Program Overview |
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First Semester - Academic StudiesFor the first semester of the program the group will live in Jerusalem. During this time the Nativers have the same options of those on the Nativ Classic Program. During the fall semester in Jerusalem the participants can chose to study in one of three different settings: Hebrew University, Ulpan (Hebrew language study), or the Conservative Yeshiva.
Second Semester - Community Service from Jerusalem to EuropeThe second semester will be centered around two stays in European cities, each four to five weeks. During each trip abroad, the group will split between a few European cities, including Budapest, Berlin, and London. In each location the volunteer projects will be people-based and will include work in kindergartens and Hebrew schools, as well as conducting special programming like a Purim Carnival, a Tu b’Shevat Seder, and Israel programming. There will be organized group activity nights to take advantage of such cultural events as plays and sport matches, as well as three to four days devoted to touring. The Shabbatot in Europe will be a key time to become immersed in each community’s religious life. The trips may also include some free time to allow for participants’ exploration. Between the European trips, the group will be based in Jerusalem at the Fuchsberg Center for Conservative Judaism. During that time the group will focus on preparation for each trip abroad, special Israel seminars, and tiyulim around Israel. Trip preparation will feature professionals and teachers providing information about each country and the specific communities. Time will also be spent program building, based on the needs set forth by the European communities in advance. Staff StructureThe group will have two counselors who will live with the students, as well as a program coordinator. The staff will also accompany the group on the trips out of Israel. The program is overseen by the Director of the Nativ program. |
