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IN THIS ISSUEISRAEL FAIR GUIDE Magazine StaffPage 5 Isr el F r Schedule Ed tors-In-Ch efPage 6 How Does The Isr el F r Wor Br ch L mm &Page 7 Who’s Who At The Isr el F r Pen n h L mm pl nsPage 17 Intro Sess on Wor sheets Ed tor l Ass st ntPage 21 The Re l De l Sh r CohenGUIDE TO STAYING T l En elh rtHERE NEXT YEAR Pen n Meltz D l Newm nPage 25 Un vers t & L fe n Isr el Ren R pps •Page 29 Interv ew En neer n Isr el’s Future Art D rector •Page 31 St nd rd zed Test n Pen n h L mm pl ns •Page 35 Interv ew Here Next Ye r A Few Ye rs L ter Contr buters Becc BurPage 41 Sherut Leum Lott e estenb um Rebecc Ch r t n-Sp tz •Page 47 Interv ew F ht n Illness W th Love Cop r ht © 2017 bPage 53 IDF Serv ce Here Next Ye r & Nefesh B’Nefesh •Page 57 Interv ew The M n of M \" All r hts reserved •Page 64 Top 5 T ps For Surv v n B s c Tr n n •Page 67 Meet Our Ch lot For ener l nqu r es em l •Page 69 It's Not All About The \"W ss ch\" nfo@herenext e r sr el comPage 75 Upcom n Events

WORDS OF WELCOME De r Here Next Ye r p rt c p nt, Welcome Spend n e r n Isr el n Yesh v or sem n r , exper enc n the culture, people nd the tmosphere of the l nd where our foref thers w l ed, s l fech n n exper ence T e dv nt e of ever moment, of ever opportun t s ou explore Isr el nd spend t me tour n , explor n nd exper enc n the countr Th s e r s one th t c n help ou m ne the m n re ter poss b l t es s ou cons der our lon -term o ls One of the most be ut ful th n s bout Isr el s th t no m tter who ou re, ou c n f nd our pl ce Isr el s l nd where ou c n row sp r tu ll nd person ll , ch eve re ter he hts nd pursue our person l o ls It s pl ce to c ll home You h ve lre d t en b steps n com n to spend the e r n Isr el nd n o n n the Isr el F r to he r from people who h ve lre d st rted on the r ourne nd c n spe to ou bout our pl ns Whether ou h ve quest ons bout un vers t , rm , Sherut Leum , the Al h process, our r hts nd benef ts, or ust w nt to meet w th other people who re on s m l r p th, ou h ve come to the r ht pl ce As quest ons, d scuss our opt ons, explore the endless poss b l t es th t ex st for ou n Isr el, nd t e the f rst steps re l z n our potent l future B’H tzl ch , R bb Yehoshu F ss Execut ve D rector, Nefesh B'NefeshWh t n unbel ev ble st tement we re ll m n b be n ton htIn n e when we, s An lo Jews, re fforded lmost ever freedom n the D spor nd when Isr el s no lon er our esc pe from horr f cpersecut on, we re choos n Isr el We re choos n to ve purpose to ll of the m z n opportun t es we’ve been ven b ourcommun t es, f m l es nd shuls b c home We re t n the lessons nd v lues we were t u ht our whole l ves, nd turn n them nto ct on B be n here ton ht, we re show n the world, ourselves, nd God th t we re proud Jews nd proud Z on sts We re re d tobe the wr ters of the newest ch pter n the Jew sh storAs ou le rn nd n ns hts bout our opt ons n Isr el t the Isr el F r ton ht, t e moment to loo round ou nd be proud ofth s movement ou re bu ld n Not ce the hundreds of other oun people who, lon w th ou, re pursu n me n n ful future nIsr el Th n of the dozens of volunteers, former sh n b ’ retz students themselves, who re HERE ton ht to sh re the r w sdom ndserve s nsp r t on T e deep bre th, nd re l ze th t our ener t on s m n h storPle se now th t we re here to support ou throu hout our dec s on-m n ourne , whether ou ult m tel choose to st n Isr el ornot We w sh ou product ve n ht nd loo forw rd to ett n to now ou throu hout the e r W th dm r t on, HYeNErEAeXRT2./22>G:Pen n h L mm pl ns & Br ch L mm Co-founders, Here Next Ye r 2

WORDS OF INSPIRATION De r P rt c p nts n the Isr el F r, There s no stor l e ours n world h stor Two thous nd e rs o we were ex led from our b bl c l nd ncestr l homel nd nd for two thous nd e rs s we were persecuted ll round the world we held onto the hope nd bel ef th t “Next e r n Jerus lem” And here we re After two thous nd e rs we h ve come home The n ther n of the ex les nd the reflour sh n of the l nd of Isr el re h ppen n before our e es E ch nd ever one of ou should ve some thou ht to wh t our ncestors would h ve ven up for the opportun t to bre the the r of Jerus lem for few m nutes And here we re – stud n , e t n out, pl n b ll, nd ust w l n round the streets of our etern l c p t l – n pe ce nd tr nqu l t We re not spend n few m nutes here – we re spend n semester, e r, or two e rs Or more And th t s where Here Next Ye r comes nto the p cture You don’t h ve to uess or specul te re rd n our opt ons for spend n more t me n Isr el Here Next Ye r w ll prov de ou w th ll the nform t on ou need to m e n educ ted dec s on whether t be un vers t , rm , n t on l serv ce, or n th n else wh ch ou m w nt to do n Isr el I ppl ud ll of ou for t n the t me to explore how ou c n spend more t me n Isr el Re d As Th n Dec de I c n tell ou ll one th n – ou re m n our ncestors proud b st nd n up n th s ncred ble t me n our h stor nd throu h our ct ons decl r n I w nt to be p rt of the most mport nt turn of events for the Jew sh people n 2,000 e rs nd not s t b c on the s de nd w tch t from f r I w nt to be where the Jew sh future w ll unfold nd n the l nd of Jew sh dest n I lso ppl ud Here Next Ye r for prov d n ou w th th s ncred ble serv ce nd hope nd pr th t the w ll be blessed w th re t success n the r hol wor W sh n ll of ou product ve f r nd hope to see ou HERE NEXT YEAR Dov L pm n Member of the 19th nesset Sh lom U'vr ch M n me s Oded Ne b , I fou ht s \"chovel\" (explos ves nd s bot e expert) from the r n s of B tt l on 53 of the G v t br de I w s sent to bbutz Ne b b m comm nder, who s tod Jud e Avr h m Ben-Dor, n Jerus lem The d te w s M 23, 1948, e ht d s fter the E pt n forces penetr ted the countr 's borders We h d no he v we pons n the IDF, we d d not h ve t n s, we d d not h ve n uns We d d not h ve rpl nes And et we went to defend the homel nd For me, Ne b w s m fortress nd the most mport nt school n m l fe I le rned wh t brotherhood s n b ttle I le rned to expel from m self n emot on of self shness It w s lso school th t t u ht me the deepest nd most ccur te lessons of m l fe I served for 20 e rs n the IDF At one po nt, wh le neutr l z n 50- lo r m bomb, the bomb exploded nd I lost one h nd, one e e nd the he r n n one e r Desp te the n ur , w th onl s n le h nd nd w th he r n loss n the r ht e r, I returned to comm nd m un t fter 37 d s But the 20 e rs I spent n the rm were the most be ut ful nd wonderful e rs of m l fe I en o ed ever hour, ever month, ever e r of m l t r serv ce I loved nd respected m sold ers nd m subord n tes, nd the ve me respect nd ffect on I s th s tod when I m 91 e rs old Be blessed when ou come to o n the IDF It s protect n our one nd onl homel nd About Oded Ne b Born n Jerus lem n 1926, Oded s now ( n h s own words) 91 e rs oun He served n the IDF for 20 e rs, h v n dr fted couple of d s fter the Decl r t on of the St te of Isr el He volunteered to le rn bout explos ves nd counter terror sm nd fou ht on the border n Ar b Y fo nd Tel Av v, nd too n t t ve nd pl nted m nes lon the borders dur n h s serv ce In 1966 he bec me he d of Hum n Cond t ons n the A r Force, nd n 1972, when he left Tz h l, he w s ppo nted he d of Wounded Veter ns nd Bere ved F m l es He now l ves n Pet ch T v , s the f ther of two sons nd h s four r ndch ldren, two of whom h ve lre d served n the IDF3

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR ISRAEL FAIR EXPERIENCE!ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BOOTHS, SESSIONS,REPRESENTATIVES AND VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE AT THE ISRAEL FAIR! PAGES 5-22

FAIR SCHEDULE BOOTHS REAL DEALSpeak with representatives from Speak with soldiers, students, over 30 organizations and and bnot sherut about what it’s really like to stay! institutions throughout Israel! INTRO SESSIONS 8:00-8:40 Intro to IDF, Intro to Sherut Leumi, Intro to Aliyah 8:50-9:30Intro to IDF, Intro to University, Intro to Sherut Leumi 9:40-10:20 Intro to IDF, Intro to University, Intro to Aliyah Intro to Aliyah - Room 2 WHERE ARE THE Intro to IDF - Room 3 Intro to University - Room 1 INTRO SESSIONS? Intro to Sherut Leumi (8:00-8:40) - Room 1 Intro to Sherut Leumi (8:50-9:30) - Room 25

HOW DOES THE ISRAEL FAIR WORK? ’St n n Isr el c n be exc t n , me n n ful, nsp r n nd fun, s well s qu te stressful, overwhelm n , confus n nd compl c ted For n one who h s thou ht bout st n n Isr el or m n Al h, th s e r s re ll the f rst t me the pr ct c l quest ons st rt to ppe r Howdo I ctu ll st Who would m fr ends be Who would m support s stem be Do I ctu ll even w nt to st How h rd m I w ll n towor to m e th s dre m re l t Who do I turn to for more nform t onHere Next Ye r s n or n z t on full st ffed nd run b hundreds of us who were n our shoes ust few e rs o We were ll nsem n r or esh v n the p st f ve e rs, st ed n Isr el nd bu lt successful l ves here We ll w nt to ve b c to p ve the w for future ener t ons, to help ou vo d unnecess r hurdles or m st es, nd to help ou m e the dec s on th t s best for ou B sed on the collect veexper ences nd f rst-h nd nowled e of our st ff, we h ve bu lt t lor-m de pro r m to best prep re ou nd u de ou throu h th sexc t n ourne We w ll be w th ou throu hout our dec s on-m n process, w th helpful events, u d nce, resources nd supportNefesh B’Nefesh m es the Al h process e s er, f c l t tes the nte r t on of new ol m nto Isr el soc et , nd educ tes the Jews of theD spor bout the centr l t of Isr el to the Jew sh People B remov n profess on l, lo st c l nd f n nc l obst cles, nd sh r n theAl h stor of ol m ct vel bu ld n the St te of Isr el, Nefesh B’Nefesh encour es others to ctu l ze the r Al h dre ms Nefesh B’Nefeshs ded c ted to m n e ch oleh, nd ever Al h, successNow n ts fourth e r, the Isr el F r s here to help set the st e for the ourne ou re to be n th s e r nd show ou ust how m npeople nd resources w ll be v l ble to ou throu hout our dec s on-m n process The Isr el F r s n ntroduct on to our opt ons ndsupport s stem nd s un quel des ned to help ou n b s c underst nd n of our next steps for e ch opt on, nclud n opt ons ou mnever h ve he rd of or cons deredThe Isr el F r s not our f n l step, but r ther our f rst step, to be followed b n ent re e r of helpful Here Next Ye r nd Nefesh B’Nefeshevents Wh le our person l dr ve nd persever nce, s well s our w llpower nd ded c t on to our mot v t ons, re the e to our successhere, the commun t , u d nce, nd mentorsh p prov ded b Here Next Ye r, Nefesh B’Nefesh nd the dozens of other or n z t ons presentton ht h ve the potent l to sh pe nd enh nce not onl our next step n Isr el, but our ent re l feIntro Sess onsThe Intro Sess ons w ll prov de the fund ment ls of Sherut Leum , IDF serv ce, h her educ t on, nd Al h n Isr el You w ll w l w w th n underst nd n of b s c mport nt term nolo , the s n-up or ppl c t on process, relev nt pro r ms for ou nd pr ct c l next steps nowled e s power so st rt t n notesSchedule nd rooms re on p e 5 Wor sheets for the Intro Sess ons re on p es 17-20The Re l De lThe Re l De l t bles w ll ve ou ns ht nto wh t t s ctu ll l e to st n Isr el from those who h ve done t The t bles re st ffed b50+ men nd women who served n the IDF nd Sherut Leum , ttended Ulp n, or stud ed n colle e n Isr el n the p st f ve e rs The h vetons of f rst-h nd exper ence nd nowled e nd re v l ble to nswer our quest ons ton ht nd throu hout the e r Don’t be sh He don over nd s them bout the r ourne s n Isr elB os bout e ch of the Re l De l st ff c n be found on p es 21-22BoothsThe 35+ booths re here to expose ou to opt ons ou m not h ve nown ex sted before, to nswer our spec f c quest ons, or to ve ou b t of ns ht nto pro r ms ou m lre d be cons der n E ch booth h s off c l represent t ves who c n nswer our quest ons bouttu t on, serv ces, tr c s of stud , pro r ms spec f c ll e red tow rds En l sh spe ers nd more Go he d, t e fl er from r ndombooth Str e up convers t on w th repA full l st of booths s v l ble on p es 7-16Our hope s th t, b the end of the n ht, ou w ll w l w w th more quest ons, lbe t more ns htful nd nformed quest ons, th n when ou c me n We hope ou le ve w th pr ct c l next steps, new pro r ms nd opt ons for cons der t on, newfound exc tement for ll of ourposs b l t es, nd the re l z t on th t hundreds of others re o n throu h the s me process s ou nd re here to help And now th t ou’releft w th even more quest ons, t’s on to our next events, where we’ll help ou turn those quest ons nto pr ct c l steps forw rd St n nIsr el s process, but t’s process th t h s the potent l to be one of me n n , fun nd rowth It s one n wh ch ou w ll not be lone 6

HIGHER EDUCATION Bar-Ilan University “B r-Il n Un vers t s the one nd onl rese rch un vers t n Isr el where cutt n -ed e sc ent f c rese rch meets etern l Jew sh v lues ” One of Isr el's l r est un vers t es, nd world-renowned comprehens ve rese rch nst tute, B r-Il n offers B A /B Sc , M A /M Sc , PhD, nd Post-Doc de rees n 53 d fferent dep rtments nd stud pro r ms r n n cross 8 f cult es L w, Soc l Sc ences, Jud c Stud es, Med c ne, Ex ct Sc ences, L fe Sc ences, En neer n , nd Hum n t es, n dd t on to Interd sc pl n r Stud es nd Adv nced Tor h Stud es B r-Il n’s 21,000 students re prov ded w th n opportun t to become nowled e ble Jews, both form ll nd nform ll B r Il n h s un que pro r m wh ch requ res ever student to t e c dem c level Jew sh stud es courses, thereb round n them n the b s cs of Jud sm, nd lso prov des mult tude of Jew sh exper ences on c mpus It s th s b l t to fuse reverence for Jew sh le c nd her t e w th the r ors of c dem c stud wh ch m es B r-Il n Un vers t l e no other B r-Il n lso offers stron student l fe, w th spec l pro r ms d rected t the l r e An lo commun t who h ve m de B r Il n the r home Cont ct Ms Sol n e Offner – sol n e offner@b u c l, 03-738-4247 Webs te https //www1 b u c l/ Bar-Ilan University Mechina LIFE IN ISRAEL TIP: B r-Il n Un vers t ’s Mech n Pro r m ms to f m l r ze students w th un vers t educ t on nd prep re them for cont nued educ t on n n nst tut on of h her educ t on H ve n quest ons bout n Isr el The pro r m covers bro d spectrum of sub ects nclud n Jud c stud es, m th, l fe s n An lo student n Hebrew, nd elect ve courses Courses re t u ht n s mpl f ed Hebrew nd d pted to the G v t Shmuel or B r Il n spec f c needs of v s t n students nd new mm r nts who h ve ust rr ved n Isr el The Mech n pro r m cons sts of requ red courses nd elect ves Instructors nd dm n str t on Un vers t full ss st the new student to successfull d ust to stud n t BIU nd to t e p rt n c mpus l fe In dd t on to the focus on educ t on, the Mech n lso focuses on the The 've prob bl ll been students’ nte r t on nd n tur l z t on processes throu h or n z n soc l ther n s, nswered on the F ceboo tours nd wee ends ll over Isr el Cont ct Ms eren Rozm r n - mech n off ce@b u c l, +972-3-531-8653 roup “C mp G v t Webs te https //www1 b u c l/en_mech n Shmuel/B r-Il n”, wh ch h s over 4,000 members7

