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Year Course

Young Judaea
575 8th Ave., 11th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Phone: (917) 595-2100
Fax: (646) 649-2422
Email: yearcourse@youngjudaea.org
Web: http://www.youngjudaea.org/yearcourse
Contact: Ekka Adler

The original Gap Year in Israel, gives recent high school graduates, ages 17-19,  the opportunity to step out into the world, gain valuable life experience and skills, and begin the transition into independence. Earn up to 30 college credits while learning Hebrew; living with peers from the United States, Israel, Canada, the United Kingdom, and around the world; participating in volunteer activities; and developing a Jewish identity before heading off to college or university.

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