[net.religion] Trip to Israel

martillo@mit-athena.UUCP (Joaquim Martillo) (04/16/85)

	       Summer in Israel Scholarship Program 1985

	      Go to the Source and Learn from the Sources

Are you intrigued and excited by the thought of  spending  a  summer  in
Jerusalem   studying   the   foundations   of   Jewish  knowledge  while
experiencing a world where the classrooms have no walls and the  lessons
come alive with your every step.

This program is designed for a broad range of students from the --

	Mature Beginner who has little or no background in Judaic
	Studies to ...

	Advanced Students who have a fundamental background but wish to
	refine their learning and textual skills and to deepen and
	broaden their knowledge.

The program includes a wide spectrum of Judaic Studies taught on various
levels and from a traditional perspective:

	Jewish Philosophy		TANACH (Bible)
	Ethics and Values		The Jewish Life Cycle
	Concepts of Mitzvot		Jewish Holidays
	Meaning of Prayer		Daily Tutorials
	Talmud/Aggada			Independent Study
	Jewish Law			Daily Hebrew Ulpan

The day is divided into different parts which  provide  for  independent
preparation,  tutorials,  lectures,  classes, and review sessions.  With
the guidance of teachers and tutors, the student learns to analyze texts
in the original Hebrew and develops a method of "learning how to learn."

An  important key to each person's development is a staff of outstanding
scholars whose personal involvement  with  students  on  a  daily  basis
extends far beyond class hours.

Classes are taught in English.

University academic credit is available for these courses.

This program is approved by the Government of Israel.

Residence  for  participants  will  be  in  dormitories and neighborhood
apartments.

Extra-curricular  activities  include  student  musical  groups,  dance,
creative arts workshop, and volunteer work with the needy.

Sports   available  include  swimming,  basketball,  jogging,  baseball,
soccer, and volleyball.

				 Tours

An integral part of this Israel summer experience  is  the  schedule  of
tours  and  visits  to sites and areas of historic and natural interest.
The goal of the tours is to dig below the landscape to uncover the spark
which has drawn Jews "home" throughout the centuries.

Special  emphasis  is  placed  on appreciating the essence of Jerusalem.
Frequent walking tours led by native Jerusalemites lead the students  to
discover  the  fabric  of  the  city,  its paths, its courtyards and its
people.


Day-long excursions and multi-day visits to various parts of the country
provide the student with a first-hand knowledge of the  Land  of  Israel
while  at  the  same  time  serving as an opportunity for relaxation and
appreciation of the beauty of its geography.

	   Cost to the Participant Ranges from $200 to $1200
				  for
	       Round-Trip Flight, Tuition, Room and Board


			     WHO MAY APPLY

Jewish men and women, 18-34 years old.  No previous background in Judaic
Studies is required.  The program is designed for the inquiring  student
whose interest in study is complemented by a desire to question, ponder,
and analyze.

			      SCHOLARSHIPS

The amount of the scholarship awards will be based on the qualifications
and  financial  need  of the applicants.  Early applicants will be given
preference according to the availability of places.

			    PARTIAL PROGRAM

Although the special scholarship assistance is available only for those
coming for the entire program, the institutions welcome students who
wish to come for less than the full program.  Cost is based on a weekly
fee with tuition assistance available in case of need.

			     MEN'S PROGRAM

Group Departs N.Y.C.:			June 9, 1985
Group Returns:				August 7, 1985

The program will take place at:

	Ohr Somaych/		Shimon Hatzadik Street
	Central Campus		P.O.B. 18103
				Jerusalem, ISRAEL

			    WOMEN'S PROGRAM

Group Departs N.Y.C.:			June 11, 1985
Group Returns:				August 11, 1985

The program will take place at:

	Neve Yerushalayim		Be'er Mayim Chaim Street
	College for Women		P.O.B. 16020, Bayit Vegan
					Jerusalem, ISRAEL

		FOR APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTACT

		      The Jewish Learning Exchange
		       P.O.B. 334  142 Route 306
			   Monsey, N.Y. 10952

Call: Toll Free (800) 431-2272
N.Y. State & Canada (914) 425-1370


The  mystique and life tempo of living and studying in Jerusalem provide
a particularly fertile soil for personal  growth.   The  effect  on  the
individual is as deep as it is immediate.