Bar-Ilan UniversityInternational B.A. ProgramB r-Il n Un vers t s home to sever l ntern t on l pro r ms th t ttr ct students the world over Cl sses re t u ht nEn l sh nd nclude Ulp n from level 1 nd up The de rees offered re Interd sc pl n r Soc l Sc ences (ps cholo ,cr m nolo , nd soc olo / nthropolo ), Commun c t ons nd Pol t c l Sc ence, Commun c t ons nd En l sh L ter ture, nd Econom cs & Bus ness Adm n str t onCont ct Josh We xelb um or M r m Perl – ntl off ce@b u c l, nfo ntlb @b u c l, 03-738-4210, 03-738-4245Webs te http //b u ntern t on l com/Ono Academic College The College of Law and BusinessOno Ac dem c Colle e s le d n c dem c nst tut on,est bl shed n 1995, w th comm tment to both c dem c For over 18 e rs, the Colle e of L w nd Bus ness (CLB)excellence t the core of ts c dem c m ss on The excellent n R m t G n cont nues to comb ne c dem c excellencete ch n st ff recentl won the Best Professors w rd for w th soc l outre ch to cult v te le ders who ch mp onthree e rs n row from the N t on l Un on of Isr el the v lues of excellence, profess on l sm nd hum nStudents Ono Ac dem c Colle e offers B chelor de rees n r htsEduc t on, L w, Occup t on l Ther p , Speech Ther p , Mus c CLB nte r tes En l sh-spe n students nto the loc l nd Bus ness Adm n str t on (w th m ors n M r et n , nd lob l le l world b offer n the onl B l n u l LL BF n nce nd the C p t l M r et, Inform t on S stems nd l w de ree stud es v l ble n Isr el The 3 5 e rAccount n ) nd v r et of M ster's de rees The m n pro r m, t u ht n Hebrew nd En l sh, qu l f es thosec mpus s n r t Ono close to Tel Av v, w th other c mpuses nterested to pr ct ce l w n Isr el s well s to t e then Jerus lem, Or Yehud nd H f Ono s ded c ted to NYS B r ex m, nd ncludes n opt on l f st-tr c LL Mm n h her educ t on ccess ble to prev ousl excluded t Yesh v Un vers t 's C rdozo L w school nd summerpopul t ons nd h s spec l pro r ms for the ultr -Orthodox pro r ms t H rv rd, Oxford, ssel, ICC-P r s nd morecommun t The Ono de ree pro r ms equ p students w th For the out-of-the-box th n ers, CLB offers un quethe pr ct c l tools nd s lls needed to succeed n e ch entrepreneursh p - nd soc l respons b l t - focusedstudent's chosen profess on Ono's un que S mul t on Center Bus ness Adm n str t on (BA) under r du te de rees mul tes re l-t me profess on l env ronments nd prep res t u ht ent rel n En l sh n 3 e rs B sed on thestudents except on ll well for the ob m r et The h ve v -le ue C se-Method form t, students developnetwor of le l cl n cs on ll of the r c mpuses, pro r ms for mult d sc pl n r , b -p cture n l t c l th n n , nd rehonor students, mult cultur l c mpuses nd ct v t es, nd tr ned to ct s ntern t on l bus ness entrepreneurs n ppl ed rese rch nst tutes The offer r du tes profess on l the Eco-Hub ncub tor n the r f n l e r of stud esc reer dv ce for requ red nternsh ps n l w nd ccount n , Cont ct clb@un vers t n sr el com nd for other profess on l pos t ons Under the cre t ve Webs te http //po st/v s tclb orle dersh p of ts founder R n n H rtm n, Ono Ac dem c www un vers t n sr el com/clbColle e s h hl entrepreneur l nst tut on, cont nuouslrespond n to the soc l nd econom c needs of Isr el soc et nd t n the le d n develop n nnov t ve ppro ches toeduc t onWebs te www ono c l STUDENT SPOTLIGHT - DEVORAH SPIGELMAN For m person l f eld of stud , t m es lmost no sense to stud n where but here L w s r du te level de ree outs de of Isr el, wh le here n Isr el t s n under r du te de ree nd s reco n zed n the Un ted St tes so essent ll I s pped the four e rs of under r du te school nd the strenuous LSATs, but m l w de ree s reco n zed n New Yor , tooPICTURE The Colle e of L w nd Bus ness (CLB) s the onl l w school n the countr th t offers even p rt of the curr culum n En l sh, so th t’s obv ousl HUGE dv nt e CLB s re ll ood t Hebrew nte r t on, nd the nte r t on process s done slowl nd effect vel Dur n m f rst e r, I too ud c l Ulp n cl ss, but ll of m other f rst- e r courses were n En l sh Now n m second e r, I h ve m x, but even n the Hebrew core cl sses, I c n t e m ex ms n En l shThe school s conven entl loc ted n R m t G n, next to Cof x, nd s onl one bus r de w from pl ces l e G v t Shmuel, Tel Av v,Jerus lem, nd Be t Shemesh There s spec l c dem c coord n tor for En l sh spe n students, nd she s there for ever th n , so thel n u e b rr er sn’t dded to the ch llen es of le rn n to n v te fore n c dem c s stem Be n sm ll, pr v te school there re ll sperson l feel the st ff nows ou, nd the offer m n men t es l r er school wouldn’t be ble to, such s one-on-one “st ” (l wpprent cesh p) u d nce, nd nd v du l c dem c counsel nI owe so much h r t h tov to Here Next Ye r, bec use I h d never even he rd of m school unt l the 2015 Isr el F r 8

The Hebrew University Rothberg International Schoolof Jerusalem at the Hebrew University of JerusalemThe Hebrew Un vers t of Jerus lem, Isr el’s le d n Est bl shed n 1955, the Rothber Intern t on l School t The Hebrew Un vers trese rch-un vers t , offers de ree pro r ms n over 100 of Jerus lem offers the oldest nd l r est Under r du te Stud Abro d re s of stud The Un vers t encour es students to Pro r m n Isr el s well s Gr du te Stud Pro r ms, Summer Pro r ms,choose n nterd sc pl n r pro r m n the form of Short-Term Pro r ms Intens ve Hebrew Stud (Ulp n), nd Prep r tordu l-m or tr c or structured pro r m (e Pro r m (Mech n ) for those w sh n to complete full de ree t the HebrewB ops cholo PA AM – Ph losoph , Econom cs nd Un vers tPol t c l Sc ence) A l r e v r et of courses re offered n En l sh n number of re s nclud nAlthou h there re qu te number of courses offered n Rel ous, Isr el nd M ddle E stern Stud es, Bus ness, Ps cholo , L w,En l sh, espec ll n dv nced e rs, the under r du te Arch eolo , Innov t on nd Entrepreneursh p, Br n nd Beh v or l Sc ences,de ree pro r ms requ re prof c enc n Hebrew A M n ement, nd Ph losoph s well s spec l stud tr c s n Art, D nce,Mech n – Prep r tor Pro r m s offered throu h The Mus c, nd Ar b c, nd Inform l Jew sh Educ t on The Rothber Intern t on lRothber Intern t on l School School bo sts over 50 pro r ms w th over 2,000 students from over 90Cont ct Or t r over or t @s v on hu c l countr es round the lobeWebs te http // nfo hu c l/overse s Cont ct r s nfo@s v on hu c l, 02-5882600 Webs te overse s hu c lTechnion InternationalTechn on, loc ted n H f , s mon the world’s top ten rese rch nd technoloun vers t es Techn on s ded c ted to the cre t on of nowled e nd the developmentof hum n c p t l nd le dersh p, for the dv ncement of the St te of Isr el nd llhum n t A v r et of Techn on ccred ted c dem c pro r ms nd rese rchopportun t es, t u ht ent rel n En l sh, re offered n w de r n e of exc t n f eldsTechn on’s un que blend of h h-level c dem cs, nterd sc pl n r tt tudes ndh nds-on le rn n ppro ch, f c l t ted throu h top-notch f cult nd cutt n -ed ef c l t es, m es for le rn n exper ences th t prep re students to excel n the r future c dem c nd profess on l c reersCont ct ppl @ nt techn on c l, 077-887-1912Webs te https // nt techn on c l/ Touro College in Israel Touro Colle e n Isr el (TCI) c n help m e our dre m of spend n next e r n Isr el re l t The number one r ument nst spend n nother e r s \"Wh t bout our colle e educ t on “At TCI, ou c n h ve Isr el AND qu l t h her educ t on t n ccred ted Amer c n colle e* TCI offers ll the core courses ou need to Jump St rt our colle e c reer s well s l r e rr of dv nced courses n Ps cholo , the Sc ences – we h ve full equ pped l b - Bus ness, nd Speech For our conven ence, TCI s n s nc w th our esh v or sem n r schedule, offer n sep r te schedules nd cl sses for men nd women Women’s courses re scheduled for morn n s nd fternoon, wh le men stud n the even n s V c t ons re des ned to co nc de w th esh v /sem n r c lend rs The Touro n me s reco n zed round the world s n nst tut on ded c ted to excellence nd m x m z n potent l for e ch nd ever student Come o n us nd m e the most of our Isr el exper ence *Ac dem c Courses t u ht b Touro Colle e n Isr el re p rt of the curr culum of Touro New Yor , Accred ted b the M ddle St tes Comm ss on of H her Educ t on nd re l m ted n Isr el to students who re not Isr el c t zens or perm nent res dents Add t on l courses must be t en n New Yor Cont ct R bb Josh Gerste n - Joshu Gerste n@touro edu , 0527988787 Webs te http //tc touro edu9

IDC HerzliyaIDC Herzl s non-prof t or n z t on modeled fter Iv Le ue un vers t es n the U S IDC Herzl ’s success h s dr wn both ntern t on lreco n t on nd world renewn lecturers nd rese rchers from round the world IDC Herzl s ded c ted to the pursu t of excellence neduc t on nd rese rch nd the tr n n of future le ders b prov d n educ t on l pro r ms wh ch comb ne c dem c stud w th pr ct c l,h nds-on tr n n nd encour e nnov t ve th n n BA nd MA de rees re offered both n En l sh nd HebrewPro r ms offered n En l shBA Bus ness Adm n str t on, Bus ness & Econom cs (double m or), Commun c t ons, Government, Government & Sust n b l t (doublem or), Ps choloBSc Computer Sc ence (One Semester / One Ye r /Full De ree)MA Counter- Terror sm & Homel nd Secur t Stud es, D plom c & Confl ct Stud es, MA Government Rese rch, F n nc l Econom cs,Or n z t on l Beh v or & Development (OBD)Glob l MBA Innov t on & Entrepreneursh p, Str te & Bus ness DevelopmentOne-Ye r MBA MBA He lthc re Innov t onCont ct rr s re str r@ dc c l, 09-9527272Webs te https //www dc c l Ten questions to ask yourself when choosing where and what to study in Israel: 1 H ve other An los h d pos t ve exper ences n th s pro r m 2 Wh t s the student commun t l e How mport nt s commun t to me 3 Wh t extr curr cul r or enr chment ct v t es does m school offer 4 Wh t re the expenses n the pl ce I choose to l ve Are there p rt-t me obs v l ble 5 Wh t s the ob m r et l e n th s f eld Does m school help w th the ob se rch 6 Do I need Mech n , SATs or ps chometr n order to ppl 7 Wh t s c mpus l fe l e n m school How mport nt s th t to me 8 Wh t s the reput t on of m school n the m nds of potent l emplo ers 9 How support ve s the dm n str t on of ts students 10 Are there spec l benef ts for Ol m C n I subm t tests nd p pers n En l shOU JLIC at IDC HerzliyaSometh n b s st rt n - the f rst ever OU-JLIC n Isr el JLIC s t ever colle e c mpus ou now of w th l r e Jew sh commun t nAmer c The pl ce couples on colle e c mpuses to help bu ld up Jew sh l fe, r se the level of Tor h le rn n nd over ll cre te sense ofcommun t Com n to Isr el, there w s no better pl ce th n to st rt t IDC n Herzl , where there re hundreds of Yesh v d schoolstudents nd des refor Tor h le rn n nd sp r tu l rowth Students would commute bec use the were unsure f Herzl w s ood pl ce for them soc ll ndrel ousl Intern t on l School students re often there w thout f m l nd M r ot nd Josh Botw n c ( nd the r son Yosh ) serve s home w from home So f r, the h ve h d 2 sh ur m wee , ch ll h b es, ddush Luncheon’s n the P r , Seud Shl sh t, mus c l h vd ll h,One ’s, ener l h n outs on colle e c mpus, lots of ch vrutot nd much more The h ve been do n C rleb ch bb l t Sh bb t th thundreds of students h ve ttended The exc tement for the rowth of JLIC s there nd t’s onl cont nu n to rowG ve “l e” to JLIC t IDC Herzl on f ceboo nd ou’ll see more of the m z n th n s th t re h ppen n Herzl ’s n m z n pl ce tobe -- o o n the f m lCont ct M r ot nd Josh - 0586927715, botw n c m@ou or 10

Tel Aviv University GMAX Test PrepInternational GMAX Test Prep s test prep comp n th t s espec ll des ned forTel Av v Un vers t s loc ted n Isr el’s c p t l of nnov t on nd En l sh spe ers n Isr el We help students from round the world toculture R n ed s one of the world’s top 10 c t es, Tel Av v s nown prep re for the SAT nd En l sh Ps chometr c w th the ver bestfor ts entrepreneur l tmosphere nd exc t n soc l l fest les tools, m ter ls nd te chers v l ble GMAX’s courses re venR n ed mon the world’s top 100 nnov t on un vers t es, TAU h s onl ne or n person Students who w nt to stud from the r computer re ven ll of the m ter ls, onl ne v deos, web-tools nd t e p rt stron nterd sc pl n r focus nd coll bor tes closel w th n wee l , l ve- nter ct ve onl ne lessonsle d n nst tut ons worldw de TAU s Isr el’s le d n un vers t , Cl ss c st le, n cl ss le rn n , s v l ble n 2 loc t ons, Tel Av v, t ttr ct n t lented students nd renowned f cult from round 227 Ben Yehud Street, nd n Yerush l m, t Hebrew Un vers t ,the lobe G v t R m C mpus Our course s custom-des ned to f t e ch student’s needs We offer round the cloc telephone-b sed serv ceTAU Intern t on l (TAU ) offers w de v r et of pro r ms t u ht nd h ve ever tool needed to u r ntee top result on the SAT orn En l sh (Stud Abro d, G p Ye r, Under r du te De rees, En l sh Ps chometr c testGr du te De rees, Internsh p, L n u e nd Summer pro r ms) GMAX s ver proud to be recommended b Nefesh B’Nefesh Th s trust s bu lt on e rs of excellence n ch evement GMAX s lsoCl sses re enh nced b f eld tr ps, cultur l nd overn ht recommended b Hebrew Un vers t , Tel Av v Un vers t , B r Il nexcurs ons, soc l events, nd much more As p rt of our Un vers t , the Inter-d sc pl n r School n Herzl (IDC) nd theexper ence t TAU the M dr ch m (soc l counselors) w ll prov de Amer c n Consul te n Tel Av vfull pro r m of un que soc l events th t w ll en ble ou to Courses re held throu hout the e r nd students re encour edmmerse n the Isr el culture You w ll lso n re l-world to re ster for the course of the r cho ce 4-6 months before test d teprofess on l expert se throu h nternsh ps, uest lectures, nd Cont ct 03-6021014, 08-6735512wor shops w th some of Isr el’s le d n experts Webs te www m x co lCont ct Intern t on l t u c l, stud @t u c lWebs te https // ntern t on l t u c l/ Jerusalem College of Technology (Machon Lev English Program) Are ou pl nn n on l v n n Jerus lem next e r Are ou re rel ous m le nd nterested n ett n colle e de ree, wh le lso stud n n En l sh If so, then JCT s the pl ce for ou The Jerus lem Colle e of Technolo (JCT), reco n zed b Isr el's Counc l of H her Educ t on, s one of Isr el's le d n c dem c nst tut ons of h her educ t on JCT prov des 2 tr c s for students see n n under r du te de ree n En l sh Computer Sc ence nd Bus ness Adm n str t on W th flex ble schedul n , JCT's En l sh Spe n Pro r m s de l for men see n to rece ve colle e de ree n En l sh, t h hl d scounted r te, wh le stud n or wor n , n Jerus lem Cont ct R bb E senber - 058-7558007, stevene@ ct c l Webs te http //www ct c l/en GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT - MORDY DEROVAN Mord rew up n Los An eles, where he ttended Y vneh Hebrew Ac dem for element r school nd l ter the Yesh v Un vers t of Los An eles (YULA) for h h school He loved h s upbr n n there, but the Z on st c v lues nst lled n h m b h s p rents nd role models ept h m str v n tow rds h s true o l Al h It w s onl fter h h school th t he o ned the sm ll ntern t on l En l sh-spe n pro r m t B r t Moshe, Hesder Yesh v n M ' le Adum m, nd be n to exper ence l v n n Isr el for the f rst t me Dur n th t e r, Mord understood th t he could t e ct on nd turn the v lues on wh ch he rew up nto re l t , wh ch led to h s dec s on to m e Al h tow rds the e r's end After successfull mov n to Isr el, Mord o ned Hesder full t me, comm tt n to f ve e rs of esh v le rn n nd rm serv ce When the t me c me for Mord to o n the Isr el rm , he enl sted w th h s esh v to the f r Br de, where he w s selected to be the he v m ch ne unner There, he w s w rded the Outst nd n Sold er w rd Once he f n shed Hesder, he be n h s stud es t the Jerus lem Colle e of Technolo (JCT) – Lev Ac dem c Center \"I chose JCT bec use I w nted to stud n Jerus lem Students o to JCT w th n underst nd n th t the re o n to wor h rd for the r de ree \" Desp te be nn n h s stud es n the Industr l En neer n nd M n ement Dep rtment, he soon re l zed th t \"I w s much better w th words th n I w s w th numbers \" So, he ch n ed h s m or to Bus ness, wh ch w s then onl offered n Hebrew After complet n h s f rst e r n Hebrew, JCT re-opened ts Intern t on l Pro r m where he cont nued h s Bus ness stud es n En l sh \"The bus ness de ree t JCT w s ever th n I w s loo n for t llowed me the flex b l t to support m self b wor n on the s de s well s to n m c dem c de ree\" He lso s w t s benef c l, \"th t the m or t of m professors h d so much profess on l exper ence The h d not onl wor ed n Amer c but lso n Isr el, nd could te ch us the d fferences between the two m r ets nd how to b l nce the cultur l d screp nc es n the future I felt s f I left w th the upper h nd, bec use I w s const ntl n n exper ence nd nowled e throu hout m t me t JCT When I w sn't le rn n from m professors t school, I w s le rn n from the d fferent ob pos t ons I held dur n th t t me per od \" Upon complet n h s de ree, Mord be n wor n t F nn P rtners, PR nd m r et n enc n Jerus lem, where he11 h s been ut l z n h s de ree for over s x months nd wor s w th cl ents from the h -tech sector

