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By ARZA
The Jewish Agency for Israel
The Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism 
This Educational Kit contains materials designed to engage your congregation with Israel through authentic and familiar stories and to expose them to a unique dimension of Reform involvement in Israel. Iniside you'll find the faces and voices of North American Reform Jews who have linked their faith and future with Israel. Some have expressed that connection by making Aliyah and relocating their lives to Israel, some divide their time between Israel and North America, and others are still wrestling with the options.
The materials in the Educational Kit include: - A 9-minute DVD recently filmed in Israel;
- A resource booklet which includes nine autobiographical texts portraying different angles and views on the subject;
- A beautiful set of posters presenting the people at the center of each story.
To read more about these innovative educational materials, and for information on ordering a kit, click here.
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The decision to become increasingly involved with life in Israel culminating in Aliyah has implications not only for Progressive Jews personally, but also for the State of Israel and the Jewish people collectively. As a Progressive Jew living in Israel, you will be blessed with the challenge and opportunity to actively shape the nature of the Jewish State, still so fragile and in formation, and the future of Progressive Judaism there. To read more...
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There is a growing demand for qualified English teachers in Israel at the elementary and high school level. This need provides a golden opportunity to candidates from English-speaking countries to fill these positions.
The Jewish Agency for Israel, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption, and Nefesh B'Nefesh, has partnered to launch an English Teachers Project for new Olim. This program provides a supportive framework for young new immigrants to acquire a profession, and to help meet the growing demand for qualified English teachers in Israel in teaching. Eligibility Requirements for the program - Singles or married couples from North America who hold a BA degree in any field or discipline and are eligible for making Aliyah.
- Interview with your local Aliyah Shaliach and a Ministry of Education representative.
The Program 50 candidates will be selected for the ‘Teachers for Israel’ Project. The program includes: - Housing at the Jerusalem Beit Canada or Raanana Absorption Centers.
- Teacher Certificate training (for elementary and high school) at the David Yellin College in Jerusalem or the Lewinsky College in the greater Tel Aviv Area.
- The learning track will consist of 3 semesters which include: Hebrew Ulpan, teacher training, and a paid internship.
- The internship will take place in a small class setting (of approximately 15 students) accompanied by a tutorial teacher. Following the training period, candidates will receive a Teachers Certificate issued by the Ministry of Education.
- The newly certified teachers will then be offered positions in schools according to local needs and within the official pay scale for new teachers.
- The duration of the program is 14 months.
Compensation and Terms of Employment First Year - Participants will receive a standing loan of NIS 11,200 per year that becomes a grant upon commencing work as a teacher.
- An Absorption Basket of approximately NIS 1500 per month.
- Overall, program participants will receive a combined living stipend of between NIS 2,500-3,000 per month, and will be exempt from paying tuition fees.
- Eligible olim, as per Nefesh B’Nefesh criteria, will receive an increase in the NBN grant.
Second Year - Teachers will be employed full-time, within the "Ofek Chadash" program framework and will earn a monthly salary of approximately NIS 5,600.
Third Year - Teachers will earn approximately NIS 5,600 per month, an additional incentive of between 25%-80% of the base salary will be offered for positions in peripheral (Galilee and Negev) areas.
* The program will begin in July 2009 * School placements in September 2010 * Click here for more information...
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