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ANNOUNCEMENT OF JOB OPENING
HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM
ROTHBERG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
The Office of Academic Affairs of the Rothberg International School seeks an enthusiastic, motivated individual for the newly created position of Assistant Director of Admissions in the New York City office.
The Office of Academic Affairs markets the Rothberg International School programs in the United States and coordinates recruitment efforts, admissions, and orientation of American students attending the various Rothberg School programs. In addition, the Office of Academic Affairs maintains continuous contact with families of Rothberg students, with colleagues on campuses and national organizations, and with alumni.
Responsibilities:
Undergraduate, Graduate and Summer Admissions
The Assistant Director will be responsible for managing the academic aspects of the admissions process including: review of applications, handling appeals, special academic programs liaison and Hebrew placement exams.
II) Recruiting and Promotion
The Assistant Director will plan and attend recruiting trips across the US.
III) Additional Responsibilities
Assist the Director with overall recruitment plan; market research, coordination of promotional mailings, advertising plan and development of new relationships with appropriate US college/university faculty; the planning of student orientations in the United States; and overseeing the Admissions Officer.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is an alumna/us of the Rothberg International School with strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and an ability to work effectively with a wide audience (students, parents, faculty and administrators) in a service-oriented environment. A Masters Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work or a related-field, at least three years of full-time work experience, familiarity with computer applications (database and word processing), attention to detail, and a team-oriented approach. Fluency in Hebrew and/or familiarity with the Israeli system of higher education is preferred. A valid driver’s license and travel within the US and to Israel is also required.
Excellent benefits include tuition reimbursement, TIAA/CREF retirement plan, generous vacation and holidays, comprehensive health and dental plans.
Please send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements by July 8, 2008 to: Janet F. Alperstein, Ph.D.
Director, Office of Academic Affairs
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Rothberg International School
One Battery Park Plaza, 25th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Fax: 212-809-4183
jalperstein@hebrewu.com |
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New Israeli Reality TV show seeks olim chadashim fresh off the boat!!!
www.haolim.tv |
New extreme, reality show about eight young extraordinary new immigrants to Israel who will compete against one another through various extreme missions that mirror the different challenges olim faced building the State of Israel
One will be crowned the Ultimate Oleh winning a golden ticket into Israeli society with a luxury apartment facing the beach in Tel Aviv, a brand new car, a dream job, and more!!!
Contestants must be committed to making Aliyah to Israel and be fluent in English with little to no knowledge of Hebrew. Production is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2008.
Apply Now!!
inquiries:info@haolim.com |
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Alma
Home for Hebrew Culture in Tel Aviv Alma seeks to acquaint Israelis with the wealth of Jewish heritage.
Alma's innovative Bet Midrash for English Speakers Program explores the relationship between art and creativity and Jewish classic texts, offering a combination of Bet Midrash study sessions with excursions to the places where today's Israeli culture is formed and meetings with the people who are creating it.
For more details: http://www.alma.org.il |
| Amirim A summer volunteering program for college students and young professionals ages 18-35 where participants volunteer at a non-profit organization four times a week, explore the Israeli landscape through weekly day trips, and discover Israeli culture and society through different educational and cultural events. |
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In Israel this summer?
The PresenTense Institute is looking for Interns!!!
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The PresenTense Institute for Creative Zionism (PICZ) is an intensive six-week summer Fellowship program based in Jerusalem that enables socially-minded entrepreneurs from the fields of hi-tech, business, social action, education and the arts to turn their envisioned projects into reality. |
PICZ is offering a range of internships in Jerusalem for its 2008 summer program. All of the internships are great opportunites for college students looking for more professional experience in their field of interest. |
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Spend your summer learning in Jerusalem in a unique intergenerational program!
Improve your Hebrew with an intensive
three or six-week Ulpan!
The Conservative Yeshiva 2008 Summer Program provides an opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to study the classic texts of Judaism with traditional hevruta and shiur learning. |
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The program includes an intensive morning Ulpan and afternoon classes in Midrash, Tanach, Halacha, Tefillah, and Jewish Thought. The advanced track includes an intensive morning Talmud class and afternoon shiurim in Halacha. An intensive introductory text study track will also be offered each morning. The program includes optional Friday morning tiyulim, weekly guest speakers, an opening Shabbat dinner, and weekly Gemilut Hesed (volunteer) activities.
Two three-week sessions will be held June 29-July 17 and July 20-August 7, 2008. Sessions will not be repetitive. Scholarships are available.
The Conservative Yeshiva is a project of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. For more information and an application contact: Yeshiva@uscj.org, +972-2-622-3116, or www.conservativeyeshiva.org.
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Presentense Magazine is seeking articles on the role religion plays in the lives of young Jews in the here & now. In our upcoming issue, we hope to showcase the diversity of religious approaches of our generation, highlighting new trends in how religion informs and intersects with the lives of young Jews in innovative ways, as well as the ways in which our generation maintains a connection and works within the framework of Jewish tradition. click for details | |
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This year's Pardes Summer Learning Program consists of two or more weeks of intensive text study supplemented by optional social and volunteer activities. The Summer Learning core curriculum is composed of in-depth Chumash (Bible) and Talmud | courses, with an optional Hebrew Ulpan. Join us for one or more sessions - June 15 to 27 · June 30 to July 21 · July 23 to August 13. For details contact Elisa Pearlman elisa@pardes.org.il |
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Picture Credit: the Carter Center
Project Shinui
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Volunteer and Internship Placements in Israel!
Do you want to make social change while gaining experience in an Israeli organization?
Project Shinui has been finding placements for volunteers since 2001. We tailor-make placements for individuals & groups and work with over 100 organizations across the country.
Project Shinui
Tel: 02 5619 165 #208
shinui@themerkaz.org
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