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The best hummus in all the land

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July 20, 2012
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By Alex Willick, Otzma
 
Ask any Israeli for their vote on best hummus place in Israel, and in general, they’ll all give you a different answer. There are, however, a few places that are known State-wide as having exemplary recipes and preparations.
 

Ha'aretz: Interns are the new kibbutznikim

Ha'aretz: Interns are the new kibbutznikim

July 20, 2012

So much for milking cows. These days, youth from abroad are flocking to Israel for high-tech internships in Tel Aviv.
By Judy Maltz
 
For thousands of college graduates who still haven't found their dream job (or any job, for that matter ), professional internships in Israel are becoming the option of choice. The opportunity to gain hands-on job experience is particularly beckoning to young Americans, who've discovered in recent years that a college degree is no longer a guaranteed ticket to gainful employment.
 

Destiny: A Poem of the Desert

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July 13, 2012
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By Josh Roberts, Desert Sports Challenge 
 
הרוח נושבת בחוזקה ברחבי המדבר
Ha’roo’ach noshevet b’choz’ka b’rach’vay hameed’bar
The winds blasting across the desert
 
מפזרת את חולות הזמן במרחבים השקטים.
 

UC Santa Cruz Fall & Job Internship Fair

UC Santa Cruz Fall & Job Internship Fair

October 30, 2012 - 10:30  -  October 30, 2012 - 15:00

College 9/10 multipurpose room ,  Santa Cruz, CA  - 

Network with a variety of companies hiring for full-time positions and internships. 
Dress professionally and bring multiple copies of your resume. Student ID or Career Center Access Card is required for entrance.
 
Meet Danna Rubin, Masa Israel Northwest Regional Director, to learn about internships and other post college opportunities in Israel.

Five Months Later: Reflections from a Recent Career Israel Alumna

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July 03, 2012
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By Jessica Hochstadt, Career Israel
 
I am standing here in front of you, and I have to admit, I am nervous.
 
 

Haifa University - MA in Art Therapy

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Program Description

Art therapy is a dynamic field in the mental health profession that uses art media, such as paint, chalk, crayons and sculpture as its primary mode of communication. The University of Haifa is opening a one-year, international MA program in art therapy that is designed to prepare professionals to practice in this new and growing field of therapy. The University of Haifa is the only accredited academic institution in Israel to offer a graduate degree in art therapy.
 
The MA in Art Therapy is a year-long program, taught over three consecutive semesters in English. Students will complete their academic coursework at the university during the fall and spring semesters. During the summer semester, students participate in a practicum and receive individual and group supervision.
 
Upon completion of the program, students will earn a master of arts in Creative Arts Therapies with a specialization in Art Therapy.
 
Graduates of the program will be trained to work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, educational institutions, community mental health facilities, prisons, hospices, day-care centers and private practices.
 

For more information, please contact:

Admissions Office
(p) 972-4-824-0766
(f) 972-4-824-0391
 

Haifa University - MA in Maritime Civilizations

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Program Description

The International MA program offered by the Department of Maritime Civilizations at the University of Haifa is a unique interdisciplinary curriculum. The program provides students with an exceptional opportunity to explore the history, archeology and fabric of maritime societies, as well as the natural environment in which they developed and operated. Special emphasis is placed on harbors, ships and seafaring as part of the maritime heritage of the Mediterranean. Moreover, the program sheds light on the ecological and geomorphological dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean and their influence on the interaction between man and the sea in ancient and modern times.
 
Taught over three semesters, the academic program provides a unique opportunity for an interdisciplinary study of coastal and underwater archaeology, marine biology and ecology, maritime history, maritime geology and geomorphology. The curriculum offers advanced knowledge and research training to students interested in exploring human interactions with the sea. The studies are carried out in a dynamic learning environment in which theory is combined with hands-on scientific experience in the field and in the laboratory.
 

For more information, please contact:

Admissions Office
(p) 972-4-824-0766
(f) 972-4-824-0391

Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Reaffirms Its Commitment to Connecting Young Adults To Israel

Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Reaffirms Its Commitment to Connecting Young Adults To Israel

June 26, 2012

Generous donation will fund recruiting position dedicated to increasing participation in the Masa Israel Journey program.
WASHINGTON – The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, long-time supporters and creators of young adult engagement and programming, is proud to announce the addition of a full time professional to serve as an ambassador for The Jewish Agency for Israel's Masa Israel program. This program connects Jewish young adults to gap year, study abroad, post-college, and volunteer programs in Israel. 
 
Matching funds from the government of Israel will be paired with a generous contribution from a local donor to support the program for two years. The new professional will have two primary focus areas including 1) double the local participation of young adults in the Masa Israel program from 130 to 270 participants by implementing a wide range of recruitment activities and 2) connect with Masa Israel participants upon their return to Greater Washington to help successfully integrate them into Jewish life. The creation of the new position will be crucial in reaching important goals that will more meaningfully connect young adults to Israel and Jewish life.
 
Federation President Stuart S. Kurlander stated “Greater Washington continues to lead the way in its unwavering commitment to young adults. We recognize that exposing this constituency to Israel in meaningful ways will create a solid foundation for a next generation of Jews who will exhibit strong support and commitment to our homeland.”
 
Since its inception in 2004, Masa Israel has brought more than 65,000 young adults to Israel. The program has grown by 1,000 or more new participants each year. One of Masa Israel’s major growth areas is the post-college age cohort (21–30) with more than 50% being alumni of Taglit-Birthright Israel. Masa Israel participants have many opportunities to engage with one another through special seminars, holidays and Shabbat observances. These activities build connections with Israeli peers and other Jewish young adults.
 
"Masa Israel is thrilled to enter into a new partnership with The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington to achieve our mutual goal of increasing the number of Taglit: Birthright Israel returnees and other young adults who participate in immersive Israel programs.  Our new staff person will also play a vital role in ensuring that alumni of Masa Israel programs in Greater Washington become activated and engaged as emerging Jewish communal leaders" shared Avi Rubel, Masa Israel North American Director.
 
Steven A. Rakitt, CEO of The Federation shared, “We are grateful to the generous donor whose commitment will make it possible for more Washingtonian young adults to take part in this important immersive Jewish experience." This gift exemplifies Federation’s interest and willingness to approach philanthropy from a new perspective. We believe that more and more donors will see us as their partners prepared to respond to their interests and turn their philanthropic dreams into reality." 

Jerusalem Post: Providing hope for refugees in Tel Aviv

Jerusalem Post: Providing hope for refugees in Tel Aviv

Jerusalem Post: Providing hope for refugees in Tel Aviv

June 26, 2012

By Tamar Shertok
 
For centuries, Jews have been targets of persecution, incrimination and hostility.
Following the Nazi regime’s discrimination, victimization and horrific, genocidal crimes, the international community established a homeland to protect the Jewish people.
 
Now, it is the State of Israel’s responsibility to give back and protect the vulnerable and the unprotected.
 
As the Torah states, “love thy neighbor as thy self.” Based on this verse all humans should be treated with equality and respect, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnicity.
 
From September 2011 to February 2012, through the Masa program Career Israel, I volunteered at the African Refugee Development Center (ARDC) located in south Tel Aviv.
 
There I witnessed firsthand the daily hardships refugees face in Israel.
 
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