What’s Next?

You had the time of your life on Young Judaea Year Course and you cannot wait to get back to Israel!  Have you considered…?:

Amirim: Young Judaea’s summer volunteer program for 18-27 year old college students and young professionals.  Return to Jerusalem, Bat Yam or Arad and continue your exploration of Israel through diverse volunteer opportunities.  Affordable summer sessions run from 4 to 8 weeks in length and some provide opportunities to earn college credit.  For more information: http://amirimisrael.com/

WUJS Israel Hadassah: Return to Israel as an intern or engage in extended Jewish learning, arts or social action work.  Six-month WUJS tracks are open to any Jewish, college or university graduate between the ages of 21-35.  For more information: http://www.wujsisrael.org/

Merkaz Hamagshamim Hadassah (aka: The Merkaz): A unique combination of an absorbtion center, community center and activism center location in the heart of Baka in Jerusalem.  The Merkaz works to build a pluralistic community of new olim, potential olim, sabrad and tourists.  The Merkaz offers a variety of programming, support systems and a general “feeling of home” for 19-40 year olds.  For an annual fee of 50 NIS, memberes can enjoy discounts on classes, events, plays and at local business.  For more information: http://www.themerkaz.org.il/

Want to staff Year Course? A limited number of madrichim (counselor) positions are reserved for Year Course alumni who have recently graduated college.  If you are interested in staffing Year Course, please send your resume and cover letter to yearcourse [at] youngjudaea [dot] org.

Join the Year Course alumni network by contacting alumni [at] youngjudaea [dot] org.

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