Ulpan La-InyanWhen Ulp n L -In n's founder, Am Ste nber er, c me to l ve n Isr el n 2007, he s w th t En l sh spe ers n Jerus lem were stru l n tole rn Hebrew The h d one from Ulp n to Ulp n, but the were stuc , un ble to open the r mouths nd express themselvesThese people weren't un ntell ent - r ther, the methods w th wh ch the h d been t u ht ust weren't wor n for them So Am drew uponh s ne r-n t ve Hebrew from home, s well s h s exposure to the P msleur l n u e le rn n s stem, nd dev sed convers t on l-Hebrewcurr culum th t ust m ht help these de l st c people le rn to spe Hebrew w th conf dence It wor ed S nce 2008 Ulp n L -In n h s servedthous nds of En l sh spe ers ll over Isr el, v roup courses, pr v te lessons, t M s pro r ms nd t the wor pl ce In 2017 we be nserv n new ol m, who rece ve full overnment refund on the r 5-6-month course, n roup of 4-8 students, n where n the countrV s t us t ulp n com to explore ll our free Hebrew-le rn n m ter ls, nclud n Your D l Dose of HebrewCont ct 073-796-2228, cont ct@ulp n comWebs te https //ulp n com/Ulpan-Or ULPANUlp n-Or s n nnov t ve center for Hebrew Ulpan Sde Eliyahule rn n , connect n ou to Isr el culture w thc mpuses loc ted n Jerus lem, Tel Av v nd bbutz Sde El hu offers two Ulp n m per e r n where n the world v our onl ne pro r ms - n the spr n nd the f ll The pro r m s nd self-stud ts superv sed b the Isr el M n str of Educ t onAfter 20 e rs of rese rch, Ulp n-Or founders nd the Jew sh A enc , nd encour esOrl nd Yoel G nor h ve developed revolut on r methodolo for le rn n mmers on b ltern t n cl ssroom lessonsHebrew onl ne or n-person c lled R p d L n u e Acqu s t on (RLA) RLA llows w th the opportun t to wor nd pr ct cestudents to le rn Hebrew r p dl , wh le m n the nc ent l n u e of Hebrew spe n S nce ts found n n 1968, bbutz Sdecome l ve tod n fun nd welcom n env ronment Whether ou or our roup El hu h s hosted over 99 Ulp n semesters ndor f m l come to Isr el for wee , month or lon er, or ou ust w nt to le rn t u ht thous nds of students We w ll beHebrew onl ne from the comfort of our own home, Ulp n-Or h s custom zed open n our br nd new c mpus for Ulp npro r m for ever le rn n st le nd schedule Wh chever pro r m s chosen, students nd lone sold ers n l te Spr n of 2018students t Ulp n-Or le rn more Hebrew t f ster p ce th n other Hebrew The pro r m welcomes both ol m nd tour stspro r ms, whether the focus on le rn n Hebrew onl ne or n ph s c l cl ssroom Whether p rt c p nts re lre d observ nt orWe re proud to be the off c l prov der of Hebrew pro r ms to the Amer c n s mpl loo n to row rel ousl , Sde El hu’sEmb ss n Isr el Modern Orthodox env ronment prov desMore th n 50 schools nd un vers t es n North Amer c , South Amer c nd be ut ful, p stor l env ronment for wor ndAustr l successfull use Ulp n-Or’s un que Hebrew™ curr culum studP rt c p nts of v r ous M s pro r ms, Onw rd Isr el, “M en D v d Adom” nd Cont ct ulp n@sde or lm n more stud Hebrew w th Ulp n-Or Webs te http //www ulp n sde or l/Ple se le rn more bout our pro r ms nd st rt le rn n Hebrew t the speed ofl ht w th Ulp n-OrCont ct off ce@ulp nor orWebs te https //www ulp nor com/ POP QUIZ - ‫בוחן פתע‬ ‫אוצר מילים‬‫נשמה שלי‬, ‫ יאללה בלאגן‬,‫ חבל על הזמן‬,‫ חי בסרט‬,?‫אפשר מזגן‬-‫ נהג‬,‫איזה באסה‬ . When you re telling your parents how . When you re on your way to Ra anana foramazing morning seder is: Shabbat in June: . When you want to express to your cab driver . When it s cottage cheese forhow much he means to you: dinner night: . When it s late Thursday night and you re ready . When your friend thinks he s making it backfor mishmar to start: from Tzfat before curfew:

Netzah Yehuda The Lone Soldier Center Netz h Yehud prov des complete r n e of serv ces for H red sold ers such in Memory of th t the c n m x m ze the success of the r m l t r serv ce, stren then the r Michael Levin rel ous bond rece ved n the r upbr n n , nd upon complet on of the r serv ce, return to the r f m l nd commun t s proud mb ss dors of The Lone Sold er Center n Memor of Netz h Yehud Our R bb n c Mentors v l d te the r enl stment nd mot v te M ch el Lev n helps thous nds of lone them to compete t the h hest level The f cts on the round spe for sold ers - oun men nd women who themselves s the b tt l on cont nues to t e f rst pl ce n nter-br de le ve the r f m l nd fr ends to serve n compet t on the IDF The Center w s founded b fr ends Em l bzwe s n er@netz h ehud or of M ch el Lev n z\"l, lone sold er from Webs te www n h lh red com Ph l delph who fell n b ttle dur n the Second Leb non W rIDF SERVICE We prov de lone sold ers w th \" home FIDF & Nefesh B'Nefesh w from home\", hous n , u d nce, Lone Soldiers Program counsel n , stron commun t , soc l events nd Sh bb t me ls Our volunteers, “The FIDF & Nefesh B’Nefesh Lone Sold ers Pro r m w ll ct s the ddress for ever Lone Sold er to former lone sold ers, wor t relessl to help prov de resources, support nd u d nce for successful IDF serv ce nd l fe n Isr el All ct v t w ll lone sold ers thr ve before, dur n nd fter be complement r to the IDF’s tre tment of Lone Sold ers” the r m l t r serv ce The Fr ends of the Isr el Defense Forces nd the Nefesh B’Nefesh Lone Sold ers Pro r m (LSP) c res for Lone Sold ers who h ve come to Isr el from ll over the world n order to serve n Cont ct Jerus lem Off ce 02-5022211, Tel the Isr el Defense Forces Currentl , LSP prov des serv ces nd support for over 3000 Lone Av v Off ce 03-5601931 Sold ers n ct ve serv ce Lone Sold er coord n tors re v l ble t ll t mes to meet the Webs te www lonesold ercenter com needs of our sold ers, ccord n to the r dem nd n schedules nd n the r mother ton ue l n u e Our c ll center oper tes 24/7 to meet the needs of our future nd current lone sold ers 1-8000-71400 As such, the Lone Sold ers Pro r m prov des hol st c ppro ch to support n ever Lone Sold er s the wor tow rds successful l fe s n Oleh, IDF sold er, nd Isr el c t zen Here re few of the m n serv ces LSP offers Arm Prep r t on D s Before e ch m or dr ft, LSP nv tes the soon-to-be dr ftees to n Arm Prep r t on D The prep r t on d s h lf-d sem n r, the o l of wh ch s to f m l r ze soon-to-be Lone Sold ers w th the structure nd cultur l nu nces of the IDF 2500 NIS Gr nt before ou dr ft Th s r nt s n order to ensure th t ll Lone Sold ers re ble to purch se tems necess r for the r dr ft nd t me n ct ve serv ce Presence t IDF Ceremon es Reco n z n the nherent l en t on th s cre tes for Lone Sold ers, LSP m es sure to be there for them dur n cermon es n order to support, encour e, nd express the pr de nd r t tude th t IDF supporters round the world h ve for Lone Sold ers Yom S ddur m Over f ft vendors, represent n m n overnment off ces, nclud n the M n str of Inter or, M n str of Absorpt on nd Inte r t on, nd M n str of Hous n , n dd t on to other support n or n z t ons come to ether for one d to help ll Lone Sold ers t e c re of the r Al h nd Isr el c t zen rel ted t s s Post-Arm Educ t on & Emplo ment u d nce The Nefesh B’Nefesh emplo ment nd h her-educ t on spec l sts ss st sold ers w th determ n n emplo ment opt ons, wr t n CVs, nd explor n h her educ t on opt ons If ou w nt our p rents to fl n for our rm ceremon es, we m lso be ble to prov de them w th subs d zed El Al fl ht H ve them re ch out to LoneSold erP rents@nbn or l for more nform t on For the l test LSP upd tes, P ctures & V deos INSTAGRAM COM/LONESOLDIERSPGM/, FACEBOO COM/LONESOLDIERSPROGRAM/ Cont ct 1-8000-71400, lspen@nbn or l13

Otzem English Program (Atzmona) BIG IDEA & Garin LotemThe qu et nd seren t of Cholot Ch lutz m e t perfect BIG IDEA redef ned the cutt n ed e of tech tr n n when weenv ronment n wh ch our students c n bu ld stron nd he lth l unched BIG IDEA G p Ye r G p Ye r s n unp r lleled one- tosp r tu l found t ons n prep r t on for the t s s of contr but n two-semester h -tech tr n n pro r m n Be'er Shev th tproduct vel to Isr el soc et n ener l nd serv n proudl nd focuses on pro r mm n , des n, nd pp development Throu hsuccessfull n the IDF n p rt cul r our un que, h nds-on courses, ou'll n ll the s lls necess r toThe pre- rm esh v s des ned for de l st c, rel ous oun become front-end developer, nd t the end of the pro r mmen who sp re to deepen the r Tor h nowled e, stren then ou'll w l w w th not ust resume-re d s lls, but lso nthe r sp r tu l conv ct ons, nd t e respons b l t for ll spects off c l developer's cert f c t on In dd t on to the courses, ou'llof the r l ves both dur n nd fter the r m l t r serv ce The o on wee l f eld tr ps round Isr el, t e Hebrew Ulp n, ndOtzem Yesh v h s been ct ve for twent f ve e rs nd s ntern lon s de Isr el s t le d n st rtups n Be'er Shev 's CDIconst ntl develop n nd r s n to meet new ch llen es Th s Ne ev e r the Yesh v s serv n more th n 300 students ( bout 160 n G r n Lotem s n ncred ble new rm pro r m n cooper t onthe f rst e r pro r m nd 140 n the second e r nd r du te w th BIG IDEA nd G r n Tz b r After one semester n BIG IDEApro r ms) G p Ye r's ntens ve h -tech tr n n pro r m, p rt c p nts ofThe Yesh v ’s cont nued cont ct w th ts r du tes dur n nd G r n Lotem dr ft d rectl to the IDF's el te computer un t, Che l fter the r m l t r serv ce const tutes n mport nt element n H T shuv BIG IDEA nd G r n Tz b r w ll be w th ou ever stepour educ t on l success The “Tor h of the Yesh v ” becomes of the w , from prep r n ou for our Tz v R shon to help nmore nd more of “Tor h for L fe” for ts r du tes ou f nd nd furn sh n p rtment G r n Lotem s THE pro r mCont ct ron@otzem or l, 0523121398 for n one who hopes to serve the r countr throu h techWebs te https //www otzem or l/otzem Cont ct 072-251-3509, p e r@b de co l Webs te https //b de co l/ p- e r/“‫”שומרים הפקד לעירך כל היום וכל הלילה‬ Lev LachayalLev L ch l prov des support ve Yesh v env ronment to rel ous oun men who choose to serve n the IDF, throu h le rn npro r m wh ch comb nes h h-level Tor h stud , rm -des ned ph s c l tr n n , nd n dv nced Hebrew ulp n, n order to prov de the bsolute best deolo c l, sp r tu l, nd ph s c l prep r t on for the r contr but on to Am Y sr el Lev L ch l lso prov des u d nce fore ch student s he n v tes throu h the mm r t on nd m l t r bure ucr c es nd serves s “home b se” for students prep r n forthe IDF nd for the dur t on of the r rm serv ce Lev L ch l w s recentl r nted Hesder st tus, llow n those who enl st throu h the pro r m to dr ft to Hesder, M ch l Hesder, M ch l or re ul r dr ft Cont ct R v Dud W n ler - 0586300049, nfo@levl ch l or Webs te http //www levl ch l or /Garin Tzabar Garin Tzabar Seminar Dates for 2018The rel ous G r n of G r n Tz b r w s st rted n 2007, n order toprov de roup fr mewor nd support for oun observ nt ol m Or ent t on D - 11/1/2018who w sh to t e the IDF ourne w th roup of l e-m nded people F rst sem n r- 23-24/2/2018Upon the r rr v l n Isr el, the rel ous co-ed roup s dopted b n Second sem n r- 23-24/3/2018Isr el rel ous bbutz th t qu c l becomes the r home w from Th rd sem n r- 26-28/4/2018home, throu hout the dur t on of the r rm serv ce G r n Tz b r Fourth sem n r- 24-26/5/2018prov des ss st nce before nd dur n the IDF serv ce process n orderto m e the exper ence s smooth s poss ble The bbutz m re 14spre d ll over Isr el, nclud n Be'erot Y tzch , S ' d, L v , Be tR mon, T r t Tzv nd vutz t Y vne ( mon st others)Cont ct r nco@zof m or lWebs te https //www r ntz b r or /

Tzahali Academy Tz h l Ac dem , n memor of T m r Ar el, w s founded b the Y cov Herzo Center of bbutz H d t n 2006 It s pre- rm Ac dem for rel ous women who w nt to serve me n n full n the Isr el Defense Forces (IDF) nd w s the f rst of ts nd n Isr el It h s rown from 18 c dets n ts f rst e r to bout 100 women who re p rt c p t n th s e r (Tz h l 's B t M tzv h e r) Tz h l c dets re successfull bre n throu h wh t w s l ss ce l n Tz h l r du tes serve n much w der rr of IDF un ts, wh le lso help n to prep re these un ts for more rel ous women n the future Tz h l lumn lso nte r te themselves nto Isr el soc et nd subsequentl t e on s n f c nt roles s women n Isr el w thout los n the r rel ous dent t The pro r m ncludes ntens ve Jud c stud es, cl ssroom le rn n nd exper enc n the d vers t of Isr el throu h four \"excurs ons/tr ps\" to d fferent re s n Isr el, s well s becom n ph s c ll nd ment ll prep red for rm serv ce The c dets re respons ble for the r d l schedule nd prep re spec l pro r mm n nclud n the \"excurs on/tr ps\" Go ls 1 Stren then n the p rt c p nts' rel ous nd fem n st dent t es throu h n depth stud of d verse nd open Jud sm 2 Le dersh p development, le rn n respons b l t , roup l v n s lls, nd empower n e ch nd v du l 3 Expos n the p rt c p nts to Isr el soc et n ll ts d vers t nd complex t nd develop n plur l st c th n n 4 Prep r n the women emot on ll , ment ll , nd ph s c ll for me n n ful rm serv ce Cont ct tz h l @ m l com Aluma Alum wor s w th thous nds of oun rel ous women from the st rt of the dr ft process unt l fter the r serv ce, prov d n mentorsh p, hotl nes, ccess to nform t on, nd roup nd commun t ct v t es Throu h Alum , rel ous rls rece ve the nform t on nd support the need to m e educ ted dec s ons bout enl st n n the IDF nd f nd n pos t ons n wh ch the c n observe the r rel ous pr ct ces, row profess on ll nd contr bute to the St te of Isr el Alum p rtners w th commun t members, the IDF, the M n str of Educ t on, loc l mun c p l t es, nd more nd s re rded s n expert n ts f eld Alum h s 24 hour hotl ne, v l ble throu h F ceboo , phone, em l nd the r webs te Hotl ne 0524767252, nfo@ lum or l Cont ct M n Blum - oloth d shot@ lum or l, 0548102161 Webs te www lum or l Bnei Akiva Mechina Olamit World Bne A v n p rtnersh p w th ol Am Mech not nd the Jew sh A enc opened the Intern t on l Mech n n 2017 The Mech n s pre-m l t r nd Prep r tor school for l fe, h lf e r course n Rel ous Z on st, m xed ender env ronment for Isr el nd Bne A v r du tes end n h h school from cross the lobe The mech n c mpus s on bbutz M d l Oz n Gush Etz on To ether the p rt c p nts exper ence n ncred ble process of le rn n , self empowerment, prep r t on for the rm nd or commun t serv ce P rt c p nts n l fe exper ence w th u d nce from te m of ded c ted le ders of the h hest qu l t The pro r m s run n En l sh for the f rst 3 months The mech n s bout exper ent l Tor h le rn n , deepen n of nowled e of Jew sh Peoplehood nd Isr el, D spor connect ons, commun t nvolvement, h sb r , f tness, tr n n nd so much more Cont ct mech n @worldbne v or Webs te wwwworldbne v or /mech n15

