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Teaching about Israel and Judaism Experience Israel Did you know that tens of thousands of Jewish youth visit Israel each year thanks to the Jewish Agency ? The Jewish Agency offers many programs such as : Taglit-Birthright Israel – A free 10-day program for young people visiting Israel for the first time Maasa Israel Journey – An extended study program for young people 18 years and over Lapid – A short term program for high school students 11 Imagine you are planning to visit Israel with a group of other kids your age . Th e tour organizers have suggested the following activities : A visit to the Kotel , the Western Wall A visit to the Knesset , the Israeli parliament A visit to a kibbutz A visit to an army base including a meeting with soldiers A visit to Tel Aviv including time at the beach A meeting with Israeli kids your age A hike in the desert A tour focusing on biblical places Kayaking on the Jordan River Lessons in spoken Hebre w Draw 1 to 3 stars alongside each activity , indicating how much you would like to do it ( 3 stars = most interested ) . Shlichim to Jewish Communities around the World The Jewish Agency sends Israeli shlichim and youth counselors to Jewish communities and Jewish summer camps in various countries , such as England , Hungary , Ukraine , Russia , Argentina , the United States , and Canada . 2 Why do you think it is considered important to send Israeli counselors to Jewish camps around the world ? Have you ever met Israeli shlichim at summer camp or in another framework ? In what ways did they contribute to your experience ? If an Israeli counselor at summer camp asked you about your Jewish community , what would you tell them ?
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