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Israel
is home to more than 60,000 Ethiopian Jews, many of whom arrived as
refugees with little formal education and even less exposure to modern
technology. Shepherds in their homeland, they entered a bustling, modern
society. The Jerusalem College of Technology is reaching
out to the Ethiopian community, offering programs in accounting, computer
science, engineering,
etc. to help them enter Israel’s high-tech economy. Running time:
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The experience gained through the rapid and remarkable growth of the State of Israel is shared with the developing world through unique Israeli programs designed to promote health, education and democracy. Mashav – The Center for International Cooperation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is one such program boasting more than 300 courses in 42 countries this past year alone.
Yavneh Olami organizes students dedicated to promoting Aliyah and combating
anti-Israel propaganda on college campuses throughout the United States.
They serve as Aliyah ambassadors spreading the word on campuses that Israel
is a viable and even desirable country that should be considered when making
future travel plans. These students coordinate many activities designed
to enhance the public image of the State of Israel and bring it closer
to the Jewish student’s heart. Running time: 4.20 minutes
Jerusalem is home to two separate communities that have very little contact with each other, one Jewish the other Arabic. For the children of the capital, this situation is even more acute. While they are all Israeli citizens, they live and play in separate
neighborhoods and study in different schools. They never have the possibility to meet……apart from those who enrolled at the Bilingual School where the name of the game is "equality". The student body is made up of an equal number of Jews and Arabs, the classes are taught in both languages, and the festivals of three religions are upheld, Judaism Islam and Christianity.
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The International Council Of Jewish Parliamentarians is a newly established global forum of Jewish parliamentarians and legislators which convenes in Jerusalem.
Drawing over 70 representatives from 30 nations including the United States. I.C.J.P was created to provide a platform for it's members to cooperate on issues of concern in the Jewish world, and the international community, including the growth and spread of anti-Semitism and the need to improve inter-faith relations.
With the holocaust generation quickly disappearing there is a danger that the message of "never again" may fade away. However
some survivors have taken it upon themselves to educate today's youth about this horror in the Jewish
people's history. They say that there is a renewed interest in the holocaust among the younger generation.
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One of Jerusalem's newer landmarks is The Menahem Begin Heritage Center dedicated to presenting insight into the life and times of Israel's sixth Prime Minister, Menahem Begin. However, besides the impressive museum and library,
the main goal of the institute is to serve as an educational and research center for aspiring young leaders. One unique program
offers Israeli youth, Jews and Arabs alike, a new and innovative way of learning about parliamentary
democracy.
When traveling through Israel today it’s hard to believe that the country is only 60 years old. But if you want to see how it all started, a major photography exhibit in Jerusalem offers a rare glimpse of the historic rebirth of the Nation. The display features the work of photo -journalist David Harris, who documented Israel's epic struggle, against all the odds, to establish its independence. His images capture the Zionist dream of shaping a new country while absorbing refugees from a multitude of different cultures.
It's been called the spark that set in motion the collapse of the Soviet Union, and prompted that country’s historic transformation to a free society. An exhibition on the epic history of Russian Jewry's struggle for freedom is on display in Tel Aviv’s Beth Hatefutsot (Museum of the Jewish Diaspora). Called "Jews of Struggle," the show marks the 40th anniversary of the movement which changed the history of Israel and the rest of the world, bringing freedom and new beginnings to millions. We interview Natan Sharansky, who gives us his insights into this historic exodus that brought almost one million Russian Jews to Israel, including many elderly Holocaust survivors.
Learning Hebrew is now easier than ever, whether you are in Israel or
abroad. Traditional Ulpanim or Hebrew learning centers are becoming
a thing of the past. Classrooms are being replaced by location-free
interactive learning kits that are downloadable to one's iPod or
personal computer.
Along with people who just want to learn Hebrew, business people from
abroad are learning Hebrew so that they can better conduct business
in Israel. Digital audio and texts are available getting results
with a minimum of time wasted. One-on-one study sessions are also
available, however, it is via the internet, telephone, email or chat.
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Israel's first private institution of higher education,
the
Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya (IDC), is today one of the
country's finest institutions of higher learning and most active
research facility.
Since its establishment in 1994, the center has become a world
leader in the field of government, diplomacy and strategy. IDC
offers Bachelor and
Master Degrees in business administration, law, science, etc.
Their international
department is represented by students from 50 countries and taught
in English.
One of IDC's objectives is to analyze Israel's national policy and
contribute to the upgrading of the country's decision-making
process. Their International Conferences bring world leaders from
all over the world to Israel. 
The newest and coolest summer holiday for teenagers is happening
just outside of Tel Aviv. It's called "e-camp" and it's all about
computers, start-ups and digital design. The participants are
from11 to18 years old.
Besides Israelis at this camp, other arrive from countries around
the world.
Part of the curriculum is visiting High-Tech companies in Israel,
such as Intel and
Microsoft. They said they want to learn
from Israelis' amazing record of success in this field. Israel has
over
3000
Hi-Tech companies, second only to the United States. Israeli percentage
of annual
exports containing Hi-Tech components is 70%. All these campers are
interested
in making a career in this industry. 
All children deserve a good education. This is the objective of the “College for All” organization that aspires to promote educational excellence in talented youngsters who do not have the means to succeed. Twenty-one centers operate throughout the country providing an intense supplementary enrichment program for young people who may otherwise have dropped out of the school system. Besides the academic benefits, the candidates acquire the tools to strengthen character and develop leadership skills. 
Future scientists from Israel and around the World gathered for the “Kasefet International Physics Tournament For High School University Candidates” at the Weizman Institute. Teams learned the principles of lock making and lock breaking, designed and built their own pick-proof safes, and then tried to open the safes of competitor teams. Students, motivated by a love of Physics, also benefitted from the interaction with fellow students from different cultures. 
ROI (Return on Investment) is a social organization dedicated to empowering young Jewish leadership. Young, successful innovators from around the world assemble in an incubator environment, where each attendee gets to present his or her idea to promote and support Israel. Find out about some of the ideas, and the young people promoting them. (running time 4:27 minutes)
Post-graduate students from around the World gain valuable experience, and have an opportunity to work in the informal organizational background and culture of Israel. The “Career Israel” program provides unique flexibility and access for the young adults just entering the workforce. In this video, an aspiring newscaster, a jewelry designer and an emergency medical technician talk about their opportunities working in Israel, and the impact on their futures. 
Limmud, an organization that provides cross-communal learning, takes on the obligation to help every Jew take one step further on his or her individual journey. At this 2009 Limmud conference in London, said to be the world's largest, the entire spectrum of Anglo-Jewry, from Orthodox through the most progressive, came together to find common ground, and learn together about their heritage. Copyright ©2005 IsraelUpClose. All rights reserved