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An update of a 2006 report, Searching for the Study of Israel examines the scope of academic courses being taught about Israel on more than 300 leading American college and university campuses and finds that the state of education about Israel has improved since the original study. A comparison of the 246 institutions included in both studies shows a 69% growth in courses that focus specifically on Israel over the three-year period.
Published: 2010
Updated: Mar. 15, 2010
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iT.O.P. offers students opportunities to become acquainted with outstanding models of chessed projects developed in Israel through interactive experiences. These not only enhance students’ understanding of Jewish values and of Israeli society but also have a lasting impact on their lives. JETS provides inspirational sessions via video conferencing for students participating in their Israel Tikkun Olam Program. iT.O.P. is a live, interactive program that focuses on Values Education, Global Citizenship, Social Cohesion and Israel Education.
Published: 2010
Updated: Feb. 11, 2010
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CAMERA - The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America has begun to send out periodic “Eyes on Israel Updates” to recipients of the 'Eyes on Israel' curriculum. These updates connect lesson plans in the existing curriculum to new articles and insights from CAMERA’s home Web site and its blog, 'Snapshots', as well as other sources. The updates relate to the ongoing problems of the world’s news media in reporting accurately from and about the Jewish state.
Published: 2010
Updated: Feb. 04, 2010
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In response to a recent Jerusalem Post article, Rabbi Daniel Brenner, Executive Director of Birthright Israel NEXT, describes the efforts being made by his organization to involve Taglit-Birthright graduates in Jewish communal life. The programming covers four main areas: Shabbat hospitality, Hebrew language learning, deepening the Israel connection and encouraging community involvement.
Published: 2010
Updated: Jan. 11, 2010
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Yeshiva University recently announced that 20 outstanding tenth graders from the Yeshiva University high schools – 10 from the Yeshiva University High School for Boys/Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy (YUHSB) and 10 from the Samuel H. Wang Yeshiva University High School for Girls (YUHSG) – will be participating in a unique six-week student exchange program with Israeli high schools. Now in its second year, the program aims to immerse the American students in Israeli culture and help them connect with their Israeli counterparts.
Published: 2009
Updated: Dec. 23, 2009
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In the unique Eye 2 Israel educational project, the students of the ORT Israel Network share their experiences of growing up in Israel and strive to maintain the positive image of the country in the eyes of site visitors all around the world. The students write on the project website in English and other languages, reacting to recent events, the Arab – Israeli conflict, the achievements of Israeli athletes, scientists, artists and more. They also contact other teenagers around the world and discuss their lives in Israel, invite discussion on social networks and websites and bring new people into the project.
Published: 2009
Updated: Dec. 23, 2009
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As of next month, Israeli elementary and high schools will no longer be allowed to send students and teachers on delegations outside Israel during the school year, the Education Ministry recently said. The decision - which does not apply to trips to Poland and international competitions - is expected to affect the Partnership 2000 exchange program, in which dozens of delegations of Israeli pupils visit the United States through cooperation between the Jewish Agency and various Jewish federations.
Published: 2009
Updated: Dec. 14, 2009
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On Monday, November 16, 2009, more than 100 members of the Baltimore Jewish community participated in The Associated’s Israel Education & Engagement Summit. The purpose of the summit was to open a community dialogue about the future of the relationship between the next generation of Baltimore Jews and Israel. Representatives from more than 20 organizations participated in the summit, bringing their knowledge and investment in a vibrant relationship with Israel to the table.
Published: 2009
Updated: Dec. 10, 2009
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Israeli President Shimon Peres recently launched his own YouTube channel. He inaugurated his channel alongside YouTube founder Chad Hurley, who made a special trip to Israel for the event. Peres will use the channel to meet Web surfers around the world, including those from countries with which Israel does not have formal diplomatic relations. The president also will answer questions from YouTube viewers at virtual news conferences he hosts.
Published: 2009
Updated: Dec. 09, 2009
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The TAMID Israel Investment Group is a comprehensive, three phased program that connects American business-minded students with the Israeli economic landscape. The initiative aligns the next generation of philanthropists, leaders and investors in Israel through education, hands-on investment experience, and meaningful professional opportunities. This program is currently being piloted at the University of Michigan and will expand to college campuses nationwide in the near future.
Published: 2009
Updated: Dec. 06, 2009