LEADERS for Tikkun Olam

LEADERS for Tikkun Olam is a Jewish-Israeli Tikkun Olam program and a prototype for the "International Jewish Service Corps", an initiative of "Adam LeAdam" and MASA.

LEADERS for Tikkun Olam unites Israelis and Jews around the world, advancing volunteering for the welfare and empowerment of communities in need in Israel and in India.

LEADERS for Tikkun Olam provides a unique opportunity for 25 young professionals to connect to Judaism through social involvement and international development, while experiencing life in Israel with Israeli peers.

LEADERS for Tikkun Olam is made of three main parts:
Part one –The Israeli experience
Participants share four months of studying, training, volunteering and group-building process in Israel while being intensely involved in Israel's dynamic social and cultural life.
Part two – Humanitarian work in India.
Participants will volunteer in a humanitarian project in for three months, gaining valuable experience in hands - on community empowerment work.
Part three –Back in Israel and building the future.
One month of advancing long term Jewish-Israeli world–wide Tikkun Olam enterprises, evaluation and assessment.

Program Extras
Gain training and field experience in international development and project management.
Work and train with the next generation of leaders in international development from the US, Europe and Israel.
Live in Israel and India.
Prepare yourself for professional job opportunities and for further studies in international development, international affairs, and other related fields.
Be a part of the future "International Jewish service Corps ".

What is included?
Israel: Accommodation in Tel Aviv area, full board, transportation, academic level studies, various volunteer opportunities, social & cultural activities, medical insurance.
Developing country: Flights, visas, accommodation, full board, transportation, full medical insurance.

LEADERS for Tikkun Olam is open to college/university graduates aged 21–30.

Program Dates: January 1st 2009- July 31st 2009.
Registration: July 1st 2008- October 15th 2008
Places are limited.

LEADERS for Tikkun Olam is calling you, a future leader, to be a part of a select group. Only 15 places are available. Join us in making the world a better place.

For more details, costs and applications contact:
Yarden Tenenbaum, Project Coordinator, Yarden@adamleadam.org