Internship Summer 2018 MEOR Men Jun 7 – Aug 1 (Fly home Aug 2)

Hosted by: MEOR Organized by:

jInternship

Rabbi Shlomo Gershenfeld Co-Director

Rabbi Aharon Grossman Co-Director

Mrs. Bashi Rosen Internship Coordinator

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 3 2. Your Professional Internship 3 3. College Credits 4 4. Travel Information 4 5. What To Do When You Land 4 6. The MEOR Men’s jInternship Program 4 6.1 A message from Program Directors 5 6.2 Who’s Who at MEOR 6 6.3 The Learning Calendar 6 6.4 General Daily Schedule during Learning Program 6 7. Room, Board and Tuition 6 8. The Campus 7 9. Machon Yaakov Dormitory Rules 7 10. Trips (Tiyulim) 8 11. Security 8 12. Shabbat 8 13. Packing List 8 14. Health Insurance 9 15. Cell Phones 9 16. Passport 10 17. Important Contact Information MEOR/jInternship Staff 10 18. DOCTORS AND MEDICAL SERVICES 10 1. Main points of the cover 11 2. Up to a sum of 11 19. TAXIS 13 20. CHANGING MONEY 13

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Student Guidebook 1. Introduction Congratulations on being selected to take part in the Onward Israel Jerusalem Summer Internship Summer’18 Session in Jerusalem! The program is hosted by MEOR and organized by jInternship. This unique and innovative program is a hybrid of Jewish learning and professional development. It mimics the Jewish ideal of placing importance on both Jewish learning and using Jewish values to succeed in the marketplace. In the program’s format, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about Judaism from some of the world’s top Jewish educators at Machon Yaakov - a MEOR-affiliated institution in Jerusalem - as well as to work alongside successful professionals in your industry of interest. We hope you will keep in mind that your internship has been secured through much effort, networking and administrative work. The opportunity is a privilege. You were selected because of the high recommendations you received from your campus rabbi/other references as well as the talents and potential that was apparent from your resume and your interviews. Based on this, we have great confidence that you will live up to the high expectations we and your host-company have for you. This Guidebook will introduce you to this carefully designed and powerful program; we are confident that the experience will help you reach new heights personally and professionally.

2. Your Professional Internship Since most students will work for different host companies, it is not in the scope of this Guidebook to discuss specific requirements for time spent at your professional internship. In general, you should discuss the requirements for the internship with your supervisor and our Internship Coordinator, Bashi Rosen, Elanah Oberg, Ariella Abbo, etc. Upon arrival in Israel, they will supply you with a packet that includes information such as the contact information of your supervisor, directions to your internship, bus routes, proper attire, an overview of the work culture in Israel, etc. Make sure you understand clearly what their expectations are for you. It is equally important that you make clear to them what you hope to accomplish during the internship. If you have any problems with your internship, you should immediately be in touch with Bashi. It is her job to make sure that things go smoothly. You can also contact Jeff Surowitz (the Director), someone from the MEOR team, or the madrichim (student guides) for assistance. The entire team is committed to making the entire experience a success. Upon arrival in Israel, your madrich will help you secure a Rav Kav card for public transportation to travel to/from work. Your madrich will also prepare a map of where your internship is located and transportation instructions for you upon arrival in Israel.

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3. College Credits The jInternship program is not currently accredited for college credits. However, many universities will offer credits for summer internships done through non-accredited programs so long as the internship is supervised. Many participants have done this in the past. The jInternship team is happy to work together with your host-company’s supervisor to assist you in receiving college credits for your experience. Please tell Bashi or Jeff Surowitz before the program starts if you are interested in this arrangement. More importantly, make sure you contact the appropriate department at your university and that you understand all the requirements you will need to fulfil to receive college credits.

4. Travel Information Students are advised to arrive for international flights three hours prior to departure. Airlines overbook and late arrivals cannot always depend on prior reservations. Please check, ASAP, that your travel documents are accessible and have not expired. New regulations require that all passports are valid for at least six months after your travel dates. Please make sure that your passport is acceptable. In addition, please be advised that students will be responsible for any costs associated with late arrival at the airport departure terminal, or failure to arrive with proper travel documents, resulting in a missed flight.

