaninterestinbusinessadministrationand international marketing. You will work on ahands-ontechnology-orientedbusinessprojectunderthesupervisionoffacultyorrepresentativesofIsrael’sbusiness community. The program also includesformal and informal courses in Jewish and Israelstudies. Participants have the option to participatein community service in the Ariel community, andprogramgraduatesmayelecttocontinuetofull-timeprogramsandearnadegreeattheUniversity.CreditscanbeusedtowarddegreeprogramsinIsraelandaregenerallytransferabletouniversitiesabroad.
Other Ariel University of Samaria programs for undergraduate students:ATZil:BusinessAdministration(seep.9)ATZil:Communications(seep.11)ATZil:ComputerScience(seep.12)ATZil:InterdisciplinarySocialSciences(seep.13)ATZil:IsraelStudies(seep.14)
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival AccreditedacademicandJudaicstudies Volunteerplacement IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Mealsandaccommodationsfortheduration
oftheprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars, andlectures
ConnectiontoanIsraelihostfamily Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
ArielUniversityCenterofSamariaaTZil: Business leadership, Initiative, and Development
oVERVIEWlocation:Ariel
Duration:Academicyear
Cost:$15,000
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000(ages18-20)
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:October2011–May2012
open To:Undergraduatestudents
Contact Info:Dr.NitzaDavidovich+972(0)3906-6103d.nitza@ariel.ac.ilwww.ariel.ac.il
11Year/Semester Abroad Programs Communic
DESCRIPTIoNTheArielUniversityCenter’sATZil (Academics, Torah,& Zionism) communications program is designedfor students with an interest in communications,advertising and public relations. You will studydigital media, television and film, radio, journalism,and persuasive media and become familiar with thepracticalimplementationofthefieldwithleadingIsraeliprofessionals.Youwillalsoenjoyhands-onworkshopsin these fields, individual assistance from facultyand teachingassistants, and encounterswithmedia,advertisingandPRprofessionalsinIsrael.ParticipantshavetheoptiontoparticipateincommunityserviceintheArielcommunity,andprogramgraduatesmayelecttocontinuetofull-timeprogramsandearnadegreeat theUniversity.Creditscanbeusedtowarddegreeprograms in Israel and are generally transferable touniversitiesabroad.
Other Ariel University of Samaria programs for undergraduate students:ATZil:BusinessAdministration(seep.9)ATZil:BusinessLeadership,Initiative,andDevelopment(seep.10)ATZil:ComputerScience(seep.12)ATZil:InterdisciplinarySocialSciences(seep.13)ATZil:IsraelStudies(seep.14)
What’s included in the cost of the program: Coursesincommunications,advertising,
publicrelations,digitalmedia,andJewish andIsraelstudiesandhands-onworkshops intelevision,film,radio,journalism, persuasivemediaandmore
Volunteerplacement IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy ConnectiontoanIsraelihostfamily Mealsandaccommodationsfortheduration
oftheprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars, andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael TransportationinIsrael Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
ArielUniversityCenterofSamariaaTZil: Communications
oVERVIEWlocation:Ariel
Duration:Semester
Cost:$8,000
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:Spring:February-May2011
Fall:October2011-February2012
open To:Undergraduatestudents
Contact Info:Dr.NitzaDavidovich+972(0)3906-6103d.nitza@ariel.ac.ilwww.ariel.ac.il
12 Year/Semester Abroad Programs Computer
DESCRIPTIoNTheArielUniversityCenter’sATZil (Academics, Torah,& Zionism) computer science program is designedforstudentswithaninterestinbutwithnoorpartialacademicbackgroundincomputersciences.Studentsenjoyhands-onworkshopsinthesefields,andindividualassistance from faculty and teaching and assistants.Selected courses from the department of computerscience with an emphasis on Israel’s role in today’sglobalworldoftechnologyatArielUniversityaretaughtinEnglish, andHebrew-speaking students can selectcoursesfromawiderrangeofprogramsofferedattheuniversity.Participantshavetheoptiontoparticipatein community service in the Ariel community, andprogramgraduatesmayelecttocontinuetofull-timeprogramsandearnadegreeattheUniversity.CreditscanbeusedtowarddegreeprogramsinIsraelandaregenerallytransferabletouniversitiesabroad.
Other Ariel University of Samaria programs for undergraduate students:ATZil:BusinessAdministration(seep.9)ATZil:BusinessLeadership,Initiative,andDevelopment(seep.10)ATZil:Communications(seep.11)ATZil:InterdisciplinarySocialSciences(seep.13)ATZil:IsraelStudies(seep.14)
What’s included in the cost of the program: Coursesincomputerscienceandglobalworld
technology,andhands-onworkshops Volunteerplacement IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy ConnectiontoanIsraelihostfamily Mealsandaccommodationsfortheduration
oftheprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars, andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
ArielUniversityCenterofSamariaaTZil: Computer Science
oVERVIEWlocation:Ariel
Duration:Semester
Cost:$8,000
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:Spring:February-May2011
Fall:October2011–February2012
open To:Undergraduatestudentsages18-21
Contact Info:Dr.NitzaDavidovich+972(0)3906-6103d.nitza@ariel.ac.ilwww.ariel.ac.il
13Year/Semester Abroad Programs Interdiscip
DESCRIPTIoNTheArielUniversityCenter’sATZil (Academics, Torah,& Zionism) interdisciplinary social sciences programis designed for students who wish pursue graduatestudies in psychology, sociology, political science,anthropology,andcriminology.Selectedcoursesfromthese departments at Ariel University are taught inEnglish, and Hebrew-speaking students can selectcoursesfromawiderrangeofprogramsofferedattheuniversity.Participantshavetheoptiontoparticipatein community service in the Ariel community, andprogramgraduatesmayelecttocontinuetofull-timeprogramsandearnadegreeattheUniversity.CreditscanbeusedtowarddegreeprogramsinIsraelandaregenerallytransferabletouniversitiesabroad.
Other Ariel University of Samaria programs for undergraduate students:ATZil:BusinessAdministration(seep.9)ATZil:BusinessLeadership,Initiative,andDevelopment(seep.10)ATZil:Communications(seep.11)ATZil:ComputerScience(seep.12)ATZil:IsraelStudies(seep.14)
What’s included in the cost of the program: Coursesinpsychology,sociology,political
science,anthropologyandcriminology Volunteerplacement IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy ConnectiontoanIsraelihostfamily Mealsandaccommodationsfortheduration
oftheprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars, andlectures.
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael TransportationinIsrael Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
ArielUniversityCenterofSamariaaTZil: Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
oVERVIEWlocation:Ariel
Duration:Semesteroracademicyear
Cost: $8,000(semester);$15,000(year)
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:Spring:February-May2011
Fall:October2011–February2012
open To:Undergraduatestudentsages18–21
Contact Info:Dr.NitzaDavidovich+972(0)3906-6103d.nitza@ariel.ac.ilwww.ariel.ac.il
14 Year/Semester Abroad Programs Middle Eas
DESCRIPTIoNTheArielUniversityCenter’sATZil (Academics, Torah,& Zionism) Israel and Middle Eastern Studies isdesignedforstudentswhohavenoorpartialacademicbackground in the subject. The program allows youto takean in-depth lookat theArab-Israeli conflict,Zionism,IsraeliSociety,ContemporaryJewishHistory,and Jewish Philosophy. Selected courses from thesedepartmentsatArielUniversityaretaughtinEnglish,and Hebrew-speaking students can select coursesfrom a wider range of programs. Participants havetheoptiontoparticipateincommunityserviceintheAriel community, and program graduates may electtocontinuetofull-timeprogramsandearnadegreeattheUniversity.Creditscanbeusedtowarddegree-programs in Israel and are generally transferable touniversitiesabroad.
Other Ariel University of Samaria programs for undergraduate students:ATZil:BusinessAdministration(seep.9)ATZil:BusinessLeadership,Initiative,andDevelopment(seep.10)ATZil:Communications(seep.11)ATZil:ComputerScience(seep.12)ATZil:InterdisciplinarySocialSciences(seep.13)
What’s included in the cost of the program: CoursesinIsraelandMiddleEasternStudies,
theArab-Israeliconflict,Zionism,Israeli Society,ContemporaryJewishHistoryand
Jewishphilosophy Volunteerplacement IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy ConnectiontoanIsraelihostfamily MealsandAccommodationsfortheduration
oftheprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars, andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael TransportationinIsrael Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
ArielUniversityCenterofSamariaaTZil: Israel and Middle Eastern Studies
oVERVIEWlocation:Ariel
Duration:Semester
Cost:$8,000
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $3,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:Spring:February-May2011
Fall:October2011–February2012
open To:Undergraduatestudentsages18-21
Contact Info:Dr.NitzaDavidovich+972(0)3906-6103d.nitza@ariel.ac.ilwww.ariel.ac.il
15Year/Semester Abroad Programs Creative W
DESCRIPTIoNSetinTelAviv,acityknownforitsbeaches,Europeanatmosphere, and eclectic and exciting arts scene,Creative Writing Semester in Israel (CWSI) is opentowritersofall levels.CWSIcombinesthenurturingof students’ creativity and encourages an intensiveexploration of the relationship between writing,personal identity, and the experience of living inIsrael.TaughtinEnglishbyinternationallyrenownedpractitioners and skilled academics, the curriculumincludes four courses: Writer as Witness, a WritingWorkshop, a Jewish Studies elective, and an EnglishLiteratureelective.
What’s included in the cost of the program: 16credithoursofcoursesinfiction,
playwriting,screenwriting,poetryand nonfictionIntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Apartmentaccommodationsfortheduration
oftheprogram Immersionintheculturalandartisticlifeof
Israelthroughvisitswithartists,writers,and toartistcoloniesthroughoutthecountry
Supplementaryeducationalprogramming includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael TransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
BarIlanUniversityCreative Writing Semester in Israel
oVERVIEWlocation:RamatGan/TelAviv
Duration:Springsemester
Cost: $12,000
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000(ages18-20)
accommodations:Available,but
notincluded
Upcoming Program Dates:February1–June20,2011
open To:English-speakingundergraduate
andgraduatestudents
Contact Info:MadelynKent,Coordinatorkentma@mail.biu.ac.ilwww.cwsiprogram.org
16 Year/Semester Abroad Programs SemesterDESCRIPTIoNThe semester and year-long programs at Ben GurionUniversity (BGU) are designed for college studentsseekingaformativeacademicperiodofstudyinIsrael.AtBGU,youwillstudyHebrewlanguageandchoosefromavarietyofEnglish-languagecoursesinJewishstudies,political science, sociology,anthropology,archeologyofthe Middle East, ecology, the arts, and environmentalstudies.Youmayalsoenroll incourses inanumberofacademicdisciplinesthatareofferedinEnglishbyotherdepartments.Youmaysupplementyourcourseworkwith,independentstudyandvolunteeropportunities.
