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BJE with ALEXANDER MUSS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR 10 EMET ISRAEL PROGRAMME Information Booklet WEEK 1 BJE WITH ALEXANDER MUSS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR 10 EMET ISRAEL PROGRAMME Information Booklet WEEK 1 Jerusalem: Mt Scopus A ONE-OFF OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE ISRAEL Tour around Hod Hasharon, Gezer We are very excited to offer BJE’s Emet Israel Programme. A select group of Year Gilboa, swim at Sachne, Mt Scopus (Jerusalem) 10 students will have the opportunity to participate in an Israel learning experience Haas Promenade, Sataf, City of David, Jerusalem markets which will be custom designed for them. Kotel, Jerusalem walking tour This is an opportunity for teenagers to visit Israel in a well-structured modern educational setting where they can explore, embrace and experience more than they could ever have imagined historically, socially and culturally as they discover the magic of Israel. Students will depart towards the end of the school year in November and return early January. BJE has the support of school Principals regarding this Programme. Please feel free to visit our website for more information at www.bje.org.au We hope to hear from you soon. WEEK 2 Israel museum, Herodian House, Qumeran, Nahal Bokek, Ma’aleh Bokek Masada, Ein Gedi, Hirbet Midras, Bet Guvrin, Tel Goded Belvoir, Hamat Gader, Tzfat synagogues and artist Caesarea, Tzfat, kabbalah lesson OUTLINE OF PROGRAMME This outline indicates the scope and sequence of activities. The full programme includes morning, afternoon and evening daily activities. Information Booklet WEEK 1 Jerusalem: Mt Scopus A ONE-OFF OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE ISRAEL Tour around Hod Hasharon, Gezer We are very excited to offer BJE’s Emet Israel Programme. A select group of Year Gilboa, swim at Sachne, Mt Scopus (Jerusalem) 10 students will have the opportunity to participate in an Israel learning experience Haas Promenade, Sataf, City of David, Jerusalem markets which will be custom designed for them. Kotel, Jerusalem walking tour This is an opportunity for teenagers to visit Israel in a well-structured modern educational setting where they can explore, embrace and experience more than they could ever have imagined historically, socially and culturally as they discover the magic of Israel. Students will depart towards the end of the school year in November and return early January. BJE has the support of school Principals regarding this Programme. Please feel free to visit our website for more information at www.bje.org.au We hope to hear from you soon. WEEK 2 Israel museum, Herodian House, Qumeran, Nahal Bokek, Ma’aleh Bokek Masada, Ein Gedi, Hirbet Midras, Bet Guvrin, Tel Goded Belvoir, Hamat Gader, Tzfat synagogues and artist Caesarea, Tzfat, kabbalah lesson OUTLINE OF PROGRAMME This outline indicates the scope and sequence of activities. The full programme includes morning, afternoon and evening daily activities. WEEK 3 WEEK 5 Holocaust studies, Yad Vashem Atlit beach and camp, Acco prison, Rosh Hanikra Journey to the Arava Machon Ayalon, Latrun Arava Programme Camel riding, Bedouin experience Eilat, Red Canyon Hike Big Fin, Sde Boker, Ben Gurions grave Israel Advocacy Tel Aviv WEEK 4 WEEK 6 Volunteering with the elderly Givat Haviva programme, Ussefiya Druze programme and dinner Y2i Seminar, Neve Tzedek, Hula Valley, Tel Chai Fruit picking Open shabbat (students free to see relatives) Katzrin, gamla, hike in Jilabun Har Herzl Museum and cemetery WEEK 3 WEEK 5 Holocaust studies, Yad Vashem Atlit beach and camp, Acco prison, Rosh Hanikra Journey to the Arava Machon Ayalon, Latrun Arava Programme Camel riding, Bedouin experience Eilat, Red Canyon Hike Big Fin, Sde Boker, Ben Gurions grave Israel Advocacy Tel Aviv WEEK 4 WEEK 6 Volunteering with the elderly Givat Haviva programme, Ussefiya Druze programme and dinner Y2i Seminar, Neve Tzedek, Hula Valley, Tel Chai Fruit picking Open shabbat (students free to see relatives) Katzrin, gamla, hike in Jilabun Har Herzl Museum and cemetery Examples of activities in Israel that students participate in… Religious/Festival Focus Classroom Learning Friday night Shabbat prayer singing and dancing at the Kotel, Modern Orthodox style Shabbat in Jerusalem, History of Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah in Tzfat, Carlebach style Shabbat and Havdalah The Crusaders, Jewish Mysticism, the Geography of Israel, Torah: Traditional and Modernist Views, celebrations and dancing in Tzfat, egalitarian style Shabbat in Eilat and celebrating Chanukah with Archaeology and the Tanach, Herzl & Zionist movements, Holocaust Seminar: The Rise of Nazism, students from all over the world. Jewish Persecution, The Warsaw Ghetto, Capturing Eichmann, Holocaust Denial, Emancipation, the First Aliyah and those that followed, War of Independence, Israeli Advocacy with The David Project, David Ben Gurion and The Negev, Balfour Declaration, Arab Israel Conflict Issues, IDF, The Israeli Government. Classroom learning also involves guest speakers (holocaust