5. What To Do When You Land When arriving on a MEOR trip you will exit with the group. After taking your baggage you will exit this area through the green exit since you are not bringing any items for business purposes. In the reception area you will continue out to the sidewalk and then turn right. There will be vans called the "Sheyrut to Jerusalem." It is a shared van with around 12 passengers all going to Jerusalem. This is the most economical way to travel to Machon Yaakov. The cost should be around $17. A private cab will cost about $90. Our address is 10 Ibn Denan, Jerusalem.

6. The MEOR Men’s jInternship Program University is a time to prepare for life. Students want to experience different opportunities in the job market and build up a resume, they want to see the world and they want to deepen their understanding of life and Judaism. MEOR is offering an innovative and unique approach to Jewish learning, Jewish living and career preparation: Why not do them all at once?

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Enjoy all three in the jInternship Program

Students in the MEOR jInternship program spend 8 weeks in Jerusalem dividing their time between experiencing Jerusalem, personalized internships and learning Torah. Most days are spent learning Torah for 45-60 minutes in the mornings and then head to work in varied internships at top Israeli companies. Most evenings students get to relax and enjoy Jerusalem.

High-Level Torah Study Curriculum

The Torah study in the mornings is facilitated by MEOR Rabbis and premier educators in Har Nof, Jerusalem. Classes include textual study of Talmud and philosophy. Special classes are also given in Torah perspectives on personal growth, mystical insights into the Hebrew alphabet, and leadership workshops. Every student also chooses a topic for personal in depth exploration with a mentor. They explore the Jewish texts together with their mentor and they make a presentation before the entire student body. Finally, the program seeks to help the student explore Israel with six organized tours throughout the country.

Competitive Internships at Top Companies After the morning class, students head off to their various internships in a broad variety of fields: medicine, politics, journalism, finance, social activism, and hi-tech.

6.1 A message from the Program Directors Dear Student,

We hope that you will have a productive, enjoyable and fun summer. MEOR is dedicated faculty is here to help, teach and inspire you. One of the unique aspects of MEOR is its sense of achdut (togetherness). Aside from MEOR’s reputation as an educational institution of excellence, the warm, personal attention given to each student is outstanding. We want you to grow at your own pace in technical learning skills, personal character development and knowledge. You will be given an opportunity to experience a summer of learning and of connecting to the Land of Israel, its history and its geography with trips that are both educational and fun. Most of all you will experience personal and professional growth that you will find immensely rewarding.

Sincerely, Rabbi Aharon Grossman & Rabbi Shlomo Gershenfeld

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6.2 Who’s Who at MEOR

 Rabbi Beryl Gershenfeld (Founder of MEOR and Dean of Machon Yaakov and Machon Shlomo)  Rabbi Shlomo Gershenfeld – Co-Director of MEOR Men’s jInternship  Rabbi Aharon Grossman - Co-Director of MEOR Men’s jInternship  Rabbi Yehoshua Styne – MEOR Israel Education Director  Adar Broier – Israel Trip Director

6.3 The Learning Calendar Date Description June Students' arrival date to Israel vary depending on MEOR Israel / MEOR Vision trip June 7 - jInternship program begins with learning/touring. June 16 June 17 – Full time Internship schedule: July 26 Sunday. – Thur.- Full time Internship (11am – 5pm) with up to 1 hour of learning each morning/light programming select evenings Friday – Off Shabbat – some on, some off – schedule TBD Aug 2 Travel home from Israel

6.4 General Daily Schedule during Learning Program

Each student will receive a copy of his full schedule during the orientation. The schedules reflect the particular level of study relevant to each student.

