Arabic + Hebrew
Kibbutz Peace

 
This 5 month long semester abroad program begins July 15th for the Fall Semester and January 15th for the Spring semester.  The cost is $11,900 and MASA grants are available to most participants.
The 5 month program is available for both undergraduate and graduate students and includes:
- Studying in one of the best Arabic language institutes in Israel
- Living on Kibbutz Barkai
- 500 hours of Arabic language instruction (classic and spoken)
- 75 hours of Hebrew language instruction
- Middle Eastern studies, Jewish studies and Zionism studies
- Taking part in cultural activities and meeting other young activits in the region
- Trips throughout the country

What Will I Gain As A Participant In Intensive Arabic Semester? 

• Acquiring a new language is an invaluable tool that helps you advance yourself both academically and in your career

• The unique experience of living in and exploring Israeli-Arab culture and experiencing both the Kibbutz life-style and life in an Arab village

• Volunteer community and social work allows you to "give back" to the communities you will be learning from and living in

• The incredible experience of living abroad and meeting others from around the world

What Are Current Participants Saying About IAS?

Check out testimonials from current participants in the program!

 

New Videos From Current Program Participants!

Introduction to Kibbutz Barkai

Hillary

Will

Ariana

 

Check out below articles about the program:

IDC Is Talking About Intensive Arabic Semester!

New Article! Intensive Road To Arabic

 Planting Roots in and with Givat Haviva

Intensive Arabic Semester Visit Druze Village of Daliat El-Carmel

Intensive Arabic Semester Students Take a Blast to the Past in Acre

San Francisco Comes to Wadi Ara

  
Why this program?

The Intensive Arabic Semester combines the experience of living in Israel among kibbutz members, enjoying Israeli culture and meeting other young adults. The topic of coexistence in Israel is a major feature in the program and learning Arabic and Jewish studies allows for participants to learn about both aspects and acquire leadership skills. Each participant will receive personal guidance and full time counselors will be available throughout the program.
 
Activities / Excursions
Activities in this program include encounters with participants from different countries, trips and hikes throughout Israel and many special social and educational experiences.
 
Facilities / Lodging / Meals
Participants of this program will be residing on a kibbutz in a rural atmosphere, accommodated with air-conditioned double rooms and three meals every day. Learning facilities include computer classrooms and a well equipped library.

If you are interested, please email mail@kibbutzprogramcenter.org

 Click here to check out some pictures of participants enjoying the program!

 

Videos providing insight into the Intensive Arabic Semester.  Click on each one below:

Video #1- Learn about Josh

Video #2- Frisbee story

Video #3- Josh talks about overcoming the cultural gap

Video #4- Wagih's connection with the volunteers

 
 
 

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