Summer 2015 Jerusalem Summer Internship

Hosted by SHE’ARIM Summer 2015

Jerusalem Summer Internship Hosted by SHE’ARIM Organized by jInternship Rebbetzin Pavlov– Director Mrs. Bashi Rosen – Internship Coordinator

Summer 2015

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 ...... 5 6. The SHE’ARIM Program ...... 6 6.1. A message from She’arim Staff: ...... 6 6.3. The Learning ...... 6 6.4. General Daily Schedule during Learning Program ...... 8 7. The Campus ...... 8 8. SHE’ARIM Dormitory Rules ...... 8 8.1. Keys ...... 11 9. Trips (Tiyulim) ...... 12 10. Security ...... 12 11. Shabbat ...... 13 12. Packing List ...... 13 12.1. Health Insurance ...... 14 12.2. Cell Phones ...... 15 13. Passport ...... 16 14. Important Contact Information ...... 16 14.1. SHE’ARIM/JInternship Staff ...... 16 14.2. TAXIS ...... 17

Student Guidebook

1. Introduction Congratulations on being selected to take part in Israel Jerusalem Summer Internship, hosted by SHE’ARIM and organized by JInternship Summer’15 Session in Jerusalem! This unique and innovative program is a hybrid of Jewish learning and professional development. It embodies the Jewish ideal of placing importance on both Torah learning and Jewish values in order to succeed in the marketplace. In the two month program, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about Judaism from some of the world’s top Jewish educators at SHE’ARIM 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; only around 15% of applicants are awarded internships in the JInternship program. 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 your internship with your supervisor and our Internship Coordinators, Bashi Rosen and Yisroel Choleva. Upon arrival in Israel, they will supply you with a packet that includes information including 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 or Yisroel. It is their job to make sure that things go smoothly. You can also contact Jeff Surowitz (the Director of jInternship), or the madrichot (student guides) for assistance. The entire team is committed to making the entire experience a success. © www.jinternship.com, 2015 Issue Date: March 11, 2015 Author: Mrs. Miriam Shaul & Jeff Surowitz 3 Hosted by SHE’ARIM Summer 2015

Upon arrival in Israel, your Madricha will help you secure a Rav Kav card for public transportation to travel to/from work. Bashi will also prepare a map to help you locate your internship and transportation instructions for you upon arrival in Israel.

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. Several 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 fulfill in order to receive college credits. Students can request a transcript from She’arim for $25. It is up to the student’s university whether they will recognize the credits She’arim gives.

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 updated.

In addition, please be advised that students, for whom JInternship has booked flights, 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.

You are responsible for arranging your own airfare to/from Israel. Please email us your itinerary when it is finalized.

5. What To Do When You Land When you land in Israel - Here are instructions for going from the airport to the She'arim dormitory. Please note, the following instructions are crucial for your smooth transition into the dorms. Please read the following instructions very carefully and jot down the information to bring with you upon your arrival. Most of our students will not have phones until arriving at She’arim, which makes it crucial for you to follow the instructions below.

After claiming your suitcases at the airport, there will be signs directing you to the taxi stand. There are mini-busses - “Sherut” in Hebrew - which take between 8-10 people to their destinations in Jerusalem. The price is approximately $18.00 (payable either in dollars or in the shekel equivalent.). The trip once you leave from the airport takes between 45 minutes to one hour. The sheirut needs to fill up before you leave. The price of a private taxi is approximately $80.00 to Jerusalem from the airport.

Take a Sheirut to Jerusalem and ask to be dropped off at at 23 Agassi Street in Har Nof, the neighborhood where She’arim is located. When you arrive, please call Mrs. Rottman 058- 651-4240.

Please advise Mrs. Freishtat of your travel plans in order that we can have someone at the apartment to welcome you upon your arrival (this includes your date and time of arrival, your flight number and airline). Try to plan your arrival time in Israel between the hours of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. We assume you will be arriving in Jerusalem between 1 ½ - 2 hours after arrival time. If you are planning to meet a relative or are delayed for any reason, please let us know ahead of time but if you have not informed us, you must phone someone below. Pay phones are available in the luggage claim area and you can change money in the airport. In an emergency situation, you can call collect by dialling 142 from any pay phone, punch in the phone number below and then state your name clearly.