Other Ben Gurion University of the Negev programs for undergraduate students:AnthropologyandSociologyoftheMiddleEast(seep.17)GlobalHealthStudies(seep.18)JewishandIsraelStudies(seep.19)SustainableDevelopmentandEnvironmentalJustice(seep.20)
What’s included in the cost of the program: Fourcoursespersemester IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudyworthfour
credits Dormitoryaccommodationsfortheduration
oftheprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael TransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
BenGurionUniversityoftheNegevSemester/Year abroad
oVERVIEWlocation:Be’erSheva
Duration:Semesteroracademicyear
Cost:$9,490(semester);$14,465(year)
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:Spring:January–June2011
Fall:July–December2011
Year:July2011–June2012
open To:Undergraduatestudents
Contact Info:Ginsburg-IngermanOverseasStudentProgram(800)962-2248x182osp@bgustudyabroad.orgwww.bgustudyabroad.org
17Year/Semester Abroad Programs Anthropol
DESCRIPTIoNAsarelativelyyoungcountry, theStateof IsraelhasbaseditsimmigrationpoliciesontheLawoftheRightofReturnforallJewishpeople.However,therealityofastatethatiscalled“home”topeopleofvariousreligionsmeans grappling with issues of cultural differencewhichhavenotnecessarily come to the forefrontofpolicy making. This track of BGU’s Year/SemesterAbroad program brings to light the issues of localethnicpopulationsthroughin-depthstudyandanalysisoftherealitiesoftheirday-to-dayexistencewithinthemodernStateofIsrael.Theprogramisdividedintotwocomponents: coursework and a research project andfieldwork.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Courseworkworth8-12credits Researchprojectworthfourcredits IntensiveHebrewand/orArabiclanguage
studyworthfourcredits Dormitoryaccommodationsfortheduration
oftheprogramSupplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael TransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
Other Ben Gurion University of the Negev programs for undergraduate students:Year/SemesterAbroad(seep.16)GlobalHealthStudies(seep.18)JewishandIsraelStudies(seep.19)SustainableDevelopmentandEnvironmentalJustice(seep.20)
BenGurionUniversityoftheNegevSemester/Year abroad: anthropology and Sociology of the Middle East Track
oVERVIEWlocation:Be’erSheva
Duration:Semester
Cost: $9,490
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:Spring:January-June2011
Fall:July-December2011
open To:Undergraduatestudents
Contact Info:Ginsburg-IngermanOverseasStudentProgram(800)962-2248x182osp@bgustudyabroad.orgwww.bgustudyabroad.org
18 Year/Semester Abroad Programs Global He
DESCRIPTIoNNowmorethanever,culturalsensitivityinthehealthcareprofessions isprovingtobeanessentialcomponentoftheoverallqualityofhealthcare inourmodernworld.With itsunique location inoneof the leastdevelopedareas within Israel and its atypical multi-cultural andmulti-ethnic demographic base, Ben Gurion Universityoffersitsstudentstheopportunitytobalancethemselvesbetween first and third world healthcare realities. TheGlobalHealthStudiestrackoffersaselectionofcoursesfocusingonhealth care issues, systemsandconditionsaround the world, as well as sociological perspectivesondifferentculturalgroupsandethicalaspectsofinter-cultural communication and medical treatment. As aGlobalHealthstudent,youwillalsoimmerseyourselfinthestudyofthelocallanguagestoimproveyourabilitytocommunicatelocally.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Courseworkworth8-16credits ResearchProjectworthsixcredits IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudyworth
fourcredits Dormitoryaccommodationsfortheduration
oftheprogramSupplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael TransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
Other Ben Gurion University of the Negev programs for undergraduate students:Year/SemesterAbroad(seep.16)SemesterAbroad:AnthropologyandSociologyoftheMiddleEast(seep.17)SemesterAbroad:JewishandIsraelStudies(seep.19)SemesterAbroad:SustainableDevelopmentandEnvironmentalJustice(seep.20)
BenGurionUniversityoftheNegevSemester abroad: Global Health Studies
oVERVIEWlocation:Be’erSheva
Duration:Semester
Cost: $9,490
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:January-June2011
open To:Undergraduatestudents
Contact Info:Ginsburg-IngermanOverseasStudentProgram(800)962-2248x182osp@bgustudyabroad.orgwww.bgustudyabroad.org
19Year/Semester Abroad Programs Global HeJewish and
DESCRIPTIoNDrawing from the rich historical background of theJewishpeopleandtheStateofIsrael,theSemester/YearAbroadtrackinIsraelandJewishStudiesatBenGurionUniversityoffersstudentsaunique,in-depthperspectiveintothecomplexityofamoderndemocraticJewishState.Thefirstcomponentoftheprogramallowsyoutochoosefrom a core group of courses that provides historicalandpresent-daymaterialontopicssuchasthepoliticalpoliciesoftheStateofIsrael,wavesofimmigrationfromaroundtheworld,armscontrol,peacenegotiationandterrorism,thegeographicrealitiesoftheregion,Judeo-ChristianandIslamicphilosophiesandperspectives,andHebrew language. The secondcomponent includesaninternship at BGU’s Israel Studies Journal, Center forHolocaustStudiesorBenGurionInstitute.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Courseworkworth8-12credits ResearchProjectworthsixcredits IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudyworth
fourcredits Dormitoryaccommodationsfortheduration
oftheprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael TransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
Other Ben Gurion University of the Negev programs for undergraduate students:Year/SemesterAbroad(seep.16)SemesterAbroad:AnthropologyandSociologyoftheMiddleEast(seep.17)SemesterAbroad:GlobalHealthStudies(seep.18)SemesterAbroad:SustainableDevelopmentandEnvironmentalJustice(seep.20)
BenGurionUniversityoftheNegevSemester abroad: Jewish and Israel Studies Track
oVERVIEWlocation:Be’erSheva
Duration:Semester
Cost:$9,490
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:Spring:January–June2011
Fall:July–December2011
open To:Undergraduatestudents
Contact Info:Ginsburg-IngermanOverseasStudentProgram(800)962-2248x182osp@bgustudyabroad.orgwww.bgustudyabroad.org
20 Year/Semester Abroad Programs Sustainabl
DESCRIPTIoNBen-GurionUniversity’suniqueexperienceinenvironmentaland resourcemanagementmakes it the idealplace forstudents to explore practical methods of sustainability.BGUistheidealchoiceforstudentsinterestedinexploringthisareaofstudyordeepeningtheirstudies.Thisone-of-a-kind undergraduate track program comprehensivelyexamines the environment of the Negev throughecological, economic, social, cultural, demographic andpolitical perspectives. You will discover first-hand thechallengesofsustainabledevelopment,whilebeingguidedbytopprofessorsandresearchers.Courseofferingsmightinclude:EnvironmentalandNaturalResourcesPolicy inIsrael:WaterResourcesintheMiddleEast;Negotiations,Policy and Management; Desert Ecology; RenewableEnergyandmanymore.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Fourcoursespersemester IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudyworth
fourcredits Dormitoryaccommodationsfortheduration
oftheprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael TransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
Other Ben Gurion University of the Negev programs for undergraduate students:Year/SemesterAbroad(seep.16)SemesterAbroad:AnthropologyandSociologyoftheMiddleEast(seep.17)SemesterAbroad:GlobalHealthStudies(seep.18)SemesterAbroad:JewishandIsraelStudies(seep.19)
BenGurionUniversityoftheNegevSemester/Year abroad: Sustainable Development and Environmental Justice Track
oVERVIEWlocation:Be’erShevaDuration:SemesteroracademicyearCost:$9,490(semester);$14,465(year)Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000accommodations:IncludedUpcoming Program Dates:Spring:January–June2011Fall:July–December2011Year: July2011–June2012open To:Undergraduatestudents
Contact Info:Ginsburg-IngermanOverseasStudentProgram(800)962-2248x182osp@bgustudyabroad.orgwww.bgustudyabroad.org
21Year/Semester Abroad Programs Intensive
DESCRIPTIoNWant to learn Arabic in a dynamic, immersiveenvironment? The Intensive Arabic Semester offersyoutheopportunitytolearnspokenArabiconahighlyprofessionallevel,whileimmersingyourselfinthelocalJewishandArabculture.Inconjunctionwithlearningthelanguage,youwillalsoexploreawideselectionoffascinatingcoursesinvarioustopicsrelatingtoJewishandMiddleEasternstudies.WhiletheprogramisbasedatKibbutzBarkaiinnorthwestIsrael,youwillbecomeregularlyinvolvedinsocialandcommunityprojectsinthenearbyArabvillageofArara.There,withyourhostfamily,youwillbeableto“giveback”tothecommunitywhile actively practicing your Arabic in its naturalsurroundings.
GivatHavivaIntensive arabic Semester
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudyand500
hoursofintensiveArabiclanguagestudy AccommodationsonKibbutzBarkaiforthe
durationoftheprogram OnemealadaySupplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Booksandothercoursematerials Othermealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
oVERVIEWlocation:KibbutzBarkai
Duration:Semester
Cost: $11,900
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
(ages18-20)
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:Spring:January–June2011
Fall:July–December2011
open To:Ages18-31
Contact Info:+972(0)52865-5337ias@givathaviva.org.ilwww.intensivearabicsemester.org
22 Year/Semester Abroad Programs Spring in
DESCRIPTIoNA join initiative of Harvard University and the HebrewUniversityofJerusalem,SpringinJerusalemisdesignedforacademicallypromisingJuniorsandSeniorsfromleadinguniversitieswhowishtohavethebestpossibleacademicand immersion experience in Israel. Students participatewith Israeli students in classes offered at the HebrewUniversity of Jerusalem, study Hebrew or Arabic at alllevels,andexperienceIsraelisocietyfirsthand.Aspecialseminarisofferedforparticipantstoengagewithsenioradministrators, artists, politicians and more. In addition,students can undertake independent research, and willhavetheoptiontoconsiderawidevarietyofacademicallysupervisedinternshipopportunities.InternshipofferingsareavailableintheArts,HistoricalGeographyandArcheology,Politics, InternationalRelations,MiddleEast,Community,Education, Social Justice, Environment, Health andMedicine,LawandHumanRight,MediaandJournalism,BiologicalAnthropology,ReligionandSocialJustice.
HarvardUniversity&TheHebrewUniversityofJerusalemSpring in Jerusalem Honors Program
What’s included in the cost of the program: 15-27creditspersemester Orientationuponarrival IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy(10credits
forsummer;5creditsforwinter) Internshipplacementinarts,historical
geography,politics,internationalrelations andmore
Supplementaryeducationalprogramming includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael TransportationinIsrael Booksandothercoursematerials Mealsandpersonalexpenses
Other Hebrew University of Jerusalem programs for undergraduate students:UndergraduateStudyAbroadProgram(seep.23)BrainandBehavioralSciences(seep.24)StudyAbroad:BusinessStudies(seep.25)StudyAbroad:EnvironmentalStudies(seep.26)DanceJerusalem(seep.53)JerusalemSounds(seep.54)
oVERVIEWlocation:JerusalemDuration:SpringsemesterCost: $8,740Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000accommodations:Available,butnotincludedUpcoming Program Dates:January–June2011open To:JuniorandSeniorundergraduatestudentsPrerequisite:MajorGPAof3.5orhigher
Contact Info:Dr.JanetAlperstein(800)404-8622or(212)607-8520hebrewu@hebrewu.comwww.hebrewu.com
23Year/Semester Abroad Programs Undergrad
DESCRIPTIoNImagine studying Jerusalem’s archeology while walkingitsstreets,examining itsancientwalls,andexploring itshistoricbuildings.ThinkaboutstudyingthepoliticsoftheMiddleEastinoneofitsmostdynamicandcontroversialcities.Since1955,morethan20,000internationalstudentshaveattendedtheUndergraduateStudyAbroadProgram(formerlyknownastheOneYearProgram)attheHebrewUniversity of Jerusalem, earning transferable credits andmaking lasting connections with classmates and Israelifriends,thecityofJerusalemandthecountryitself.Youwill begin your studies with a summer or winter Ulpan(Hebrewlanguagestudy)andcontinuewithaminimumof15academiccreditspersemester.CourseofferingsincludeJewish,IsraelandMiddleEasternstudiesaswellasBrainand Behavioral Sciences, and Environmental Studies (4hoursaweek,3creditseach).YoucanalsostudyliteraryandcolloquialArabicasvariouslevels.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival 15-27creditspersemester 8-10hoursaweekofHebrewlanguagestudy Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael Universityapartmentaccommodations
availableforanadditionalfee PersonaltransportationinIsrael Booksandothercoursematerials Mealsandpersonalexpenses
Other Hebrew University of Jerusalem programs for undergraduate students:StudyAbroad:BrainandBehavioralSciences(seep.24)StudyAbroad:BusinessStudies(seep.25)StudyAbroad:EnvironmentalStudies(seep.26)DanceJerusalem(seep.53)JerusalemSounds(seep.54)HarvardUniversitySpringinJerusalem(seep.22)
TheHebrewUniversityofJerusalemUndergraduate Study abroad
oVERVIEWlocation:JerusalemDuration:SemesteroracademicyearCost: $9,305(semester);$13,705(year)Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000accommodations:Availableforanadditionalfeeof$6,000Upcoming Program Dates:Spring:February–May2011Fall:August–December2011Year:August2011–May2012
