Travel to communities throughout Israel’s Negev such as Kibbutz Lotan and the Arava Institute that are internationally recognized as some of the world’s most progressive and creative for ecology and environmental studies. Explore the connections between new forms of ecological identity, social justice, and community in Israel. Gain practical experience in ecological design, green building, and sustainable agriculture. And put permaculture into action in authentic cross-cultural situations.
As you focus on and learn about the physical environment and humankind’s relationship to it, take advantage of the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills, open-mindedness, consensus decision-making, community living, and non-violent communication in order to explore sensitive international, community and personal dynamics.
Green Apprenticeship at Lotan :
Gain invaluable knowledge of and experience with: Local food production, Permaculture, Ecological design techniques, Natural/alternative building, Sustainable technologies – composting toilets, grey and black water purification systems, solar ovens, geodesic domes, Community Design, ...
iTrack :
iTrack is a personalized 5-10 month Israel experience program that is designed for Jewish young adults between the ages of 18 and 30. The goal is for each participant to build a program that suits his or her specific needs …
Semester at the Arava Institute at Kibbutz Ketura :
The Arava Institute Kibbutz Environmental and Peace Academic Program is the premier environmental education and research program in the Middle East, preparing our participants to cooperatively solve the region’s environmental challenges. Affiliated with Ben-Gurion University, ...