Description

The program involves extensive travel throughout the country of Israel. Participants experience Israel from border to border and sea to sea through weekly excursions, hikes, camping trips, and adventure tours.

Highlights

Through our three engaging program components, you'll grow as a person, a leader and a Reform Jew. Take the time to explore your Jewish identity and find out what it means to be part of the Jewish people while making choices in a multicultural environment.



The Netzer Year program facilitates personal development, study of Jewish and Zionist ideals, and of progressive Judaism's principles and ideology, both in and the classroom and in the field.



In addition to the three central components, all Netzer Year participants will take part in group seminars, Shabbat celebrations, and extensive hiking and sightseeing through the land of Israel.

Travel Types

• Archaeology
• Birdwatching
• Camping
• Climbing
• Cycling (Road/Touring)
• Eco Tours
• Ecology
• Environmental Studies
• Hiking
• Nature Tours
• Photography
• Snorkeling
• Student Tours
• Volunteering
• Yoga

Qualifications

Choose to volunteer on a Kibbutz or spend two months living with other participants in a fully furnished apartment in one of Israel's great cities where you will volunteer and make a difference in the local community.



During the Options Period, you'll make a strong connection with Israelis while personally contributing to the communities in which they live. Netzer Year staff will work with you to find a long term volunteer opportunity that matches both your own interests as well as the needs of the community.



Past volunteer projects have included teaching English to new immigrants, assisting in elementary schools and seniors' homes, running an Arab youth basketball league, facilitating youth drama workshops, refurbishing community gardens, and assisting young people with special needs.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• Arabic
• English
• French
• German
• Hebrew
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD18,975

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Medical insurance
• Medical services
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Tuition includes all group programs, ground transportation in Israel, touring, the Etgar or Machon programs, the Kibbutz Experience, Volunteer Options, room and board (with the exception of vacations), medical insurance, and group seminars.



Airfare from North America to Israel is NOT included in the program price. All participants are responsible for booking their own flights to and from Israel. This will allow families to choose a departure date and to use frequent flier miles if they so choose. Our North American staff is available to assist you in making arrangements with our travel agent. We will make available an optional flight at the prevailing ticket price. Information including flight dates, times and ticket cost will be available to participants in early spring.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Past volunteer projects have included teaching English to new immigrants, assisting in elementary schools and seniors' homes, running an Arab youth basketball league, facilitating youth drama workshops, refurbishing community gardens, and assisting young people with special needs.

Age Range

Must have graduated from High School and not begun University

This Program is open to

American, Canadian, European, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Guest House

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Scholarships are Available

All Netzer Year applicants are eligible to receive a USD1,000 tuition subsidy from Masa Israel Journeys. Additionally, Masa offers needs based scholarships of up to USD2,400. When applying for Masa grants, please send all related scholarship application forms to the Netzer Year office in New York.

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Netzer Year's Mission Statement

Netzer Year is a fun, challenging and stimulating way for recent high school graduates to spend a year in Israel as a member of an exciting and vibrant group. The program involves extensive travel throughout the country of Israel, intense leadership training, Hebrew and Jewish immersion studies, and hands-on volunteer work. Throughout the program, participants live, volunteer and learn alongside their Netzer peers from around the world. Through three central dynamic program experiences, participants develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become leaders at Jewish summer camps, on college campuses, and in home communities.

Netzer Year is a Reform / Progressive Judaism based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.