open To:Undergraduatestudents
Contact Info:Dr.JanetAlperstein(800)404-8622or(212)607-8520hebrewu@hebrewu.comwww.hebrewu.com
24 Year/Semester Abroad Programs Brain and
DESCRIPTIoNSince 1955, more than 20,000 international studentshaveattendedtheUndergraduateStudyAbroadProgram(formerlyknownastheOneYearProgram)attheHebrewUniversityofJerusalem,earningtransferablecreditsandmaking lastingconnectionswithclassmatesand Israelifriends,thecityofJerusalemandthecountryitself.YouwillbeginyourstudieswithasummerorwinterUlpan(Hebrewlanguagestudy)andcontinuewithaminimumof15academiccreditspersemester.Brain&BehavioralStudiescourseswillincorporatediverseviewpointsfrompsychology and neuroscience. In addition to a basicIntroductiontoPsychology,newcourseswillbeofferedonappliedaspectsofpsychology.Movingfrommindtobrain,othercourseswilladdresstheinterfaceofcognitivepsychology and neuroscience with neuroeconomics, ahighlyprominentsubfieldofneuroscience.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival 15-27creditspersemester 8-10hoursaweekofHebrewlanguagestudy Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael Universityapartmentaccommodations
availableforanadditionalfee PersonaltransportationinIsrael Booksandothercoursematerials Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
Other Hebrew University of Jerusalem programs for undergraduate students:UndergraduateStudyAbroadProgram(seep.23)StudyAbroad:BusinessStudies(seep.25)StudyAbroad:EnvironmentalStudies(seep.26)DanceJerusalem(seep.53)JerusalemSounds(seep.54)HarvardUniversitySpringinJerusalem(seep.22)
TheHebrewUniversityofJerusalemStudy abroad: Brain and Behavioral Sciences
oVERVIEWlocation:JerusalemDuration:SemesteroracademicyearCost: $9,305(semester);$13,705(year)Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000accommodations:Availableforanadditionalfeeof$6,000Upcoming Program Dates:Spring:February–May2011Fall:August–December2011Year:August2011–May2012open To:Undergraduatestudents
Contact Info:Dr.JanetAlperstein(800)404-8622or(212)607-8520hebrewu@hebrewu.comwww.hebrewu.com
25Year/Semester Abroad Programs Business
DESCRIPTIoNSince1955,morethan20,000internationalstudentshave attended the Undergraduate Study AbroadProgram (formerly known as the One Year Program)at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, earningtransferable credits and making lasting connectionswithclassmatesandIsraelifriends,thecityofJerusalemand the country itself. You will begin your studieswith a summer or winter Ulpan (Hebrew languagestudy)andcontinuewithaminimumof15academiccreditspersemester.Businessstudiescourseofferingsinclude Global Entrepreneurship in a Middle EasternEconomy, Business Ethics and Social Responsibility,Israel’sEconomyintheGlobalContext,andmoreandareofferedinconjunctionwiththeHebrewUniversity’sJerusalemSchoolofBusinessAdministration.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival 15-27creditspersemester 8-10hoursaweekofHebrewlanguagestudy Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael Universityapartmentaccommodations
availableforanadditionalfee PersonaltransportationinIsrael Booksandothercoursematerials Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
TheHebrewUniversityofJerusalemStudy abroad: Business Studies
Other Hebrew University of Jerusalem programs for undergraduate students:UndergraduateStudyAbroadProgram(seep.23)StudyAbroad:BrainandBehavioralSciences(seep.24)StudyAbroad:EnvironmentalStudies(seep.26)DanceJerusalem(seep.53)JerusalemSounds(seep.54)HarvardUniversitySpringinJerusalem(seep.22)
oVERVIEWlocation:JerusalemDuration:SemesteroracademicyearCost: $9,305(semester);$13,705(year)Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000accommodations:Availableforanadditionalfeeof$6,000Upcoming Program Dates:Spring:February–May2011Fall:August–December2011Year:August2011–May2012
open To:Undergraduatestudents
Contact Info:Dr.JanetAlperstein(800)404-8622or(212)607-8520hebrewu@hebrewu.comwww.hebrewu.com
26 Year/Semester Abroad Programs Environmental
DESCRIPTIoNSince 1955, more than 20,000 international studentshaveattendedtheUndergraduateStudyAbroadProgram(formerlyknownastheOneYearProgram)attheHebrewUniversityofJerusalem,earningtransferablecreditsandmaking lastingconnectionswithclassmatesand Israelifriends,thecityofJerusalemandthecountryitself.YouwillbeginyourstudieswithasummerorwinterUlpan(Hebrewlanguagestudy)andcontinuewithaminimumof15academiccreditspersemester.TheEnvironmentalStudiestrackoffersbasiccoursesonearthsciencesandclimate,aswellasthoseonecologicalandenvironmentaltopicsthatposecriticalchallengestoIsrael’sfuture.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival 15-27creditspersemester 8-10hoursaweekofHebrewlanguagestudy Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael UniversityapartmentAccommodations
availableforanadditionalfee PersonaltransportationinIsrael Booksandothercoursematerials Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
Other Hebrew University of Jerusalem programs for undergraduate students:UndergraduateStudyAbroad(seep.23)StudyAbroad:BrainandBehavioralSciences(seep.24)StudyAbroad:BusinessStudies(seep.25)DanceJerusalem(seep.53)JerusalemSounds(seep.54)HarvardUniversitySpringinJerusalem(seep.22)
TheHebrewUniversityofJerusalemStudy abroad:Environmental Studies
oVERVIEWlocation:JerusalemDuration:SemesteroracademicyearCost: $9,305(semester);$13,705(year)Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000accommodations:Availableforanadditionalfeeof$6,000Upcoming Program Dates:Spring:February–May2011Fall:August–December2011Year:August2011–May2012open To:Undergraduatestudents
Contact Info:Dr.JanetAlperstein(800)404-8622or(212)607-8520hebrewu@hebrewu.comwww.hebrewu.com
27Year/Semester Abroad Programs Engineering
DESCRIPTIoNThe Technion International School of Engineeringenables you to study engineering at a world-classuniversity with students from Israel and around theworld. The Engineering & Science Semester Abroadoffersscience,pre-medandengineeringstudentstheopportunity to take classes on topics ranging fromengineering for developing communities, civil andenvironmentalengineering,chemicalandmechanicalengineering, andmore. Theprogramalso allows youto participate in a research internship during yourstudies.
What’s included in the cost of the program: 3-5courses(upto25Technioncredits) Orientationuponarrival IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Dormitoryaccommodationsfortheduration
oftheprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael TransportationinIsrael Booksandothercoursematerials Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
Other Technion International School of Engineering programs for undergraduate students:B.Sc.inCivilEngineering(seep.45)B.Sc.inWaterResourcesandEnvironmentalEngineering(seep.46)
TechnionInternationalSchoolofEngineeringEngineering & ScienceSemester abroad
oVERVIEWlocation:HaifaDuration:SemesterCost: $7,500Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000accommodations:IncludedUpcoming Program Dates:March–July2011
open To:Undergraduatestudents
Contact Info:CarrieVoit,MarketingCoordinator+972(0)4829-3325carriev@technion.ac.ilwww.ise.technion.ac.il
28 Year/Semester Abroad Programs Engineering
What’s included in the cost of the program: Fivecourses(2required,3elective) Dormitoryaccommodationsforthedurationof
theprogram Bookallowance Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Round-tripairfarefromadesignatedU.S.city Emergencytravelassistancecoverage
What’s not included in the cost of the program: TransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
Other Tel Aviv University programs for undergraduate students:Year/SemesterAbroad(seep.29)
DESCRIPTIoNBoston University’s Tel Aviv Engineering Program,hostedbyTelAvivUniversity,offersyoutheopportunityto pursue engineering in a dynamic internationalsetting while making normal progress toward yourdegree.SetinIsrael’slargestcity,theprogramcarriesno prior language requirement but allows you toengagewiththeHebrewlanguageandIsraelicultureinordertogainatruesenseofengineeringasaglobalprofession.TheTelAvivEngineeringProgramisofferedduring the spring semester and is ideally suited tosecondsemestersophomoresinallengineeringmajors.Itmayalsobeanoptionforstudentsstudyingphysics,chemistry,andothersciencedisciplines.EngineeringandsciencecoursesaretaughtinEnglishbyTelAvivUniversityfacultymembers.
TelAvivUniversityBostonUniversityTelAvivEngineering Program
oVERVIEWlocation:TelAvivDuration:SemesterCost: $23,647Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000accommodations:IncludedUpcoming Program Dates:January–May2012open To:Undergraduateengineeringandothersciencemajors
Contact Info:AlisonRubin(212)742-9030(800)665-9828admissions@telavivuniv.orgwww.telavivuniv.org
Tel aviving29Year/Semester Abroad Programs
DESCRIPTIoNSituatedintheheartofIsrael’scoastalregion,TelAvivUniversityisthecountry‘slargestacademicinstitution,boasting a diverse and dynamic student body. Itsfaculty iscomprisedofnationallyand internationallyrenownedscholarsandscientists,manyofwhomareleadersintheirfields.TheoverseasstudentprogramatTelAvivUniversityoffersaccomplishedcollegestudentsan opportunity to learn Hebrew and take collegelevelcoursesinEnglishforfullacademiccreditwhileimmersedinIsraeliculture.Internationalstudentsmayenroll intheUniversity’ssemesteroryear-longstudyabroadprogrameitherindependentlyorthroughtheirhome school. The programs offer a rich variety ofexcitingcoursesinthefieldsofInternationalRelations,Social Sciences, Arts, Environmental Studies, History,Religion,Businessandmanymore.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Fivecourses(15academiccredits)persemester Individualguidanceandsupport IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy(6credits) Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: TransportationinIsrael Dormitoryaccommodationsavailableforan
additionalfee Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
Other Tel Aviv University programs for undergraduate students:BostonUniversityTelAvivEngineeringAbroad(seep.28)
TelAvivUniversityYear/Semester Program
oVERVIEWlocation:TelAvivDuration:SemesteroracademicyearCost: $8,450(semester);$12,450(year)Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000accommodations:Available,butnotincludedUpcoming Program Dates:Year:July2011–June2012Spring:February–June2011Fall:July–December2011
open To:Undergraduatecollegestudents
Contact Info:AlisonRubin(212)742-9030(800)665-9828admissions@telavivuniv.orgwww.telavivuniv.org
30 Year/Semester Abroad Programs Tel AvivingDESCRIPTIoNTheYear/SemesterAbroadprogramat theUniversityof Haifa grants you an unparalleled study abroadexperience that combines challenging academicswiththeopportunitytoimmerseyourselfinanIsraeliuniversity.Internationalstudentscanchoosetoattendtheprogramforonesemesteror fora fullacademicyear, and are expected to take three to five courseseachsemester.AllofthecoursesintheInternationalSchoolaretaughtinEnglishandarefullyaccredited.StudentswhoareproficientinHebrewarewelcometotakecoursesinallotherdepartmentsoftheuniversity.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Generalstudyabroadsemester IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Volunteeringandinternshipopportunities Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael Dormitoryaccommodationsavailableon
campusforanadditionalfee Booksandothercoursematerials TransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
Other University of Haifa programs for undergraduate students:GlobalInternshipProgram(seep.31)HonorsPeaceandConflictStudies(seep.32)SemesterAbroad:HonorsPsychology(seep.33)UniversityofMarylandinHaifaSemesterAbroad(seep.34)
UniversityofHaifaYear/Semester abroad
oVERVIEWlocation:HaifaDuration:SemesteroracademicyearCost: $8,300(semester);$12,600–$13,200(year)Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000accommodations:Available,butnotincludedUpcoming Program Dates:Spring:January–June2011Fall:August2011–January2012Year:August2011–June2012open To:UndergraduatestudentswithaGPAof3.0orhigherPrerequisites: Oneyearofuniversity-levelstudy
Contact Info:DirectorofAdmissions+972(0)4824-0766info@mail.uhaifa.orgwww.uhaifa.org
31Year/Semester Abroad Programs Tel AvivingInternship
What’s included in the cost of the program: Generalstudyabroadsemester 15hours/weekinternshipplacementin
relevantorganization Individualsupervisionbyinternshipcoordinator IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael Dormitoryaccommodationsavailableforthe
durationoftheprogramforanadditionalfee Booksandothercoursematerials TransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
Other University of Haifa programs for undergraduate students:Year/SemesterAbroad(seep.30)SemesterAbroad:HonorsPeaceandConflictStudies(seep.32)SemesterAbroad:HonorsPsychology(seep.33)UniversityofMarylandinHaifaSemesterAbroad(seep.34)
DESCRIPTIoNThe Internship Program at the University of Haifaallowsyoutopursuedirectedwork-studyexperiencesrelatedtoyourownacademicorvocationalinterests.The program is coordinated by a member of theInternational School faculty along with on-sitesupervisors who hold academic or professionalcredentials; togetherwith them,youwillestablishapersonalschedule.Internshipsaremostlyfocusedintheareasofsocialservices,healthservicesandeducation,though internships in otherfields are available. Thisinternshipawardsfouracademiccreditsandispartofacourseloadof12-15creditpersemester.
