Shabbat Shalom from Israel, an OTZMAnik's new home

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September 08, 2011

By Billie Hirsch, OTZMA

Shabbat Shalom! And Shalom from Karmi’el, Israel, my new home for the next three months. My name is Billie Hirsch, and I am a 22-year old recent graduate of Emmanuel College in Boston, as well as a participant of OTZMA in its 26^th and best (says yours truly) year for 2011-2012.

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Yahel Social Change Program

Program:

Yahel Social Change Program

Tel Aviv University - The Multidisciplinary Program for Emergency & Disaster Management

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Program Description

This one-year Executive Masters in Public Health encompasses theoretical as well as practical aspects of Emergency & Disaster Management. Students from all around the world with differing backgrounds will get the opportunity to study this field in Israel, well known as a living laboratory for research and practice in crisis and limited mass casualties.

Our multidisciplinary program will expose students to a comprehensive study of Emergency & Disaster Management. During the academic year we will visit some of the main Israeli emergency agencies and drill centers. Moreover, leaders and representatives from relevant organizations will be invited to lecture at the course.

Our academic faculty is comprised of exceptional professors from Israeli universities and successful practitioners, who will provide our students with the extensive knowledge and tools needed for dealing with Mass-casualties and Disaster management. Many of our faculty members have been engaged in responding to emergencies and disasters in Israel and around the world.

For more information, contact:

intl@post.tau.ac.il

Main Subject: Graduate Academic Studies

POS

Keywords:
Healthcare / Medicine, International Humanitarian Work, Social Sciences
Duration:
10,10.5 Months
Age:
21-30
Open to:
Co-Ed
Language:
English
Religious Affiliation:
Unaffiliated
Organizer:
Tel Aviv University - the School for Overseas Student
Program appears on grant application as:
Tel Aviv University - The Multidisciplinary Program for Emergency & Disaster Management
Accommodation:
Not Included
Meals:
Not Included
Program Contact Information:
Tal Eidelman
(p):972-3-640 8118
tale@tau.ac.il
http://international.tau.ac.il/prospective-students/graduate-programs/masters-in-emergency-and-disaster-management.html
Program Dates:
October 23,2012 - August 23,2013, $18500 Apply
October 13,2013 - August 29,2014, $18500 Apply

Ofek- Horizon

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Program Description

The Ofek program offers:

In-depth study of Hebrew:

- 20 hours of instruction per week with additional classes in conversational Hebrew

- Qualified, native Hebrew speaking instructors with years of experience

- Several groups: the ability to choose the right level group

- An examination of the Ministry of Education

- Regular contact with local Israelis

- Meetings in Hebrew with public figures

Introduction to Jewish and Israeli culture:

- Politics and society of Israel

- Israeli culture

- Judaism and the modern world

- History and tradition of the Jewish people

- The history of modern Israel

- The study of the Holocaust

Immersion in Israeli society:

- A unique opportunity to undergo in Israeli companies

- New horizons, opportunities and career prospects

- Work experience, communication and recommendations

- Volunteer workaround the country

- Israeli adoptive family

Recreation and cultural life:

- Traveling across the country

- Week of this military life

- Going to the theater and concerts

- Thematic seminars;

- Dialogue with Israeli families and youth

Highlights

Learn skills and personal development:

- Setting goals, developing motivation and energy to achieve them

- Public speaking skills and confidence

- Effective communication and interaction with others

Main Subject: Experiential Programs, Ulpan Hebrew Language Studies

GAP POS

Keywords:
Intensive Hebrew Language, Jewish Studies, Kibbutz
Duration:
10 Months
Age:
16-30
Open to:
Co-Ed
Language:
Russian
Organizer:
Yaakov Herzog Center
Program appears on grant application as:
Ofek- Horizon
Accommodation:
Included
Meals:
Included
Program Contact Information:
Yitzchak Dinur
(p):08-8608343/ 08-8588343
ddior@merkazherzog.org.il
http://www.ofekmasa.com/
Program Dates:
August 28,2012 - July 05,2013, $12000 Apply
September 08,2013 - July 06,2014, $12500 Apply

Olami

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Program Description

Olami is a customizable program which can be designed to fit each participant’s needs to provide them with their own unique Israel experience.

This program can include any of the following: Hebrew Ulpan, internships, professional training (in bakery, hairdressing, makeup…), volunteering opportunities, etc…

Main Subject: Customizable Programs, Experiential Programs

GAP POS

Keywords:
Customizable Programs
Age:
16-30
Open to:
Co-Ed
Language:
French,Hebrew,English
Religious Affiliation:
Unaffiliated
Organizer:
The Israel Experience- Educational Tourism Services Co. LTD
Program appears on grant application as:
Olami
Price:
Subject to components you select and in agreement with the program
Accommodation:
Included
Meals:
Included
Program Contact Information:
Julie Teboul
(p):01 83 64 86 81
juliet@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

Kseniia Polonska

Tel Aviv University - Sofaer International MBA , 2009-2010

Laura Buyanovsky

Tel Aviv University - Sofaer International MBA , 2009-2010

Lex Paul

2009-2010

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