Numbers you will need –

Mrs. Rottman – person in charge of the dorms - 0586514240

She’arim – 02-6514240 ext. 103, 104 or 101 between 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

If you arrive in Jerusalem between the hours of 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. please come to She’arim – 23 Agassi Street to collect your key. Otherwise, we will assign someone to wait for you in the dorm approximately 1 1/2 hours after your stated arrival time. Because She’arim has several different apartments around Har Nof, in order to have

someone meet you and open up the apartment for you, we need your exact flight information

6. The SHE’ARIM Program She’arim College of Jewish Studies for Women in Israel is committed to educating Jewish women to deepen their knowledge and commitment to their heritage. We teach classes in Jewish text, history, ethics, thought and tradition. Each student learns at her own pace, integrating her studies and experiencing her growth on an individual level.

6.1. The Learning Calendar Date – SESSION 1 Description

May 27 Students' arrival date to Israel / Date the program starts

May 27 – June 19 Full time Learning schedule 1: Sunday – Thursday – Classes and Optional Trips Shabbat – Option for home hospitality for Shabbat meals

June 20 Internship Program Begins

June 20 – July 16 Full time Internship schedule: Tuesdays – Seminars and Trips Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday – Full time Work Friday – Off July 17 – July 26 Full time Learning schedule 2: Sunday – Thursday – Classes and Optional Trips Shabbat – Option for home hospitality for Shabbat meals

July 26 Program ends

Date – SESSION 2 Description

June 22 Students' arrival date to Israel / Date the program starts

June 22 – July 19 Full time Learning schedule: Sunday – Thursday – Classes and Optional Trips Shabbat – Option for home hospitality for Shabbat meals

July 20 Internship Program Begins

July 20 – Aug. 13 Full time Internship schedule: Tuesdays – Seminars and Trips

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday – Full time Work Friday – Off Shabbos – July 13 and July 27 August 13 Internship program ends

6.2. A message from She’arim Staff: Dear Student,

Welcome to She’arim! Learning Torah can be a transformational experience, in so many different ways. The Torah gives us clear direction on how to live our lives, to become a better person and to create a relationship with the Master of the Universe.

Learning from the wisdom of the ages will provide you with much food for thought, change and transformation. As you are going through this transition, we offer you a relationship with a mentor on staff, to guide you on a personal level.

Each of our female teachers and staff members are available to meet with you individually on a regular basis. You can speak to her about your religious growth, changes you would like to make in yourself, your family situation, interpersonal relationships and philosophical questions you might have. When you start dating, you can ask your mentor to guide you through that process.

If there are bigger issues you wish to resolve that require a more therapeutic relationship, your mentor will be happy to make a referral, and if you wish, she will call the therapist to introduce you and make that transition easier.

While we would be happy to assign you a mentor, we have generally found that students appreciate and gravitate towards a particular person on staff. Feel free to make an appointment with any Rebbetzin or administrative staff member that you would enjoy speaking to. If you are too shy to ask for an appointment yourself, Mrs. Freishtat, Rebbetzin Kaganoff or Rebbetzin Pavlov would be happy to set it up for you.

Your mentor will respect your privacy and take your lead in terms of how often you want to meet- if you want ongoing mentoring time, please feel comfortable to approach your mentor, and schedule regular mentoring sessions .Alternatively, you can speak to her as the need arises.

Another source of wisdom and advice in the school is Rebbetzin Pavlov. She loves to meet with students and to develop a relationship with them. You can make an appointment with her through Mrs. Migdal in the office.

Rabbi Yoselevitz, Rabbi Cohen, and Rabbi Chananya Pavlov, our halacha teachers are also happy to answer any halachic questions that come up. Rabbi Yoselevitz is available daily at 2 p.m. to answer questions. The other Rabbis are available by appointment.

For longterm students only, Rebbetzin Raff will be happy to guide and assist you through

the traditional dating process.

We hope that you will avail yourself of all the possibilities for a personal relationship with staff members. These relationships can be a fruitful part of your development while you are at She’arim - and even after you leave!

The She’arim Staff

6.3. General Daily Schedule during Learning Program

Each student will receive a copy of their full schedule during the SHE’ARIM Orientation. The schedules reflect the particular level of study relevant to each student. Classes run from 8:30AM-5:20PM daily and attendance is mandatory.