testimonies/advocacy training…) and video evenings (Entebbe, Sobibor, Israeli films…) Volunteer Projects WIZO Youth Villages, packing Chanukah gifts for underprivileged children, The Jaffa Institute, Yad LaKashish: Lifeline for the Old, working in KKL forests and visiting their projects around Israel, afterschool Learning Centre for disadvantaged children in Tel Aviv, visit to Dialogue in the dark (the blind museum in Holon), and serving and making food for the needy. Examples of activities in Israel that students participate in… Religious/Festival Focus Classroom Learning Friday night Shabbat prayer singing and dancing at the Kotel, Modern Orthodox style Shabbat in Jerusalem, History of Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah in Tzfat, Carlebach style Shabbat and Havdalah The Crusaders, Jewish Mysticism, the Geography of Israel, Torah: Traditional and Modernist Views, celebrations and dancing in Tzfat, egalitarian style Shabbat in Eilat and celebrating Chanukah with Archaeology and the Tanach, Herzl & Zionist movements, Holocaust Seminar: The Rise of Nazism, students from all over the world. Jewish Persecution, The Warsaw Ghetto, Capturing Eichmann, Holocaust Denial, Emancipation, the First Aliyah and those that followed, War of Independence, Israeli Advocacy with The David Project, David Ben Gurion and The Negev, Balfour Declaration, Arab Israel Conflict Issues, IDF, The Israeli Government. Classroom learning also involves guest speakers (holocaust testimonies/advocacy training…) and video evenings (Entebbe, Sobibor, Israeli films…) Volunteer Projects WIZO Youth Villages, packing Chanukah gifts for underprivileged children, The Jaffa Institute, Yad LaKashish: Lifeline for the Old, working in KKL forests and visiting their projects around Israel, afterschool Learning Centre for disadvantaged children in Tel Aviv, visit to Dialogue in the dark (the blind museum in Holon), and serving and making food for the needy. Student Comments Parent Comments Tiffany H Andrew S Having visited Israel and been part of the Jewish people I now feel more connected than I ever have I have been following the interesting weekly reports from Israel, looking at the great photos and before. I feel inspired to surround myself with Jewish people and take part in more Jewish activities. speaking to my son daily for the last few weeks. As expected, the trip is turning into a life changing experience for Eden (and I am sure for the other kids too). It appears very well planned, organised and conducted at every level. The kids are experiencing the beautiful country of Israel on a level that not Jessica K many people get a chance to. As a school boy, growing up in Israel, I have been lucky to visit many of the places that my son is now Before going on the BJE EMET Israel Programme I never really thought much about Israel but being visiting and also learnt all about Jewish/Israeli history/tradition. It is fantastic that Eden will now be there made me fall in love with the people, the religion, the culture and just everything! able to have this knowledge and experience too. I am sure we will share this (thru discussions) for a long time after his return. I will always remember that fact that I had my delayed adult Bat Mitzvah on the EMET Israel Programme and how it changed my views on Judaism, I feel much more connected now. I will always cherish the I can sense certain changes in him which I am very pleased with, in particular certain signs of maturity, amazing friendships I formed and always remember the amazing places we visited. independence and a stronger connection to his Israeli and Jewish roots. I am very happy with this decision we made to send him there, and I am hopeful that his association with BJE continues for many years to come. Yuval R At the beginning, I didn’t expect much from the programme but as soon as we all got together at the airport I already felt a sense of family. During the 24 hour flight to Israel we all bonded very quickly and Leah S became a strong group. As the days in Israel progressed we all gained friendships that were so strong that we just always enjoyed each other’s company. Israel was an experience like no other I’ve had or Words cannot express how grateful we are to you for giving our son Simon the amazing opportunity to probably will have. I feel so privileged that I could be a part of such a wonderful experience. visit Israel! He indeed had the time of his life. When we tried to speak to Simon, he was way too busy to chat and when he did it was very brief. Simon learnt a lot and since being home doesn’t stop talking of his trip and enjoys looking back at the Alana J photos. He has also been in touch with the group and making arrangements to meet. Before the BJE EMET Israel Programme I considered myself an atheist. Although I am still uncertain He even called Alon (the Israeli madrich) just to say hi. about a higher power, I can no longer deny that Judaism is a huge part of me and always will remain We hope this programme continues for years to come as we believe it is an amazing opportunity for those my religion and my people.
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