7. Room, Board and Tuition

Due to generous subsidies from Onward Israel, Olami and MEOR, students accepted into the program receive air conditioned rooms, full board, health insurance and exciting classes daily. Students are only required to pay for their air transportation and an additional $399 for this exciting full eight week program. Students from over ten different universities have enjoyed and have grown from the jInternship program. Rabbi Shlomo Gershenfeld and Rabbi Aharon Grossman are the directors of jInternship’s. Reb Shlomo says that his greatest pleasure is the former students who call back from their campuses and comment how the program was “awesome” and increased their love for Israel, their love for Torah and enabled them to get a head start in work experience.

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8. The Campus The MEOR Men’s jInternship program is housed at Machon Yaakov. It is located in a fully refurbished, stand-alone villa overlooking the vast Jerusalem Forest at 10 Ibn Denan, Har Nof, Jerusalem. If you have ever visited the Yad Vashem museum, you can see our building from there. The 5-story villa is located in Jerusalem’s Har Nof neighborhood, an established and growing Israeli/American neighborhood. The building holds expansive and unobstructed views of the forest, valley, and outlying hills toward the North of Israel. It contains classrooms, offices, 3 floors of dormitory rooms, gym, a large and well-lighted beit midrash (study hall), dining room & kitchen facilities, and a laundry room.

9. Machon Yaakov Dormitory Rules

 To be sensitive to the level of noise coming from the apartment, especially between 10:30 pm and the early morning hours, in the stairways, and between 2-4 pm in the afternoon (when applicable).

 To respect fellow participants and their belongings.

 To refrain from walking alone.

 To bring food into the dormitory ONLY with a kashrut label. It should be clearly marked with participant’s name (unmarked foods will be considered communal property). Food should not be left out, as it could spoil or attract insects. There is no cooking in the dormitory.

 Since electricity is very expensive in Israel, the hot water boiler should not be left on for extended periods of time (when applicable).

 To allow only men in the dormitories.

 Guests/friends/relatives not registered at Machon Yaakov cannot sleep overnight in the dormitories.

 There will be no smoking or use of illegal drugs in the dormitory. Smoking must be done outside. There is zero tolerance of illegal drugs and students caught in possession/use will be dismissed from Machon Yaakov and from your Internship.

NOTE: If you have any reasonable suggestions for the improvement of the living quarters please let us know. Where possible we try to implement things that will allow your stay to be as comfortable as possible. Let us reiterate, most students are mature and want a good learning environment and almost all of these rules are self-evident. However, due to the fact that in our experience not everyone is mature enough to understand these things we must spell them out clearly. If you are among the majority of serious mature students please don’t be offended by these rules. You will appreciate them.

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10. Trips (Tiyulim) Tiyulim are arranged for your enjoyment, for your learning and for the bonding experience. jintenship official tiyulim are required. Tiyulim will be scheduled. It is important to us that you learn about the Land of Israel and have fun.

11. Security The neighborhood in which Machon Yaakov is located, Har Nof, is quite safe. Caution should be taken when walking alone at night in the Downtown or areas. We recommend that you do NOT walk alone. Our Security Policy is found below. As mentioned previously security is a high priority for us. You are in Israel. And although you can be as safe here as in most places in the world where Jews live, that is true for those who do not take unnecessary risks. MEOR may notify you of security alerts. These alerts will be in response to information from the Israeli security forces that they have information that terrorist organizations are preparing an infiltration and attack. At these times please remain on campus. Still, if you are off campus during an alert please call in to notify us that you are alright. The vast majority of these attempts have been thwarted by the security forces, thank G-d, but still, EVERYONE must follow this rule. Thank G-d, things have been quiet the past several years in Jerusalem, nevertheless if, G-d forbid, there is an incident, everyone is required to call in immediately upon hearing about it and also you might want to put a call in to your family to let them know you are ok. If you wish to visit relatives who live in places which are considered, “the territories,” or any place that the yeshiva administration deems as not secure, we are serving written notice that we accept no responsibility for your safety. Please inform us several days beforehand so we can arrange a waiver from Onward Israel.

12. Shabbat MEOR "Shabbatonim" are featured several times in the schedule. All students' participation is required. There are free Shabbats. MEOR staff can arrange Shabbat hospitality within the local community for you for your free Shabbat. You are also permitted to stay in the dorms during your free Shabbat.

