For any interested in a longer and more intense experience in the land of Israel, check this out!  You have the option of doing undergraduate work or getting a Master of Arts in Israeli Studies.  Classes  The classes throughout the year include Jewish Culture, Modern and Ancient History, Geography, Archaeology, and Conversational Hebrew.  Stop right now!  Don't get confused...our focus is NOT entirely on studies!!!  This a work program as well. Work  Although our studies have us traveling around the country 42 days out of the year, we are also working on the kibbutz at least 3 days a week.  A major part of this program is based on your willingness to come to Israel and serve the people on the kibbutz. You will be expected to join in the work, studies, and field trips with a learning and open attitude. If you are coming for what you can get out of this experience, you will definitely be disappointed.  Come to give and learn, and you will be richly rewarded!  The Team  Our third focus (and possibly the most vital) is that of TEAM WORK.  You will be joining your team at orientation before you leave the States.  For one week, you will be learning the basics of Hebrew (alphabet and small words), studying Cross-Cultural Communications and hearing various hints and helps from staff.  After the week of preparation, you and your team will fly together to the land of Israel. Here in Israel, you will live, work, travel and serve with your teammates day in and day out! At various times throughout the week, you will be attending Bible Study, Sunday services, and prayer meeting with your team members.  Your classes are 5 evenings a week, and don't forget your 42 days of field trips with your team members.  Friendships  There are times you will be doing things on your own, such as visiting your friends on the kibbutz; through the year, you will meet many awesome and fun people on the kibbutz.  Your opportunities to visit will be limited only by your own reservation and desire to make relationships.  The kibbutz people are hospitable and open; there will be many opportunities to meet people and get to know those in the community.  As you become more at home in Israel, you will understand more and more about the way of life on the kibbutz and become comfortable interacting in the culture around you.  This program is intense yet very rewarding!  If you are ready for the commitment, join us for the opportunity of a lifetime!!