Amutat BishvilAmut t B shv l, Hebrew cron m for Bnot Sherut Bodedot B Y sr el, cre tes pl tform where lonebnot sherut from ll the d fferent sherut or n z t ons c n come to ether to meet other rls who re o n throu h the s me exper ences B shv l ss ns b s sters who v s t the rls n the r p rtments, prov des dopted f m l es who h pp l nv te the rls for d nner or Sh bb t, ccomp n es rls to open b n ccounts, rr n es for rls to be p c ed up from the rport, storeslu e over the summer nd much moreCont ct At r Goldsm th - 0503336780Webs te http //b shv l or /SHERUT LEUMILIFE IN ISRAELNefesh The OU Israel Center Hillel’s HomesB’Nefesh Yerush l m's Thr v n An lo Loo n for home n new countr , nFounded n 2002, the m ss on of Commun t Center fore n l n u e, n h hl compet t veNefesh B’Nefesh s to m e the In the he rt of Jerus lem, the OU Isr el Center prov des m r et c n be d unt n t s Add toAl h process e s er, f c l t te fr endl env ronment, sp r tu l nsp r t on, nd f m l r th t ll of the nu nces of b r n n ndthe nte r t on of new ol m nto soc l fr mewor for En l sh spe ers of ll es E ch e r ne ot t n over pr ces nd contr ctIsr el soc et nd to educ te more th n 85,000 people t e p rt n the m n ct v t es of cond t ons w th Isr el s c n be downr htthe Jews of the D spor s to the OU Isr el Center r n n from re ul r wee l sh ur m w th sc r Th t’s where H llel’s Homes comesthe centr l t of Isr el to the renowned Tor h person l t es ,t ul m, spec l events nd our n H llel h s helped over 100 ol m fromJew sh People B remov n popul r Tor h T db ts wee l m z ne W th more th n 80 lmost ever cont nent on the lobe (st llprofess on l, lo st c l nd wee l pro r ms t trul h s someth n exc t n for ever one w t n for the Ant rct c n Al ) f ndf n nc l obst cles, nd sh r n the r home n G v t Shmuel nd thethe Al h stor of ol m ct vel surround n re s He s focused onbu ld n the St te of Isr el, we m n the house-hunt moreencour e others to ctu l ze m n e ble, successful, nd en o blethe r Al h dre ms We re for people l e ou H s te m s ded c tedded c ted to m n e ch oleh, to f nd n ll v l ble propert es for nd ever Al h, success rent nd s le, nd to prov d n helpful nform t on bout re l est te n Isr elCont ct nfo@nbn or l H llel w ll w l ou throu h the ent reWebs te http //www nbn or l purch s n or rent l process, be nn n w th dent f n our de l l v n s tu t on nd end n w th the e s n our h nd Feel free to cont ct h m to help ou f nd our next home or for ener l consult t on To rece ve the f rst upd tes bout propert es v l ble, follow h m on Inst r m@h llelhomesThe Jerusalem Municipality Cont ct h llel@h llelshomes com Webs te www h llelshomes comJerus lem Al h D rectors re here to help u de ou throu h the process of m n Al h to Jerus lem Th s t es pl ce from before ol mbe n the r move We prov de nform t on, dv ce, t ps to ss st on dec d n where to l ve, how to obt n emplo ment, wh ch schools re v l ble for ch ldren nd how to obt n benef ts We prov de person l meet n s n order to trul underst nd nd v du l needs nd m e sureth t ol m h ve ll the nform t on v l ble to m e full nformed dec s on nd nte r te successfull nto Jerus lem When needed, we w ll lso o w th ol m to v r ous overnment off ces to help w th tr nsl t on, f ll n out forms, etc There re t mes when ol m re not sure wh tthe need to do, or where the need to o, for th t we c n d rect themCont ct 025456906 16Webs te https //www erus lem mun l/en , https //www f ceboo com/ l h2 erus lem/

Intro to University When cons der n st n n Isr el for un vers t , students tend to h ve m n quest ons W ll I be ble to h ndle stud n n Hebrew Wh t w ll c mpus l fe loo l e for me f I st n Isr el How much does un vers t n Isr el cost Jo n Nefesh B’Nefesh Al h dv sor for n n-depth d scuss on on h her educ t on n Isr el The sess on w ll ve b s c overv ew of the un vers t exper ence n Isr el nd w ll tr to nswer the m or quest ons people h ve when cons der n ttend n un vers t n Isr el We w ll d scuss - The Student Author t benef t nd other schol rsh p opportun t es - Educ t on opportun t es n En l sh nd Hebrew - Mech n t Ol m - Appl n to Isr el un vers t es nd colle es - Ac dem c pr v le es prov ded for new ol m - C mpus l fe n Isr el If ou h ve n quest ons bout h her educ t on n Isr el or the Al h process, ple se cont ct Nefesh B’Nefesh t 1-866-4-ALIYAH or send n em l to l h@nbn or l NOTES: FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS:17

Intro to AliyahM n Al h t es lot of prep r t on nd pl nn n nd ou m f nd ou h ve lot of quest ons Wh t benef ts m I ent tled to f Im e Al h Wh t does the ctu l Al h process loo l e How lon does t t e to m e Al h Where should I l ve when I m e Al hJo n Nefesh B’Nefesh Al h Adv sor for n n-depth loo t Al h nd h ve our m or quest ons bout the Al h process nswered We w ll d scuss - Your Al h r hts & benef ts - The Al h process nd requ red documents - Pl nn n for Al h If ou h ve n quest ons bout h her educ t on n Isr el or the Al h process, ple se cont ct Nefesh B’Nefesh t 1-866-4-ALIYAH or send n em l to l h@nbn or l NOTES:FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS: 18

Intro to Sherut Leumi Bec use Sherut Leum h s un que s n-up process th t s unl e re ul r ob, n nternsh p or the rm , t s mport nt to f m l r ze ourself w th ll of the relev nt nform t on nvolved n s n n up How do I s n up for Sherut Leum How do I f ure out wh t m opt ons even re How do I prep re for nterv ews How do I et st rted w th the process Jo n Here Next Ye r for comprehens ve overv ew of ll ou need to now n order to be n the Sherut Leum s n-up process nd f nd the Sherut Leum pos t on th t llows ou to use our un que stren ths nd s lls to ve b c to the St te of Isr el We w ll d scuss - Rules, re ul t ons nd requ rements - T mel nes - How to f nd the r ht pl cement - Benef ts - The Here Next Ye r Sherut Leum s stem - Next Steps If ou h ve n quest ons bout Sherut Leum , ple se em l Here Next Ye r t nfo@herenext e r sr el com NOTES: FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS:19

Intro to IDFEnsur n successful nd me n n ful IDF serv ce t es lot of prep r t on nd rese rch Wh ch obs re v l ble to me nd how do Is n up for them When should I be n the s n-up process Wh t u d nce nd resources re v l ble to me throu hout the process Wh t s t l e to be rel ous sold er n the IDF Wh t re m benef tsJo n the Lone Sold er Center n Memor of M ch el Lev n nd the Lone Sold ers Pro r m for comprehens ve overv ew of ll ou need to now to n order to be n our ourne of o n n the IDF We w ll d scuss - Expect t ons - T mel ne nd Pre-dr ft - IDF Pro r ms - Rel ous pro r ms nd t l - Benef ts nd hous n If ou h ve n quest ons bout IDF serv ce s lone sold er, ple se em l the FIDF & Nefesh B’Nefesh Lone Sold ers Pro r m t rm @nbn or l or the Lone Sold er Center n Memor of M ch el Lev n t nfo@lonesold ercenter com NOTES:FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS: 20

THE REAL DEALGet the re l de l from those who h ve ctu ll st ed n Isr el Chec out the Re l De l booth to he r bout f rst-h nd exper ences n Isr elNo h Abr mow tz stud ed t Yesh v H otel El n Feld n went to MMY nd served n nd s currentl serv n n the Fore n Aff rs Sherut Leum t Be t Sefer Re sh t n GushUn t of the IDF Etz on She s currentl stud n Bus ness M n ement nd Commun c t ons t Tel Av v Un vers tMoshe Ac erm n stud ed t A sh Gesher nd Deen Felsenth l stud ed t M d l Oz nds do n full serv ce n the G v t Un t of the served s We pons Instructor n the IDFIDF throu h M ch l She s currentl stud n Soc l Wor t B r Il n Un vers tL d Aruss stud ed t M d l Oz nd s Shosh n Frend stud ed t Sh lv m ndcurrentl serv n n the IDF Spo esperson’s served n Sherut Leum t M on n r tUn t Men chem She s currentl stud n Photocommun c t ons t M chlelet H d ss hL elle B rth stud ed t M dreshet H rov nd Jul nn Gershb um stud ed t MMY ndserved n Sherut Leum s tour u de t the served n Sherut Leum t H d ss h E n eremHerzl Museum She s currentl stud n Hosp t l She s currentl stud n t thePs cholo nd Educ t on t B r Il n Hebrew Un vers t Mech nUn vers t T l G nsber stud ed t MMY nd served nM r m Blum stud ed t M d l Oz nd served Sherut Leum t Nefesh B’Nefesh She sn Sherut Leum s tour u de n the Old C t currentl stud n Commun c t ons ndof Jerus lem She s currentl stud n Educ t on t B r Il n Un vers tPol t c l Sc ence nd Commun c t ons t B r R chel Gold stud ed t M d l Oz nd servedIl n Un vers t s We pons Instructor n the IDF throu h M ch lM Borz stud ed t H d s Chul nd scurrentl serv n n n El te Comm ndo Un t ofthe IDFYosef Br nder stud ed t Yesh v t H r Etz on Y r Greenber stud ed t Or t nd then nd served n the Gol n Br de throu h Otn el nd s serv n n the P r troopers Un tM ch l Hesder Yosef s currentl stud n L w of the IDF throu h M ch l Hesder nd Ph losoph t Tel Av v Un vers t El Greenf eld stud ed t Emun h V’Om nut nd s serv n n Sherut Leum s med c nJenn fer Bren s stud ed t M dreshet H rov M en D v d Adomnd served n Sherut Leum t spec l needsschool n r t Shemoneh She s stud n S mch Herschm n stud ed t Net v Ar eh ndCommun c t ons nd Educ t on l s currentl stud n Electr c l En neer n tAdm n str t on t B r Il n Un vers t the Tel Av v Un vers t Intern t on l School M n J nus stud ed t N shm t nd servedS r C stelnuovo stud ed t Bne A v n Sherut Leum t n element r school She sH chsh r Sh lev nd served n Sherut Leum currentl stud n B olo nd Ps cholo n s med c n M en D v d Adom She s B r Il n Un vers tcurrentl stud n t the B r Il n Un vers t Alex tz stud ed t Yesh v t H otel ndMech n served n the IDF s Comm nder n the Totch n m Un t of the IDF He s currentlAr el Cohen stud ed t T feret nd s currentl stud n Electr c l En neer n t B r Il nstud n Ps cholo t IDC Herzl Un vers t R v Colem n stud ed t M d l Oz nd served n Sherut Leum t Chorev Element r School She s currentl stud n t the Hebrew Un vers t Mech n21

N om ols stud ed t MMY nd served n L l Schw rtz stud ed t M dreshet H rovSherut Leum t n element r school She s nd served n Sherut Leum t n She scurrentl stud n B olo t B r Il n currentl stud n Spec l Educ t on ndUn vers t Jew sh H stor t B r Il n Un vers tH nn h orel tz stud ed t N shm t nd Leor Sherm n stud ed t MMY nd, fterserved n Sherut Leum t Nefesh B’Nefesh e r t Stern Colle e, s currentl stud nShe s currentl stud n Art H stor t Tel Bus ness t IDC HerzlAv v Un vers t R f Sn der stud ed t Or t nd thenT m r Lesser stud ed t TVA nd served n sw tched nto the Otn el Hesder pro r m forSherut Leum t R ch she Lev She s h s IDF serv ce He s currentl serv n n thecurrentl serv n for second e r n Sherut H nd s h r v t Un t of the IDFLeum t Sh lv Jord n So cher stud ed t M dreshet H rovS muel McC rtne stud ed t Yesh v t H r nd served n Sherut Leum t n She sEtz on nd served n the P r troopers Un t of currentl stud n nurs n t Tel Av vthe IDF He completed h s de ree n Inform l Un vers tEduc t on t B r Il n Un vers t nd scurrentl serv n s volunteer f ref hter Shmuel Somer stud ed t Yesh v t H otel nd served s mef ed (comm nder) n theY el P rtouche stud ed t H rov nd served f r Un t of the IDF He s currentl stud n s tour u de t M chon H m d sh She s B otechnolo t B r Il n Un vers tcurrentl stud n to become tour u de tY d Y tzch Ben Tzv Devor h Sp elm n stud ed t D rche B n h nd s currentl stud n L w nd Bus nessS r h Posluns stud ed t M dreshet H rov t the Colle e of L w nd Bus ness nd served n Sherut Leum t spec l needs n She s currentl stud n Soc l Wor t Shlomo Weber stud ed t Lev L ch l ndB r Il n Un vers t served n the f r (Inf ntr ) Un t of the IDF n Netz ch YehudM r ne R vel ne stud ed t M dreshetL ndenb um nd s currentl serv n n Sherut Sh mm We nb ch stud ed t YesodeLeum n the Pol ce Force H tor h nd served n the f r (Inf ntr ) Un t of the IDF throu h M ch l After e r tDevor h Goldson stud ed t MMY nd served Ar el Un vers t , Sh mm s currentl stud nn Sherut Leum t Nefesh B'Nefesh She s t the Jerus lem School of L ter r Artscurrentl stud n Commun c t ons ndEduc t on l Adm n str t on t B r Il n Sh n We nm nn stud ed t M dreshetUn vers t H rov nd s currentl serv n n the Totch n m (Art ller ) Un t of the IDF throu hM dd e Rosen stud ed t M dreshet Am t nd G r n Tz b rs currentl serv n n the P lch tz (Comb tSe rch nd Rescue) Un t of the IDF Jonn Wesf eld stud ed t Yesh v t M lot nd served n the Tz nch n m (P r troopers)J cob Rosenb um stud ed t Yesh v t Or t Un t n the IDF He s currentl stud n nd served n Sh r on throu h G r n Tz b r Computer Sc ence n IDC HerzlHe s currentl stud n As n Stud es ndIntern t on l Rel t ons t Hebrew Un vers t R chel Zuc er stud ed t M d l Oz nd served n Sherut Leum t G n Sul m, nAt r S ltzm n stud ed t T feret nd served for ch ldren w th ut sm After e r t then Sherut Leum t n old e home n Hebrew Un vers t Mech n , she s currentlJerus lem She s currentl stud n t the B r stud n Nutr t on t Hebrew Un vers tIl n Un vers t Mech n Sh r Sohn stud ed t M d l Oz nd served n 22Efron Schles n er stud ed t Yesh v t H otel Sherut Leum t Tor h M tz on She s nd served n the N t v Un t, wh ch u des currentl stud n mech n c l en neer n tsold ers throu h the convers on process He s Tel Av v Un vers tstud n for sm ch t Yesh v t H otel



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LEARNING HEBREW Tips for Learning Hebrew in Your Year in Israel Order food n Hebrew - One of the f rst th n s ou should do when ou et to Isr el s le rn how to order food n Hebrew Whether t’s m ster n the topp n s of p zz , or stuff n our sh w rm w th ll the f x n s, t’s re t w to le rn nd m ster Hebrew words It lso serves to et ou spe n s much Hebrew s ou c n n ever d , low-st e s tu t ons After ou m ster order n food, move on to onl spe n Hebrew n c bs, stores or wherever poss ble Le rn sefer or re d boo w th e s er-to-underst nd Hebrew - If ou’re n pro r m w th Isr el s, set up ch vrut w th someone If not, f nd n En l sh-spe n fr end, who’s w ll n to le rn modern Hebrew sefer, such s P’n ne H l ch H ve n En l sh-Hebrew d ct on r b our s de, underl ne ll words ou don’t underst nd, nd loo them up eep underl n n nd chec n the def n t on unt l t st c s Altern t vel , p c boo ou’ve re d before n En l sh nd re d the Hebrew vers on You c n h ve d ct on r b our s de, but now n the context of wh t ou’re re d n c n be ver helpful s well Go to d fferent nd nterest n pl ces for Sh bb t - You now our second cous ns who l ve n H f who lw s nv te ou for Sh bb t Or our counselor from c mp who l ves n Be’erot Y tzch Gr b fr end from esh v or sem n r nd o en o n uthent c Isr el Sh bb t Spend n Sh bb t n un que commun t offers m n opportun t es to meet new people, explore d fferent re s of the countr , nd wor on our Hebrew Serve n the rm or Sherut Leum - He , f ll else f ls, ou c n lw s volunteer My Only in Israel Moment TOP FIVE I w s once on p c ed bus n Yerush l m on w rm spr n d We were t stop n G lo, nd, 5 Israeli TV Shows To s the dr ver closed the doors nd st rted slowl pull n w , vo ce suddenl cr ed out from Binge Watch the b c of the bus “NAHAG, ANI TZRICHA LALEDET ” (Tr nsl t on Dr ver, I need to ve b rth ) 1. Fauda Ever one tow rds the front of the bus st rted fre n out nd scre m n for the dr ver to open 2. Chatufim (Israeli version of the doors n, s there w s cle rl wom n n the b c n l bor The dr ver stopped nd opened the doors, nd I turned to see sm ll, nd cle rl not pre n nt, sem n r rl et off the bus I Homeland) re l zed t th t moment th t she prob bl h d me nt to s “N h , n tzr ch l redet”, 3. Srugim (Tr nsl t on Dr ver, I need to et off) but must h ve otten confused w th her words 4. Shtissel (you'll learn Yiddish too!) D d th s rl fre out n ent re bus full of people w thout even re l z n t Yes 5. Mekimi But when ou’re thous nds of m les w from home, tr n to m e t n l n u e ou’re not 100% comfort ble w th, these th n s w ll h ppen, nd th t’s tot ll o Isr el s w ll ener ll pprec te the f ct th t ou’re tr n our h rdest, nd the best w to le rn Hebrew s to not ve up25 And worst-c se scen r o, ou m ht ve bus full of Isr el s n m z n stor to tell the r fr ends