UniversityofHaifaGlobal Internship Program
oVERVIEWlocation:HaifaDuration:SemesterCost: $8,300Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000accommodations:Available,butnotincludedUpcoming Program Dates:Spring:January–June2011Fall:August2011–January2012Year:August2011–June2012open To: UndergraduatestudentswithaGPAof3.0orhigherPrerequisites: Oneyearofuniversity-levelstudy
Contact Info:DirectorofAdmissions+972(0)4824-0766info@mail.uhaifa.orgwww.uhaifa.org
32 Year/Semester Abroad Programs Conflict Stu
What’s included in the cost of the program: Threetofivecoursespersemester HonorsPeaceandConflictStudiesSeminar Specialelectivecourses Internshiporfieldworkplacementinrelevant
organization(optional) IntensiveHebrewand/orArabiclanguagestudy Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael Dormitoryaccommodationsavailableon
campusforanadditionalfee Booksandothercoursematerials TransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
Other University of Haifa programs for undergraduate students:Year/SemesterAbroad(seep.30)GlobalInternshipProgram(seep.31)SemesterAbroad:HonorsPsychology(seep.33)UniversityofMarylandinHaifaSemesterAbroad(seep.34)
DESCRIPTIoNTheHonorsPrograminPeaceandConflictStudiesattheUniversityofHaifaisaninterdisciplinaryprogramthatfocusesoncultural,economic,educational,historical,political, psychological, religious, and social aspectsofconflict resolutionandpeaceefforts.TheprogrambringstogetherinternationalstudentsinordertouseIsraelasalaboratoryforexaminingissuesrelatingtoregionalandgeo-politicalconflictandthepursuitofpeace.Theaimoftheprogramistoprovidestudentswith critical and analytical skills through an intensestudyofpeaceandconflictwithanemphasisontheMiddleEastandthedevelopmentsintheregion.
UniversityofHaifaSemester abroad:Honors Peaceand Conflict Studies
oVERVIEWlocation:HaifaDuration:SemesterCost: $8,300Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000accommodations:Available,butnotincludedUpcoming Program Dates:Spring:January–June2011Fall:August2011–January2012Year:August2011–June2012open To: UndergraduatestudentswithaGPAof3.2orhigherPrerequisites: Priorcoursesinpeaceandconflictstudiesand/orrelatedfields
Contact Info:DirectorofAdmissions+972(0)4824-0766info@mail.uhaifa.orgwww.uhaifa.org
33Year/Semester Abroad Programs Psychology-
What’s included in the cost of the program: Threetofivecoursespersemester PsychologyHonorsSeminar Specialpsychologycourses(optional) Directed-researchprojectorguidedreading IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael Dormitoryaccommodationsavailableforan
additionalfee Booksandothercoursematerials TransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
Other University of Haifa programs for undergraduate students:Year/SemesterAbroad(seep.30)GlobalInternshipProgram(seep.31)SemesterAbroad:HonorsPeace&ConflictStudies(seep.32)UniversityofMarylandinHaifaSemesterAbroad(seep.34)
DESCRIPTIoNTheHonorsProgram inPsychologyat theUniversityof Haifa consists of a Psychology Honors Seminar,psychology courses, and an individualized directed-researchproject.Theprogramisopentointernationalstudentsmajoringinpsychology,aswellaspsychologymajorsat theUniversityofHaifa. In thePsychologyHonors seminar, you will explore a broad range ofresearch questions in psychology as applied to thecontextofIsrael,includingchildrearingonthekibbutz,inter-generational transmission of the Holocausttrauma, adjustment of adolescents to the military,andmore.Throughthecoreseminarcourse,studentswill deepen their understanding of select issues inpsychologicalresearchaswellasimportantaspectsoftheIsraelisociety.
UniversityofHaifaSemester abroad:Honors Psychology
oVERVIEWlocation:HaifaDuration:SemesterCost: $8,300Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000accommodations:Available,butnotincludedUpcoming Program Dates:Spring:January–June2011Fall:August2011–January2012open To:UndergraduatestudentswithaGPAof3.2orhigherPrerequisites: Priorpsychologycoursesbeyondtheintroductorylevel
Contact Info:DirectorofAdmissions+972(0)4824-0766info@mail.uhaifa.orgwww.uhaifa.org
34 Year/Semester Abroad Programs Conflict Stu
What’s included in the cost of the program: Upto18academiccredits IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Arabiclanguagestudy(optional) Dormitoryaccommodationsforthedurationof
theprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael Accommodationsforthedurationofthe
program(availableforandadditionalfee) Booksandothercoursematerials TransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
Other University of Haifa programs for undergraduate students:Year/SemesterAbroad(seep.30)GlobalInternshipProgram(seep.31)SemesterAbroad:HonorsPeace&ConflictStudies(seep.32)SemesterAbroad:HonorsPsychology(seep.33)
DESCRIPTIoNSpendasemesterinacitywhereyoucanexperienceIsrael’s rich and diverse mosaic of cultures. Live andlearnonagorgeouscampus,justminutesfromCarmelNational Forest, Israel’s largest park. Maryland inHaifa isan18-creditUniversityofMarylandfaculty-leadstudyabroadprogrambasedattheUniversityofHaifa.Programparticipantstakeaspeciallydesignedresident credit course, taught by Professor EdwardEdyKaufman,seniorresearchassociateattheCenterfor Development and Conflict Management at UM.Hebrew and Arabic courses are available, as well asmorethan15electivecourseswithinawidevarietyofacademicdisciplines.Academicmeetingsandweeklysessionswith local students are designed to developthestudents’cross-culturalcommunicationabilities.
UniversityofMarylandMaryland in Haifa
oVERVIEWlocation:HaifaDuration:SpringSemesterCost: $11,700Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000accommodations:Available,butnotincludedUpcoming Program Dates:February–June2011open To: UndergraduatestudentswithaGPAof3.0orhigherPrerequisites: Priorcoursesinpeaceandconflictstudiesand/orrelatedfields
Contact Info:DirectorofAdmissions+972(0)4824-0766info@mail.uhaifa.orgwww.uhaifa.org
35Year/Semester Abroad Programs UGalilee
What’s included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael 18academiccredits IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Booksandcoursematerials Mealsanddormitoryaccommodationsand
foodforthedurationoftheprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingatleast10faculty-ledstudytrips, overnighthikes,seminarsandlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: PersonaltransportationinIsrael Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisaDESCRIPTIoN
UGalileeistheUniversityofMiami(UM)studyabroadcampus in Israel, located in Karmiel, a city in thecentralGalilee.Thesemester-longprogramcombinesclassroom lectureswithfieldwork and focuses onthe history, geography, archaeology, cultures andreligions thatevolved in theGalileeover theages.Youmaychoosetoconcentrateyourstudiesinoneofthefollowing:pre-med,communications/journalism,international studies, and Jewish/religious studies.Upon successful completion of the semester, youcan earn up to 18 humanities, social science and/orpre-med/health scienceandsciencecredits. TheprogramisopentoqualifiedstudentsfromUMandotheruniversities.
TheUniversityofMiamiUGalilee
oVERVIEWlocation:Karmiel,northernIsraelDuration:SpringSemesterCost: $25,499Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000accommodations:includedUpcoming Program Dates:February–June2011open To: UndergraduateStudents
Contact Info:MsAngelicaBerezin(305)284-8180orDr.EugeneRothman(305)284-8582ugalilee@miami.eduugalilee.miami.edu
36
Undergraduate Degrees in English
A note about program costs: the prices listed in this catalog are for the academic year 2010-11 and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the program organizer. Contact the organizer of your program of choice directly for the most current pricing. Administ
37Undergraduate Degrees in EnglishAdminist
What’s included in the cost of the program: B.A.inBusinessAdministrationfromIDC
Herzliya Orientationuponarrival IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Hostfamily Booksandothercoursematerials Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael Universityapartmentaccommodationsfor
anadditionalfee PersonaltransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MedicalInsurance(availableforanadditional
feeof$500) MasaIsraelvisa
DESCRIPTIoNIsrael, a country of just 7.1million people, producesmore start-up companies than nations like China,Japan, India, Korea and the United Kingdom. Earnyourundergraduatebusinessdegreeinjustthreeyearswhiledrawingontheknowledgeandexperienceofacountrywithsomeoftheworld’smostentrepreneuriallyminded inventors and investors. TheB.A. inBusinessAdministration at IDC Herzliya, with specializationsin marketing, finance, accountancy and informationtechnology,includesbothclassicmanagementcoursesand innovative courses and workshops in topicssuchas entrepreneurship andmarketing strategy. Itscurriculumisdesignedtoprepareyouformanagementand professional head office positions in the Israelieconomy and includes both mandatory and electivecoursesontopicssuchasfinancialriskmanagement,insurance,andmarketingcommunications.
Other IDC Herzliya programs for undergraduate students:B.A.inCommunications(seep.38)B.A.inComputerScience(seep.39)B.A.inGovernment(seep.40)B.A.inPsychology(seep.41)
InterdisciplinaryCenter(IDC)HerzliyaB.a. in Businessadministration
oVERVIEWlocation:Herzliya
Duration:3years
Cost: $9,700/year
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Available,butnotincluded
Upcoming Program Dates:October2011–July2014
open To:Highschoolgraduates
Contact Info:LenoreLaVineDirectorofRecruitment&Marketing(212)213-5962RRIS.us@idc.ac.ilwww.rris.idc.ac.il
38 Undergraduate Degrees in EnglishCommuni-
DESCRIPTIoNWanttolearnaboutnewmediaandtheirinfluenceoninformation,communication,consumersandjournalism?IDCHerzliya’sB.A.inCommunicationsfocuses on issues related to new media whileproviding up-to-date theoretical knowledgethrough practical workshops and seminarsguided by Israel’s leading communicationsprofessionals.Youmaychoosefromamongthreespecializations: Interactive Communications,Persuasive Communications, and TelevisionStudies. In your final year of studies, you willtakepartinayear-longproject.
Other IDC Herzliya programs for undergraduate students:B.A.inBusinessAdministration(seep.37)B.A.inComputerScience(seep.39)B.A.inGovernment(seep.40)B.A.inPsychology(seep.41)
What’s included in the cost of the program: B.A.inCommunicationsfromIDCHerzliya Orientationuponarrival IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Hostfamily Booksandothercoursematerials
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael Universityapartmentaccommodationsforthe
durationoftheprogramavailableforan additionalfee
PersonaltransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MedicalInsurance(availableforanadditional
feeof$500) MasaIsraelvisa
InterdisciplinaryCenter(IDC)HerzliyaB.a. in Communications
oVERVIEWlocation:Herzliya
Duration:3years
Cost:$9,700/year
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Available,but
notincluded
Upcoming Program Dates:October2011–July2014
open To:Highschoolgraduates
Contact Info:LenoreLaVineDirectorofRecruitment&Marketing(212)213-5962RRIS.us@idc.ac.ilwww.rris.idc.ac.il
39Undergraduate Degrees in EnglishCommuni-Science
DESCRIPTIoNThe B.A. in Computer Science at IDC Herzliyaoffersabalancedmixofstate-of-the-artsystemsdevelopmentskillsandarigorousunderstandingofcomputer science theory. A selection of businesscourses in economics, marketing, finance andentrepreneurship are also included in the degreeto give you a truly interdisciplinary learningexperience.AsaB.A.studentinComputerScience,youwillhavetheopportunitytomeetleadersfromtheIsraeliandinternationalbusinessworld,aswellasparticipateinstudentexchangeprogramswithtopschoolssuchastheUniversityofPennsylvaniaand the University of Southern California. TheComputerScienceProgramatIDCHerzliyaistaughtinHebrew.However,allthetextbooks,homeworkassignments,andexamsaregiveninbothHebrewandEnglish.
Other IDC Herzliya programs for undergraduate students:B.A.inBusinessAdministration(seep.37)B.A.inCommunications(seep.38)B.A.inGovernment(seep.40)B.A.inPsychology(seep.41)
What’s included in the cost of the program: B.A.inComputerSciencefromIDCHerzliya Orientationuponarrival IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Hostfamily Booksandothercoursematerials
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael Universityapartmentaccommodationsfor
thedurationoftheprogramavailablefor anadditionalfee
PersonaltransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MedicalInsurance(availableforanadditional
feeof$500) MasaIsraelvisa
InterdisciplinaryCenter(IDC)HerzliyaB.a. in Computer Science
oVERVIEWlocation:Herzliya
Duration:3years
Cost:$9,700/year
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Available,but
notincluded
Upcoming Program Dates:October2011–July2014
open To:Highschoolgraduates
Contact Info:LenoreLaVineDirectorofRecruitment&Marketing(212)213-5962RRIS.us@idc.ac.ilwww.rris.idc.ac.il
40 Undergraduate Degrees in EnglishGovernmentca-
DESCRIPTIoNWant to study government in Israel with acurriculum in line with those of the world’sleadinggovernmentprograms?Featuringafirst-classteamoflecturersandarangeofstudytracks,theB.A.programinGovernmentatIDCHerzliyaiscompetitivewiththeschoolsofgovernmentatHarvard,Georgetown,SyracuseandPrinceton.Itiscomprisedofacorecurriculumduringthefirstandsecondyearsofstudy,whichservesas thebasis foraspecialistconcentration inthethirdyearoftheprogram.Third-yearstudentschoosefrom six areas of specialization, including:diplomacyandstrategy,governmentandpolitics,security and terrorism, the Middle East, andinternationalconflictresolution.
