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Hebrew Ulpan English Brochure: Basic info

 

Hebrew Ulpan English Brochure: Contact info

 

Goals:

-         Learn modern Hebrew while spending a few months in Israel.

-         Live and work on a Kibbutz; experience this unique lifestyle firsthand.

-         Share the Israeli experience with peers from around the world.

 

Ulpan Program:

The Ulpan program combines work and language studies on kibbutz. The program also includes extra-curricular programs, social activities, and Judaic enrichment.

 

1. Hebrew language studies: 24 weekly classroom hours are devoted to the study of modern Hebrew on two different levels. Classes are held in the morning and afternoon and are supervised by the Ministry of Education. Upon the conclusion of the Ulpan, students take a national competency test and are eligible for a diploma. Class participation is mandatory.
2. Work: Ulpan participants are required to work 24 hours per week. Places of employment are determined as needed by the Kibbutz.
3. Social Activities: The late afternoon hours are set aside for social activities such as touring, enrichment classes, social programs, leadership training, volunteer work, etc.
4. Host Families: Each participant is assigned a host family on kibbutz and is free to visit and spend time with them at their leisure.
5. Shabbat and Holidays: The Ulpan group celebrates Shabbat and holidays together in a religious atmosphere.

 

Duration of the Program:

The Ulpan is approximately 5.5 months long – 155 days.

 

Admission Criteria:

1. Ages 18-28

2. Good health suitable for work conditions on kibbutz (Approved by physician).

3. Committed to a religious lifestyle

4. Personal interview with a representative of the Kibbutz HaDati.

:Price

1. Tourists: $2550 (not including airfare) + registration fee: $200 (non-refundable) Click here for details and payment form.

"Project Masa" offers a partial scholarship for tourists on this program. (Details from the local emissary or Kibbutz HaDati representative abroad.)

Tuition includes medical insurance for tourists.

2. New immigrants: $300 (not including airfare) to be paid upon arrival at Kibbutz.  

 

Amenities:

- Housing in the Ulpan dormitories on Kibbutz. 2-3 per room.

- Participants have access to a social hall, television, and computers with internet access.

- 3 full meals served daily in the Kibbutz dining hall.

- Laundry service is provided.

 

Ulpan locations:

- Hebrew Ulpan on Kibbutz Be'erot Yitzhak

- Hebrew Ulpan on Kvutzat Yavneh

- Hebrew Ulpan on Kibbutz S'deh Eliyahu

 

Ulpan Information: Opening Dates and Contacts

 

Hebrew Ulpan on Kibbutz Be'erot Yitzhak

Kibbutz Be'erot Yitzhak (near Petach Tikva)

 

Ulpan dates:

July 16th, 2007 - December 20th, 2007

January 18th, 2008 - June 20th, 2008

July 18th, 2008 - December 20th, 2008

 

Contact Details
Esther Forscher
Phone: 972-3-9371972
Mobile: 050-7537136
Home: 972-3-9371870
Fax: 972-3-9334991

 

Email: ulpan@beerot.co.il

 

Address
Ulpan Be’erot Yitzchak, Kibbutz Be’erot Yitzchak 60905

Hebrew Ulpan on Kvutzat Yavneh

Kibbutz Yavneh (near Ashdod)

 

 

Ulpan dates:

September 4th, 2007 - February 4th, 2008

March 7th, 2008 - July 31st, 2008

September 4th, 2008 - February 4th, 2008

 

Contact Details

Merv Schlusseberg/Daliah Hekscher / Meshulam Chwat

Phone: 972-8-8548311
Mobile: Merv 050-6998527

            Daliah 050-6998563
Fax: 972-8-8548323

 

Email: ulpan@kv-yavne.co.il

 

 

Address
Kvuzat Yavne 79233

 

Short movie about the Hebrew Ulpan on Kibbutz Yavne in Hebrew (on Youtube)