At Home in Herzliya B D phn Hoffm n M dreshet Tor h V’Avod h, Al h D te 2016 H , m n me s D phn Hoffm n, nd I m currentl second- e r student stud n Commun c t ons t IDC Herzl I m de the dec s on to o to colle e n Isr el wh le I w s st ll n h h school I lso chose to defer m ccept nce for e r nd stud t M dreshet Tor h V’Avod h, so th t I could h ve th t t me to bro den m Jew sh educ t on The summer follow n TVA, I re l zed I couldn’t re ll see m self l v n n where other th n Isr el, nd th t I w nted to m e Al h Amer c s wesome, but ever one who’s been to Isr el nows there’s someth n n the r th t w ll lw s br n ou b c , whether t’s ust to rev s t or, n m c se, to st L v n nd stud n n Isr el s re ll spec l nd fun exper ence Spec f c ll , IDC s spec l n th t t s full of ntern t on l students, wh ch llows me to meet people from ll round the world - I even l ve w th them L st e r I l ved n n p rtment throu h IDC hous n w th rls I d dn’t now beforeh nd It w s re t exper ence bec use ll four of us were from d fferent countr es Th s e r I l ve w th two wesome rls I met t IDC, one from Br z l nd one from Bel um, nd we l ve n Shomer Sh bb t/ Shomer shrut p rtment we found on our own n HerzlTh n full , there s re t rel ous l fe on c mpus, nd m p rtment s not m onl source for fun Sh bb t exper ence n IDC It used to be b t d ff cult to see out the rel ous l fe on c mpus, nd m n t mes I felt l e I needed to m e m own effort n th t sense Just recentl ,however, the OU-JLIC (Jew sh Le rn n In t t ve on C mpus) sent us n m z n couple, M r ot nd Josh Botw n c , to come nd l ht up thecommun t Now we h ve cons stent sh ur m nd events throu hout the wee n Herzl , nd st n n for Sh bb t s much more en o bleexper ence, bec use there s row n commun t IDC s un que un vers t , nd I’d be h pp to nswer n other quest ons bout mexper ence here for n one who’s nterested I w sh ever one ood luc on the r Isr el JourneWHERE DO YOU CALL HOME? A qu c l nce t the pros nd cons of three commun t es oun An lo ol m h ve moved to Don't for et th t there re other re t student commun t es elsewhere n Isr elAt Home in Givat Shmuel At Home in JerusalemL v n n G v t Shmuel s un vers t student h s been one of the most Prosmport nt elements of f nd n m foot n here s n Isr el When I 1 There s lw s so much o n on From museums to fest v ls,f n shed Sherut Leum I h d so much nx et bout be n lonel nd not free sh ur m, l ht shows nd the shu , the c t s lw s hustl n now n where to o next I hoped th t I could f nd commun t th t nd bustl nm de me feel welcome nd p rt of someth n b er th n ust m self 2 There s lots of publ c tr nsport t on round Jerus lem, m nG v t Shmuel h s become ust th t pl ce for me t prett e s to et round And don't for et the l ht r l 3 If ou h ve fr ends nd f m l v s t n from bro d, ch nces reSome th n s I love bout the An lo G v t Shmuel commun t Jerus lem s where the ’ll be1 It s full of l e-m nded, nd et non-coo e cutter, people 4 It's h rd to m ss the m z n fus on of old nd new th t s2 You'll lw s h ve Sh bb t me l, nd usu ll t'll h ve t le st 15 un que to Jerus lem Streets re bu lt of be ut ful, nc entpeople t t Jerus lem stone, w th the slee new l ht r l p ss n r ht throu h3 There re so m n le rn n n t t ves nd opportun t es to be p rt themof w der commun t 5 The we ther If ou m ss those cold w nters from b c home,4 The loc t on could not be more conven ent f ou re B r Il n ou'll love the coz feel n of bundl n n our co t, sc rf ndstudent loves n Jerus lem You m ht even et to see some snow f ou5 There’s re t or n z t on, c lled The GSC, wh ch prov des events, st c round lon enou hpro r mm n nd serv ces for the An lo G v t Shmuel Commun t 6 It's the hol est nd most s n f c nt c t n Jud sm L v n n Jerus lem s fulf ll n thous nd- e r-old prophec nd dre mSome th n s to now Cons1 G v t Shmuel s re ll hot2 The commun t s prett t ht- n t, wh ch n ener l s re t th n , 1 Bew re lots of c ts (but t le st there ren't m ce )but t could lso feel b t cl ustrophob c 2 It's c t so t's e s to feel b t lost f ou've ust rr ved n Isr el now n no one F nd n the r ht ne hborhood ndAll n ll, G v t Shmuel s n m z n pl ce to c ll home s student commun t to l ve n c n be tou hSt tuned for nform t on bout the G v t Shmuel Sh bb ton n M rchso th t ou c n chec out the commun t 3 You m ht h ve to w l 40+ m nutes on Sh bb t to et to fr end or me l n d fferent re of the c t 26

MECHINA Mechina From Those Who Have Done It!Beginner's Guide Pros & Cons of Mechinato Mechina B L elle B rthB Nefesh B'Nefesh St ff M dreshet H rov , Al h D te 2016Mech n t Ol m s e r-lon prep r tor pro r m for new Need e r to stud for the SATs or ps chometr W nt to boost our Hebrew mm r nts who h ve not completed the Isr el B ru ot re d n nd wr t n s lls before st rt n un vers t Tr n to f ure out(h h school m tr cul t on ex ms) nd would l e to stud n whether ou should o to school n En l sh or Hebrew Then Mech n s for ou n Isr el un vers t The o l of the pro r m s to help I ttended the Mech n t B r Il n from 2016-2017 It w s e r full of nstudents tt n the educ t on levels requ red for re ul r bund nce of Ulp n, Jud c, nd h stor cl sses meet n d verse cl ssm tesstud t the un vers t nd prof c enc n both Hebrew nd from ll over the world nd most mport ntl for me, the ch nce to prep re n En l sh m self for colle e n Hebrew (wh ch to m n , s obv ousl sc r fe t ) TheThere re three pre-un vers t Mech n pro r ms v l ble Mech n pro r m s mul tes re l Isr el colle e exper ence nclud nto choose from The Hebrew Un vers t offers 2 tr c s homewor , tests, nd ntens ve le rn n n Hebrew b pl c n ou n re lHum n t es nd Soc l Sc ences nd Ex ct nd L fe Sc ences cl sses To m n ol m ch d sh m, th s pro r m s n mmense help, llow nB r Il n Un vers t h s one ener l tr c for ll students nd them to d pt to be n n const nt Hebrew spe n env ronmentthe Techn on h s n en neer n tr c E ch pro r m h s I would person ll dv se nst n Mech n for people who lre d h ved fferent costs nd dm ss ons requ rements rel t vel h h level of Hebrew underst nd n (most schools w ll ccept ou ntoChoos n Mech n the Isr el pro r m f ou r n t R m h D led or bove on the Hebrew testAt un vers t es wh ch requ re students to complete Mech n prov ded b colle es) If ou lre d re t h h enou h level, of course s cond t on of ccept nce (such s Hebrew Un vers t ), the stud n n Hebrew w ll st ll be ch llen n , but ou w ll lre d st rt un vers tMech n must be chosen ccord n to the requested f eld of w th the s lls necess r to mprove our re d n nd wr t n lon the w Nostud m tter wh t, t c n def n tel be helpful e r f used properl , but t llAccept nce nto the n tur l sc ences nd en neer n depends on whether ou ust w nt to ump nto our colle e c reer, or f ouMech n tr c s s dependent on p ss n m them t cs w nt to t e t me to ccl m te nto Isr el soc etex m Tr c pl cement s determ ned b ex ms dm n stered t the be nn n of the c dem c e r On ver e, wee l Why You Should Study in Mechinastud hours r n e from 25-38 hours, depend n on the tr cExempt on from Mech n B Aleez H rtste nStudents who meet the follow n cr ter re usu ll M dreshet Mor h, Al h D te 2017exempted from the Mech n t Ol m requ rement When dec d n wh t un vers t to ttend n Isr el, t s mport nt to f nd out the requ rements for ccept nce For ex mple, some un vers t es (l e Hebrew U students who e rned GSCE + t le st 3 A-level Un vers t , where I m currentl n school) requ re ou to do one e r ex ms ( n cert n sub ects) pre-un vers t Mech n pro r m, wh ch s essent ll nste d of the h h school C n d n students who e rned OSSD ( n cert n b rut ex ms th t students t e n Isr el After o n to sem n r nd do n courses) or h h school d plom + CEGEP d plom Sherut Leum for e r, I st ll d dn’t feel l e I w s re d to o str ht nto US students who too t le st 4 AP ex ms ( n un vers t , so I ttended the Mech n t Hebrew Un vers t I person ll en o ed cert n sub ects) the pro r m there nd felt th t t en bled me to tr ns t on b c nto school l feEl b l t for Prep r tor Pro r ms from the Student wh le enh nc n m Hebrew nd v n me the opportun t to meet other ol mAuthor t who were n the s me bo t s meIf ou h ve m de Al h t the t me of st rt n our There re sever l pros nd cons of do n Mech n F rst, I th n Mech n helpsMech n , ou m be el ble to h ve our stud es subs d zed prep re ou for le rn n n n Isr el school sett n , espec ll f ou h ven’tb the Jew sh A enc s p rt of our Al h benef ts been n school n few e rs Second, the Mech n s re t w to et pr ct ceTo qu l f ou w ll need le rn n c dem c Hebrew n n Ulp n sett n th t s c tered to help n ol m A h h school complet on cert f c te enter the Isr el un vers t s stem However, l e n school, there re cl sses Complet on of f ve month Ulp n or Hebrew th t ren’t s nterest n nd feel l e the ren’t the most product ve use of nowled e equ v lent to complet on of our t me Ult m tel , f ou dv nced-be nner’s ren’t n rush to f n sh our Ulp n ( pprox m tel Ulp n level 2) de ree nd feel th t e r of To be n the pro r m before our 23rd b rthd mprov n our Hebrew nd To be n stud es w th n 3 e rs of our Al h d te d ust n to the Isr el schoolFor more nform t on, ple se em l nbnstudents@nbn or l sett n could be benef c l then cons der do n Mech n27 otherw se, o n str ht to un vers t th t doesn’t requ re do n the Mech n m be more worthwh le opt on Aleez H rste n

Mechina at a Glance B Jord n So cher M dreshet H rov , Al h D te 2015So ou’re f n sh n our p e r Arm Sherut Leum Loo n nto un vers t s prob bl our next step Add de ree n Hebrew to the m x nd the thou ht becomes qu te d unt n At le st t w s for meFollow n e r of Sherut Leum m convers t on l Hebrew s lls h d s roc eted, however, I felt nowhere ne r prep red to f ce the c dem c Hebrew needed to stud t un vers t level Th s s the m n re son I chose to do the Mech n for ol m t Hebrew Un vers t TheMech n offers un vers t -st le cl sses n con unct on w th ntens ve Ulp n, des ned spec f c ll to prep re ou for stud n n c dem cHebrewWh m ht someone do the Mech n bes des to mprove the r Hebrew As n oleh, cert n un vers t es w ll requ re ou to h ve h herps chometr c score or equ v lent SAT score th n someone w th n Isr el B rut cert f c te (h h school d plom ), to be ccepted to the s mepro r m If our SAT scores do not re ch th t requ rement ou c n st ll be ccepted b do n Mech nAlthou h to some, spend n n extr e r n Mech n m ht feel mpr ct c l, t s cruc l to cons der th t do n e r of Mech n llev testhe t s of do n our de ree n Hebrew Do n our de ree n Hebrew w ll e se our p th l ter on, espec ll f ou re nterested n f eldth t requ res ou to wor n Hebrew Wh tever re son le ds ou to Mech n pro r m, t s re t w to e se our tr ns t on nto h hereduc t on TOP FIVE Top 5 Ways to Make It I w s on complete h h m f rst e r l v n n Isr el I would even descr be t s the best e r of m l fe, ne rl perfect T me nd t me n, people w rned me th t the hone moon per od would we r off, but I refused to bel eve them F st-forw rd to m second e r l v n n Isr el, nd the hone moon h s ended however, wh t h s resulted s extremeEnd of Ye r BBQ 2017 rowth nd lots of le rn n bout b l fe th n s The de l hone moon h s come to ts end, but new hone moon h semer ed Here’s how to m e t throu h nd cont nue mov n forw rd, even when the n t l hone moon per od h s come to ts end1 En o - En o ourself When ou h ve the opportun t to h ve fun, t e th t opportun t When ou’re bored, explore the countr It’sbe ut ful pl ce En o the countr nd ll th t t h s to offer Don’t ever tr c ourself n th n n th t ou’ve seen t ll on one of thethous nds of summer pro r ms ou were prob bl on En o the countr2 L u h - Isr el culture nd other cultures could not be more d fferent even f the tr ed re ll , re ll , re ll (d d I s re ll ) h rd If ouf nd ourself h v n rou h t me w th the new culture n ener l, or w th spec f c s tu t on, l u h3 Cr - When l u h n ust doesn’t wor , cr t out You’re n the m r et nd ou feel te rs form n Let ourself f ll p rt You’ll t e thet me fter to p ece ourself b c to ether4 Gr t tude - St th n ful Remember th t ou’re l v n the dre m of our ncestors, m e them proud nd st th n ful th t ou h d theopportun t to l ve th s dre m Don’t for et how h rd ou wor ed to et t, or how h rd ou’re wor n to st here St th n ful for everl ttle p ece of t, even when the o n ets tou h5 Rem nder - It s re ll e s to for et, wh ch s wh t’s so mport nt to m e ourself rem nders L fe ets so bus nd hect c th t t sessent l to m e for ourself w s of remember n the re t be ut nd love ou h ve for Isr el Whether t’s post- t note ou w e upto ever morn n , p cture, dr w n , l ter l rem nder on our phone wh tever t s, m e for ourself ph s c l rem nder th t ou c nloo t nd remember wh t ot ou here 28

STRAIGHT TO INTERVIEW UNIVERSITY! ENGINEERING B L uren Allen ISRAEL'S FUTURE M dreshet Am tAfter I r du ted from h h school, I spent REBECCA HESS tells us about life as an Anglo student in e r t M dreshet Am t, sem n r n G lo the Technion and her hopes for the future.th t s lso home to over 100 Isr el ch ldrenwho come from bro en homes M exper ence Tell us a bit about yourself and what you are studying.there w s l fe-ch n n I spent th t e r After studying at Nishmat, I made Aliyah and was accepted to the army’s Atudahsurrounded b people who ded c ted the r program. I am currently living in Haifa and studying in the Technion. I am studying waterent re l ves to chessed nd who v ewed ever engineering, a sub-discipline of Civil Engineering, which covers efficient use of waterJew s member of the r f m l As I spent resources, design and monitoring of water supply systems, sewage treatment andth t e r tr vel n ll over the countr for recycle, irrigation, and reservoir systems.Sh bb tot nd Ch m, I met more nd more Why did you choose that field?ncred ble people nd exper enced so much of I enjoy the field because it combines engineering aspects of math, physics, computerthe be ut th t th s countr h s to offer As science, biology and chemistry and puts me in a place where I can be part of solving them e r n sem n r w s com n to n end, I water challenges in Israel and developing the technologies and techniques which supplyust couldn’t f thom th t I would be o n a vital resource to people around the world.home to New Yor w thout n pl ns to What is the student community like in Haifa and the Technion?return The general student body at Technion is made up of top-notch good-hearted people. IThe follow n e r I spent m f rst semester of have heard almost unanimously that the students are not competitive and very willingcolle e t Johns Hop ns Un vers t , n to share learning material and help each other out. The Technion student organization m z n school th t I h d been so exc ted to and Dean invest a lot into creating a vibrant student life. I constantly see student events, ttend, but I re l zed th t t w sn’t where I cooking workshops, parties, interesting speakers, and exercise classes being advertised.re ll w nted to be The follow n semester, I Many students live in relatively nice dorm apartments with private bedrooms.tr nsferred to IDC Herzl ’s Ps cholo What is Shabbat like at the Technion?Pro r m n the r Intern t on l School It w s The Technion Shabbat community is quite vibrant and united around the main shul/beitone of the best dec s ons I’ve ever m de I midrash on campus. Many students stay on campus for Shabbat including French,b rel new n one l v n n Isr el, but once I Belgian, South American, and Anglo olim, as well as native Israelis. One of my favoritemoved nto m p rtment n G v t Shmuel, parts about the community is that while I have a strong circle of Anglo olim friends I amever one w s so qu c to offer the r help w th fully a part and have made many great friends in the larger international and Israeli n th n from nv t n me to Sh bb t me ls religious community. On any given Shabbat people organize meals between friends orto help n me bu ld m new I e furn ture join a communal meal run by ASAT, which is the Technion student organization. There isNow th t I’m n m l st e r t IDC, I onl loo also Chabad on Campus, Technion Midrasha, French Student Organization, the Technionb c on m dec s on to move to Isr el w th English Speakers Committee, and Beyachad, which is basically a student-run Israeli r t tude nd rel ef Mov n to Isr el r ht version of Hillel that organizes communal Shabbat meals, tiyulim, and weekday events. fter sem n r llowed me to meet so m n Every Shabbat there is a communal seudah shlishit that is open to the community.other people l e me, who sh red m p ss on Throughout the week there are community events and shiurim held in the central beitof l v n n Isr el but were lso there to cheer midrash and other places around campus.me up fter d f lled w th the bure ucr t c What is the Anglo community like at the Technion?orde ls of be n n Ol h Ch d sh I st ll m ss There is a sizable and growing Anglo community in the Technion and surrounding Nevem f m l nd fr ends n Amer c , but I feel soblessed to be ble to c ll Isr el m home 29