Other IDC Herzliya programs for undergraduate students:B.A.inBusinessAdministration(seep.37)B.A.inCommunications(seep.38)B.A.inComputerScience(seep.39)B.A.inPsychology(seep.41)
What’s included in the cost of the program: B.A.inGovernmentfromIDCHerzliya Orientationuponarrival IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Hostfamily Booksandothercoursematerials
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael Universityapartmentaccommodationsfor
thedurationoftheprogramavailablefor anadditionalfee
PersonaltransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MedicalInsurance(availableforanadditional
feeof$500) MasaIsraelvisa
InterdisciplinaryCenter(IDC)HerzliyaB.a. in Government
oVERVIEWlocation:Herzliya
Duration:3years
Cost:$9,700/year
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Available,but
notincluded
Upcoming Program Dates:October2011–July2014
open To:Highschoolgraduates
Contact Info:LenoreLaVineDirectorofRecruitment&Marketing(212)213-5962RRIS.us@idc.ac.ilwww.rris.idc.ac.il
41Undergraduate Degrees in EnglishGovernmentca-Psychology
DESCRIPTIoNThe B.A. program in Psychology at IDC Herzliya isdesigned to provide students with the knowledge,tools and practical experience to enable them tofulfilltheiraspirationscontributetothewellbeingofindividualsandsociety,andgoontoadvanceddegreestudies.Itemphasizesbothpsychologyasascienceandpsychologyasaprofession,whileprovidingyouwiththeopportunitytoconductindependentpsychologicalresearchandofferingbasicprofessionalexperienceinclinical,educational,health,andbusinesssettings.Thecorecurriculumincludespositivepsychology,politicalpsychology, business psychology, psychology of theinternet,andexposuretonewandexperimentalfieldsinpsychology.
Other IDC Herzliya programs for undergraduate students:B.A.inBusinessAdministration(seep.37)B.A.inCommunications(seep.38)B.A.inComputerScience(seep.39)B.A.inGovernment(seep.40)
What’s included in the cost of the program: B.A.inPychologyfromIDCHerzliya Orientationuponarrival IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Hostfamily Booksandothercoursematerials
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael Universityapartmentaccommodationsfor
thedurationoftheprogramavailablefor anadditionalfee
PersonaltransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MedicalInsurance(availableforanadditional
feeof$500) MasaIsraelvisa
InterdisciplinaryCenter(IDC)HerzliyaB.a. in Psychology
oVERVIEWlocation:Herzliya
Duration:3years
Cost:$9,700/year
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Available,but
notincluded
Upcoming Program Dates:October2011–July2014
open To:Highschoolgraduates
Contact Info:LenoreLaVineDirectorofRecruitment&Marketing(212)213-5962RRIS.us@idc.ac.ilwww.rris.idc.ac.il
42 Undergraduate Degrees in EnglishTechnology-
DESCRIPTIoNMachon Lev is the oldest of the JerusalemCollegeofTechnology’sacademicinstitutionsformen, enabling graduates to enter industry andcontribute to science and technology in Israelwith high ethical Jewish standards. CombineyourTorahstudiesintheframeworkofaYeshivaGevoha with academic studies towards aBachelor’sDegreeinEngineeringorManagement.MachonLevoffers itstechnologycurriculuminthemostadvancedfieldsutilizedinIsrael’shigh-tech industries, and its comprehensive JudaicStudies curriculum includes Talmudic Texts,CommentariesandResponse,JewishPhilosophyand Business Ethics. Machon Lev serves theentire spectrum of the religious community inIsraelandaroundtheworld.
OtherJerusalemCollegeofTechnologyprogramsforundergraduatestudents:MachonNaveh(seep.43)MachonTal(seep.44)
What’s included in the cost of the program: Academiccurriculuminengineering,technology,
managementandintensiveJewishlearning IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Mealsandaccommodationsfortheduration
oftheprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael MedicalInsurance Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
JerusalemCollegeofTechnologyMachon lev
oVERVIEWlocation:Jerusalem
Duration:12month
Cost:$14,000
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:August2011–July2012
open To:Menages17-29
Contact Info:YehoudaHillelAllouche+972(0)2675-1029yehouda@jct.ac.ilwww.jct.ac.il
43Undergraduate Degrees in EnglishTechnology-Machon Naveh
DESCRIPTIoNMachon Naveh, the JCT Evening College Program,providesHaredimenwiththeoptionofstudyingforanacademicdegreewhilecontinuingYeshivastudies.Thisspecialcurriculumofferedbyaninstitutionthatpridesitself on its respect for Jewish studies and values, ismakinganimportantcontributiontoIsraelisocietybyenablingtheHaredicommunitytoacquirethenecessarytools towork as equalswithin the Israeliworkforce,helpingthemtosupportthemselvesandimprovetheireconomicsituationwhilstdecreasingtheirdependenceonsocialsupport.
Other Jerusalem College of Technology programs for undergraduate students:MachonLev(seep.42)MachonTal(seep.44)
What’s included in the cost of the program: Academiccurriculumintechnologyand
intensiveJewishlearning IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Mealsandaccommodationsforthedurationof
theprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Medicalinsurance Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
JerusalemCollegeofTechnologyMachon Naveh: Evening College Program
oVERVIEWlocation:Jerusalem
Duration:12month
Cost:$14,000
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:August2011–July2012
open To:UltraOrthodoxages17-29
Contact Info:YehoudaHillelAllouche+972(0)2675-1029yehouda@jct.ac.ilwww.jct.ac.il
44 Undergraduate Degrees in EnglishTechnology-
DESCRIPTIoNMachonTal,theJerusalemCollegeofTechnology’sWomen’s InstituteofEngineering in Jerusalem,is the first college of higher learning to offertheopportunityforreligiouswomentocombineJudaic studies with academic degrees in high-tech engineering and marketing and therebyenterIsrael’shigh-techindustriesasprofessionalengineers. Machon Tal hopes to expand andprovideurgentlyneededacademicopportunitiesto observant women that will enable them tofindemploymentinthehigh-techandbusinesscommunity.
Other Jerusalem College of Technology programs for undergraduate students:MachonLev(seep.42)MachonNaveh(seep.43)
What’s included in the cost of the program: Academicdegreeintechnology ComprehensiveJudaicstudiescurriculum IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Mealsandaccommodationsforthedurationof
theprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Medicalinsurance Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
JerusalemCollegeofTechnologyMachon Tal Women’s Institute of Engineering
oVERVIEWlocation:Jerusalem
Duration:12months
Cost:$14,000
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:August2011–July2012
open To:Orthodoxwomenages17-29
Contact Info:YehoudaHillelAllouche+972(0)2675-1029yehouda@jct.ac.ilwww.jct.ac.il
45Undergraduate Degrees in EnglishTechnology-Engineering
DESCRIPTIoNToday,societyreliesmorethaneveroncivilengineerstobuildthesophisticatedenvironmentthatsurroundsus.Multinationalprojects–fromdamstohugeroads,buildingsandinfrastructureprojects–areledbycivilengineers,butgrowingpopulationsandurbanizationrequire sophisticated solutions and multidisciplinaryapproaches to dealwith the challenges they inspire.TheB.Sc.programinCivilEngineeringatTechnionwillexposeyoutoadvancedtechnologiesandknow-howin fields such as computation, materials, mechanics,monitoring and geographical positioning systems.Youwill graduatewith a clear understandingof theperformanceapproachfordevelopmentandtheskillsyouneedforthedevelopmentandimplementationofnewandindustrializedconstructionsystemsthatalsoprovidesafetyandcomfort.
Other Technion International School of Engineering programs for undergraduate students:EngineeringandScienceSemesterAbroad(seep.27)B.Sc.inWaterResourcesandEnvironmentalEngineering(seep.46)
What’s included in the cost of the program: B.Sc.inCivilEngineeringfromTechnion:Israel
InstituteofTechnology Orientationuponarrival Four-monthpreparationperiod IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael DormitoryaccommodationsontheTechnion
campusavailableforanadditionalfee Booksandeducationalmaterials Mealsandpersonalexpenses Medicalinsurance(availableforan
additionalfee) MasaIsraelvisa
TechnionInternationalSchoolofEngineeringB.Sc. in Civil Engineering
oVERVIEWlocation:Jerusalem
Duration:12month
Cost:$12,000/year
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Available,but
notincluded
Upcoming Program Dates:July2011–July2012
open To:Highschoolgraduates
Contact Info:CarrieVoit,MarketingCoordinator+972(0)4829-3325carriev@technion.ac.ilwww.ise.technion.ac.il
46 Undergraduate Degrees in EnglishTechnology-
DESCRIPTIoNWater equals life. Today, more than a third ofthe planet has no access to water resources.Urban sprawl has forced a newwayof thinkingabout technologies and infrastructure to supplythe liquid of life to huge populations withoutdamaging existing and scarce water resourcesand the environment. As you earn your B.Sc. inWaterResources and Environmental Engineeringat Technion, youwill learn to apply scienceandengineeringtotheimprovementofthequalityandefficiencyofournaturalresourceswhilerespectingnatureandreversingtheimpactofpollution.Thisis a multidisciplinary program that combinesstate-of-the-art technologies with the studyof scientific foundations such as mathematics,physics,chemistry,biology,andcomputerscience.
Other Technion International School of Engineering programs for undergraduate students:EngineeringandScienceSemesterAbroad(seep.27)B.Sc.inCivilEngineering(seep.45)
What’s included in the cost of the program: B.Sc.inWaterResourcesandEnvironmental
EngineeringfromTechnion:IsraelInstitute ofTechnology
Orientationuponarrival Fourmonthpreparationperiod IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Dormitoryaccommodationsfortheduration
oftheprogamforanadditionalfee Booksandeducationalmaterials Mealsandpersonalexpenses Medicalinsurance(availableforan
additionalfee) MasaIsraelvisa
TechnionInternationalSchoolofEngineeringB.Sc. in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
oVERVIEWlocation:Haifa
Duration:4years
Cost:$12,000/year
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Available,but
notincluded
Upcoming Program Dates:July2011–July2012
open To:Highschoolgraduates
Contact Info:CarrieVoit,MarketingCoordinator+972(0)4829-3325carriev@technion.ac.ilwww.ise.technion.ac.il
47Special Interest ProgramsTechnology-
Special InterestPrograms
A note about program costs: the prices listed in this catalog are for the academic year 2010-11 and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the program organizer. Contact the organizer of your program of choice directly for the most current pricing.
48 Special Interest ProgramsArts and DDESCRIPTIoNAre you a young artist yearning to pursue yourpassion abroad? The Bezalel Year/Semester AbroadinAdvancedArtsandDesignStudiesoffers youanopportunitytodiscovertheworldofartanddesignin a setting that emphasizes both academic andculturalgrowthinIsrael’sholycityofJerusalem.Thisprogramallowsyoutochoosethefieldofstudyyouwill pursuewhile atBezalel (fine art, photography,ceramics, visual communications, industrial design,jewelry and fashion, architecture, animation andvideo)andprovides youwithamentor–usually adepartmenthead–whowill guide you in creatingacourseschedulethatwillenableyoutomakethemostofyourtimeatBezalel.
