Welcome to Young Judaea Year Course in Israel, the largest gap year program for recent high school graduates. Over the course of nine months, Year Course participants immerse themselves in all aspects of Israeli life and culture – learning Hebrew, interacting with their Israeli peers, developing an appreciation for their Jewish heritage and exploring Israel through a variety of volunteer placements. Accredited college-level courses, extensive travel, independent/group living are all available with so much more!
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YC Alumni Say:
“There are a lot of gap-year programs all over the world. But, there’s something different about Israel, and there’s something different about when you’re Jewish and living in the homeland of the Jewish people for a year. You really can’t get that experience anywhere else in the world. … This is my test run for making aliyah.” – Ayal Pierce, Demarest, NY
" I doubt I'll ever have another year in my life filled with such diverse experiences... "
- Ruthy Askenazi NY
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What is Year Course?
Young Judaea's Year Course in Israel is a 9-month program for recent high school graduates blending academic study, community living, volunteering, travel, and fun.
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