Sheannan neighborhood. The Anglo olim community which centers around campus is comprised of 30 to 50 people. We hosted a Shabbatonlast year in co-operation with NBN Go North and had around 90 participants! The observant community is very warm, close knit, and downto earth and probably comparable to a medium-small observant college community, like Cornell. People frequently organize Shabbat mealstogether and often spontaneously make soup or cookies and invite everyone over. Additionally, there is an English shiur every Shabbat afterdavening and occasional get-togethers throughout the semester.What do you love most about being at the Technion?I would say I love the diverse but tight knit community here, which enables me to have a strong core group of Anglo olim friends but alsobridge out and build great friendships with Israelis and olim from other countries. I personally enjoy building connections with people fromdiverse backgrounds and see it as a great stepping-stone towards better integrating into Israeli society.What are your biggest challenges with the path you’ve chosen in Israel and how have you overcome them?I have yet to start the Atudah portion of my journey, so I can’t speak to that as much. What I can say is that in Atudat Olim, there isn’t reallyanyone in charge of you or looking out for you until you enter the army. Towards your giyus (draft) the army will arrange interviews forpotential positions in your field, but I have heard it is important to simultaneously research fitting positions and contact the commanders ofthose positions directly. In terms of Technion, my biggest challenge studying in Hebrew, was going from feeling very comfortable askingquestions and partaking in classroom conversation to feeling self-conscious about my ability to articulate and follow up on questions. Thiscaused me to wonder if I had made a mistake studying in Hebrew. The way I grew to see it, is that as a new immigrant with less than fluentHebrew, it’s reasonable to feel intimidated or uncertain in your ability to follow and contribute to the discussion, but at some point you wantto improve. I figure it’s best to make mistakes and overcome that challenge in the somewhat forgiving college environment rather thanreaching your first job, sitting down at a meeting with co-workers and being limited in your ability to contribute to your full potential. Iovercame the challenge when my ability and confidence to converse about the material intelligently in Hebrew improved after working withIsraeli classmates on homework assignments and projects and by compelling myself to contribute despite my hesitations.What advice would you give to someone considering the Technion?I would advise someone considering the Technion to talk with current Technion students about the various acceptance options. Many peoplestart in the International school and then transfer to the faculty of their choice, some stay in the International school, some start in theMechina, and the lucky few are qualified to start directly in mainstream Hebrew. The options are confusing, so it may help to talk to someonewho is familiar and can refer you to a friend who may have pioneered the path you hope to follow. Additionally, I would advise everyoneconsidering to visit for a Shabbat whether it be through the Prospective Student Shabbaton on April 28th or any other Shabbat.What type of job are you hoping to get after university?Well, the first four years I plan to serve in the IDF as an engineer who works to introduce efficient and innovative water infrastructure onbases. After that, who knows! The field of water engineering is broad, and I haven’t decided which subdiscipline most interests me yet.-By: Rebecca Charytan-Spitz ECTECHNION SHABBATON EIS OPEN! EETCCETTCEEHCCNHHIONNIINOOSNNHSSAHHBAABBBABBTAAOTTTNEOOCNNHTNTEREGISTRATION Going to college in Israel? Thinking about Technion? Want to learn more? The Technion English Speaking Community and Beit Knesset invite you to The TECHNION SHABBATONTECH TECTECHNForIpOso2spNe0ctiv1e8SstuHdenAts BBATON TECHNION SHABBATONTECSAVE THE DATE: APRIL 28th Experience a communal Shabbat, tour the campus, meet current TEC TECHNION SHABBATONRSVP HERE:goo.gl/4Zegwx QUESTIONS? Call Rebecca - and prospective students and learn about the programs Technion has to offer! TECTECHNION SHABBATON0526712756 HYeNErEAeXRT2./22>G: 30

The Beginner's Guide to STANDARDIZED Standardized Testing TESTING B Nefesh B'Nefesh St ff How To Ace The Psychometric Test Ps chometr c Ex m B L Beder d The ps chometr c ex m s the Isr el equ v lent to the Amer c n SAT ex m It s M dreshet H rov , Al h D te 2016 compr sed of three sect ons – Verb l, M th nd En l sh Comprehens on Scores on th s ex m r n e from 200-800 w th 800 be n the h hest Your score on th s ex m In order to stud for the En l sh Ps chometr c, w ll be c lcul ted to ether w th our GPA from h h school to determ ne our m n people choose to s n up for n En l sh el b l t for ccept nce to d fferent un vers t pro r ms prep r tor course th t prov des cl sses, s well s Note If ou h ve t en the SAT ex m n the US, our score w ll be ccepted b m n stud m ter ls nd resources Prep r n w thout (but not ll) pro r ms n l eu of the Isr el ps chometr c ex m course c n lso be suff c ent (person ll th t's how Prep r n for the Ps chometr c Ex m n Isr el I prep red for m Ps chometr c) Th s p th s for The ps chometr c ex m s offered n En l sh tw ce e r – n Febru r nd Jul It mot v ted people who now the c n s t down for s offered n Hebrew f ve t mes e r – pprox m tel ever two months In order hours d throu h self-d sc pl ne nd o throu h to ppl for the next c dem c e r, ou must h ve t en the ex m b M rch If pr ct ce test fter pr ct ce test our score s not suff c ent to et nto the pro r m ou re nterested n, ou w ll More th n the d ff cult of the content, the need to w t full e r nd ppl for the follow n c dem c e r Ps chometr c s ener ll nown for ts d ff cult M n students choose to t e prep r tor course, offered b v r ous comp n es bec use of the short t me v l ble for e ch Sold ers nd Sherut Leum volunteers re el ble for d scount for these courses sect on Pr ct c n w th t mer nd complet n m n full pr ct ce tests ( n order to test res st nce SAT Ex m over the whole t me of the test) s n effect ve w to stud for the Ps chometr c For mprovement, The SAT s n entr nce ex m cre ted b the Colle e Bo rd th t s used b most US hours nd hours of wor re necess r You now colle es nd un vers t es to m e dm ss ons dec s ons The ex m cons sts of three wh t the s , pr ct ce m es perfect p rts m th, ev dence-b sed re d n nd wr t n , nd n opt on l ess S nce t n the Ps chometr c n n l n u e The SAT n Isr el other th n Hebrew me ns ou w ll be s pp n out M n un vers t nd colle e pro r ms ccept SAT scores nclud n Hebrew on n test n of our Hebrew l n u e s lls, Un vers t , H f Un vers t , B r-Il n Un vers t , Ben Gur on Un vers t nd sever l m n un vers t es requ re ou to t e the YAEL others Ple se note Even f un vers t w ll t p c ll ccept SAT scores n pl ce of Hebrew Prof c enc Test Th s test s bout two ps chometr c scores, there re cert n pro r ms th t spec f c ll requ re hours lon nd the score s out of 150 (when ps chometr c score Th s ncludes ll med c l schools n Isr el ppl n to schools, s wh t YAEL score the The SAT ex m w ll be offered n Isr el n M rch, M nd June of 2018 n Tel Av v requ re) The YAEL s offered for free r ht fter the Re str t on for the ex m t es pl ce f ve wee s before the ex m Sp ce f lls up Ps chometr c I su est t n t then, even f ou qu c l so t s mport nt to re ster s e rl s poss ble You c n re ster for the re exh usted, ust to see wh t score ou c n et ex m on the Colle e Bo rd webs te n the ntern t on l test n sect on You c n lw s p to come b c nd t e t on For more nform t on on the ps chometr c nd SAT ex ms, ple se em l d fferent d to mprove our score nbnstudents@nbn or l Don't be fr d to t e the Ps chometr c n n order to mprove our score (I too t three t mes A,B,Cs of the SAT nd m n Isr el s t e t even 5-7 t mes) However, n order to vo d t n the Ps chometr c sever l B L l Schw rtz t mes, m e sure ou ve our ll on the f rst tr M dreshet H rov , Al h D te 2017 Pr ct ce, pr ct ce, pr ct ce Dur n m e r of Sherut Leum n 2015 I too the SAT’s n order to ppl to B r Il n Beh tzl ch on the Ps chometr c nd on ett n Un vers t The m n re son I too the test n the m ddle of Sherut w s bec use I m nto the school of our cho ce from C n d , nd n C n d one s not requ red to t e the test n order to ppl to un vers t The second re son w s bec use I onl dec ded I w nted to ppl to BIU dur n m e r of Sherut When I be n loo n nto ppl n , I w s nformed th t w thout Ps chometr c score or n SAT score I wouldn't even be ble to be n the process I dec ded to t e the SAT’s over the En l sh Ps chometr c test bec use I he rd t w s e s er nd the d te of the test wor ed out better for me I borrowed n SAT stud nd pr ct ce boo nd I stud ed v s pe w th m s ster- n-l w lmost ever n ht for bout 5 months Com n b c from lon d of Sherut, t w s h rd to stud nd st focused I found th s set t me w th tutor to be extremel mport nt to m stud n T n the test tself w s ver str htforw rd, s ll of the nstruct ons were n En l sh nd the proctors spo e En l sh s well Sherut Leum w s ver ccommod t n to me when I s ed to t e d off to t e the test Over ll the whole process w s 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The Beginner's Guide to Medical School B Nefesh B'Nefesh St ff Doctors re v lu ble resource n the St te of Isr el, wh ch s expect n to exper ence short e of doctors n the upcom n e rs due to f ctors such s popul t on ncre se nd the ret rement of mm r nt doctors Med c ne s prest ous f eld n Isr el nd ett n ccepted to med c l school s ourne of ts own Below s br ef overv ew of med c l school n Isr el nd the cr ter for ccept nce For more nform t on, ple se em l nbnstudents@nbn or l Tr c s of Stud There re three w s to stud med c ne n Isr el 1 Full seven- e r pro r m - These pro r ms re offered t Hebrew Un vers t , The Techn on, Tel Av v Un vers t nd Ben Gur on Un vers t 2 Four- e r pro r m, v l ble for those who lre d hold b chelor’s de ree - These pro r ms re offered t Tel Av v Un vers t nd B r-Il n Un vers t 3 Complet n med c l school t one of the three ntern t on l schools of med c ne th t re t u ht n En l sh - S c ler School of Med c ne t Tel Av v Un vers t , The Techn on Amer c n Med c l School nd The Med c l School for Intern t on l He lth t Ben Gur on Un vers t These pro r ms re ntended for those lre d hold n relev nt b chelor’s de ree nd m requ re ou to le ve Isr el for p rt of our stud es Requ rements for Accept nce Ps chometr c A ps chometr c score s m nd tor to ppl for med c l school n Isr el Unl e other un vers t pro r ms n Isr el, med c l schools w ll not ccept the SAT s subst tute for the ps chometr c If ou re ppl n for n ntern t on l pro r m, the pro r ms w ll ccept n MCAT score n pl ce of ps chometr c The scor n on the ps chometr c ex m r n es from 200-800 (800 be n the h hest score) To qu l f for med c l school, ou w ll need ne r perfect score Hebrew Un vers t nd Tel Av v Un vers t requ re m n mum score of over 735 Mech n t Ol m Ol m w ll be requ red to stud for e r n Mech n pro r m unless the qu l f for n exempt on from Mech n For more nform t on ple se see p e 27 Hebrew Level Requ rement You w ll be requ red to t e M vch n Y el, Hebrew prof c enc test In order to qu l f for ccept nce, ou w ll need to h ve ne r fluenc Entr nce Ex m nd Interv ew D fferent pro r ms h ve d fferent ccept nce cr ter nd some m requ re ou to come n for pl cement test All med c l school pro r ms w ll requ re ou to ttend f ce-to-f ce nd v du l nterv ew nd p rt c p te n roup nterv ew THE SCIENCES Another Path in the Sciences B T v Shore M d l Oz, Al h D te 2011 M n me s T v , I m 26 e rs old, nd I h ve been l v n n Isr el s nce I r du ted h h school I m or n ll from Toronto, C n d nd m currentl l v n n Jerus lem When I f rst moved here, I spent e r le rn n t M d l Oz nd then completed n under r du te de ree n B otechnolo t B r Il n Un vers t After t n 2- e r bre to be m dr ch ( n t M d l Oz), I be n M ster's de ree n Hum n Genet cs t Hebrew Un vers t Currentl , I m t the be nn n of m PhD stud es n enet cs In Isr el, h her de rees (second+) n rese rch come lon w th st pend - so I et p d, nd m tu t on s covered, to do rese rch ll d , ever d M pro ect s focused on ov r n development nd on (hum n) enet c d se se, wh ch c uses the ov r es to not develop n women Prett nterest n stuff ) Wh le m d s re spent n rese rch l b, I h ve lso be un to wor p rt t me (even n s) t pr v te fert l t cl n c There, I et to nter ct w th nd help oun couples who re suffer n from nfert l t Wh le t w s overwhelm n t f rst to h ve to d scuss such sens t ve top c n Hebrew, I f nd th t I h ve ccl m ted qu c l , nd nter ct n w th our p t ents s now m f vor te p rt of the ob The l b wor there ncludes ll sorts of spec l zed n l ses nd tests, some of wh ch re ctu ll onl done n Isr el33

Words of Wisdom from The #NewestSabraOnTheBlockB Lott e estenb umM dreshet H rov , Al h D te 2012I h ve lw s loved to l u h nd trul bel eve n not t n ourself too ser ousl Mov n to Isr el h s onl enh nced th s bel efYes, the bure ucr c s unnecess r l nno n (for l c of better word), but here’s secret If ou h ve ood sense of humor, our Al hw ll be breeze Bel eve meS tu t ons th t h ve h ppenedYou w ll w e up on Tuesd morn n t the cr c of d wn nd he d to M sr d H l t (Absorpt on M n str ) to be the f rst one there whenthe open onl to re l ze the re closed on Tuesd #TrueStorYou w ll (o f ne, I hope t won’t h ppen, but we’re ll hum n) lose our tued t zehut ( dent f c t on c rd) t some po nt (m po nt m orm not h ve come d fter I m de Al h) nd need to he d to M sr d H pn m (M n str of Inter or) for new one onl to be elled t bout how rrespons ble ou re #TrueStor #Althou hIGuessIW sIrrespons bleYou w ll need to open f le t M nh l H student m (Student Author t ) nd not be ble to, bec use ou don’t h ve our or n l h h schoold plom w th our h h school pr nc p l’s f n erpr nts on t Oh, nd even when ou f n ll present the pr nc p l-DNA-f lled d plom , M nh lH student m won’t bel eve ou #TrueStorHowever, w th ll the stor es I h ve throu hout m f ve e rs here, wh t h s ept me o n s be n ble to l u h t off When I f rst m deAl h, I st rted blo c lled Newest S br on The Bloc (o f ne, I’ll sh melessl promote m blo(www newests br onthebloc blo spot com) n order to show m fr ends nd f m l b c n Amer c , s well s future ol m th t es, thebure ucr c here s tou h, but cr n nd be n frustr ted doesn’t need to be the onl solut on I f nd the more ou l u h nd s to ourself,“Oh m God, now I h ve nother re t stor to dd to m l st,” the better our l fe n Isr el w ll be“Embrace andlove your body,it is the greatestthing you willever own.” 054•494•0415 34 cmnutrition.co.il [email protected] /chavimonheitrd cm.nutrition

INTERVIEWHERE NEXT YEAR...A FEW YEARS LATERAfter serving, working and starting a family in Israel, EITAN RAPPS shares his perspective on life in Israel,IDF service and what it takes to succeed in the Jewish homeland.Tell me a bit about yourself. meeting more and more guys who experience where you interact with lots ofI grew up in Teaneck, NJ and went to TABC finished the army and heard more about different parts of Israeli society, bothfor high school. After graduating in 2006, I their experiences. It made me feel like the socially and culturally. You feel like you’rewent to Hakotel for yeshiva. I was there for army was part of something I believed in. taking a part in defending your country,1.5 years before I drafted into the army No one pushed me to go to the army, but which has helped me a lot in living here.where I served in totchanim artillery for a as a Zionist you know how important it is.1.5 years. When I finished, I moved to Givat I felt a sense of duty and national What advice would you give toShmuel and started at Bar Ilan in 2009. I obligation. I had already registered at NYU someone who is just starting out theircompleted a BA in clinical science and and deferred for a year in yeshiva, but journey in Israel?communications, and then an MA in after a certain point I decided to stay andCommunications. Right now I’m working in pass that up altogether. I chose to do the Being in Israel on your own is hard. Formarketing for a large high-tech company army and see what happened from there. some its harder than others. It is not a walkcalled Amdoc. I still live in Givat Shmuel What was it like staying in Israel in the park, and it really forces you to growwith my wife Kayla, and daughter Hodaya. immediately after yeshiva? up in a positive way and become moreWhy did you join the army? You really get to the opportunity to be on mature. Taking the “cookie cutter” scenario,I grew up in a Zionist home, and all my your own, away from home, which can be where someone goes to college close tofriends were Zionists, but it wasn't until very exciting. It definitely opens doors for home, they don't have the same challengesafter going on the Mach Hach summer you that you might not have necessarily as someone in Israel. Being on your ownprogram in high school, and touring the had if you had not stayed in Israel. There's you’re forced to do certain things, whethercountry, that I knew I wanted to be here. a lot of unique opportunities in Israel thatThat was my first interaction with people people can take advantage of that are “I really likewho served in the army, including lone only available to people around that age history and like tosoldiers, and that really put Aliyah in my and stage in life. think that in themind. Once I was in Hakotel which is also a How has your army experience historical contextHesder yeshiva, I became really caught up contributed to your life in Israel? we are now in,in that world. Around the same time, my Being in the army is definitely an something huge isbrother joined the army, and I was happening. It means a lot to be a part of that...” its bureaucracy, figuring out an apartment, cooking, and all of that really helps you grow into a stronger person. You learn skills that you will have for the rest of your life. You have a lot more opportunities to learn, grow, and challenge yourself. What is your greatest challenge with the path you have chosen? For me it was doing university in Hebrew. I had great Hebrew going into it, but it can still be challenging. Even just the little35 different nuances of the Israeli classroom

setting can be a challenge. Of course What is your driving force for being in speak to everyone, but to me that means anothing is perfect in America either, but Israel? lot. It’s challenging, and you need to knowyour challenges here can sometimes feel I really like history and like to think that in that going in. It will be hard, and it takesgreater because of the physical distance the historical context we are now in, time to understand the difference infrom home. Thats certainly not a reason to something huge is happening. It means a lot cultures, but it is not impossible.not study in Israel though. Anyone who can to be a part of this movement. This is the -By: Rebecca Charytan-Spitzdo it definitely should. Also, doing a first time in history when the Jews reallydifferent thing than you were expecting to, came back to Israel in this size and you have 36or not going through the same things that a chance to be part of it. Even the mostyour American friends are going through skeptical person can not deny that somethingcan be hard. But at the end of the day, I is happening. I know that message doesn'tdon't regret my decisions for one second.