7. The Campus SHE’ARIM’s campus - Classes take place at 23 Agassi Street Har Nof through the left courtyard of the building at street level. Dormitory located in the Har Nof neighbourhood apartments

8. SHE’ARIM Dormitory Rules She’arim apartments include a common living room, dining room, dairy kitchen, and washing machine. There are no more than two women to a bedroom with. There is a washing machine in the apartment.

Please read the following dorm rules carefully and make sure to adhere to them completely during your stay. Respecting and having consideration for your fellow dorm mates is of utmost importance in guaranteeing your success in the dorms. Thank you for your cooperation.

General Please be aware that neighbors go to bed after 10 p.m. so music, voices and telephone conversations should be kept low, both in and out of the apartment.

Please respect other people's space; remember that you are sharing with others.

Modesty should be maintained while on the porch.

Please respect other people's property and ask before using/taking something.

If you would like to have a friend stay over, you must get permission from Mrs.

Rottman and all the apartment mates in your dorm and there has to be a bed available. Permission is on a one night basis only.

Make sure your guests are considerate of your apartment mates, it is their home.

Garbage: If the bin is full, close it up, put in a new bag and put it by the door. The next person leaving the apartment should take it out.

Whenever the door is locked and people are inside the dorm, a key must be left in the lock (partly out) as a precaution in case of fire. Unfortunately there have been robberies in Har Nof. Keep your doors locked at all times. Do not open to strangers! The last person in bed at night should check that the door has been locked and turn off all lights.

Please switch lights/fan off after you have finished using the room e.g. kitchen/bathroom/living room. Electricity being wasted and is very expensive.

Please do not leave water running or waste water in any way. Israel has a water shortage.

There is a rotating list of jobs for dorm members. Please make sure you are conscientious in completing these fully and on time, leaving enough time to do it thoroughly before Shabbat.

Please keep your eyes open and notice if things need doing/buying/fixing etc. and either do it yourself or send an e-mail to [email protected].

Each dorm has a communal kitty that each member contributes to on a weekly basis. This fund is for toilet paper, cleaning supplies etc.

Upon leaving the dormitory, your room must be left clean and tidy. Please take ALL your belongings with you. If not, they will be given away or thrown away. Make sure the room is left clean and neat and that your toranut is thoroughly completed. Do not leave any belongings behind! Please leave the dorm in a state that you would like to find it.

No smoking is permitted in the dormitory apartments, including the porches.

No male visitors, including family members, are permitted in the apartment, hallway or lobby at any time.

No pets allowed!

No liquor or beer in the apartment, only Kiddush wine on Shabbat.

Shabbat candles must be lit in kitchen or living room on a metal or thick plastic plate.

Kitchen Please clean your dishes immediately after your meal.

Please wipe down surfaces/stove top/table/sink after use.

Frequently check your perishables in the fridge and dispose if they are no longer edible - space is at a premium! Keep fridge clean at all times and defrost it regularly.

Kashrut The kitchen is DAIRY only. No meat products are allowed in the dorm.

Buy only the approved Hechsherim (Kashrut certification) located in your orientation packet.

Bathroom After having a bath/shower, please clean out the tub and remove all hair and dirt, and then clear the drain hole of all hair.

Especially in the morning, everyone needs to use the bathroom so please be as brief as possible.

If there is a bath mat in the bathroom, please ensure that you return it to the side of the bath after use so that people will not walk on it.

In general please clean up after yourself and leave the bathroom in a state that you would like to find it.

The solar heating system is good for 2 showers in the evening in the summer. Please do not leave the boiler on overnight or when you leave for classes in the morning. More than that, you will need to turn on the boiler. The electric boiler must be turned off after use. Leaving the boiler on for more than a few hours is dangerous and wasteful.

Living Room Please keep the living room neat – store your personal belongings and papers in your room.

This is the area where most people pray - it is appropriate that it be kept clean and tidy. © www.jinternship.com, 2015 Issue Date: March 11, 2015 Author: Mrs. Miriam Shaul & Jeff Surowitz 10 Hosted by SHE’ARIM Summer 2015

Washing Machine Please don't start washing loads between 10 p.m. and 7a.m.

Please remove washing from machine as soon as possible after it has finished, and when your clothes are dry please take them down.