13. Packing List Below is a suggested list of what to bring. The weather in Jerusalem can vary from warm to hot, but very dry, in the summer. In the evening it’s a little cooler. There are laundry facilities on campus, so plan your quantities of supplies accordingly.

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1) One set of linens will be provided, should you want more please bring them 2) sweaters (even if the summer days are hot, the nights are cool) 3) two to three sets of conservative attire for sight-seeing in religious neighborhoods (this is out of respect for the lifestyle of the local residents) 4) nice suit (shirt and slacks) for more formal occasions 5) nightwear 6) comfortable clothing for hiking 7) sturdy sneakers or hiking boots 8) shower slippers (beach thongs) 9) adapter/transformer for electrical appliances (Israel runs on 220 voltage) 10) sunscreen with high SPF, hat with brim, sunglasses 11) insect repellent, basic medication (for headache, stomach upset), toiletries (wrap all liquids in plastic to avoid spillage) 12) flashlight 13) camera 14) notebooks and pens 15) alarm clock with batteries 16) money for meals not provided by MEOR (during your free time) 17) credit card for emergency use Clothing needs in Israel are less than at home and room for storage is limited. An oversupply of items can be inconvenient for both you and others. Please bear in mind that most things one might need are readily available in Israel. We strongly advise NOT to over-pack. Laundry: There is a washing machine located at the main Machon Yaakov building. Dry- cleaning facilities are located in a shopping center near Machon Yaakov on Rechov Shaulzon.

14. Health Insurance All participants will be provided with MEOR jInternship’s medical insurance coverage while on the program. Students who have applied late for the program should not expect to be covered for medical expenses upon their arrival. (MEOR and jInternship will not be held responsible for medical expenses incurred under these circumstances.) Insurance coverage will be ensured approximately 2 weeks after passport numbers have been received. THIS INSURANCE IS MANDATORY REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE YOUR OWN MEDICAL OR TRAVEL INSURANCE. PLEASE NOTE: Our medical insurance does NOT cover preexisting medical conditions. The cost for insurance is included in the $399 program fee.

15. Cell Phones There will most likely be a special student rate from Talk ‘n’ Save available to you - details to follow. Israel is 7 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time during the summer months.

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16. Passport Prior to your arrival in Israel, you will be required to ensure that your passport is valid for at least six months from the date you intend to leave Israel.

17. Important Contact Information MEOR/jInternship Staff

Name Positions Phone Email

Rabbi Shlomo Co-Director +972 (50)550- [email protected] Gershonfeld 2822 Rabbi Aharon Co-Director 917-515-2052 [email protected] Grossman TBA Madrich (Student TBA TBA Guide) Jeff Surowitz jInternship Director 248-914-1138 [email protected] Bashi Rosen Internship +972 (0)50-550- [email protected] Coordinator 3551 Yehudis Patino Administrative +972 (0)54-849- [email protected] Assistant 6920

18. DOCTORS AND MEDICAL SERVICES

HAREL INSURANCE: Everyone in MEOR procured Harel Insurance. You will each receive a card with your policy number. Every madrich will have a list of all the policy numbers as well. You must bring your card (or your policy number) with you to any appointment. The regular doctor we use is Dr. Wolf, listed on the Important Phone Numbers document. Other doctors can be found using Harel’s website (instructions below) Please read the insurance policy, attached, so that you are familiar with the coverage this policy provides. For emergencies, please go to Terem Emergency Center (See below). Be sure to bring your insurance card with you. To find any other doctors that are covered by this plan, please go to www.harel-ins.co.il Select the tab on the right that says “Bituach”. On the line below, select the tab all the way to the right that says “Ovdim zarim v’tayarim”. Go to the third list on the left and select the first option, “Itur Rofim Avur Tayarim" If you are having a hard time with the Hebrew, have a madrich help you. PLEASE NOTE that MEOR/jInternship cannot pay for taxis OR ambulances for any medical reasons.