Other Bezalel Academy of Art and Design programs for undergraduate students:IsraelExperienceBezalelArtExperience(seep.55)
What’s included in the cost of the program: Minimumof12academiccreditspersemester Orientationuponarrival IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy MentorshipfromaBezaleldepartmenthead Dormitoryaccommodationsforthedurationof
theprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
BezalelAcademyofArtsandDesignYear/Semester in advanced arts andDesign Studies
oVERVIEWlocation:JerusalemDuration:SemesteroracademicyearCost:$11,000(semester);$18,000(year)Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000accommodations:IncludedUpcoming Program Dates:Year:September2011–July2012Fall:September2011–February2012Spring:February–July2011open To:UndergraduateJuniorsandSeniorsPrerequisite:Minimumof2yearsstudyingartand/ordesignatanaccreditedinstitution
Contact Info:ShoshanaKlieman+972(0)2621-6907bezalel@israelexperience.org.ilhttp://www.israelexperience.org.il/bezalel/
49Special Interest ProgramsArts and DBudokan
DESCRIPTIoNBudokan is a challenging program that combinesworld-classmartialartsandfitnessinstructionwithinnovativeeducationalcoursesinHebrewlanguageand Jewish heroes, exciting field trips, inspiringvolunteer projects and great people! This “mind,bodyandspirit”experience letsyouimproveyourfitness,developpersonalskillsandself-confidencewhilelearningaboutIsrael’sland,historyandpeople.Whetheryouarelookingforanadventureabroad,trying to get into better shape, interested in aachievingahigherkarateorjudobelt,orinlearningself-defense techniques, Budokan offers you anunforgettableexperience.Youwillgainapricelesssenseofindependence,personalempowermentandself-confidencethroughBudokan’suniquemartialartsandfitnessfocusedprogram.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival DailyMartialartsandfitnessinstruction(focus
onKarate,JudoandKravMaga) IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy HistorycourseonJewishandIsraeliHeroes Meals and accommodations for the duration
oftheprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
BudokanIsraelBudokan Martial arts and fitness Program
oVERVIEWlocation:HodHaSharonandNetanya
Duration:Semester
Cost:$9,450
Estimated Masa Israel Grant:$1,000(ages18-20)
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:February-July2011
September2011–February2012
open To:Ages18-25
Contact Info:KatieWinsberg(917)267-7575katie@budokanisrael.comwww.budokanisrael.com
50 Special Interest ProgramsConservativeg-
DESCRIPTIoNThe Conservative Yeshiva’s Discover Jerusalemsemester abroad is a multi-faceted learningexperience through which, in the classroomandaround thecity, studentsgainanew levelofunderstandingaboutJudaismandJerusalem.IntheConservativeYeshiva’sBeitMidrash,youwill acquire or boost skills and understandingthrough intensive study of Jewish texts. TheHadassah Academic College classes – Tourismvs.Pilgrimage:City,Citizens,Sightseers,andtheEnvironment;WaterinJerusalem:FromAntiquityto the Present; and Photographing a Place, aPeople, a Past – present new perspectives forunderstandingIsraelandtheMiddleEast.ClassesaretaughtinEnglish.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Talmudstudyofferedat5levels;Tanakh(Bible),
Halakha(Jewishlaw),Mishnah(earlyRabbinic text),Midrash(Biblicalexegesis),Philosophy andmore
Hebrewlanguagestudyofferedatfourlevels Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingtrips,seminars,andlectures
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael Accommodationsforthedurationofthe
program Coursematerials Mealsandpersonalexpenses Medicalinsurance
ConservativeYeshiva/HadassahAcademicCollegeDiscover Jerusalem
oVERVIEWlocation:Jerusalem
Duration:Semester
Cost:$6,125
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:NotIncluded
Upcoming Program Dates:January–May2011
open To:UniversityJuniorsandSeniors
Contact Info:RabbiGailDiamond+972(0)2622-3116yeshiva@uscj.orgwww.conservativeyeshiva.org/college-juniors
51Special Interest ProgramsConservativeg-HaShomer HaT-
DESCRIPTIoNLive in Israel and become an integral part ofIsraelisociety.HaShomerHaTzair’sYearAbroadallowsmembersoftheHaShomerHaTzairyouthmovementtostudy inan IsraeliUniversityandbenefit from additional programming offeredbyamovementmadrich.Participantsshouldbepeoplethatcareabouttheircommunityandcareabout the Jewishpeopleandare ready to takeupon themselves responsibility and to commitforthisnoteasybutself-fulfillingjourney.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Communityserviceandkibbutzliving IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Mealsandkibbutzaccommodationsforthe
durationoftheprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingtrips,seminars,andlectures. Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationwithinIsrael Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
HaShomerHaTzairShnat Year abroad
oVERVIEWlocation:KibbutzimthroughoutIsrael
Duration:AcademicYear
Cost: $11,500
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:September2011–July2012
open To:Undergraduatestudents
Contact Info:YanivSagee(212)6272830yaniv@hashomerhatzair.orgwww.hashomerhatzair.org
52 Special Interest ProgramsEco-Israel
DESCRIPTIoNEco-IsraeloffersJewishyoungadultstheopportunitytoembrace permaculture and sustainable living throughintensive hands-on experience and coursework on anorganic farm. Upon completion of the program, youwillreceiveaninternationallyrecognizedcertificateinpermaculturedesign.BasedattheHava&AdamEco-EducationalfarminModi’in(locatedhalfwaybetweenJerusalemandTelAviv),Eco-Israelallowsyoutoexplorehow Ecology, Judaism and Israel blend together in aworkingmodelofaself-sustainingecologicalcommunity.TheHava&AdamEco-EducationalFarmiscompletelydependentupontheenergy,creativeresourcesandtimeof her residents. All members of the farm, includinga group of young Israelis on a year of service, shareresponsibility in running the site and making it theirhome.Asalargefamily,youwillcookwithyourfellowresidents,eattogether,andworkalongsidethem.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Vegetarianmealsandaccommodationsin
geodesicdomesforthedurationoftheprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Personalexpenses Medicalinsurance
Hava&AdamEco-EducationalFarmEco-Israel
oVERVIEWlocation:Modi’in,centralIsrael
Duration:5months
Cost:$5,300
Estimated Masa Israel Grant:$1,000(ages18-20)
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:February–July2011
September2011–February2012
open To:Ages18-30
Contact Info:GiliChupak(718)360-4558ecoisrael@havaveadam.orgwww.eco-israel.org
53Special Interest ProgramsEco-IsraelDanceJerusalem DESCRIPTIoNDanceJerusalem, initiated jointly by the RothbergInternational School (RIS) and the Jerusalem Academy ofMusicandDance(JAMD),combinesartistictrainingindanceskills and technique with academic exposure to Israel’schallenging social, historical and cultural environment.DanceJerusalemoffersuniversity-levelartisticandtechnicaltraininginthedisciplinesofClassicalBallet,ContemporaryDance (including Ohad Naharin’s GaGa), Choreography,Repertoire and Improvisation. Within the framework ofa comprehensive surveycourse, “Dance in Israel,” youwillcreate,rehearseandperformworkswithoutstandingIsraelicomposersandchoreographers.YouwillalsobeabletochoosefromawiderangeofacademiccoursesinJewish,IsraelandMiddleEasternStudies,aswellasHebrewLanguage.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival 200hoursofintensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Summerrepertoireworkshop Danceclassesinthemorningandtwo
classesattheRothbergInternationalSchoolintheafternoonpersemesterplusfourcreditsofdanceduringintersession
IntensiverepertoirerehearsalswithIsraeli choreographers
Booksandothercoursematerials Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael Universityapartmentaccommodations
availableforanadditionalfee PersonaltransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
Other Hebrew University of Jerusalem programs for undergraduate students:HarvardUniversitySpringinJerusalem(seep.22)UndergraduateStudyAbroad(seep.23)StudyAbroad:BrainandBehavioralSciences(seep.24)StudyAbroad:BusinessStudies(seep.25)StudyAbroad:EnvironmentalStudies(seep.26)JerusalemSounds(seep.54)
HebrewUniversityofJerusalem&JerusalemAcademyofMusicandDance(JAMD)DanceJerusalem
oVERVIEWlocation:JerusalemDuration:FallsemesteroracademicyearCost: $8,245(semester);$13,850(year)Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000accommodations:Available,butnotincludedUpcoming Program Dates:Fall:August–December2011Year:August2011–May2012open To:UndergraduatedancestudentsPrereqisites:Dancestudentswhohavecompleted28semestercreditsandaGPAof3.0oraboveareeligibletoapply
Contact Info:PaulBloom,ProgramDirectorbloompd@jamd.ac.ilwww.hebrewu.com
54 Special Interest ProgramsSounds-DESCRIPTIoNJerusalemSounds,anoftheJerusalemAcademyofMusicandDance(JAMD)andtheHebrewUniversityof Jerusalem’s Rothberg International School (RIS),includesafullmusicprogramconsistingofindividualinstruction,performanceinsmallandlargeensemblesandclassesinJewishandIsraelimusic.Youcanalsochoose from a wide range of university coursesin Religious, Israel and Middle Eastern Studies,Behavioral Sciences and Environmental Studies, aswellasHebrewLanguage.
What’s included in the cost of the program: IndividualInstructionandEnsembles KlezmerSeminarandWorkshoporTheHebrew
Song:History,PoetryandMusic TwoclassesattheRothbergInternationalSchool IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Booksandothercoursematerials Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael Universityapartmentaccommodations
availableforanadditionalfee PersonaltransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses Medicalinsurance MasaIsraelvisa
Other Hebrew University of Jerusalem programs for undergraduate students:HarvardUniversitySpringinJerusalem(seep.22)UndergraduateStudyAbroad(seep.23)StudyAbroad:BrainandBehavioralSciences(seep.24)StudyAbroad:BusinessStudies(seep.25)StudyAbroad:EnvironmentalStudies(seep.26)DanceJerusalem(seep.53)
HebrewUniversityofJerusalemJerusalem Sounds
oVERVIEWlocation:Jerusalem
Duration:Semesteroracademicyear
Cost:$8,245(semester);$13,850(year)
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Available,butnotincluded
Upcoming Program Dates:Spring:January–June2011
Fall:July2011–January2012
Year:July2011–June2012
open To:Undergraduatedancestudents
Prerequisites:Dancestudentswith28
semestercreditsandaGPAof3.0orabove
Contact Info:PaulBloom,ProgramDirectorbloompd@jamd.ac.ilwww.hebrewu.com
55Special Interest ProgramsSounds-Arts and Designzair
DESCRIPTIoNAre you a young artist yearning to pursue yourpassionabroad?TheBezalelArtExperienceoffersyou an opportunity to discover the world of artand design in a setting that emphasizes bothacademic and cultural growth in Israel’s holycityofJerusalem.AsastudentintheBezalelArtExperience program, you will enjoy a personalprogram under the auspices of the Fine ArtDepartment that includes a private tutorial, acourseonthehistoryofJerusalemandamandatorydrawingorsculpturecourse(inEnglish),alongwithyourchoiceofaminimumofthreecoursesinthefollowingdisciplines:sculpture,drawing,painting,screenprinting,performanceandillustration.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Dormitoryaccommodationsforthedurationof
theprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
Other Israel Experience programs for undergraduate students:RimonMusicExperience(seep.56)
IsraelExperience&theBezalelAcademyofArtsandDesignBezalel art Experience
oVERVIEWlocation:Jerusalem
Duration:Semesteroracademicyear
Cost:$11,000(semester);$18,000(year)
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:Year:September2011–July2012
Fall:September2011–February2012
Spring:February–July2012
open To:Ages18-30
Contact Info:ShoshanaKlieman+972(0)2621-6907bezalel@israelexperience.org.ilwww.israelexperience.org.il/bezalel/
56 Special Interest ProgramsJazz and
DESCRIPTIoNExpose yourself to music and musical ideas that onlycanbefoundonlyinIsrael.Openyourmindandexpandyourmusicalhorizonthroughanewculture.TheRimonMusicExperienceoffersyoutheopportunitytocombinemusic studies with a long-term Israel experience. TheRimonSchoolofJazzandContemporaryMusic,with600students and 90 faculty, is Israel’s largest independentprofessionalcontemporarymusicschool.LocatedinRamatHasharon(asuburbofTelAviv),Rimonofferssevenmajors:Composition and Arranging, Film Scoring, Song Writing,JazzPerformance,GeneralPerformance,MusicProductionandEngineeringandacombinedprogramofComposition,PerformanceandMusicProduction.AspecialarticulationagreementwithBerkleeCollegeofMusicinBostonenablesRimonstudentstocontinue learningandcompletetheirdegree at Berklee within two years. Deserving studentsreceivegenerousscholarshipstowardstheirstudies.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival Hebrewlanguagestudy MusicstudiesattheRimonSchool Volunteerplacement Dormitoryaccommodationsforthedurationof
theprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Booksandeducationalmaterials Mealsandpersonalexpenses Medicalinsurance
Other Israel Experience programs for undergraduate students:BezalelArtExperience(seep.55)
IsraelExperience&RimonSchoolofJazzandContemporaryMusicRimon Music Experience
oVERVIEWlocation:RamatHasharon(nearTelAviv)Duration:AcademicyearCost:$18,000Estimated Masa Israel Grant:$1,000(ages18-20)accommodations:includedUpcoming Program Dates:September2011–July2012open To:Ages18-30Prerequisites:Priormusicexperience,Audition,Hebrew
Contact Info:rimon@israelexpderience.org.ilwww.israelexperience.org.il//rimonhttp://eng.rimonschool.co.il/
57Special Interest ProgramsJazz and EcologyDESCRIPTIoNOne of Birthright Israel’s most respected tripproviders now offers you a way to get back toIsraelforfivemonthsandbuildyourprofessionalandleadershipskillswithameaningfulvolunteerexperience.GettoknowIsraelfromtheinsideoutand make a tangible impact on its citizens. YouwillsplityourtimebetweenteachingortutoringEnglish or coaching soccer in the Israeli ArabmunicipalityofKafarKaraandworkingintheeco-greenhouseofKibbutzEinShemer.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival HebrewandArabiclanguagestudy AccommodationsonKibbutzEinShemerfor
theentireprogram Lunchdaily Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingtrips,seminars,dialogueswithJewish andArabcommunitymembers,andlectures.
