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Kivunim's New Directions program is a year-long program designed for college students who seek to learn more about Israel and Jewish heritage. Students will travel to Israel and around the world to gain new perspective on Israel and Zionism. The program will be an eye-opener, shedding light on the diversity of opinion within Israel, and the co-existence of Arabs and Jews in Israel.

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Kivunim's New Directions gap year program is designed for students who seek to gain a deeper understanding of Israel's history and Zionism. Students will not only travel to Israel, but have the chance to travel around the world and...

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Best Experience Ever

Typical day in Israel includes classes with engaging professors, time to roam around Jerusalem (or Israel), and lots of great food.

International trips include visiting iconic historical places like the Hagia Sofia and the Taj Mahal.

This program definitely teaches you to travel light and to appreciate what we have. I could not be happier with my experience.

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Submitted by kms624 on 02/15/2013
Reviewer's Bio:    Female    |   Age: 19-24    |   Sunnyvale, California; Charleston, South Carolina    |    Pro Traveler    |    College of Charleston   

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Definitely do it!

Excellent exposure to world leaders and people involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. An amazing opportunity to travel around the world and meet Jews. I learned a lot about my heritage, my culture, and myself.

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Submitted by strager on 05/14/2012
Reviewer's Bio:    Female    |   Age: 19-24    |   Wellesley College    |    Experienced Traveler    |    Wellesley College   

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So you think you've been everywhere...

Nothing can prepare you for the combination of places, people, and awesomeness that is Kivunim: New Directions. Nowhere else will you find lifelong friends and experiences you'll look back on forever. Basically, you should go; it's the single best preparation for college out there.

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Submitted by supyankfan@aol.com on 05/14/2012
Reviewer's Bio:    Male    |   Age: 19-24    |   Ithaca, New York    |    Pro Traveler    |    Cornell University   

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The Program of a Lifetime

Live in heart of Jerusalem, Israel in an amazing top-notch youth hostel with a view that overlooks the Old City of Jerusalem. Learn Arabic and Hebrew, along with Middle East History and Civilizations. You'll also get to volunteer one day each week, at an organization of your choice. Throughout the year you'll go on five international trips to ten countries!! I went to Greece, Bulgaria, Spain, Morocco, Turkey, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and India! While there, you'll learn about the countries rich history, see amazing sights, and will explore the Jewish community that once was or still is there. This programs takes becoming a world citizen and coexistence to a whole new level.

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Submitted by Globetrotter22 on 05/14/2012
Reviewer's Bio:    Female    |   Age: 19-24    |   Columbus, Ohio    |    Pro Traveler    |    Ohio   
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