Running for 30 years, Year Course Classic gives chanichim an all encompassing rounded understating on the issues facing Israel, Judaism and the Jewish Community today. Combining Jerusalem Studies, Community Volunteering, Israel Experience and an Army Option, Year Course classic is the quality programme that we have been offering since 1978.
HOW THE YEAR WORKS
Year Course is a professionally run, exciting and challenging full-time programme, which is designed to give chanichim an in-depth understanding of the complexities that make up modern Israel. The year is made up of three semesters, each lasting three-months. Everyone will participate in formal studies, volunteer throughout Israel, and have an opportunity to experience a new and different aspect of Israeli society.
All of the Year Course participants will be with American chanichim from Young Judaea, and members of the Israeli Scouts (Tzofim), as well as FZY chanichim from all over Britain.
THE MAIN ELEMENTS OF YEAR COURSE
Year Course contains a number of major components. The following is a brief outline of each of these elements; click the links for more detailed information.
Studies - On FZY Year Course, chanichim have the opportunity to study throughout their year. Throughout their studies, participants will grapple with issues which are relevant to young British Jewish Zionists today. All studies are augmented by educational seminars and day trips in and around the local city. The Jerusalem studies are high level, serious and intense and participants should bare this in mind when applying for FZY Year Course.
Volunteering - FZY Year Course chanichim live and volunteer their time in towns and cities across Israel. They volunteer most mornings and have the opportunity to volunteer in a huge variety of different placements. From teaching in schools, working in an orphanage, volunteering with Magen David Adom or working on Masada, there is an option for everyone!
Location - FZY Year Course chanichim get the opportunity to get to live in a number of different places throughout Israel. Each place has its own unique character and style and by living in the place for three months, Year Course chanichim really get to see completely different aspects of Israeli Society.
Army Experience - To fully understand Israeli society, FZY believes that it is important that participants have a significant interaction with the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). At no point are FZY chanichim members of the IDF or liable for any service of any description, rather they are volunteering and experiencing the life of a soldier of their own age.
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