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Othermealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
Other IsraelExperts programs for undergraduate students:Community-BasedVolunteership(seep.58)
IsraelExpertsCoexistence and Ecology Volunteership
oVERVIEWlocation:KafarKara/EinShemer
Duration:Semester
Cost:$7,000
Estimated Masa Israel Grant:$1,000(ages19-20)
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:Spring:February–June2011
Fall:August2011–January2012
open To:Ages19-30
Prerequisite:Twoyearsofstudyatan
institutionofhighereducation
Contact Info:AdelePerlov,ProgramCoordinator(800)772-2452volunteership@israelexperts.comwww.israelexperts.com
58 Special Interest ProgramsVolunteership-DESCRIPTIoNOne of Birthright Israel’s most respected tripprovidersnowoffersyouawaytogetbacktoIsraelfor 5 or 10 months and build your professionalandleadershipskillswithameaningfulvolunteerexperience. Work in schools and communitycenters with at-risk populations in communitiesthat have high concentrations of Ethiopian and/or Russian immigrants. Make an impact at siteswheretutors,assistantEnglishteachers,mentors,after-schoolprogramcoordinators,sportcoaches,andartsexpertsaredesperatelyneeded.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival Hebrewlanguagestudy Volunteerplacement Accommodationsinthecommunitywhereyou workforthedurationofprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingtrips,seminarsandlectures Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
Other IsraelExperts programs for undergraduate students:CoexistenceandEcologyVolunteership(seep.57)
IsraelExpertsCommunity-Based Volunteership
oVERVIEWlocation:VariousDuration:Semesteroracademicyear
Cost: $6,600(semester);$8,100(year)
Estimated Masa Israel Grant:$1,000(ages19-20)
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:Spring:February–June2011
Year:August2011–June
open To: Ages19-30
Prerequisites:Twoyearsofstudyatan
institutionofhighereducation
Contact Info:AdelePerlov,ProgramCoordinator(800)772-2452volunteership@israelexperts.comwww.israelexperts.com
59Special Interest ProgramsVolunteership-Culinary r
DESCRIPTIoNTheCulinaryArtsandWineprogramattheJerusalemCulinary Institute – the first and only Mehadrinculinaryinstituteofitskind–teachestheory,basicnutrition, hotel and catering management, stockflows, hygiene, food and beverage management,catering theory and the rules of commercialkitchens.Youwilllearntopreparefull-coursemealscombining both traditional and gourmet dishes,accordingtoJewishdietary law.Cookingsessionsstartwiththeproperuseofknivesandequipment,stocksandsauces,fish,meatandpoultrypreparation,internationalcuisines,vegetariandishes,saladsandcold sauces, buffetpresentation,basicpastryandbread,dairycuisine,andcookingforShabbatandholidays.KashrutandHebrewlanguageclassesareincludedintheprogram.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival Avarietyofcookingclasses Hebrewlanguagestudy Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,seminarsandlectures
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Accommodationsforthedurationof
theprogram Coursematerials Mealsandpersonalexpenses Medicalinsurance MasaIsraelvisa
Other Jerusalem Culinary Institute programs for undergraduate students:PatisserieProgram(seep.60)
JerusalemCulinaryInstituteCulinary arts & WineProgram
oVERVIEWlocation:Jerusalem
Duration:7months
Cost:35,000NIS(Approximately$8,290)
Estimated Masa Israel Grant:$1,000(ages18-20)
accommodations: NotIncluded
Upcoming Program Dates:February2011–January2012
open To:Ages18-20
Contact Info:GretaOstrovitz+972(0)2992-3128info@jcichef.comwww.jcichef.com
60 Special Interest ProgramsPatisserie
DESCRIPTIoNThe Patisserie Program at the Jerusalem CulinaryInstitute – the first and only Mehadrin culinaryinstitute of its kind – teaches baking theory,pastryandconfectioneryskills,chocolateandcakedecorating, breads, dough, gateaux, tarts, fillingsandsauces,icinganddecorativetechniques.Kashrutand Hebrew language classes are included in theprogram.Guestchefs,toursandtripsaroundIsraelarealsoincludedinthesevenmonthcourse.ClassesareheldinthekitchenSundaythroughWednesday.Thursdayclasses includetheory,Hebrewlanguage,Kashrut,classtripsandspecialprojects.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival Avarietyofcookingclasses Hebrewlanguagestudy Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,seminarsandlectures
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Accommodationsforthedurationof
theprogram Coursematerials Mealsandpersonalexpenses Medicalinsurance MasaIsraelvisa
Other Jerusalem Culinary Institute programs for undergraduate students:CulinaryArts&WineProgram(seep.59)
JerusalemCulinaryInstitutePatisserie Program
oVERVIEWlocation:JerusalemDuration:7months
Cost: 35,000NIS(Approximately$8,290)
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Notincluded
Upcoming Program Dates:February–July2011
open To: Ages18-30
Contact Info:GretaOstrovitz+972(0)2992-3128info@jcichef.comwww.jcichef.com
61Special Interest ProgramsPatisserie Dance Journey
DESCRIPTIoNDiscover yourself as an artist while experiencing theunique dance culture of Israel. Dance Journey is avibrant dance program for dancerswith at leastfiveyearsofballettraining. HousedintheGalileeDanceVillage in northern Israel, and part of the KibbutzContemporary Dance Company’s Dance Center, theprogramoffersacomprehensivegeneraleducation indance, includingclassicalballet,contemporarydance,yoga/pilates, repertory, Repertoire, improvisation, anddancecomposition.AspecializedcourseinIsraelidancehistoryandmusicsupplementsthecurriculum. WithitsdirectrelationshiptooneofIsrael’smostesteemedchoreographers,RamiBe’er,thisdanceprogramstandsaloneinofferingstudentsaccesstoachoreographerashedevelopsanewballet.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival Avarietyofcookingclasses IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy DormitoryaccommodationsatKibbutzGa’aton
forthedurationoftheprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Mealsandpersonalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
KibbutzContemporaryDanceCompanyDance Journey
oVERVIEWlocation:KibbutzGa’aton,northernIsrael
Duration:5or9months
Cost:$7,800(5months);$10,500(9months)
Estimated Masa Israel Grant:$1,000(ages18-20)
accommodations: Included
Upcoming Program Dates:February–June2011
September2011–January2012
open To:Ages18-26
Contact Info:YehudaMaor+972(0)52637-6130maoryehuda@gmail.cominfo@kcdc.co.ilhttp://www.kcdc.co.il/DanceCenterEng.aspx
62 Special Interest ProgramsiTrack
DESCRIPTIoNDesignyourownkibbutzexperienceinIsrael!KibbutzProgramCenter’siTrackisoneofthemostaffordablelong-termprogramsinIsraelandoffersprogramsatdifferent kibbutzim throughout the year. It allowsyou to learn Hebrew while adding an additional,customizedelementtoyourexperience.Choosefrominternshipsandvolunteerplacementsavailableinthehotel and hospitality sector, healthcare, non-profitorganizations, working with children, and much,much more. Participating in a Kibbutz Ulpan is atime-honoredtraditionthatvisitorsfromallovertheworldhaveexperiencedformorethansixdecades.Today, it is an ideal choice for anyone looking tospendsometimeawayfromhometobecomepartofatypeofcommunitythatonlyexistsinIsrael.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Volunteerplacement MealsandaccommodationsonhomeKibbutz
andinthecityforthedurationoftheprogram Educationalmaterials Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
Other Kibbutz Program Center programs for undergraduate students:KibbutzUlpan(seep.63)
KibbutzProgramCenteriTrack
oVERVIEWlocation:VariedDuration:Semester
Cost: $4,600-$8,350
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:Staggeredthroughouttheyear
open To: Ages18-28
Contact Info:KibbutzProgramCenter(212)462-2764mail@KibbutzProgramCenter.orgwww.kibbutzprogramcenter.org
63Special Interest ProgramsiTrack Kibbutz UlpanOther Kibbutz Program Center programs for undergraduate students:KibbutziTrack(seep.62)
DESCRIPTIoNWant to learn Hebrew while living and workingonakibbutzandtakingpart initsrichanduniqueculture?KibbutzUlpanisoneofthemostaffordablelong-termprogramsinIsraelandoffersprogramsatdifferentkibbutzimthroughouttheyear.ParticipatinginaKibbutzUlpanisatime-honoredtraditionthatvisitorsfromallovertheworldhaveexperiencedformorethansixdecades.Today,itisanidealchoiceforanyonelookingtospendsometimeawayfromhometo become part of a type of community that onlyexistsinIsrael.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Avarietyofcookingclasses Mealsanddormitoryaccommodationsonhome
Kibbutzforthedurationoftheprogram Educationalmaterials Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael MasaIsraelvisa
KibbutzProgramCenterKibbutz Ulpan
oVERVIEWlocation:VariedDuration:5months
Cost: $4,850
Estimated Masa Israel Grant:$1,000(ages18-20)
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:Staggeredthroughouttheyear
open To: Ages18-28
Contact Info:KibbutzProgramCenter(212)462-2764mail@KibbutzProgramCenter.orgwww.kibbutzprogramcenter.org
64 Special Interest ProgramsJustice
DESCRIPTIoNExplore the connections between new forms ofecological identity and stewardship, social justiceandcommunityinIsrael.WorkalongsidePalestinian-Arab,BedouinandJewishIsraeliswhoarestrivingfora just and lasting peace. Gain practical experienceinecologicaldesign,greenbuildingand sustainableagriculture.Putpermacultureintoactioninauthenticcross-cultural situations. Through engagement withaholisticapproachtoworldissuesthatencompassesinner,cultural,andouterprocesses,youwillbroadenanddeepenyourunderstandingofsustainabilityandecology.AccreditedbyUMass,Amherst,thisprogramwillprovideyouwithahands-onexperienceinhabitatrestoration, local organic food production, teachinginvillageschools,workingwithvillageactiongroupsandmore.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival Sixteencreditstransferablethroughthe
UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst Fourcourses:PeaceandSocialJustice,
SustainableTechnologiesandGreenbuilding, GroupDynamics,Permaculture
IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Mealsandaccommodationsingeodesicdomes
onKibbutzLotanforthedurationofthe program
Educationalsupportmaterials Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingalternativeJerusalem,fieldtrips, overnighthikes,seminarsandlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
LotanCenterforCreativeEcology&LivingRoutesPeace, Justice & the Environment
oVERVIEWlocation:KibbutzLotanDuration:SemesterCost: $15,200Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000accommodations:IncludedUpcoming Program Dates:August–December2011open To: Ages18-28
Contact Info:GreggOrifici(413)259-0025gregg@livingroutes.orgwww.LivingRoutes.orgwww.kibbutzlotan.com/creativeEcology
65Special Interest ProgramsJustice Israel Sheli
DESCRIPTIoNIsraelSheliisacustomizableprogramthatallowsyou to create an Israel experiencebasedon yourinterests.Ourstaffwillworkwithyoutomakesurethatyouare fully immersed in Israeli societyandcometoknowwhatitmeanstoliveasanIsraeliinIsrael–allinthewayyouwanttodoit.Thoughtheprogramisfullycustomizable,itoffersfourtrackstohelpguideyourexperience:academic (Hebrewlanguagestudy,university study,art,Yeshiva,andmore);volunteerorinternship;hotelandhospitality;and army training through Marva, a two-monthbasic training program for tourists that offers afirst-handsoldieringexperience.