Employment in IsraelBy: Nefesh B’Nefesh Staff recipe for success in the Israeli workforce. There are lots of jobs in Israel where English will be considered an asset but having a higherEstablishing a successful career in Israel is one of the biggest level of Hebrew will be to your advantage.priorities of most olim. The goal of the Nefesh B’NefeshEmployment Department is here to provide you with the How can I find a job in Israel?knowledge, resources and support you need to find suitableemployment that fits your skills and helps advance your career. To Who you know is almost as important as what you know in Israel.schedule an appointment with an NBN employment advisor, please Making connections with people and putting yourself out there issend an email to [email protected]. an important part of growing your network and establishing yourself in the Israeli job market.What does it take to get a good job in Israel? Networking is important. Take the time to create a LinkedInIsrael is a skills-based society. Highlighting the skills you have network and find olim working in your future field. Speak toacquired over time, through your education and previous work people you already know and find out what your future careerexperience, will help make you more marketable in the Israeli work would look like in Israel.force. Will going to university in Israel help me get a job?When considering your future in Israel and what to study incollege, it is important to choose a field of study that interests you. If you are planning on making Aliyah and building a career in Israel,Within that field, do some research into which skills are in demand there are many advantages to pursuing a degree in an Israeliin the Israeli market and focus on developing and improving those university. In certain professions (nursing and law, for example), itskills. pays to study in Israel because US-trained professionals must get their degrees in the US and then go through a lengthy process afterIf you decide to go to school outside of Israel, it is worthwhile to Aliyah before they can practice. In other professions, it is worthconsider a summer internship in Israel. This is something that will training in Israel because you graduate well-prepared to work in anhelp you network and build your contact list before you make Israeli work place. Learning first-hand about cultural norms andAliyah which can help you in the job search later. field-specific Hebrew vocabulary, and studying current issues related to Israeli society, are natural parts of your studies.Check out the NBN Professions Index to read more about over 90 Additionally, it is valuable to have studied in Israel because itdifferent career opportunities available in Israel at provides you with a strong network of professional contacts, whichwww.nbn.org.il/professions. are critical in helping you find a job later.Do I need a high level of Hebrew to work in Israel? If you have any questions about employment and university in Israel or Aliyah in general, please give NBN a call at 1-866-4-ALIYAHA working knowledge of Hebrew, together with relevant or send an email to [email protected] experience, skills and academic background is the Getting a Head Start in Hi-Tech By: Nefesh B'Nefesh Staff Want to join the Start-Up Nation but don’t know how? Israel is often referred to as the “Second Silicon Valley,” because hi-tech products and services account for more than a quarter of all Israeli exports! NBN has assisted hundreds of olim either transfer their skills or adapt themselves to find jobs in this exciting market. Hi-tech offers career opportunities in sales, marketing, PR, graphic design, web design, technical writing, administration, customer service, technical support, finance and law, in addition to programming and quality assurance. Consider working on and expanding your skills for hi-tech-related fields now, because professionals with this experience are always in demand!37

Fireman SamBy: Sam McCartneyYeshivat Har Etzion, Aliyah Date: 2010After studying in Yeshivat Har Etzion in 2007 and then a year back in Australia, I returned to Israel in 2009. I spent my first years back inIsrael on Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu. Although I’d always been fascinated with the fire brigade (I attended almost every open day at my localstation in Sydney), it was only on Sde Eliyahu where I received my first taste of fighting fires.One afternoon, I received an urgent call from a very good friend that he needed my help to fight a fire in a field across the road from ourkibbutz. Before I knew it, I was dressed in long sleeves despite the summer heat, and standing amongst the flames and smoke of the brushfire. My job: make sure that the hose wasn’t getting tangled on any rocks and trees. By the time we had successfully extinguished the fire,I was exhausted and smelled of smoke, but I was exhilarated and buoyed by the fact that I’d put out my first fire.Although that fire on Sde Eliyahu was my first fire, it certainly wasn’t my last. I am now a volunteer firefighter at the B’nei Brak fire station.I attend every emergency call that the regular firefighters attend: car accidents, burning garbage, even apartment fires. And when thereare no fires to fight or people to help rescue, I spend the time with the firefighters helping keep the station clean and the trucks ready forour next call out.Fighting fires is hot, and the Israeli summer heat doesn’t help, especially in our heavy bunker gear. But the Hebrew that I’ve learned, theself-respect I’ve gained, the wealth of knowledge that I now have, plus the fact that I know I’m saving members of society, makes all theeffort spent well worth it.ABOVE & BEYOND One Call Away By: Gidon Kadry Yeshivat Hakotel, Aliyah Date: 2017 It's a feeling that’s difficult to describe. I didn't become a volunteer EMT in Magen David Adom because of a feeling of responsibility to serve the country like army or Sherut Leumi. I volunteer because the looks of gratitude and comfort I receive from patients, whether it is a child, father, or mother are simply out of this world. Sometimes the only thing I can do is hold the hand of an old lady as we rush her to the hospital, and even that little bit is helpful as she visibly relaxes a little from the small gesture. I learned for two years in Yeshivat Hakotel and made Aliyah in January 2017 in order to serve as a medical volunteer in the army. For a year I have been fighting my way to be able to draft into the army, as I was given a medical exemption due to having Crohn's disease. After months of feeling helpless I decided that nobody would hold me back from doing my part and took the course in MDA. I can honestly say it's one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. The benefits of my choice to join MDA constantly show themselves. Beingimmersed in a Hebrew environment and in Israeli culture, and learning an amazing life skill that has come in handy in my everyday life arejust a few of those benefits.At the end of the day, there aren’t just the standard two ways of contributing to the country, doing your part for a couple of years, andthen moving on. It's simple to find other paths to serving the country and the Jewish nation. And the best part is, I love what I do. 38

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SHERUT LEUMI BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SHERUT LEUMI By: Here Next Year Staff hundreds of Sherut Leumi positions. This means that each Sherut Leumi place is connected to one of the agudot. The aguda is Sherut Leumi (National Service) is a one to two year voluntary responsible for hiring and caring for the bnot sherut who serve national service option for religious women, who are exempt at their designated Sherut Leumi locations. For example, if from military service. Sherut Leumi provides the unique someone wants to do Sherut Leumi at a specific hospital, she opportunity to give back to Israeli society in a truly meaningful needs to find out which aguda is connected to that hospital and way, while simultaneously fostering personal growth and apply through that aguda. Alternatively, she can choose an improvement within each volunteer. Service placements reach all aguda and search through all of the options they offer. Each areas of Israeli society, including education, welfare, at-risk youth, aguda runs separately and offers different benefits and varying government, health clinics, immigrant assistance, disadvantaged degrees of assistance. They each have their own application communities, and more. Hundreds of social welfare and process and requirements. For more information about agudot, community-building projects exist in Israel thanks to these young visit herenextyearisrael.com/sherut-leumi. women, bnot sherut, who enthusiastically dedicate themselves to the improvement of the Jewish future in Israel. How do I sign up for Sherut Leumi? Who can serve in Sherut Leumi? In order to sign up for Sherut Leumi, you must choose the Sherut Leumi tkanim (positions) that appeal to you, apply for sayarot A recent change in the Sherut Leumi system mandates that only (interviews) at those placements, go to the interviews, and Israeli citizens who have an exemption (ptor) from the IDF can choose your Sherut Leumi teken! serve in Sherut Leumi. This means that non-citizens must make Aliyah, receive a draft letter to the IDF in the mail, then receive an Sherut Leumi has the potential to be the most meaningful, exemption from IDF service before they begin Sherut Leumi on uplifting and life-changing experience, but will also invariably September 1st. In order to receive your exemption by September come with many challenges and frustrations. That’s why it is so 1st, you must make Aliyah in the middle of the previous year. Most important to prepare and research as much as possible before Sherut Leumi placement organizations will allow you to apply to you sign up. Sherut Leumi before you have made Aliyah on condition that you will make Aliyah before your service begins. Here Next Year is here to guide you through every step of the Sherut Leumi process. We offer one-on-one guidance and How does Sherut Leumi work? mentoring through our Here Next Year Sherut Leumi Rakazot Program, which begins mid-December. Every prospective bat Bnot sherut are required to work 40 hours per week from sherut is paired with a Here Next Year Rakezet who attended September 1st to August 31st. midrasha and served as a lone bat sherut just a few years ago. You will be given personal guidance throughout the entire There are several agudot (placement organizations) for Sherut research and sign-up process. If you would like to be paired with Leumi, including Haaguda Lehitnadvut, Bat Ami, Shilo, Shlomit a Here Next Year Sherut Leumi Rakezet email Aminadav. Each of these agudot is responsible for a chunk of the [email protected]

Sherut Leumi Timeline Sherut Leumi Guidance EventsJanuary 3, 2018 - January 7, 2018 - Sheelon Haadafot December 10, 2017 - December 28, 2017 - Here Next Year(advance sayarot sign-up for competitive placements) seminary visits to begin the personalized guidance process.January 17, 2018 -Sayarot dates are posted January 8, 2018 - Getting to Know Sherut LeumiJanuary 21, 2018 - January 23, 2018 - Sayarot sign-up January 22, 2018 - Sayarot Prep NightFebruary 18, 2018- Sayarot end Learning From Teaching By: Rivka Coleman Migdal Oz, Aliyah Date: 2017I did my Sherut Leumi service at Beit Sefer Chorev, which is a boys elementary school in Jerusalem. When I was originally looking at differentSherut options, I was really against going to a school because I thought that those type of positions would not be challenging and meaningfulenough. However, I was very wrong about both of these preconceived notions. My responsibilities at the school included tutoring kids inEnglish, helping olim chadashim with their Hebrew and adjusting to their classes, and helping run and coordinate different events andactivities at the school. I think one of the reasons I really loved my experience was because I had the freedom and flexibility to really see whatmy strengths were and apply them to the school. I was not given a list of things to do and then have to get them done. Rather, I saw whatthings the school needed more help with and what I could be beneficial to and that is how I created my schedule. At times, especially at thebeginning, all that freedom and flexibility was extremely difficult for me because I did not know how to utilize my time well and felt that I didnot have enough direction of where and how to help. However, as the year progressed I learned how I could best give to the school. The schoolis like a community that I felt more and more a part of as the year continued, creating meaningful relationships with both staff and students.I think the most meaningful part of my year was being able to see the impact that I made, especially with the olim chadashim and seeing not only how much their Hebrew improved, but also how well and comfortable they adjusted to their new environment in Israel.The most important piece of advice I have to girls starting the sherut process is be open minded. Don’t look at jobs as what is going to be themost difficult or most life changing for other people. The smallest things and the seemingly small impacts you make on even one person really goes a long way and makes a huge difference. Sherut Leumi Dictionary Teken ( ‫ ) תקן‬- Sherut Leumi placement Sayarot (‫ ) סיירות‬- interviews Ptor ( ‫ )פטור‬- military exemption Rakezet ( ‫ )רכזת‬- supervisor appointed by the aguda Here Next Year Rakezet - Here Next Year advisor who will guide you through the sign-up process Aguda (‫ ) אגודה‬- placement organizationJust What the Doctor OrderedBy: Julianna GershbaumMMY, Aliyah Date: 2016I chose to do my Sherut Leumi at a hospital because I wanted to understand what it was like to work in the medical profession in Israel. I waslucky enough to be placed in the Pediatric Surgery ward, which was an amazing experience. I really liked the doctors and the nurses who Iworked with. They made me feel like I was right at home and were always there to help me out when I needed it. My daily tasks varied frommaking sure the supplies room was stocked to helping out in medical procedures. Some days I had a lot to do with the medicine itself, likerunning important errands, helping place IVs, and helping out the nurses with pre-operation checkups, while other days I had to do the dirtywork like make beds or be the receptionist. I didn't really have a set schedule and a lot of times I had to find things to do, but since I was inPediatrics that made it much easier. I helped out a lot with the children by giving the parents a well-deserved break, and I was really able tomake special connections that I still keep up today. You never know what a child or a parent is going through, and I felt that by being apresence that wasn't a scary doctor I was able to make the children feel more relaxed. My advice for those interested in Sherut in a hospital isthat you have to be able to stand up for yourself and not let the nurses push you around. 42

“I am doing Sherut Leumi because it is my TALI WEISINGERway of giving back to the country that I plan Bat Sherut at Kav Orto call home for the rest of my life. It’s alsobeen an incredible way of integrating into Israeli life and culture.” NOMI RABHAN “What I love about Israel now that I’m in “My advice to future Bnot Sherut is toBat Sherut at Har Herzl Sherut is how Israel really just feels like remember that it’s not always going to be easy and amazing. Some days are hard, but always a giant family” keep in mind the greater picture.” ELI GREENFIELD Bat Sherut at Magen David Adom“The best part of my Sherut is SHERUT.... “My advice to future Bnot Sherut is don'tlearning about the different types of take no for an answer. If you want it, gopeople I work with and their different ROM CURRENT BNOT SH for it.” connections to Judaism.” F ERUT ZEHAVA WEISS Bat Sherut at Shalva (Baby Nursery & Office)“The best part of my Sherut is “My advice to future Bnot Sherut is to go intowatching my babies develop new the experience with an open mind. It’s not going to be the best unless you make it the skills each and every day!” best for yourself.” MIRIAM SERKEZ Bat Sherut at Ofek LEAH LIEBERMAN Bat Sherut at V’Hadarta “The advice I ‘d give to someone who “What I have gained so far in Sherut is a “The best part of my Sherut is making a real is considering Sherut is...do it!” better understanding of the history of our difference in the lives of people who would people. And of course... I’ve improved my43 otherwise be alone.” Hebrew!”

INTERVIEW situations, and that might include making them lunch during the day, giving them extra attention, and taking them out after school to do something fun. After school I would stay late to help olim chadashim with their homework. What did you gain from your year in Sde Chemed? I definitely learned a lot of Hebrew and gained a better understanding of Israeli culture. No one in the school spoke English so that really forced me to learn a lot of language and culture that I wouldn’t have otherwise. Also, because I was constantly giving throughout the year, I learned a lot about myself. What were your biggest challenges as a lone bat sherut?A CLOSER In the beginning, the language and cultural barrier were hard toLOOK AT overcome. But everyone was very understanding, and over time I learned Hebrew and began to understand. It's something you really need to work at and not give up on. How has Sherut contributed to your life here? SHERUT LEUMI I think it was very important for me to have done Sherut Leumi, both socially and culturally, for where I am now in life. Learning inRUTHIE SANDERS tells us about her decision to volunteer Bar Ilan, whenever I meet a new person they always ask me what Iin Sde Chemed Elementary School and gives us insight did in the army or Sherut. Having done Sherut Leumi makes me feelinto what she gave and gained throughout her year in more a part of Israeli society, like I really contributed.Sherut Leumi. What are you studying, and how has the experience been so far?Tell me a little bit about yourself. I am studying law in Bar Ilan. Although Sherut really helped myI’m originally from Boston, I went to Maimonides for school, and then conversational Hebrew, academic Hebrew is something else entirely,to Shaalvim for Women for my gap year. After Shaalvim, I did Sherut especially in law. It’s a specific language that even lots of IsraelisLeumi in Maale Adumim in an elementary school. After that I moved don't know. I definitely need to give 120%, since things sometimesto Givat Shmuel and have been studying in Bar Ilan University for the take me longer to read or write , but my professors are verypast few years. accommodating, and so is Bar Ilan.Why did you decide to do Sherut Leumi? What has helped you through this whole process?I knew I wanted to live in Israel but I didn’t know exactly when I Definitely my friends. I love my friends and the people who stayedwanted to make that move. Growing up, I often visited Israel with my in Israel with me. I have a really solid group of friends who are all infamily, so Israel was always a place of vacation for me and not the same situation, and we’re going through it together. In general,necessarily real life, and I thought doing Sherut Leumi would help people who stay in Israel are really special, since they are all makingbreak that conception. a big sacrifice to be here. What is your best piece of advice to people starting their lives in Israel?How did you decide on Sde Chemed Elementary School? Take everything one day, one week, or even one year at a time.I went with a group of girls from Shaalvim for two days to a bunch of Sometimes people try to make these grand long term plans, but it issayarot (interviews). We had several interviews and tours of different important to recognize it’s all a process and it’s okay for the plan toschools, but I had a really good feeling about Sde Chemed. The girl change. It’s Israel, things are relaxed, and you can change your mind.who had done Sherut the year before me was also from Shaalvim and Don’t forget to enjoy life here. It can be stressful, but it’s also fun.had great things to say about her experience there. I also knew that Iwanted to be somewhere near Jerusalem without being in Jerusalem, What are some pros or cons of the path you’re taking in Israel?so Maaleh Adumim was a great location.What was your role as a bat sherut in Sde Chemed? By staying right after Shaalvim, I was able to do Sherut Leumi. It’s anA few different things, but mostly my role was helping kids experience that is limited to a specific stage in one’s life, and if I hadone-on-one who couldn't learn in the classroom full time, whether gone back to America, I would have missed out on that. Although itbecause of behavioral issues or learning disabilities. Also, around was very hard, it was one of the best years of my life. It was also theholidays I would help plan events in the school. A big part of my job push to stay here after college. It’s hard to get a degree somewherewas looking out for kids who we knew had difficult family else and then try to apply it to Israel. Studying in Hebrew is a challenge, but I think it definitely pays off in the end. - By: Rebecca Charytan-Spitz 44

INTERVIEW FIGHTING ILLNESS WITH LOVE TAMAR LESSER shares her perspective on life in Israel, Sherut Leumi and why she decided to do two years of National Service. Tell me a little bit about yourself. I was in Israel for my year in midrasha, I was to be there if their parents needed deciding between doing the army or Sherut. anything. Technically our hours were I’m originally from Toronto and went In Sherut you have a lot of options to choose 8-4 but we would always stay late and to CHAT for high school. I lived there from which was very exciting for me. Also, spend more time with the families. my whole life except for one year volunteering has always been a passion of when I was 7 and my family lived in mine, and I want to work in the nonprofit What was that experience like? Israel. That’s when I decided I was world. going to make Aliyah. After moving It was both challenging and inspiring. It back to Toronto I actually wrote a What did you do for Sherut? was really the most extraordinary letter to Nefesh B’Nefesh and asked experience of my life. At Rachashei Lev them if I could make Aliyah on my For my first year, I worked for Rachashei Lev, they treated us really well, which is own, even though I was only 8. They an organization that works with children with very important in this kind of job. They told me I had to wait until I was 18, so cancer in Tel Hashomer hospital. My job was supported us through everything. I met during my gap year at MTVA I made primarily to build strong connections with as the most amazing people I will ever Aliyah on my 18th birthday. many children as possible. It may sound cliche, meet, who were going through the but we were fighting illness with love. We hardest thing in the world. Both the When and why did you decide to do worked with all the kids in the oncology ward kids and their families are very inspiring Sherut Leumi? as well as outpatients, which meant that we to me. might have over 100 kids a day coming in. You I felt like serving my country was a go to chemo with the kids, you play with How did the sayarot process work? given for me from a young age. When them, and you talk to them. Our job was also47

