[net.religion.jewish] Israel for $600

martillo@ihuxt.UUCP (03/08/84)

The  Jewish  Learning  Exchange  announces  a  Summer   in   Israel
Scholarship competition.

Qualifying Applicants Receive:

     Round-Trip Flight

     Tuition

     Room and Board

     Tours

for only $600.


                              Dates:

                   Group Departs: June 11, 1984
                  Group Returns: August 15, 1984

                          Who May Apply:

              Jewish men and women, 18-30 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.

                   This program is designed for:


     The mature beginner who has little or no background in  Judaic
     Studies.

     Those with some knowledge who wish to acquire learning  skills
     and have not had the opportunity to do so.

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


    Men's Program                             Women's Program
   will be based at                          will be based at
    Ohr Somaych /                            Neve Yerushalayim
    Central Campus                           College for Women
Shimon Hatzadik Street                       Be'er Mayim Chaim
    P.O. Box 18103                      P.O. Box 16020, Bayit Vegan
  Jerusalem, ISRAEL                          Jerusalem, ISRAEL
   Tel.(02) 810315                          Tel.(02) 410215/397


For applications and Information Contact:

      The Jewish Learning Exchange        TOLL FREE (800) 431-2272
        P.O.B 334  142 Route 306          N.Y. State (914) 425-1370
         Monsey, New York 10952             Canada (416) 787-1681

sam@nsc.UUCP (Sam Cramer) (03/10/84)

I think that people should know that Ohr Sameach ("Happy Light")
and Neve Yerushalayim (pesky transliterations!) are Ba'al Tshuva (roughly,
Jewish born-agains) outfits that put a lot of pressure on people to
become *quite* religious.  Many consider them to be brainwashing type 
institutions.  Further, they are anti-Zionist.

	Sam Cramer
	{menlo70,fortune}!nsc!sam

PS: hi REL!

martillo@ihuxt.UUCP (Yehoyaqim Shemtob Martillo) (03/14/84)

Obviously, these scholarships are offered in the hope that students will
become more observant.  But Ohr Someach and Neve Yerushalayim both prefer
university graduates with a proven record of intellectual excellence. 
They prefer people who can learn the intricacies and the techniques of
Jewish scholarship rapidly.  People with psychological, personality or
adjustment problems can find other organizations that will teach them
Jewish observance at a less intellectual level.  Ohr Someach and Neve
Yerushalayim seek exactly those people who would react most violently
against pressure and who would be most difficult to "brainwash."

While these educational institutions are not political per se, they are
pro-Israel and receive support from the government of the State of Israel.

For more information, I suggest calling the Jewish Learning Exchange at
(800) 431-2272, (914) 425-1370, or (416) 787-1681.