What’s included in the cost of the program: Orientationuponarrival IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Dormitoryorsharedapartment Foodandtravelallowance Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,hikes,seminarsand lectures
Medicalhealthinsurance,responsiblecounselor andculturalevents
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
WorldBetarMovementIsrael Sheli (My Israel)
oVERVIEWlocation:TelAviv,JerusalemDuration:Semesteroracademicyear
Cost: Varies
Estimated Masa Israel Grant:$1,000(ages18-20)
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:Rolling
open To: Ages18-28
Contact Info:RuthWolfsthal,LogisticsCoordinator+972(0)2679-2954masa@betar.org.ilhttp://myisrael.betar.org.il
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Religious Studies Programs for Men
A note about program costs: the prices listed in this catalog are for the academic year 2010-11 and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the program organizer. Contact the organizer of your program of choice directly for the most current pricing.
67Religious Studies Programs for MenBeit Midra
DESCRIPTIoNThe men’s program at Mayanot offers-a uniqueapproach to Jewish education that combinesa highly academic curriculum with inspiringJewishlifeexperiences,openingrichanddiversepossibilitiesforJewishexpression.TheBetMidrashProgramsetsgoalsforacquiringtextualskillsandachieving self sufficiency in independent studyand emphasizes advanced study of the Talmud,Jewish Law and Chassidut as well as critical,in-depth analysis of their supporting texts andcommentaries. Classes in the Bet Midrash trackare generally two hours long, are comprised ofchevruta (study partner) style learning and afollow-upclass.
What’s included in the cost of the program: AdvancedstudyoftheTalmud,JewishLawand
Chassidutaswellascritical,in-depthanalysis oftheirsupportingtextsandcommentaries.
IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Volunteerplacement Mealsandaccommodationsforthedurationof
theprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars, andlectures
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Medicalinsurance Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
Other Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies programs for undergraduates:Men’sJudaicStudiesProgram(seep.68)Women’sJudaicStudiesProgram(seep.70)Women’sYeshiva(seep.71)
MayanotInstituteofJewishStudiesMen’s Beit Midrash
oVERVIEWlocation:JerusalemDuration:Semesteroracademicyear
Cost: $8,300(semester);$16,600(year)
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:August2011–June2012
open To: Menages20-29
Contact Info:(212)980-3414mayanot@mayanot.eduwww.mayanot.edu
68 Religious Studies Programs for MenJudaic
What’s included in the cost of the program: CoursesinChassidut,JewishSpirituality,
Prayer,JewishHistoryandLaw,Jewish Philosophy,Talmudandcontemporary Jewishissues
IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Volunteerplacement Mealsandaccommodationsfortheduration
oftheprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars, andlectures
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Medicalinsurance Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
DESCRIPTIoNThe men’s program at Mayanot offers a uniqueapproach to Jewish education that combines ahighlyacademiccurriculumwithinspiringJewishlifeexperiences,openingrichanddiversepossibilitiesforJewishexpression.Studentsofdiversebackgroundsstudy together inanopen-mindedyet challengingenvironment.ThisdeepimmersioninJewishlearningnurturesalovefortheJewishpeople,andconnectiontothelandofIsrael.Allclasssizesaresmall,andone-on-onelearningeachdayfacilitatesyouracceleratedskill acquisition and independence. The JudaicStudiesProgramprovidesyouwithasmorgasbordofJewishideas.Itisidealforthestudentwhowantstohaveatasteofmanystylesandtopics.TheJSPtrackisdesignedasanintroductorycoursefortheseriousstudentwhohaslittletonobackgroundinHebrewlanguageandtextualstudy.Classes inJSPareonehourlongandaremainlylecturestyle.
Other Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies programs for undergraduates:Men’sJewishBeitMidrash(seep.67)Women’sJudaicStudiesProgram(seep.70)Women’sYeshiva(seep.71)
MayanotInstituteofJewishStudiesJudaic Studies Programfor Men
oVERVIEWlocation:Jerusalem
Duration:Semesteroracademicyear
Cost: $8,300(semester);$16,600(year)
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:August2011–June2012
open To:Menages20-29
Contact Info:(212)980-3414mayanot@mayanot.eduwww.mayanot.edu
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MayanotInstituteofJewishStudiesJudaic Studies Programfor Men
Religious Studies Programs for Women
A note about program costs: the prices listed in this catalog are for the academic year 2010-11 and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the program organizer. Contact the organizer of your program of choice directly for the most current pricing.
70 Religious Studies Programs for WomenWomen’sDESCRIPTIoNAtMayanot,womenof diverse backgrounds studytogether in an open-minded yet challengingenvironment. This deep immersion in Jewishlearningnurturesa lovefortheJewishpeopleandstrengthensourconnectiontothelandofIsrael.TheJudaicStudiesProgram(JSP)providesstudentswithasmorgasbordofJewishideas,andcoursesofstudyincludeHebrewLanguage(Ulpan),Chassidut,JewishSpirituality, Prayer, JewishHistoryand Law, JewishPhilosophy,TalmudandcontemporaryJewishissues.
What’s included in the cost of the program: DailyIntensiveJewishlearningandintensive
Hebrewlanguagestudy Mealsandaccommodationsforthedurationof
theprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars, andlectures
Volunteerplacement
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Medicalinsurance Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
Other Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies programs for undergraduates:Men’sBetMidrash(seep.67)Men’sJudaicStudiesProgram(seep.68)Women’sYeshiva(seep.71)
MayanotInstituteofJewishStudiesWomen’s Judaic Studies Program (JSP)
oVERVIEWlocation:JerusalemDuration:Semesteroracademicyear
Cost: $8,300(semester);$16,600(year)
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:August2011–June2012
open To: Womenages20-29
Contact Info:(212)980-3414wp@mayanot.eduwww.mayanot.edu
71Religious Studies Programs for WomenWomen’sWomen’sOther Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies programs for undergraduates:Men’sBetMidrash(seep.67)Men’sJudaicStudiesProgram(seep.68)Women’sJudaicStudiesProgram(seep.70)
DESCRIPTIoNAt Mayanot, women of diverse backgrounds studytogether in an open-minded yet challengingenvironment.ThisdeepimmersioninJewishlearningnurturesalovefortheJewishpeopleandstrengthensourconnectiontothelandofIsrael.Yeshivaclassesaretextbasedandgiveyoutheopportunitytodevelopyourlearningskills.Classesaretwohourslong,andarecomprisedofchavrutah(studypartner)stylelearningandafollow-upclass.TheMayanotWomen’sCampusislocatedintheheartofJerusalem,inthebeautifulneighborhoodofKatamon,andiswalkingdistancetodowntownandtheOldCity.
What’s included in the cost of the program: DailyIntensiveJewishlearningandintensive
Hebrewlanguagestudy Mealsandaccommodationsforthedurationof
theprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars, andlectures
Volunteerplacement
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Medicalinsurance Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
MayanotInstituteofJewishStudiesWomen’s Yeshiva
oVERVIEWlocation:JerusalemDuration:Semesteroracademicyear
Cost: $8,300(semester);$16,600(year)
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:August2011–June2012
open To: Womenages20-29
Contact Info:(212)980.3414wp@mayanot.eduwww.mayanot.edu
72 Religious Studies Programs for WomenEmuna
DESCRIPTIoNMidreshetB’erotBatAyinistheidealplacefortheJewishwomanwhowishestodelvedeeplyintoherspiritual self through intensive textual study andcreative spiritual expression, to connect with theLandofIsraelandtoliveahealthylifestyle.Whetheryour interest inJudaismhas recentlybeen ignited,oryouareseekingawider,moreholisticperspective,B’erot Bat Ayin offers the opportunity to improveyour learningskillswhilediscoveringyour spiritualessence and strengthening your commitment toJudaismwithintheparametersofHalacha.ItsGardenofEmunaprogramteachesyoutheTorahofthelandand includes nature hikes, meditative movement,workingtheland,organiclandscapeprojects,herbalworkshops,andmore.
What’s included in the cost of the program: DailyIntensiveJewishlearning IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Volunteerplacement Fivemealsperweekandaccommodationsfor
thedurationoftheprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars, andlectures
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Activitiesfee Othermealsandpersonalexpenses Medicalinsurance MasaIsraelvisa
Other Midreshet B’erot Bat Ayin programs for undergraduates:Year/SemesterProgram(seep.73)
MidreshetB’erotBatAyinGarden of Emuna Program
oVERVIEWlocation:BatAyinDuration:Academicyear
Cost: $10,000
Estimated Masa Israel Grant:$1,000(ages18-20)
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:August2011–July2012
open To: Womenages18-30
Contact Info:ElanaBenarroch+972(0)2993-4945info@berotbatayin.orgwww.berotbatayin.org
73Religious Studies Programs for WomenEmuna Women’sOther Midreshet B’erot Bat Ayin programs for undergraduates:GardenofEmunahProgram(seep.72)
DESCRIPTIoNMidreshetB’erotBatAyinistheidealplacefortheJewishwomanwhowishestodelvedeeplyintoherspiritual self through intensive textual study andcreative spiritual expression, to connect with theLandofIsraelandtoliveahealthylifestyle.Whetheryour interest in Judaismhas recently been ignited,oryouareseekingawider,moreholisticperspective,B’erotBatAyinofferstheopportunitytoimproveyourlearningskillswhilediscoveringyourspiritualessenceand strengthening your commitment to JudaismwithintheparametersofHalacha.
What’s included in the cost of the program: DailyIntensiveJewishlearning IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Volunteerplacement Fivemealsperweekandaccommodationsfor
thedurationoftheprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars, andlectures
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Activitiesfee Othermealsandpersonalexpenses Medicalinsurance MasaIsraelvisa
MidreshetB’erotBatAyinYear/Semester Program
oVERVIEWlocation:BatAyinDuration:Semesteroracademicyear
Cost: $5,000(semester);$10,000(year)
Estimated Masa Israel Grant:$1,000(ages18-20)
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:August2011–July2012
open To: Womenages18andup
Contact Info:ElanaBenarroch+972(0)2993-4945info@berotbatayin.orgwww.berotbatayin.org
74 Religious Studies Programs for WomenEin HanatzivPro
DESCRIPTIoNMidreshet Ein Hanatziv teaches in-depth Jewishstudiescombinedwithsocialawareness,cultivatingacadreoflearnedwomenwithadeepcommitmenttoJudaismtotakeactiverolescontributingtotheadvancementofJewishsocietyandtothestateofIsrael.YouwillstudyawidearrayofJewishsubjectsinHebrewattheBeitMidrash,aswellasparticipateincommunity-basedsocialaction.Thehighlevelofstudyassuresthat,bytheendoftheyear,youfeelcomfortable with the Hebrew language and canstudy independently fromawidevarietyof Judaicsources.
What’s included in the cost of the program: DailyIntensiveJewishlearning IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Mealsandaccommodationsforthe
durationoftheprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars, andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
MidreshetHabanot-EinHanatzivYuval overseas Program
oVERVIEWlocation:KibbutzEinHanatzivDuration:Oneyear
Cost: $15,000
Estimated Masa Israel Grant:$1,000(ages18-20)
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:August2011–July2012
open To: Womenages18-30
Contact Info:+972(0)4-606-2900midrasha@hanatziv.org.ilwww.midrasha.co.il/eng/default.asp
75Religious Studies Programs for WomenEin HanatzivProWomen’s
DESCRIPTIoNAre you a mature, focused, self-motivated youngwoman with a centrist Jewish Hashkafa who islookingforanexciting,meaningfulyearofspiritualgrowth through in-depth Torah study, whileintegratingwithblendingadvancedJewishstudieswithSherutLeumivolunteerservice.AtMidreshetYeud, you will live, learn, dine and tour the landtogetherwithIsraelistudents.TheHigherEducationProgramisdesignedforuniversitystudentsthatdonothavemuch time to learn in theBeitMidrashbuthavehadpreviousexperiencewithlearninginaMidrashasettingandarealreadywellversedinthebasicskillsofTorahlearning
What’s included in the cost of the program: DailyTorahlearning SherutLeumicommunityservice IntensiveHebrewlanguagestudy Mealsandaccommodationsforthe
durationoftheprogram Supplementaryeducationalprogramming
includingfieldtrips,overnighthikes,seminars, andlectures
Medicalinsurance
What’s not included in the cost of the program: FlightstoandfromIsrael PersonaltransportationinIsrael Personalexpenses MasaIsraelvisa
MidreshetYeudHigher Education Program
oVERVIEWlocation:KiryatHaYovel,JerusalemDuration:Semester
Cost: $9,500
Estimated Masa Israel Grant: $1,000
accommodations:Included
Upcoming Program Dates:Contact
programorganizerdirectly
open To:ModernOrthodoxwomenages18-22
Contact Info:(718)253-4579office@yeud.org.ilwww.midreshet-yeud.org.il
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