First I had to apply to Aminadav and give them my info, and here, it’s fun and yet there’s inherent meaning to it as well. There are peoplethen I rated which places I wanted to work at most on a scale living outside of Israel who can live life with no purpose, but here you can't.of 1-5. We were assured a spot at at least one of those places. Living in Israel means living somewhere where history, religion, and state areFrom there, there were interviews, and the official bnot not separate and that is an amazing thing. I loved Sherut and would neversherut were selected. look back. There is a meaning and a purpose here, it’s your homeland.What did you gain from your year in Rachashei Lev? - By: Rebecca Charytan-SpitzLike with any volunteer job, you get as much as you give. On Shout Out!the most basic level, I learned so much about Israeli culture,and my Hebrew improved significantly. Seeing young By: Miriam Schottensteinchildren go through cancer treatment taught me so much MMY, Aliyah Date: 2017about life. I learned not to take anything for granted. I feelcloser to God. After seeing one of the most terrible things Here Next Yeardaily, you know that there's something so much bigger than I am currently doing Sherut Leumi at Keren Or, a school for children who are blindyou. and have multiple disabilities. I came into my year of seminary knowing I was going to make Aliyah and do Sherut Leumi the following year, but that was all IWhy did you decide to do a second year of Sherut, and knew. I didn’t know the first thing about how to pick a Sherut or even where towhat are you doing? look. I was so thankful when I heard of Here Next Year, an organization created to help yeshiva and seminary students stay in Israel.I am doing a second year of Sherut because I believe that inthe same way that girls in the army do 2 years, I, too, should In December I attended my first event, the Here Next Year Fair. I was providedbe doing 2 years as an equal service. I am now working in with lots of information about Sherut Leumi and what it all entails. Following theShalva, which is an organization for people with special Fair, HNY had many different events to help prepare girls who wanted to doneeds. I work in the afternoon program with most of the Sherut Leumi. The events were not only informative but they helped introduceother bnot sherut. After the kids finish school, they bus over me to other girls, who would be doing Sherut Leumi after seminary, just like me.to Shalva where we provide educational and recreational These events included information sessions and question and answers with girlsprogramming. We have swimming, art, and once a week the who were currently in Sherut Leumi, events about how to sign up for Sherutparticipants sleep over. Once a month we run a shabbaton for Leumi, and even practice interviews to prepare us when we went. In addition tothe boys, and once a month for the girls. that, HNY provided me with a Sherut Leumi rakezet (advisor) who helped me through the whole process and was always there to answer my many questions.Any inspiring anecdotes from Sherut Leumi? I also used the HNY website as an aid to guide me. On their website I found different places that had bnot sherut in the fields I was interested in,One of the girls I became very close with in Rachashei Lev testimonials from girls of previous years, and even translations from Hebrew tojust passed away a month ago. She had been diagnosed with English of how to navigate the different organizations websites. HNY was thereterminal brain cancer. Her parents knew from the beginning every step of the way guiding me through my Sherut process. With the help ofshe wouldn't survive. The whole year they kept telling us we Here Next Year, I was able to be here this year, next year, and forever.were the light in this, and how much joy we brought them.After she passed away, they invited some of the bnot sherut Nefesh B’Nefeshwho were close with her over to their house. Her father told Aliyah was never a question for me. It was always a reality, but that reality wouldus, “I’ve been to hospitals and have seen bnot sherut and not have been possible without Nefesh B’Nefesh. I entered my year of seminarynever understood why they were so important until meeting with the idea that I would be making Aliyah that summer on a charter flight, butyou girls. You girls were our light.” as they say, man plans and God laughs. Around December time I decided to fill out an Aliyah application to secure a seat on the charter flight. After I submittedWhat are your biggest challenges on this journey? my application I had my first Aliyah meeting. During the meeting I learned that my dreams of going on the August charter flight were not so realistic. In orderI find it really hard being away from my parents and my for me to fulfill my dream of doing Sherut Leumi, I needed to get my ptur (armyfamily. Sometimes it’s very overwhelming. There is just all exemption) before the August charter flight, so my Aliyah advisor and I beganthis stuff that is expected of you, it’s a huge country with a discussing other options. They informed me that Aliyah would still be possible,lot of bureaucracy, and that can be hard to navigate on your and I could do it from within Israel. I was a little hesitant at first, but then I wasown. Building a support system is very important. told that all the benefits were the same, with the exception of a free flight from America, and I wouldn’t need that. After deliberating my options, I decided thatWhat is your driving force for being in Israel? making Aliyah from within Israel would work best for me. Having reached a decision, I needed to begin gathering documents and different paperwork. ThisI love life here, it’s very meaningful and I love living in a seemed very overwhelming but Nefesh B’Nefesh was there for me every step ofcountry that is full of other Jewish people from every the way. I attended a Nefesh B’Nefesh event specifically for filling out the Aliyahdifferent sect of Judaism and different countries. I feel like paperwork which was very helpful, and Nefesh B’Nefesh was also there tothere is a certain spirit to this country. Like when you walk in answer all of my of questions via email and phone. If it weren’t for Nefeshthe shuk, or on Friday when you can really feel Shabbat is B’Nefesh, I wouldn’t be here #LivingTheDream.coming. Israel has been handed to our generation on a silverplatter, and I’m here to take it. I love being here, I love the life 48

Income and Benefits for Lone Bnot SherutBy: Amutat Bishvil StaffMonetary Benefits as an Olah Chadasha:Misrad HaKlita:1. Sal Klita, literally “basket of integration”, is given in order to facilitate your Aliyah. Sal Klita totals 2,622 NIS per month for 6 months. Whenmaking Aliyah from outside of Israel, you will receive the first part of your Sal Klita payment upon landing at the airport - a total of 1250NIS in cash. The rest of the month’s Sal Klita (a payment of 1,430 NIS) is deposited in your bank account.2. Stipend of 540 NIS per month due to status of being a Lone Bat Sherut.Misrad Hashikun:Once the Sal Klita payments end, you will receive 223 NIS every month until 12 months after your Aliyah. From months 13-48 after yourAliyah, you will receive 400 NIS per month, and from months 49-60 you will receive 89 NIS per month. You receive monthly payments fora total of six years after your Aliyah.Monetary Benefits as an official \"Bat Sherut\":Monthly Stipend:When you’re doing Sherut, even though it is volunteer work, you receive a stipend to cover basic needs. The amount depends on yourteken (Sherut job). The following list explains the stipends according to the type of job: Volunteers who receive two Volunteers living in Volunteers living in meals in their job Sherut apartments their houses 557.54 NIS per month Volunteers who receive two 538.53 NIS per month 538.53 NIS per monthmeals and live at their place of 867.72 NIS per month N/A service 780.68 NIS per month Volunteers who buy their own food We recommend calling your Sherut Leumi Rakezet to clarify the The Ma’anak: For those who serve 12 months as a bat sherut, a amount that you will receive before choosing your Sherut sum of 4,548.3 NIS is deposited directly into your bank account position. at the end of the year. If you don’t receive the Ma’anak at the Free Transportation in all of Israel (not including Eilat): end of the year call 03-7375555 or 03-7776770 for clarification. In order to receive this benefit, you must go to your local Central The Pikadon: A sum of 6,583.5 NIS that can be used for any of Bus Station with your Sherut Card and they will change your the following reasons: Rav-Kav for free. But, if you lose it - you have to pay 10 NIS to get -Studies a new one. -Vocational Training Provided Living Arrangement: -Driving lessons There are two types of living arrangements for a bat sherut: a -Starting a Business “teken bayit” (home placement) or a “teke dira” (apartment -Marriage placement). If your Sherut placement is a “teken dira”, you are -Purchasing an Apartment (not renting) entitled to a space in one of many Sherut Apartments where you After the first five years, you have two years to get the Pikadon; will have roommates also serving in Sherut Leumi. Bnot sherut it can be used for any purpose. If you have not used the money serving in a “teken bayit” are not provided with a place in a Sherut in the first five years, you may take it and use it as you see fit. To Leumi apartment. Bnot sherut serving in a “teken bayit” receive a receive the Pikadon, you must go to Bank HaPoalim or Bank lower monthly salary due to lower living expenses. Leumi and they will forward the sum to the intended cause Ma’anak and Pikadon: (even if you do not have a bank account with them). The money Both sums of money are provided after the completion of your will not go through your account, unless you are getting service by the Division and Fund for Veterans (HaAgaf HaKeren married. L’Chayalim Meshuchrarim). * All regulations and amounts listed above are subject to change.49

It Never Gets OldBy: Atara SaltzmanTiferet , Aliyah Date: 2017For my year of Sherut Leumi, I worked at Melabev, a day center for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of Dementia, located in Talpiyot,Jerusalem. Since Melabev is only a day center, the seniors do not live there. Each bat sherut is assigned to a hasa’ah (van) that travels todifferent neighborhoods of Jerusalem, to pick up and drop off the seniors from their homes in the morning and afternoon. My responsibilityon the hasa’ah was to make sure everyone was picked up and sitting safely. I was assigned to work in French Hill. Once at Melabev, the bnotsherut help the staff members serve breakfast and get everyone settled. Throughout the day we have different activities such as music,exercise, word games, and art. As a bat sherut, some of my responsibilities throughout the activity times included helping to set up, preparingthe day’s snack, and being an “extra” pair of eyes and hands to help the staff. I also spent a lot of time with the seniors, sitting, singing, andconversing with them. After the activities we have lunch. I would set the tables, and help the staff serve and clear the tables. After dessert,at 2:30, the day is finished. The seniors are guided to the hasa’ot that travel to their neighborhoods, and we leave with them.I wasn’t supposed to work at Melabev, but my plans changed very last minute and it’s where I ended up. But I wouldn’t change it for theworld. As a bat sherut, I had many jobs that some would consider “tiresome.” But to me, it was not only fun, but also an honor to work atMelabev. I was able to work everyday with many people who are Holocaust survivors and veterans of different wars. In addition to theseniors, I loved the staff, and became good friends with the other bnot sherut. I learned so much from working with the elderly, such aspatience, appreciation for the the things I have, and many Yiddish songs. I had an extremely positive experience at Melabev, and by the endof the year I felt completely at home at Melabev, and I still do when I go to visit.Bringing Jewish History to in English, but over time my Hebrew improved and I started guiding Israelis from all over the country.Life Giving tours in the Old City was by far the most exciting thing onBy: Miriam Blum Earth. The number of interesting people I guided and the kinds ofSeminary: Migdal Oz, Aliyah Date: 2016 conversations I had after my tours would never happen anywhere else but the Old City. Meeting Evangelical Christians,There’s nothing more rewarding than being able to serve Israel Muslims, political officials, and even guiding some famouswhile doing something you’re passionate about. Last year, I was Hollywood actors were definitely a couple of highlights in mya bat sherut for a Tourism and Government office in the Old City year as a tour guide. Additionally, there were always so manycalled, The Company for the Reconstruction and Development of festivals, events and performances going on in the Old City,the Jewish Quarter. Early in the summer before Sherut I which was always super fun and exciting.participated in a tour guiding course to learn all the historyneeded to be an active tour guide in the Old CIty. My job as one We also worked on various projects throughout the year, one ofof the four bnot sherut was to give walking tours to tourists and them being our Bar and Bat Mitzvah program. This involvedIsraelis around the Old City and the Jewish Quarter and to also preparing bar and bat mitzvah tours for Israeli families. As bnotgive tours at our many archeology and history museums all sherut we would train the bar and bat mitzvah girl/boy to guidethroughout the Jewish Quarter. in one of the museums and then we would help them guide on the day itself. It was so gratifying for me to be part of anI have always loved history and Tanach, and grew up with a experience like that, remembering my bat mitzvah and howtremendous thirst to learn more about the Old City and important it was to me.archeology in Israel. Last year, my knowledge in all those areasgrew exponentially. Notwithstanding the amazing experiences, Sherut Leumi did take a toll on me emotionally. Being alone in Israel and notMy daily routine as a bat sherut was pretty normal. I’d wake up knowing the day-to-day technicalities makes things difficult.every morning at 8:00, leave my dira (apartment) in Kiryat Things as mundane as going to the doctor, buying groceries, andMoshe at around 8:30, take the Rakevet Hakalah (light rail) to even finding places for Shabbat were not easy. But to myCity Hall and walk through Shaar Yaffo to our offices in the Cardo. surprise, almost every time I had a question or fear aboutSometimes I would rush to catch shacharit at the Kotel and then something there was always someone willing to help me: amake it to the offices to start my day. We would start the day fellow bat sherut, a rakezet, one of the office secretaries, etc.with a quick meeting with our rakezet (supervisor), we would Almost every person I met in Sherut would constantly tell metalk about important events or dignitaries visiting the Rova that how they were so inspired by my decision to do Sherut and makeweek and we would be given our tour assignments and projects Aliyah. Getting that kind of respect made such a difference to mewe would work on in between tours. The day would finish at as a bat sherut bodedah and as an Olah Chadasha. It just goes toaround 5:00, and then I would head home to Kiryat Moshe, make show you that when you give a year of your life for a greaterdinner and later enjoy some free time in the center of town with purpose, you get such an amazing life-changing experience andfriends. There were some days when I had three tours and some you meet people with such kindness and compassion that reallywhen I only had one. And in the beginning I really only gave tours have an effect on you and make you love Israel even more! 50

How to Receive Your Exemption from the Army for Religious Reasons By: Nefesh B’Nefesh Staff For religious girls interested in doing Sherut Leumi in place of the army, there is a possibility to get an exemption from serving in the IDF on religious grounds. One can start the process of getting a Ptur (exemption) before or after receiving their Tzav Rishon (first notice). In order to get a Ptur (exemption) from the army for religious reasons, you must: 1. Go to the Rabbanut. Bring 2 passport pictures. There is a 45 NIS processing fee (the Rabbanut accepts only Israeli credit/debit cards). 2. State to the Rabbanut that you don’t want to go to the army for religious reasons. Some girls are asked to meet with a rabbi who might pose questions to see “if they are religious.” 3. Once you have the Hatzharah (declaration), you must take it to the Lishkat Hagiyus and hand it in. Handing in the Hatzharah only takes a few minutes, but receiving the Ptur from the Army can take around two months. 4. When you receive your Ptur in the mail, make sure you hold on to it since without it you will not be able to do Sherut Leumi. From Student to Teacher: My Time in Gush Etzion By: Ayelet Reiss Migdal Oz, Aliyah Date: 2016 Two years ago, when I was in Migdal Oz, I went through a lot of the initial transition of “life in Israel.” The culture shock, not being able to express myself with the same ease, and adapting to new mentalities were all challenges I faced. Coming from a strong Bnei Akiva community in Toronto, I knew that I wanted to make Israel my home at some point, and I knew that if these were challenges I was going to face, I might as well do it now. I made Aliyah and started Sheirut Leumi. So what made the continuing struggle with my new life in Israel different than in midrasha? How did last year help me to further integrate into Israeli life? What made last year so meaningful? At its very core, last year had a different focus. In my year in Migdal Oz, the focus was to receive all the time. But this year I was learning through giving. The struggles, the frustrations, the uncertainties had a greater purpose than my own acclimation. They were for a greater good than for my own personal goals. Everything I received last year, I used to give back, to dedicate myself to my job, to being here, to serving the state of Israel. In my first year of Sherut, I worked in an elementary school called Reishit, located right outside of Alon Shvut. I loved the school, the kids, the mentality and the staff. Going to work was something I generally looked forward to. I loved being a part of such a special institution, and bringing up the next generation of Israelis. Our apartment was in Elazar, and the community opened their doors and welcomed us into their homes. Doing Sherut Leumi, I felt a part of the Gush because I gave to the community there. I would get a ride to work with parents driving their kids to school, they would hear my accent in the short few words shared through the window, and immediately I would be writing their number into my phone and being invited over for dinner. I walked through Rami Levi, a place I never stepped foot in during my time in Migdal Oz (although it was a five-minute drive from where I lived) and I recognized teacher after teacher. I learned to understand each Yishuv and their unique personalities through the students and parents from my school. I walked past the Alon Haboded, the symbol of the return to the Gush, on my way home from work. I jogged my way through the beautiful hills and scenery around the Yishuvim. I attended political gatherings of the community. I taught kids whose names sound all too familiar from the loss of family members in the news. I enjoyed cookies in the teachers’ room during recess brought by a teacher as a “mesibat hodaa” in gratitude for the safety of her daughter, who was standing at Tzomet Hagush the day before while a car-ramming attack occurred on the sidewalk where she was standing. I loved Shabbatot where I would walk into shul and the lady who had helped me with my laundry ran over to give me a hug. Sherut has shown me what it's like to be a part of a real community, to be a part of Israeli life. My exposure went beyond my Shabbatot out of midrasha. I interact with Israelis, no longer as an observer, but, rather, as an active participant. Although it's hard for me not to be with my family and keep in touch with friends back in America, I am learning to build support systems here. And that's why these years here were so important. This is where my foundations have been built. Recognizing the opportunities that Sherut gave me; the acclimation to Israeli society, the Hebrew language skills, the zchut of serving my country, and the experiences you gain from doing a service in this country, I decided to do another year of Sherut in a women's shelter. And as I give even more of myself and my energy to this place, I continue to receive even more from the people around me. And it's hard to feel that I'm not at home.51