8.1. Keys Dorm keys are available in the office and require a 50 shekel deposit. Upon your departure, please return your key to the office and receive your deposit back. If you lose your key please make another copy using your roommates’ key. Additional Rules

Students are not allowed to be in the school building after 8pm, except for ulpan. Any exception to this requires permission from Mrs. Shaul.

Use of the internet is not allowed during class time, before school and after school until 8pm, unless you have permission from Mrs. Shaul.

Cell phones should be turned off during class time.

Students must attend all classes for which they are registered as well as and all extra- curricular activities.

Emergencies - What to do “after hours”

In the event of A REAL EMERGENCY

Call Rabbi Pavlov at 052 451 9222 at 23 Agassi (apt. above She’arim)

Mrs. Nathalia Rottman at 02 651 0347 or

Mrs. Miriam Shaul at 02 651 0367 or 052 845 0060 at 6/2 Agassi

Examples of Emergency situations:

Burglary

Flooding

Gas leak

Electrical outage or

Serious medical issues

For “After Hour” concerns/non-emergencies:

Please call Mrs. Nathalia Rottman only till 10:00 p.m.

9. Trips (Tiyulim) There will be trips scheduled during your time at She’arim. We will give you plenty of advanced notice to sign up. The trips are highly subsidized however we do charge a nominal fee. Once you sign up for the trip, you are obligated to pay the fee even if you do not attend the trip.

10. Security (These rules pertain to all students – dorm and non-dorm students)

1. If you leave the Jerusalem area at any time, please inform the office staff.

2. She’arim students should not go into the Judea and Samaria without letting Mrs. Shaul or Mrs. Migdal know.

3. Do not take taxis off the street unless it has a large sign on its front window stating its connections with a proper taxi service. Students should not take taxis without a yellow or blue license plate.

4. No hitchhiking is allowed whatsoever. Students who violate this are subject to dismissal from She’arim.

5. If you see an object or bag left without anyone standing by it, report this to the police immediately, dial 100.

6. Students are not allowed to drive cars owned by Israeli residents.

7. If renting a car, students must rent from a professional Israeli rental companies.

8. During trips, students must follow the tour guide, security guard and medic’s rules. When on a trip, stay with the group at all times (including overnight trips).

9. Students should be aware that the Middle East weather can cause dehydration. We advise drinking a minimum of 3 liters a day in the summer and 2 liters a day in the winter. During trips, more water should be consumed.

10. Swimming is allowed only on designated beaches and pools that have lifeguards on duty.

11. No drugs or alcohol allowed whatsoever! This is grounds for immediate dismissal.

12. No smoking allowed in or around dorms and school building.

13. Stay away from pubs and drug hangouts.

14. Do not go into the forest alone, only in groups. © www.jinternship.com, 2015 Issue Date: March 11, 2015 Author: Mrs. Miriam Shaul & Jeff Surowitz 12 Hosted by SHE’ARIM Summer 2015

15. In case of any sexual harassment notify the school administration immediately.

16. In case of any terrorist activity, please notify the school or a member of the administration immediately to let them know of your whereabouts.

17. Students must carry a copy of their passport and the school contact information at all times. Students’ passports should be kept in the safe at She’arim. Please make sure your passport is valid for 6 months after you intend to leave Israel, otherwise, you may have problems getting an appropriate visa.

11. Shabbat She’arim is happy to set our students up for Shabbat meals in Har Nof. When staying in the dorm on Shabbat, students are required to observe all Shabbat laws.

12. Packing List Light weight clothing (shirts with sleeves, no scoop necklines or mini-skirts))

Sun hat

Towels

Linens

Refillable container for water

Strong sunscreen

Good walking shoes

Toiletries

Transformers for electrical products

School supplies such as notebooks , pencils, pens

Hebrew/ English dictionary

Siddur

Electricity: Israel runs on 220 voltage. Don't forget to bring transformers for your hairdryer and other electrical appliances.

12.1. Health Insurance

While attending She'arim, you are required to have Israeli medical coverage. Hospitals in Israel do not recognize foreign insurance, and in the event of a hospital visit you may be required to lay out 1000’s of shekels. You must enroll in a low-cost medical and hospitalization insurance plan through our office. Fees are $1.20 (if you are younger than 65 years old) a day (plus a $5 processing fee) for full medical coverage for emergencies and new conditions (no pre-existing conditions) including medication and hospitalization. You are required to enroll for the entire period you are in Israel. Please remember to take care of this ASAP, for medical coverage is a must.

