Contents:
1. IDC Summer Ulpan
2. One-day volunteer opportunity with New Olim
3. TAKA Program - New options available
4. Connectlv.com - New Tel Aviv Social Networking Site
5. English speaking summer camp for young learners
6. KifKef: Day trips for 9-15 year olds
7. New housing website in English
1. Summer Ulpan at IDC
IDC Herzliya has constructed a well planned ulpan program which is opening to all olim and tourists. This can be considered part of their 500 hour benefit, or as your continuing ulpan.
July 25th - September 2nd
Monday-Thursday 9:00 – 13:00
4 levels will be offered
NIS 100 registration fee.
Olim chadashim (up to ten years in the country) do not pay a tuition fee.
Tourists pay a $600 tuition fee for the course.
There is no lodging provided at the ulpan.
For more information contact: ulpanrris@idc.ac.il
2. One-day Volunteer opportunity with New Olim
The Jewish Agency for Israel will be bringing a group flight from the UK and South Africa and need volunteers to work with young children on Tuesday 27th July at the Ramada Hotel Jerusalem.
The volunteers are needed between 9:00am – 4:00pm to assist with running a play area and fun activities for the children.
For all those interested, please contact Ronen on ronen@ujia.org.il or 02 563 4822.
3. TAKA Program - New options available
Taka is opening 5.10.10 - hurry up & register now!
Taka is a pre-academic program meant for new immigrants, eligible for assistance from the Student Authority, who fall into one of the following categories:
- Students with Bagrut equivalent high-school diplomas (such as the English A levels or German Abitur)
- Students with an academic background of at least 2 semesters (30+ college credits)
- Students wishing to study in academic colleges or at Bar Ilan University, those which do not obligate the student with Mechina
- Students wishing to study practical engineering
- Students for masters studies or certificate studies for undergraduates
There are 3 Taka options:
1. The Ashkelon Academic College - 10 months for beginner levels
2. Hadassah Academic College Jerusalem - 5 months for advanced Hebrew levels (conditional upon passing a Hebrew exam)
3. Technion - 5 months - subject to sufficient registration
Program of studies:
· 30 weekly hours 5 days a week 8-16
· Academic Hebrew, academic English for non-English speakers
· Optional courses in research methods, computer skills, social sciences & mathematics
· Special courses whihc open according to sufficent registration:
· Art - preparing a portfolio for art school - Taka Jerusalem
· Introduction to economics & bankin - Taka Ashkelon
· Preparation for engineering & science - Technion
Preparatory courses for the psychomtric exam - at additional cost, open in various languages according to sufficient registration (Students in Taka Jerusalem can join the course at the Hebrew University)
Housing:
Jerusalem - Bet Canada - 600 shekels a month
Ashkelon - on or near camus dorms - first 5 months 900 shekels including one hot meal a day, second 5 months option of 500 shekels per month without the meal
Registration:
220 shekels (paid in Israel)
By opening a student file with all relevent documents - contact naomis@moia.gov.il
Important information:
- The program itself is completely funded by the Student Authority and does NOT detract from the students 3 year entitlement to tuition grants
- Students who begin Taka must successfully complete the program in order to continue to receive assistance from the Student Authority
- Students on Taka must abide by the rules of the program, including attendance, etc.
- Students on Taka Ashkelon who choose to continue after Taka to study in the Ashkelon College receive an additional grant from the college, aside from the assistance from the Student Authority.
For more information contact naomis@moia.gov.il
4. Connectlv.com – New Tel Aviv Social Networking Site
Connectlv.com is a new and exciting Tel Aviv Social Networking site. This new Jewish Agency initiative aims at connecting young Olim who reside in Tel Aviv and create a community that shares job opportunities, social events, rental possibilities and more.
www.connectlv.com
Check it out!
5. English speaking summer camp for young learners
Summer is an ideal time to develop or maintain your child's English skills. Using the Jolly Phonics technique your child will learn the ABC, reading and writing in a fun and creative environment.
Activities through July and August in the Old Katamon area.
For more information call Tania on 0545710217
6. KifKef: Day trips for 9-15 year olds
KIF KEF offers exciting day trips specially designed for kids between the ages of 9 to 15, from all over the world.
A fully equipped bus, along with professional tour guides, fluent in French and English will pick up kids from different convenient meeting points, offering a flexible opportunity for extreme fun.
For more information visit: www.kif-kef.com or email cynthia@kif-kef.com
7. New housing website in English
Househunt.co.il is a new source for homes in Israel. Post a property or find what you are looking for. The site includes list of rentals, including short term.
