Jerusalem2020-21 Study Abroad Handbook A useful guide to your study abroad experience The usefulness of this handbook depends on student input. If you find erroneous information, please contact [email protected]. Copyright March 2020 Indiana University What's Inside? TABLE OF CONTENTS Program Contacts ............................................................................................. 5 Program Introduction ........................................................................................ 6 The Program in Jerusalem Academic Program ........................................................................................... 8 Academic Advising ....................................................................................... 8 Course Load in Jerusalem ........................................................................... 9 *Ulpan ........................................................................................................10 **Hebrew Language Course ...................................................................11 Auditing .......................................................................................................12 Jewish Studies Requirement ....................................................................13 Jewish Studies Major .................................................................................13 Jewish Studies Certificate .........................................................................13 E-mail ...............................................................................................................15 Grades .............................................................................................................13 Hebrew University ............................................................................................. 8 International Flight ........................................................................................... 7 Internship Options ...........................................................................................13 Jerusalem .......................................................................................................... 8 Libraries ..........................................................................................................14 Tentative 2020 - 21 Calendar* ........................................................................ 7 Transcript .........................................................................................................15 Visa..................................................................................................................... 8 Life in Jerusalem Employment .....................................................................................................20 Getting Around Israel ......................................................................................19 Health Insurance ............................................................................................. 17 Housing ............................................................................................................16 IU Hosts in Jerusalem .....................................................................................15 Meals ............................................................................................................... 17 What's Inside? TABLE OF CONTENTS Medical Care ................................................................................................... 17 Packing ............................................................................................................21 Religion ............................................................................................................21 Security ............................................................................................................21 Shopping ..........................................................................................................20 Student Activities ............................................................................................18 Telephones ......................................................................................................20 PROGRAM CONTACTS Israeli Address: Rothberg International School The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Boyar Building, Mount Scopus 9190501 Jerusalem, ISRAEL Telephone: 011-972-2-588-2600; (02) 588-2600 (calling within Israel) Fax: 011-972-2-588-2363; (02) 588-2363 (calling within Israel) U.S. Address: Office of Academic Affairs Rothberg International School The Hebrew University of Jerusalem One Battery Park Plaza, 25th Floor New York, NY 10004 U.S. Telephone: (212) 607-8520 U.S. Fax: (212) 809-4183 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://overseas.huji.ac.il IU HOSTS IN JERUSALEM Address: Terry Cohen Hendin 29/10 Rehov Adam Maalot Moriah, East Talpiot, Jerusalem Home phone: 011-972-2-672-1356; (02) 672-1356 (calling within Israel) Cell phone: 011-972-50-735-8911; (050) 735-8911 (calling within Israel) E-mail: [email protected] 5 PROGRAM INTRODUCTION For over 45 years Indiana University has sent its students to the Rothberg International School of Hebrew University for IU credit. Indiana University selects, advises and orients you for the experience at Hebrew University and for getting credit for your work abroad. You will also receive extensive pre-departure information from Hebrew University’s New York office, and in Israel you will have access to the advising and administrative services provided by the Rothberg International School (RIS). If you have questions while you are abroad, contact Kyle Hayes (kyghayes@ iu.edu). If you are e-mailing with academic questions, always copy your major advisor(s). By participating in the program, we expect you to exercise your best judgment and to follow the advice of the Office of Overseas Study and the Rothberg School of Hebrew University, although recognizing that in spite of such advice, neither can guarantee your safety. Should you decide to come home before the end of the program, because of security concerns, there is no guarantee that you will receive credit or a refund of tuition or any other fees paid for study abroad from Hebrew University or IU. We would assist you to the extent possible to return to IU should your safety be compromised. This booklet is a supplement to the Getting Started handbook. While it contains specific program information, Getting Started contains information relevant to all students on Indiana University Overseas Study programs. Both booklets should be used now as you prepare to leave and later while you are abroad. Since most student questions are addressed in these handbooks, please consult them before calling the Office of Overseas Study. This handbook is available on the Web at http://overseas.iu.edu/docs/ Handbooks/Jerusalem.pdf. The Getting Started handbook is also available on the Web at http://overseas.iu.edu/docs/gettingstarted.html. ICONS IN THIS GUIDE Helpful Student Program Information Advice Information to help prepare Suggestions from study you for study abroad abroad returnees 6 The Program in Jerusalem Tentative 2020 -21 Calendar* Arrival date for fall/AY students .........................................................August 31 September Ulpan (Non-Dance) ............................................. September 1 - 24 Rosh Hashanah.................................... ................................September 18 - 20 Yom Kippur ...........................................................................September 27 - 28 Succoth vacation ......................................................................... October 3 - 11 Autumn semester begins ..................................................................October 13 Christmas...................................................................................... December 25 Chanukah vacation .................................................................... No dates listed Autumn semester ends.................................................................December 21 Modern Hebrew Language Final Exam ........................................December 21 Final exam week........................................................................... December 22 Intersession (winter break) ........................................................ No dates listed Dance Jerusalem ends .......................................................................January 8 Arrival date for spring students ........................................................January 27 Winter Ulpan .............................................................. January 31 - February 23 Spring semester begins .........................................................................March 1 Purim vacation ........................................................................... No dates listed Passover vacation ................................................................. March 26 - April 4 Memorial and Independence Day vacation...................................April 14 - 15 Jerusalem Day and Student Day ............................................................May 10 Shavuot Vacation ............................................................................ May 16 - 18 Spring semester ends (Modern Hebrew only) ....................................... May 31 Modern Hebrew Language final exam .................................................... June 1 Final exam week..................................................................................June 1 - 3 Spring semester