Jerusalem Internship Summer 2018 Aish Hatorah Jun 18 – Aug 9 (Fly to Israel: June 17, fly back home: Aug 9) Hosted by: Aish Hatorah Organized by: jInternship Program Director Rabbi Avraham Willig Director of Internship Placements Mrs. Bashi Rosen 1 ummer 2018 Summer 2018 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 AISH Program 6 6.1 A message from the Aish Staff: 6 6.3 The Learning Calendar 8 6.4 General Daily Schedule during Learning Program 8 7. The Campus 8 8. Room and Board 8 9. AISH Dormitory Rules 9 10. Trips (Tiyulim) 10 11. Security 10 12. Shabbat 10 13. Packing List 11 14. Cell Phones 12 15. Taxis 12 16. Passport 13 17. Health Insurance 13 18. Important Contact Info - AISH/jInternship Staff 15 2 Student Guidebook 1. Introduction Congratulations on being selected to take part in Olami / Onward Israel Internship Summer ’18 Session in Jerusalem! The program is hosted by Aish HaTorah and administered by jInternship. The official organizer is Olami. 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 two-month format, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about Judaism from some of the world’s top Jewish educators at Aish HaTorah, 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 powerful and carefully designed 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, Mrs. Bashi Rosen. Upon arrival in Israel, Bashi 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 from 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 Rosen. It is her job to make sure that things go smoothly. You can also contact Jeff Surowitz (the Director), Rabbi Willig, or the madrichim (student coordinators) for assistance. The entire team is committed to making your experience a success. 3 Upon arrival in Israel, your Madrich will help you secure a Rav Kav card for public transportation for travel to/from work. Bashi will prepare a map of where your internship is located 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. Obviously, it is up to the student’s university whether they will recognize the credits. 4. Travel Information It’s important that you make your ticket in order to be here for the start of the program on June 18th. You can book your return ticket for anytime during the day of Thursday, August 9, 2018. The Masa organization assesses a $60 per day penalty for each day you arrive late, leave early, or are missing from the country during the program - so if you want to visit Europe during your trip - be sure to book your vacation before or after the Aish jInternship Dates. Students are advised to arrive for international flights four hours prior to departure. Airlines very often overbook and a late arrival will sometimes forfeit one's place despite prior reservation. 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. 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. 4 5. What to Do When You Land We'll be looking forward to your arrival. Once you arrive at the airport, you will need to take a "Sheirut" or Shuttle (eight-passenger taxi vans) which costs about $20 to Jerusalem. A private taxi from the airport costs approximately $80.00 to Jerusalem. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Western Wall. Look up at the buildings opposite the Western Wall, and you'll see the sign of the Aish HaTorah World Center. Take the stairs up towards the building and look for the entrance to Aish HaTorah or ask someone where Aish HaTorah is. Please call from the airport to let us know that you are on your way. Please call Rabbi Nachman Elsant at 058-752-1211, or Rabbi Avraham Willig at 054-845-2175. If you cannot get through to them call Rabbi Eliyahu Ellis 052-761-1130, or Tuvia Levin 054- 494-7628. The address of the Yeshiva is: Yeshiva Aish HaTorah 6 HaTamid road Old City, Jewish Quarter Jerusalem 91141 Israel The Address of the Yeshiva Dormitory is: 1/1 Nachamu street Old City, Jewish Quarter Jerusalem Please Note: The Dormitory/ Residence Hall will open to participants on Monday, June 18th at 11:00 AM. Please plan your schedules accordingly. If you arrive in Jerusalem before that, the dorms will not be available. If you will need a place to stay, please reach out to Rabbi Willig, and he will try and arrange lodging for you at the Heritage House in the Old City. 5 6. The AISH Program jInternship is approximately eight weeks long, and focuses on students working at internships in Israel and learning more about Jewish topics. The learning days are structured with more formal learning in the mornings and informal education in the afternoons. Both the internships and the learning are critical to the success of the program, and both should be taken seriously. Morning learning will be made up of one on one study partners, classes, and discussion groups. The teachers are world renowned presenters and have many years of experience in Jewish education. 6.1 A message from the Aish Staff: Dear Student, Welcome to Aish HaTorah! We are looking forward to hosting you for this unique experience of learning and living in Israel. We offer a unique opportunity to gain a strong understanding of core concepts in Jewish thought, while living in the heart of Jerusalem’s Old City. The Rabbis and staff are always available and look forward to meeting you and sharing this experience with you. Rabbi Avraham Willig, Program Director 6.2 Who’s Who at AISH Rabbi Avraham Willig is a unique blend of rabbi, lecturer, psychotherapist, and musician. Beloved by his students for his knack at fostering uplifting relationships, Rabbi Willig is known for his warm personality and quick smile. A rabbi at Aish Hatorah in Jerusalem, he speaks to broad audiences around the world on Jewish topics. Rabbi Willig earned his rabbinic ordination and a Masters of Social Work from Yeshiva University. A practicing psychotherapist, he has a private practice where he specializes in relationships and marriage. A soulful musician, Avraham plays piano and guitar, and has released two albums singing his original compositions. He lives with his wife and children in Ramat Bet Shemesh. 6 Rabbi Gavriel Friedman - aka Rav Gav - is an up-and-coming star of the Jewish speaking circuit, Rabbi Friedman has lectured in dozens of cities around the globe, including Johannesburg, London, Montreal, and across the East Coast of the United States. Rabbi Friedman’s charisma captivates audiences of all ages and inspires men and women across the Jewish spectrum. His unique ability to present Torah concepts in an intriguing yet entertaining fashion leaves his audiences thirsting for more. Rabbi Ken Spiro - expert in Jewish history and other issues. His degrees include: Russian Language and Literature, and History, and is a popular licensed tour guide in Israel. Renowned speaker and author of WorldPerfect and Crash Course in Jewish History. Dr. Gerald Schroeder expert in science and Torah. Former professor of physics at M.I.T. and author of Genesis and the Big Bang and The Science of God: The Convergence of Scientific and Biblical Wisdom.