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YOUR NEW LIFE BEGINS HERE… New York Tel: (212) 339-6063 aliyahny@jafi.org Chicago, IL Tel: (847) 674-8861 aliyahchicago@jafi.org Los Angeles, CA Tel: (323) 658-7301 aliyahla@jafi.org Miami, FL Tel: (305) 573-2556 / 7631 [email protected] Philadelphia/Washington DC Tel: (301) 881-4407 dcaliyah@jafi.org San Francisco Tel: (415) 369-2865 Gci-en@jafi.org Boston Tel: (617) 457-8750 aliyahboston@jafi.org Toronto Tel: (416) 633-4766 aliyahto@jafi.org TO REGISTER CONTACT To learn more go on www. Jewishagency.org/ulpanetzion The Global Center, Call toll-free: U.S.A. 1-866-835-0430 Canada 1-866-421-8912 Israel 1-800-228-055 Email: gci-en@jafi.org YOUR ALIYAH SHALIACH ULPAN ETZION

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Page 1: Ulpan Etzion

YOUR NEW LIFE BEGINS HERE…

New YorkTel: (212) 339-6063 aliyahny@ja�.org

Chicago, IL Tel: (847) 674-8861 aliyahchicago@ja�.org

Los Angeles, CA Tel: (323) 658-7301 aliyahla@ja�.org

Miami, FL Tel: (305) 573-2556 / 7631 [email protected]

Philadelphia/Washington DCTel: (301) 881-4407dcaliyah@ja�.org

San FranciscoTel: (415) 369-2865Gci-en@ja�.org

BostonTel: (617) 457-8750aliyahboston@ja�.org

Toronto Tel: (416) 633-4766 aliyahto@ja�.org

TO REGISTER CONTACT

To learn more go on www. Jewishagency.org/ulpanetzion

The Global Center, Call toll-free:U.S.A. 1-866-835-0430Canada 1-866-421-8912 Israel 1-800-228-055

Email: gci-en@ja�.org

YOUR ALIYAH SHALIACH

ULPANETZION

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GENERAL INFOLOCATIONS

Located in Jerusalem's East Talpiot neighborhood, the Beit Canada Absorption Center is in a quiet, residential, neighborhood and is a convenient 15 minute ride to the city's center. There are classrooms, a synagogue on site, library, lounge area with cable TV and Wi-Fi, VCR, and a �tness center. The one to two-room apartments include a kitchenette and bathroom, with basicfurnishings. There are two people in the one-room apartments, and 4 in a two-room apartment.

The dining room serves two kosher meals a day (lunch and dinner) at scheduled times, with an option for vegetarian food.Connections to cable television and telephone are available through local providers, at the oleh's own expense. Central heating and hot water (small electric boilers for each apartment) are provided.

The Ulpan is located on the bustling Harbor Campus of Haifa, Israel's capital of the North and the third largest city. Situated on the rocky green slopes of Mount Carmel and the blue waters of the Mediterranean coast, Haifa has a decidedly European �avor, with a rich and diverse culture, great beaches, and two major university campuses. It is a city characterized by its pluralism and coexistence.

Participants are housed in 4-room apartments, each with their own room, on the Port Campus (Campus HaNamal). Theapartments are in a newly renovated building, with an ocean view. The furnished rooms include: a microwave, fridge, toaster oven, a cooking range, and Wi-Fi. Lunch is provided daily.

Ulpan Etzion has a stellar reputation for its Hebrew instruction. The 5 - month long integration and study program is based on 5 days a week, 5 hours a day Hebrew course. Students are placed according to their Hebrew pro�ciency level. They are taught by Ministry of Education-certi�ed Hebrew teachers. In addition to language study, there are special sessions on Jewish culture and Israeli society integrated into the curriculum.

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"Ulpan Etzion not only provided me with an opportunity to improve my Hebrew, but also with friends, family and a start on the righttrack for the rest of my life in Israel. These things can take years, but Ulpan Etzion enabled me to be ready to start my life in Israel after a few months."

-Adam Margolis

www. Jewishagency.org/ulpanetzion

Aiming to build an oleh's �rst community in Israel, Ulpan Etzion exposes students to rich cultural programs. Ulpan Etzion sta� schedule lectures, parties, hikes, trips and other extra-curricular activities into the program.Ulpan Etzion’s sta� is available 24 hours a day, and accompany the Olim at every stage of the ulpan.

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Subsidized room and board for 5 months:• 5400 NIS (approx $1300US) in Jerusalem (utilities included);• 5000 NIS (approx $1200US) in Haifa (excluding utilities) • Costs are subject to change. Payment can be made in up to 3 installments.Registration to the program is completed via the Aliyah o�ce abroad, at least three- months in advance of the start of the session.

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• The rental fee is a 300 NIS (approx. $75US) refundable deposit, which is a requirement for residence at Ulpan Etzion.• Residents cannot bring their own furniture into the rooms.• There is no early move-in or late move-out allowed. • No drugs or alcohol abuse is allowed• No pets are allowed

Ulpan Etzion o�ers two �ve- month sessions a year:

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Jerusalem:Summer - July 15th to December15th Winter -January 15th to June 15th

Haifa: Autumn- October 15th to March 15th Spring - April 15th to September 15th