High School Semester in Israel

  Israel

Jerusalem

Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: 9/1/08 -1/1/09and 2/1/09-6/1/09

Description: The NFTY-EIE High School in Israel is for Jewish young people in grades 10 through 12. Since its inception in 1961, over two thousand high school students from the United States and Canada have participated in the program. Their high schools warmly endorsed the program and welcomed the opportunity to have their students participate in international educational projects.

The NFTY-EIE High School in Israel is an intensive academic program and is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. All instruction is conducted in English with the exception of the Hebrew Ulpan (language instruction).

The educational structure of the NFTY-EIE High School in Israel includes small classes and small group tutorials ensuring that students fulfill the requirements of their home high schools while immersed in the study of the history, culture and land of Israel. At the conclusion of the program, students receive an official transcript that is recognized by their home high schools. The NFTY staff works closely with parents and schools to plan a special curriculum that fits into every participant's academic schedule of required courses. Students can arrange to take the Advanced Placement, PSAT, SAT I & II and ACT examinations while in Israel.

Students interested in the NFTY-EIE High School in Israel may choose to participate in either the Fall Semester (September - January) or the Spring Semester (February - June). During the course of each semester, students are housed on beautiful Kibbutz Tzuba. Students also visit a kibbutz, hike in the Negev desert, participate in an IDF (Israeli army) experience, walk the width of Israel in the Sea to Sea adventure and spend a week on a field trip to Poland.

A full description is available in our catalouge.

Highlights:
* Celebration of Reform Judaism and progressive Jewish life in Israel.
* Kibbutz living at Kibbutz Tzuba and integration with kibbutz families.

* "Israel: Land, People and Cultures": an intensive and challenging Jewish studies course which includes field trips throughout Israel.
* Fully Accredited General Studies Courses.
* Hebrew Language Instruction (Ulpan).
* "Gadna" Army Experience,
* Negev Desert and "Sea to Sea" hiking expeditions.
* Week long Poland Pilgrimage.

Cost in US$: $12,995.

* price subject to change

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Israel in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of Fall 40 Spring 90

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad

NFTY-EIE High School in Israel's Mission Statement: The purpose of the NFTY-EIE High School in Israel is to provide an opportunity for outstanding high school students to spend a semester in Israel under the sponsorship of the Reform Movement. This experience is intended to develop young leadership and to increase Jewish knowledge and commitment to Jewish life and learning. The goals of the NFTY-EIE High School in Israel for our students are: * to develop a love of Jewish learning and to teach and strengthen feelings towards Judaism, Jewish History and the Jewish people. * to build their Jewish self esteem and to enhance their personal identities as Reform Jews. * to give them a better understanding of and appreciation for Israel, Zionism, and Progressive Judaism in Israel. * to assist them in developing Hebrew language skills. * to sharpen their awareness of international issues * to widen their horizons through living and learning in a different culture. * to foster independence and maturity while living away from their home environment. * to immerse them in Israeli society by living meeting Israelis involved in the Reform Movement in Israel. * to enable them to develop leadership skills that will serve them as they become role models for their temples, youth groups, URJ camps and the Jewish community in general.

Year Founded: 1961