Writing Contest: Win a Prize for Israel!

Posted in Announcements on 03. Apr, 2011

In the field of youth and education, we understand the importance of good marketing and positive word-of-mouth to provide a positive Israel and Jewish experience for as many teens as possible.  It’s not only Year Course that’s in the business of good PR.  In a world where media is so prevalent entire organizations exist to create, encourage, and teach hasbara (advocacy for Israel) to improve  … Read more

Year Course 2011-2012 Begins Now!

Posted in Announcements on 27. Mar, 2011

Are you or someone you know considering to go on Year Course next year? How do you know if Year Course is the best option for you; how can you prepare for such a unique experience? If only there were a forum where you could direct all your questions, learn about the program, and network with other people just like you. Lucky for you, there  … Read more

Moving Forward

Posted in Announcements on 24. Mar, 2011

After the recent news events, like the rest of the country, Year Course is focusing forward on the positive!  Tomorrow, the Jerusalem Marathon will take place throughout the city and our FZY chanichim have raised over 6000 pounds (almost $10,000!) for the Ethiopian Bar Mitzvah Fund.
As always, we look forward to a meaningful and restful Shabbat.  Stay tuned for updates on Purim, Kuma, and more.
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BREAKING NEWS: $500 Incentive for Year Course Referral…Going Fast!

Posted in Announcements on 16. Jan, 2011

Calling all alumni!  Effective immediately, you can refer friends and family to Year Course and receive $500 per person referred after they depart for the program!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND ELIGIBILITY:
Alumni Referral Program
If you are an alumnus of Young Judaea, recruit a new applicant to the 2011-12 Year Course or Shalem program and you could be eligible to receive $500!
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The new applicant

Year Course 2011-2012: Open for Business

Posted in Announcements on 05. Jan, 2011

It’s a new year on the English calendar and we’re that much closer to the start of Year Course 2011-2012.  In case you missed our announcement in November  … Read more, we’ve lowered our program price for next year in an effort to bring even more people to Israel for a life-changing experience!
Two ways to bring down expenses for all Year Course applicants:
1)  Payment in

Young Judaea Rebuilds New Orleans

Posted in Announcements, Video, Volunteering on 29. Dec, 2010

Benji Lovitt
We have shared many stories thus far this year about Year Coursers helping out those around them, from raising money and clothes for victims of the Carmel fire, to aiding both children and the elderly during daily volunteering.  Here’s something which came across our desk that we were happy to see:  future Year Coursers helping the needy in New Orleans.  Only five years  … Read more

Amirim: Registration is Open!

Posted in Announcements, Volunteering on 23. Dec, 2010

Want to stay in Israel with your friends and family this summer? Apply and get your eligible friends and family to apply for Amirim!  Amirim  … Read more is Young Judaea’s 4 or 8 week summer volunteer program for 18-27 year olds in Jerusalem, Bat Yam and Arad.

Participants have the opportunity to volunteer in areas such as social justice, the environment, the elderly, the LGBT community,

ATZUM Scholarship Available for 2011-2012

Posted in Announcements on 16. Dec, 2010

We wish to bring to your attention ATZUM’s Abe and Gert Nutkis Scholarship Fund for study in Israel. Applications are currently being considered for students planning to study in Israel during the academic year 2011 -2012 . Students who receive a scholarship are required to volunteer during their year in Israel as part of an ATZUM project or with an ATZUM approved project.  Lucky for  … Read more

YJ National Midwinter Convention: Registration is Open!

Posted in Announcements on 12. Dec, 2010

To the families new to the Young Judaea family, you may be wondering what else we do besides Year Course.  Little do you know!  Just last year, we celebrated our 100 year anniversary and have numerous activities going on in the United States through our regional camps and activities.  In just two months, our annual national midwinter convention will be taking place over Presidents’ Day  … Read more

Info Sessions in Florida, NYC

Posted in Announcements on 11. Nov, 2010

The weather may be getting cooler but it will be HOT in South Florida this next week! Why? Because we’ll have several Year Course information nights taking place in the Sunshine State for anyone and everyone interested in learning more about the best gap year program around. Our very own program director, Adam Jenshil, will be visiting all the way from Israel to answer all  … Read more