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Nishmat Summer Institute   - 2012 - 5772

July 2 - 22, 2012

Looking to spend time in Israel this summer immersed in Torah and improving your text skills? Join Nishmat’s Bet Midrash and learn Torah in an open, intellectually stimulating environment. Connect with our warm, scholarly faculty and diverse student body. Nishmat’s three week summer program offers chevruta based learning on all levels. Weekly trips, meaningful Shabbat programs and distinguished and passionate Torah scholars await you at Nishmat.

Nishmat Summer Institute 2012 See you @ Nishmat!

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"The summer program classes are exciting, stimulating and push you to think in ways you haven’t before. Not only were the classes great but the trips to different places in Jerusalem and throughout Israel made the experience even more fulfilling. These three weeks allowed me to take time out of my hectic life to explore Jewish texts and my own Judaism as well.” Arianna, Event Planner, New York

"I remembered how much I love learning and I reoriented myself at a crucial point in my life.", Sheila, Miami

"Each teacher and class inspired me and motivated me to continue learning Torah.", Tammy, UK

"I loved the feeling of warmth and sincerity, I will definitely come back". Helen, Brazil

Full- and Part-time programs available.

Classes at Nishmat are engaging and interactive and many include time for guided independent learning with chavrutot (study partners). Classes include Chumash, Nach, Gemara, Halacha and Jewish Thought. The teachers of the Nishmat Summer Program include Rabbanit Chana Henkin, Rabbi Menachem Schrader, Rabbi Da'vid Sperling, Rabbi Chaim Tabasky, Laurie Novick and many more.

Beginners, intermediate and advanced tracks are offered in order for you advance personally at your own level and acquire the skills you need to continue your learning and spiritual growth.

• The Beginners Track will focus on the basics of Judaism along with the program theme.
• The Advanced Track will feature a number of well known guest lectures of the highest calibre from the world of Tanach.
• Small intimate learning groups will be available for advanced and intermediate students interested in focusing their learning on only Tanach or Gemara.

Nishmat Summer Institute Activities

Nishmat Summer program activities include Shabbat together in the Golan Heights, plenty of special activities during the week like tiyulim (tours) every week including a night hike in the Judean Desert, dinner at teachers' homes, special speakers and social events.

Shabbat

For our first Shabbat together, we will have a unique opportunity to get to know each other better by spending Shabbat on the beautiful campus of Nishmat. The following Shabbat, we will be traveling to the Golan Heights and staying at the Keshet Yehonatan center. The selected area is particularly beautiful in the summer, and the Shabbat is a wonderful way to see other parts of Israel. The final Shabbat is left open for you to explore on your own and to visit friends and families. We can also help find places for people to go for Shabbat for those who need.

Tiyulim

This year features weekly tiyulim (tours) two particularly special ones:

Judean Desert Tour - This tiyul will be a unique experience, as we trek through the hills of the Judean Desert only to the light of the full moon. Just a short drive from Nishmat and Jerusalem, we will find ourselves in the middle of a desert, walking and learning all night long.

The Golan Heights – The rolling hills of the Golan Heights include waterfalls, beautiful scenic walks and some of the most breathtaking views in Israel. We will spend a day hiking in the Golan, followed by a relaxing Shabbat in Keshet Yonatan.

Accommodations

Student housing is available at Nishmat's beautiful new campus.

Tuition

Full program: US $800 (Discount available for Israeli citizens)

Room and Partial Board: US $520

Total Estimated Cost: US $1,320

Discount: Students who finalize payment by Thursday May 12, 2011 will receive a discount of $50.

To apply, download our application and fax or mail us . Please make sure to read all the application instructions. For futher information you can contact us at Nishmat. Download our brochure here.

Nishmat Summer Institute 2012 See you @ Nishmat!