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Zazim
Zazim is a 5-month Israel program with learning, leadership, and travel, followed by 2 years of volunteering for the Jewish community.
Gap Year
Next Intake
FEB
Duration:
5 months
For Ages:
17-19
Program Base:
Multiple
Segment:
Gap Year
About the program
Zazim is a brand new 5-month Israel program offering participants the opportunity to develop their Jewish and Zionist identities, their understanding of Israel, her country and people, while building leadership and life skills. Zazim is an a-political, secular program, encouraging participants to explore and develop their own opinions and ideas.
At the same time, Zazim builds and strengthens our local Jewish communities. Zazim
participants are asked to commit to two years of Jewish communal volunteering on their
return with communal organisations such as CSG, Youth HEAR, AUJS, CHS, Flying Fox,
Friendship Circle.
Participants spend the first 8 weeks at The Machon, followed by 8 weeks living in apartments in the Tel Aviv area while undertaking seminars, meaningful volunteering and continuing to explore Israel. Participants will then travel to Morocco and Spain for 2-3 weeks to gain an understanding the Jewish Diaspora in these countries, similarities and differences to our own community, and deepening their understanding of Jewish history and of Mizrachi and Sephardi Jews in these areas.
The program is broken into three parts.
Part 1 Jerusalem: The Machon L’Madrichim (8 Weeks)
Founded in 1946, the Jewish Agency’s Machon Le Madrichim (The Machon) is the premier
youth leadership and Jewish communal training organisation providing broad Jewish and
Israel education to participants.
Participants will spend the first 8 weeks based on The Machon campus in Jerusalem where
they will be joined by other Jewish young adults from Latin and North America, Europe,
South Africa and Australia.
They will travel the length and breadth of Israel while also covering topics such as
Middle East Studies
Geo Politics
Israel Society and Politics
Ulpan
Leadership
Arab Israeli conflict
Jewish and Israeli history
Israeli Art and workshops
Contemporary Issues in Judaism
Part 2 Apartments in Tel Aviv area (8 weeks):
Part 3 – Morocco and Spain (2-3 weeks)
Part 4 – Final weeks
Optional added extra’s:
5 months
FEB
Intake
Contact Us
Floors
*prices subject to change
Inquire about this program:
Phone:
+61 425 404 382
Participant feedback
The experience was truely unforgettable
Aardvark Israel has helped shape and strengthen my Jewish and Israeli Identity.
I was able to live like a local and experience the ins and outs of Israeli culture with so many unique experiences.
The diversity of the programming allowed me to experience it all the tiyulim, the classes, the travelling and of course the Shabbatons.
Corey
Aardvark Israel
10/10 recommend
My time with birthright was nothing short of incredible, it's curated to help create a sense of closeness to your group, our people and our land. The memories, feelings and connections I was able to forge with the help of birthright have been life changing.
Rafael
Birthright Classic
Best Year Ever
Limmud was amazing I got to meet new people and make new friends. I got to experience Israel and everything in it. I grew as a person and it really prepared me for going home!!!
Jeremy
Limmud
I learnt more about myself, Judaism and Israel
My experience on Limmud was beyond incredible and I gained so much. I learnt more about myself, Judaism and Israel, all whilst developing the most special friendships.
Ariella
Limmud
An experience that shaped my life
The best balance of fun, growth, amazing experiences and lifelong friends!
Tasin
Limmud
Meaningful volunteer experience
My 6 week volunteering program was incredibly meaningful and enjoyable. It really felt like we were making a tangible impact on communities and people through a variety of volunteering opportunities.
Ayden
Masa Volunteers
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