WUJS
Land, Language and Society
This track is ideal for those who want to do an indepth exploration of Israeli society, her people and language.  Meet various sectors of Israeli society and explore issues related to the building and renewal of communities in Israel.

Contact: The Global Center.

Or WUJS Arad: 972-8-9955370
wujsarad@jafi.org
www.wujs-arad.org

WUJS Institute
Arad Arts Project
The Arad Arts Project is a five -month residency for international Jewish artists of all disciplines.  Visual artists are provided with studios in the artists’ quarter of Arad.  Musicians and actors have access to performance and rehearsal space.  Writers and poets are given the time and space to create.

• Courses in Israeli Art, Jewish and Hebrew Studies are also available.
• The residency starts in October and continues until May (alternative starting dates may be available).
• Accomplished Jewish artists age 21 and above with an academic degree are eligible to apply.
• Applicants are judged on the basis of their artistic accomplishments (a portfolio will be requested).

WUJS Institute
The Arad Peace and Social Justice Project
Established by the WUJS Institute in Arad in order to address fundamental challenges that threaten the social fabric of Israeli society. The Arad Peace and Social Justice Project offers a unique opportunity to discover and contend with some of Israel’s most burning issues. The project will expose participants to an insider's view of the diversity and cultural wealth of Israeli society as well as offer an honest insight into some of Israel’s severe social problems. Project participants will confront these issues, and search for ways to contribute to a more just society in Israel.

• A challenging five-month experience that combines learning with action.
• The Project includes an approxiamtely two and a half -month educational program and a three  month internship.
• The internship period, is in an approved social change organization.  During this period housing will be arranged by the WUJS Institute and are subject to the location of the internship placement. 
• All applicants should be Jewish, aged 21-35 and hold a minimum of a first degree.

Otzma
Live, learn and volunteer in a 10 month all–encompassing experience that includes leadership training, contributing to civil rights and community building, learning Hebrew and exploring Jewish and Israeli tradition. A challenging, educational, and hard-working experience designed to give participants an opportunity to live and work in a variety of settings throughout Israel.

• Otzma is a community service based leadership development program intended for North American and British University graduates.
• Ages 20 -25
• Previous Knowledge of Hebrew is not required.
• The programs starting date is mid-August.

TASP - Teach and Study Program 
An innovative M.A. program at Tel Aviv University which brings English-speaking university graduates to Israel. In a two year work study program, it combines studying for a Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), with part-time English teaching in Tel Aviv schools. This is a joint project between the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles – Tel Aviv Partnership. 

• Hebrew Ulpan included in program, twice weekly for two years
• Grants available
• Open to tourists and new immigrants

Contact:  Dr. Zvi Dank, Tel: 011-972-9- 899-5644, email: info@tasp.org.il, www.tasp.org.il, or the Global Center.

The New Israel Fund – Project Shinui
Volunteer and internship placements for Jewish professionals/ graduates committed to strengthening democracy and supporting social justice in Israel. Offers volunteers the opportunity to work with an Israeli grassroots organization in one of the following areas: civil and human rights, Jewish-Arab co-existence, the status of women, tolerance and religious pluralism, social and economic gaps, environmental issues or immigrant absorption.

• For Ages 19-35
• Experience Israel first-hand, work side by side with Israeli activists
• Be part of the movement for social change in Israel
• This program runs more than once a year. Contact the organizer for further details.
• Strong conversational Hebrew is recommended. More placement options are available for participants with a higher level of Hebrew.

Contact: Merkaz Hamagshimim Center for Social and Environmental Activism.
Please be in touch with The Activism Team Tel: 972-2-5619168
shinui@themerkaz.org
www.themerkaz.org

Kibbutz Volunteers
An opportunity to participate in Kibbutz life, working a six day week, 6-8 hours per day. Participants are assigned various work placements according to the needs of the kibbutz, which include agriculture, industry or services.

• Accommodation, food, use of facilities available on kibbutz, occasional trips and a small amount of pocket money provided. There are limited places available on religious kibbutzim.
• Duration of Scheme: 2-6 months, 4 weeks over December, April and the summer.

Kedma/Shachar Leadership Program
KEDMA is a non-profit student organization with branches in Israel and the US aiming to provide leadership training and social action programs that offer assistance and provide resources to the weaker elements of Israeli society. The program is intended for overseas students who are spending a year in Israel.

• KEDMA provides underprivileged Israeli communities with educational and material resources necessary for development.
• Participants run shabbatonim and programs for Ethiopian youth and children from distressed neighborhoods throughout the country.
• KEDMA works to enrich Ethiopian youth with knowledge in Judaism, helping them to strengthen their self-esteem and develop into future leaders of their communities.

Kedma’s Nehora Leadership Program for Women
Nehora’s aim is to help develop female leadership in the Orthodox community. The program trains young American and Israeli women to assume leadership roles with an emphasis on social action and community welfare.

• Includes leadership training conferences and seminars, creating and implementing social action programs and distributing a newsletter focusing on leadership.

AVIV
A 4 month program that exposes participants to an integrative Jewish and Israeli experience, involving learning about Israel, history, culture, current affairs in Israel, Holocaust, group dynamics, volunteer experience, touring the country, meeting Israeli youth etc.

• Aimed towards participants from the Southern Hemisphere (Australia and South Africa) as well as the UK.
• For high school graduates and university students.
• Strengthens Jewish Identity and works towards increasing the Jewish involvement of participants upon returning to their communities.
• Provides participants with professional tools enabling them to influence their communities upon return to their country of origin.

Yad Vashem
Working to promote Holocaust education and remembrance The International School for Holocaust Studies organizes educational programs and produces educational materials for a variety of target populations and educational organizations in Israel and abroad. Seminars and internship opportunities are offered for educators and students from overseas with top experts in the field.
Contact: Yad Vashem Israel 972-2-6443622
international.seminar@yadvashem.org.il   or pedagogic.center@yadvashem.org.il
www.yadvashem.org.il/index.html

Arava Institute for Environmental Studies
The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies is a regional center for environmental leadership that encourages environmental cooperation between peoples.  The Institute works towards peace and sustainable development and offers Egyptian, Israeli, Jordanian and Palestinian as well as students from all over the world an intensive hands-on academic program focusing on our joint environment.

• The program is conducted in English on Kibbutz Ketura in Israel’s Arava Valley.
• Semester and year programs are offered in addition to special programs and short courses.
• A two-year Master’s Degree issued through Ben Gurion University is offered and includes one year of coursework at The Arava Institute.

Machal Hesder
Machal Hesder is an Army program combined with Yeshiva studies.  It is intended for religious students who wish to serve in a special framework. The length of the program is 21 months, army service is in regular Hesder units.
Eligibility: