Ohr Somayach

The Rebound Scholarship will bring you back to Israel on an exciting Jewish Learning Exchange Tour. If you have done an Israel Program and want to develop your Jewish roots our expert faculty will give you a comprehensive overview of the sophisticated philosophical ideas that are the basis of Jewish thought and practice. But they'll do it piece by piece in carefully crafted, easily digestible classes that will both inform and entertain you. You'll enjoy the learning process because our staff makes Judaism relevant to you and your everyday lives. The classes do not require a prior knowledge of Hebrew or Judaism. You'll have plenty of chances to ask questions and give your opinion on the issues that confront the Jewish world.

Highlights include:

• Sea to Sea - Exciting tours and hiking off the beaten track in the Mediterranean, Sea of Galilee and Dead Sea areas

• The political reality of the Middle East - with political analysts

• Judaism for today's college student: An introduction to Jewish Philosophy that covers the depth and breadth of your heritage

• The Golan: Hiking and touring in this critically important area

• The mystical city of Safed

• Shabbat: A practical introduction to this fundamental observance in Judaism