Israel Resources

Want to keep up on the news and events happening in Israel? Here are a few great sites to check out:
Ha'aretz
Israeli newspaper.
www.haaretz.com

Jerusalem Post
www.jpost.com

Hillel International
www.hillel.org

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
www.mfa.gov.il/mfa

Israel Tourism Ministry, North America
www.goisrael.com

Study or Work Abroad in Israel

There are a variety of opportunities available to studying, volunteering, learning Hebrew or getting a job or internship in Israel.

For long-term program options (semester abroad, post-graduation opportunities or programs lasting 5 months or longer): Additionally, to find the best program for you or ask questions about a program you see below, contact Allison Sheren at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Masa Israel Programs
www.masaisrael.org.il

Israel University Consortium
www.israelstudy.net

For short-term (less than 5 months) options: There are hundreds of opportunities available for short-term volunteering, studying, learning, interning, and much more. Below are a few links to programs. Additionally, to find the best program for you or ask questions about a program you see below, contact Allison Sheren at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Israel Travel Programs
www.israelexperience.com

Israel University Consortium
www.israelstudy.net

Kibbutz living and Ulpan programs
www.kibbutzprogramcenter.org

Scholarships for Israel Programs: Various scholarships may be available for Israel programs from national organizations, organizations in your home town, or your local Hillel. Contact Allison Sheren at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to learn about scholarship options.

Jewish Resources

Keep up-to-date with everything happening in the Jewish World

The Jewish Telegraphic Agency: jta.org

The Jewish Daily Forward: forward.com

Jewlicious, The Jewish Blog: jewlicious.com

eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog: ejewishphilanthropy.com

PresenTense: fostering Jewish innovation: presentense.org

Campus Resources



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Counseling and Psychological Services - CAPS provides services that are designed to help students reach a balanced university experience, ranging from various counseling services, educational and preventive initiatives, training programs, outreach and consultation activities, and provides guidance on how to “do something” to fully contribute to a caring healthy community. As specialists in working with undergraduate and graduate University students, CAPS can help you address whatever it is that may be of concern to you.

Spectrum Center The University of Michigan Spectrum Center provides a comprehensive range of education, information and advocacy services working to create and maintain an open, safe and inclusive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and similarly-identified students, faculty, and staff, their families and friends, and the campus community at large.

Ginsberg Center The Ginsberg Center's mission is to engage students, faculty, and community members in learning together through community service and civic participation in a diverse democratic society.

Michigan Student Assembly The Michigan Student Assembly (MSA) is the central student government at the University of Michigan, representing students from every school and college.

College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Combining the best of a research institution and a liberal arts college, students and faculty in more than 70 departments and programs explore the world's biggest questions together.

Frankel Center for Judaic Studies Provides a wide variety of Judaic studies learning opportunities at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Hebrew and Jewish Cultural Studies The Hebrew and Jewish Cultural Studies Program at the University of Michigan is part of the Department of Near Eastern Studies. The program is affiliated with the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies and the Center for Middle Eastern and North-African Studies.