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IMPORTANT MEDICAL NUMBERS: Emergency treatment: Terem Clinic, Yirmiyahu Street 80, 1599-520520

PHARMACIES:

Tachanat Merkazit (Central Bus Station), 02-538-1690 Pharmex in Center One, 02-537-7667 Pharma-C in Wolfson Towers, 02-561-2361

Below is the cover summary:

1. Main points of the cover 2. Up to a sum of 1. Medical expenses during hospitalization in Israel Full cover in a general – government hospital: up to 90 days

2. Medical expenses as a result of the deterioration Included in the limits of liability of an existing illness (subject to the insurer’s authorization)

3. Expenses in Israel not during hospitalization Included in the limits of liability

Doctor’s visit Included in the limits of liability

Laboratory tests, imaging services, ECG, plaster Included in the limits of liability casts, bandaging.

Medications Included in the limits of liability

Emergency dental treatment Included in the limits of liability

4. Transfer of a body to the country of origin $5000 / $10,000

5. Medical expenses as a result of a psychiatric $2000 emergency occurrence

6. Continued medical expenses abroad in the event $10,000 of an accidental occurrence which took place in Israel

7. Expenses for transferring the insured to the $10,000 country of origin (including a companion)

8. Transfer expenses in a psychiatric event – for the $1500

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insured and a companion

9. Evacuation by air and rescue expenses from the $50,000 site of the occurrence to the nearest hospital

10. Cadets corps Included in the limits of liability

11. Extreme sports Included in the limits of liability

2.1. The insurer’s limit of liability shall not exceed a sum of $100,000

Summary of the exclusions: The policy shall not cover: AIDS, periodic examinations, pregnancy, childbirth, infant clinics, use of drugs and/or alcohol, work accidents and/or road accidents. In any event, only the full insurance conditions detailed in the policy shall bind the insurer. Private Medical Array Deployed Nationwide Harel places a nationwide medical array at the disposal of its insured - as well as support and assistance when required, as detailed hereunder: Support and assistance services

The Harel Center is operative 24 hours a day and is manned by highly skilled and professional service representatives. The Harel center services include:

 Summoning a house call 24 hours a day – the doctor’s house call services shall be provided by the Natali company.  Assistance in locating medical service providers.  Issuing monetary undertaking for performance of special tests and payments to hospitals.  Upon the occurrence of an insured event, provision of general information regarding entitlement.

The advantages of Harel’s medical array

 A medical array deployed nationwide including doctors, specialist doctors, laboratories, imaging services, institutes and a chain of pharmacies.  Contractual arrangements vis-a-vis all in hospitals in Israel.  Private medical service without a need to contend with bureaucratic structural mechanisms.  Private services without administrative and other committees.  A medical array infra-structure provided also by private clinics enabling exceptionally high availability.

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 Reinforcement and adaptation of the medical array in accordance with the insureds’ demand and location.  An extensive, multiyear business relationship vis-a-vis Israel’s leading medical service providers, enabling the provision of appropriate, immediate solutions with high availability in accordance with the insureds’ needs and without any bureaucracy.

And above all this, a senior and experienced team of workers providing personal attention who will assist you at all times.

19. TAXIS

PLEASE DO NOT TAKE UNMARKED TAXIS (“UNMARKED” - THERE IS NO SIGN IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD)

Ramat Eshkol: 02-581-4111 Ezrat Torah: 02-581-4444 Bayit VeGan: 02-642-1111 Ramot Alon: 02-502-2222 Bar Ilan: 02-586-6666 : 02-538-5555 Har Nof: 02-651-2111 Kikar Shabbat: 02 586 6667

Egged Buses: In Jerusalem: 02-530-4704; Outside Jerusalem: 03-694-8888 Train Information: 03-577-4000, Light Rail Information: 073-210-0601.

20. CHANGING MONEY

Israeli currency is NIS (the New Israeli Shekel). The value of foreign currencies vis-a-vis the NIS varies according to the international money markets. Ask MEOR staff for money changers in Har Nof or go to town to change your money. Money changers offer better rates than banks and are legal.

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