Not just for laughs

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June 12, 2012

By Sophia Jane Wilkof, Midreshet Yeud

This year I have had the opportunity to put my Zionism into meaningful action.

I chose to go to a seminary called Midreshet Yeud, where I was able to both immerse myself in Jewish learning to strengthen my Jewish identity, and immerse myself in Israeli life through volunteering to strengthen my tie to this land.

I've always loved performing and I wanted to p

Jewish Community Celebration - Israel in the Gardens

June 10, 2012 - 11:00 - June 10, 2012 (All day)

Yerba Buena Gardens , San Francisco - United States

Get ready to join thousands of members of the greater bay Area Jewish community for our annual event.

Israel in the Gardens, the largest Jewish celebration in Northern California will be more exciting than ever, with lots of musical talents, roundtable community conversations, exciting kids' activities, the new O-Zone for teens, & the After Party (21+) at the Cellar.

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My Birthday:

September 2, 1990

Chicago Israel Experience Celebration & Farewell

June 12, 2012 - 19:00

Beth Hillel Bnei Emunah , Wilmette, IL -

The Jewish Agency for Israel, NefeshB’Nefesh&TheAliyah Council of Greater Chicago proudly invite you to the Annual Israel Experience Celebration & Farewell in honor of:

Chicagoland’s New Olim

Naale Elite Academy Students

Masa Israel Journey Participants

Tuesday, June 12 2012 at 7:00 pm

Beth Hillel Congregation BnaiEmunah

3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette, IL 60091

Heavy appetizers; dietary laws observed

Chairman of the Aliyah Council of Greater Chicago, Mr. Elliott Robinson

Co-sponsors: Masa Israel Journey, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, Naale Elite Academy, American Zionist Movement, and Ebenezer Midwest

We will also be saying farewell to our Chicago shlichim who are returning to Israel

Please RSVP for you and your guests by June 8th to Rachel at aliyahchicago@jafi.org or (847) 674-8861

Young Judaea Year Course Arts Track Exhibition

<div class="masa-blog-title">Young Judaea Year Course Arts Track Exhibition</div>

June 04, 2012

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For the last nine months, in addition to participating in the normal volunteering and study program, the Arts track of Young Judaea Year Course has explored their own artistic expression along with Israel’s Jewish contemporary arts.

ShalomLife: PM Netanyahu Tells Masa Participants Stand Up For Israel Wherever You Are

May 23, 2012

Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu addressed thousands of Jewish young adults from around the world this week.

All of whom are currently spending time in Israel as part of Masa Israel Journey, a partnership between the government of Israel and the Jewish Agency. Netanyahu called on the Masa participants to stand up for Israel wherever they are – by making aliyah (immigrating to Israel) or defending Israel in their home communities.

In Toronto, Masa is funded through UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.

"Israel is your home, your homeland, and your future," the Prime Minister said. "You are bringing back to your countries something valuable – the truth about Israel."

The prime minister praised Jewish Agency Chairman of the Executive Natan Sharansky, calling him “a hero of the Jewish people.”

He recalled for the Masa participants that when Sharansky stood in court back in the Soviet Union and was asked whether he had anything to say, he responded: "I have nothing to say to the court, but to my wife and the Jewish people I say, ‘next year in Jerusalem.’"

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Olami - Israel By Design

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Program Description

Israel by Design is the chance for you to come to Israel for 5 months or more to learn, to volunteer, and to experience daily life in the Jewish State-all in a tailor made program for you. Israel by Design is suitable for individuals, groups, or a few friends looking to share a meaningful long-term experience in Israel. The program is open to English-speaking Jewish young adults ages 20-30 from all over the world.

Israel by Design provides the tools and support necessary to build a personalized program of study, volunteering, and special interest courses, as well as group seminars and tours.

Main Subject: Customizable Programs, Experiential Programs

GAP POS

Keywords:
Business, Customizable Programs
Age:
16-30
Language:
English
Organizer:
The Israel Experience- Educational Tourism Services Co. LTD
Program appears on grant application as:
Olami - Israel By Design
Price:
Subject to components you select and in agreement with the program
Accommodation:
Included
Meals:
Included
Program Contact Information:
Elizabeth Corlin
(p):972 52 604 8140
israelbydesign@israelexperience.org.il
Start Date:
Of your own choice and in agreement with the program
End Date:
Of your own choice and in agreement with the program, but NO LESS THAN 4 MONTHS after your chosen Start Date

Adama Earth Dance

Program:

Adama Earth Dance

Videos

Hear participants talk about their daily life, take a virtual tour of your favorite program, and watch your semester of year in Israel unfold in front of you

Adama Earth Dance

Program:

Adama Earth Dance

Los Angeles Israel Experience Celebration & Send Off

June 14, 2012 - 18:00 - June 14, 2012 - 21:00

LA Jewish Federation , Los Angeles, CA -

Going to Israel on a Masa Israel program? Let us organize a celebration in your honor!

- Make friends with other people from your and other programs

- Enjoy a kosher Israeli dinner

- Sing and dance with a special performance by the Tzofim Friendship Caravan

The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles

6505 Wilshire Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90048

RSVP by June 8th: nicolea@jafi.org / Tel: 323-658-7302

In partnership with: BBYO, B’nai Akiba, Habonim Dror, Israeli Scouts, JSU/NCSY, NFTY, Ramah, USY and Young Judaea

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