Additional Programs
American Young Judaea
American Young Judaea is one of our partners. Founded in 1909, it is operated by American Hadassah. AYJ has a number of outstanding Israel Programs to offer:
American Young Judaea Year Course
At the core of American Young Judaea’s year-long programs in Israel is Year Course, a post-high school program that immerses college-bound students into life in Israel for nine months, blending academic study, community living, volunteering, travel, and fun.
Please click on the link below to learn more about this incredible nine month experience in Israel.
www.yearcourse.org
WUJS Israel Hadassah
WUJS Israel Hadassah provides the ultimate Israel Experience for young Jewish adults from around the world. Newly based in the simultaneously ancient, historic and modern cities of Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv, WUJS Israel Hadassah provides you with the opportunity to combine study, volunteering and professional internships all within a dynamic, safe environment.
Whether you want to study the Hebrew language, volunteer with special needs children or find an internship in one of Israel's leading companies or organizations, the WUJS Israel Hadassah program will give you the framework to succeed
Please click on the link below to learn more about this amazing post-college experience in Israel.
http://www.wujsisrael.org
The Mercaz
The Mercaz (The Centre) is a unique combination of an absorption center, community center and activism center, founded by American Young Judaea and Hadassah on the principles of Zionism, Jewish Pluralism and Social Activism. A welcoming community and support system for english speaking olim and tourists 19-35 years old, both singles and young married couples looking for a “soft landing.” The Mercaz is located in the heart of the German Colony in Jerusalem.
www.themercaz.org
Hanoar Hatzioni
Hanoar Hatzioni was founded in 1927 and has been our sister-movement for many years. In addition to a variety of international programs we work on together, Hanoar Hatzioni also offers two programs in Israel for post-high school age students. Both programs are organized by the Kibbutz Movement in Israel and are sponsored by MASA.
Hanoar Hatzioni’s website is www.hholamit.org.il
Israel Challenge
This is a unique semester in Israel for people over 18 year old that includes a month each of Kibbutz Experience, Volunteering (ie; Magen David Adome, Marva, Social Action), Courses (ie; Mediterranean Cuisine, Security Training, Photography) and Ulpan. Experience five months of adventures with your friends!
For information, please email hholamit@netvision.net.il or go to www.masakibbutz.org
Florentin
Florentin is a program for young adults between the ages of 20 - 30, who are students or professionals in the fields of: Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Administration, or similar occupations.
The length of the program is between 5 - 10 months and participants will either be living in Tel Aviv or Alonei Yitzchack (a Youth Village in the North). Sections include Hebrew Ulpan, Academic Studies, Academic Studies, Creative Drama and a Professional Internship.
For more information please email hholamit@netvision.net.il or go to www.masakibbutz.org
Amirim
Amirim is a summer volunteering program for college students and young professionals ages 18-30. It gives participants a structured framework in which they volunteer at a non-profit organization four times a week (they commute with a city bus pass), explore the Israeli landscape through weekly day trips, and discover Israeli culture and society through different educational and cultural events. The program also includes a Two-day tiyul at the beginning of the program in order for participants to “break the ice” and get to know each other while having fun. Participants live in apartments in Bat Yam or Jerusalem. Within the format of the program, participants are given plenty of free time for personal growth and exploration and are expected to be independent.
Participants enjoy cultural events, weekly group trips, camping, and free time for personal exploration.
"This summer was definitely the most incredible summer and a life changing experience. The Amirim program was exactly what I was looking for and really let me experience "living in Israel ". I made some great friends, Israeli, American and Canadian. And I saw so much of the country! There were many places that I went back to see even after seeing them on Birthright. Birthright was a great introduction to Israel , but Amirim really let me explore. I just can't say enough good things about the program and how my summer turned out! It really was incredible." - Ilana Hanes, Ottawa ON
For more information about Amirim, click here.
