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.