In a case of medical problem please follow these steps: Please have your policy number and passport number ready when calling, we recommend saving the call center number on your private phone.

For any medical problem that requires a family doctor, choose from the list below and call to make an appointment. For visits to specialists or laboratory call the Harel call center.

In case of emergency during the day or night call “Harel” call center 24/7 (including weekends and holiday) 1800-414-422 or 03-754-7020.

Wherever you are going, please take with you your policy number.

In a case of emergency, when you are already in the hospital, please call the medical center as soon as possible.

In a case of dental emergency please call to “Harel” call center 24/7 (including weekends and holiday) 1800-414-422

For your information, this policy will not cover you when you are outside of Israel.

Remember: if you go to the hospital, the emergency room or call an ambulance without calling the medical center first, you may not be fully covered under this policy.

In case of an emergency, call (or have someone else call) Harel’s emergency number to let them know you are on the way to Terem or the hospital. The number is 1-800-414- 422.

The following list of doctors, pharmacies, and laboratories all accept by Harel Insurance. Doctors If you need to see a doctor, you must call Harel 1-800-414-422 and get a confirmation number. You will need your policy number and your passport number. (There is no charge for medical treatment and medication): 1. Family Medical Center - Rehov Parnas behind Zol B’gadol— 02-647-7300— Drs Slutzkin (#6028)and Niewodowski (#6027). 2. The Wolfson Medical Center - Rehov Diskin 9 – 02-561-0297 3. Terem – Rehov Yirmiyahu – 509-3333 – no need for an appointment, just go 4. Dr. Gross 27 Hakablan St – 02-6519540 (women under 25) 5. Dr. Schamroth—(#6094) dermatologist on Parnas 6. Dr. Voss—(#6144) - gynecologist on Parnas If you need to see a gyn. or any other specialist, you must call Harel and get approval before making an appointment. Pharmacies Dr. Grossman – Rehov Katzenelbogen 506 – 02-651-1766 – near the end of Rehov Hakablan on the other side of the street (across from Kfar Shaul hospital) 8:30am –2pm and 3:30pm —7:30pm. Center Pharm – In Center 1, next to the Central Bus Station Laboratories that work with Harel (open in the mornings) – Wolfson Medical Center – Rehov Diskin 9 - 02-561-0297 Rambam Labs – Rehov Hillel 16 – 623-1214

12.2. Cell Phones

She’arim has a special deal with Israel phones. Please go to their website www.israelphones.com and place your order. Your phone will be delivered to She’arim around the time of your arrival.

13. 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.

Students must carry a copy of their passports and the school contact information at all times. Students’ passports should be kept in the safe at She’arim. Please make sure your passport is valid for 6 months after you intend to leave Israel, otherwise, you may have problems getting an appropriate visa.

14. Important Contact Information

14.1. SHE’ARIM/JInternship Staff

Name Positions Phone Email

Mrs. Sandie Freishtat Learning Program +972 (0)54-845- [email protected] Administrator 8797 or 02-651- 4240 ext 103

Madrichot TBA

Jeff Surowitz Director 248-914-1138 [email protected]

Yisroel Choleva Associate Director +972 (0)54-949- [email protected] 9896

Bashi Rosen Internship +972 (0)50-550- [email protected] Coordinator 3551

Rus Wersing Internship 770-878-4457 [email protected] Coordinator

Eli Finman Program Advisor 718-614-7649 [email protected]

Shalva Zneimer Administrative +972 (0)2-623 2663 [email protected] Assistant

14.2. TAXIS

PLEASE DO NOT TAKE UNMARKED TAXIS (“UNMARKED” - THERE IS NO SIGN IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD). Here is a list of recommended taxi services:

Ramat Eshkol: 02-581-4111 Ezrat Torah: 02-581-4444 Romema: 02-538-5555

Bayit VeGan: 02-642-1111 Har Nof: 02-651-2111

Ramot Alon: 02-502-2222 Kikar Shabbat 02 586 6667

Bar Ilan: 02-586-6666

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