1. Merkaz HaMagshimim Merkaz Website

Israel. . . Anyway you want it. Merkaz Hamagshimim Hadassah is a combination absorption and community center dedicated to helping young immigrants, tourists and native Israelis build a life rich in culture, social interaction and involvement in Israeli society. Established in 1996, the Merkaz offers housing and services as well as social and educational programming and grass roots activist opportunities for over 2000 young adults (ages 19 -35) each year. Programs include: theatre, a monthly cultural pub, lectures with Israeli personalities, weekly classes in everything from Tae Kwon Do to creative writing, an environmental activist group and a choir. Merkaz Hamagshimim also offers employment and aliyah counseling as well as referrals to short and long term programs. Merkaz Hamagshimim offers programming in Tel Aviv as well.

For more information visit our website: www.themerkaz.org or email us at infor@TheMerkaz.org

2. TAKA (Tochnit Klita Academit) Academic Absorption Program

Located at Emek Yizrael Academic College and at the Ashkelon Academic College. The program runs from September/October - March/April. You are eligible if: You must be exempt from the Mechina, or have at least 2 semesters under your belt, or are going to study for a graduate degree. Curriculum includes: Advanced Hebrew, English, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, and others. The cost of the program is covered by the Student Authority (but is not considered part of the 3 years' assistance). You must pay 330 NIS per month for rent, 450 NIS for exams, 220 NIS for program cost, and living/transport expenses.

TAKA High-Tech Jerusalem

Pre Academic Program to prepare students for high-tech studies in Jerusalem, at the Hadassah Academic College. The program runs from January to July. Eligible students are those who: exempt from the mechina, or have 2 semesters of science or engineering under their belts, or are going to graduate school. Students live at the Bezek Absorption Center at Ramat Bet HaKerem in Jerusalem. Cost is same as previous program, except that rent is 450 NIS per month.