משרד העלייה והקליטה The Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption ENGLISH מדריך לאולפים. Guide to Ulpan Study. 8 th Edition

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1 משרד העלייה והקליטה The Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption ENGLISH מדריך לאולפים Guide to Ulpan Study 8 th Edition

2 Produced by The Publications Department Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption 15 Rehov Hillel, Jerusalem All Rights Reserved Jerusalem 2014 Ida Ben Shetreet - Director, Publications Department Laura L. Woolf - Chief Editor, English Language Publications Catalogue Number: הופק על ידי אגף מידע ופרסום משרד העלייה והקליטה רח' הלל 15, ירושלים כל הזכויות שמורות ירושלים 2014 Telephone Information Center (03) info@moia.gov.il הודפס על ידי המדפיס הממשלתי Special thanks to Dr. Shari Fier, Senior Director of Education, The Department of Community Absorption, the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption, for her assistance in updating this booklet.

3 Table of Contents Hebrew Ulpan Registration for Ulpan Receiving Assistance for Ulpan Study Ulpan Alef Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption Programs for Reinforcing Hebrew Continuing Hebrew Study Hebrew Study Options for Students at Institutions of Higher Education Kibbutz Ulpan Tips for Ulpan Students English-Speaking Immigrant Organizations Directory of Ulpan Programs Useful Addresses and Telephone Numbers אולפן לעברית הרשמה לאולפנים קבלת סיוע אולפן א תכניות משרד העלייה והקליטה לתגבור השפה העברית אולפן המשך לימודי עברית לסטודנטים במוסדות להשכלה גבוהה אולפן קיבוץ עצות לתלמידי אולפן ארגוני עולים מדריך לתכניות אולפן כתובות ומספרי טלפון A Guide to Ulpan Study 3

4 4 A Guide to Ulpan Study

5 Hebrew Ulpan For those who do not know what ulpan is, welcome to your first Hebrew lesson. Technically, the word means studio, but it also denotes intensive Hebrew language instruction designed to give new immigrants (and other students) maximum Hebrew proficiency within a minimum amount of time. In Hebrew ulpan, you will learn to speak, read, and write in Hebrew, as well as begin to familiarize yourself with Israeli society. The importance of Hebrew ulpan as part of the absorption process cannot be overemphasized. The language skills you acquire in ulpan will benefit you through every phase of absorption, including finding a place to live, looking for employment, and building relationships with veteran Israelis. During ulpan you will learn about and experience Israeli society, politics, and culture, while getting to know those institutions, authorities, and agencies that you will be dealing with in the future. This booklet is a basic guide to Hebrew ulpan options in Israel. At the back of this booklet you will find a feedback survey about this publication. We would appreciate you taking the time to fill it out and return it to us, in order that we may improve future editions. The information in this booklet is accurate as of the date of publication. However, due to periodic changes in regulations, programs, and ulpan locations, you should refer to this brochure as a general guide only. For up-to-date information about ulpan programs, contact your personal absorption counselor at the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption. You can also find information about ulpan on the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption s website: A Guide to Ulpan Study 5

6 Note: This is the eighth edition of this booklet, and hereby nullifies all previous editions. Information in this booklet is based on data provided by various official sources. Details are subject to change. In case of discrepancy, the regulations of the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption and other official bodies will prevail. 6 A Guide to Ulpan Study

7 Registering for Ulpan It is important to register at a Hebrew ulpan as soon as possible after obtaining new immigrant (oleh chadash) status in Israel. In order to find out about ulpan options, see a personal absorption counselor at a local office of the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption (see Useful Addresses). The counselor will check eligibility for a subsidy of ulpan study, and refer you to nonresidential, Ministry-approved ulpanim in your area. Be sure to telephone in advance in order to arrange an appointment. Note that a personal absorption counselor cannot place you in kibbutz ulpan, or various absorption programs of the Jewish Agency. If you are interested in such options, you must make arrangements prior to aliyah through an aliyah shaliach or kibbutz movement. In Israel, consult with the Jewish Agency or the kibbutz movements. Following aliyah it is usually not possible to arrange for placement in an absorption facility. However, you may be able to attend ulpan classes at Jewish Agency absorption center ulpanim that are open to non-residents. To find out which Jewish Agency ulpanim are open to non-residents, and may be funded through the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption, see your personal absorption counselor. Once you have selected an ulpan, you must obtain a signed confirmation of registration (ishur harshama) from the ulpan administration. You then submit the confirmation to your personal absorption counselor, who will process your paperwork. A Guide to Ulpan Study 7

8 Note that personal absorption counselors can only provide information and counseling regarding Hebrew study options, as well as arrange for a subsidy of studies. While personal absorption counselors can assure placement in an ulpan, they cannot guarantee placement in any specific ulpan at a specific time. Although ulpan programs begin on specific dates, commencement of classes is usually contingent upon sufficient enrollment. If there is no class available in your immediate area, you are referred to an ulpan in the nearest possible location. 8 A Guide to Ulpan Study

9 Receiving Assistance for Ulpan Study New immigrants over the age of 17 are usually entitled to funding for initial ulpan studies, known as ulpan alef. The assistance consists of a one-time sum that covers all or part of the tuition, depending on the ulpan. A subsidy for ulpan is generally available only during the first 18 months following the date of aliyah. To verify eligibility, contact a personal absorption counselor at a local office of the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption (see Useful Addresses). In certain situations, such as illness, new immigrants may receive an extension of the eligibility period. It is recommended, whenever possible, to coordinate ulpan study with the period of Absorption Basket payments, which cover living expenses during the period of ulpan. If your ulpan study takes place following the period of Absorption Basket assistance, and you are not employed, you may be eligible for assured income payments from the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption. Consult with a personal absorption counselor for details of eligibility and other information. Note: for more information, see also the booklets entitled The Absorption Basket, and the Guide for the New Immigrant, available from the Publications Department. See the order form at the back of this booklet. In some cases, immigrants who receive income assistance from the National Insurance Institute may be exempt from ulpan fees for up to two years from their date of aliyah. Consult with a personal absorption counselor for more details. A Guide to Ulpan Study 9

10 Ulpan Alef Ulpan alef is the initial ulpan to which all new immigrants are entitled within their first 18 months in the country. It is the only ulpan that the State of Israel is obligated to make available. No immigrant is required to take ulpan classes, although it is strongly recommended to take advantage of the opportunity. Completing ulpan during your initial months in the country will accelerate your process of adjustment and ease your integration, especially when you begin seeking employment. Remember that in most cases you are not eligible for subsidised ulpan study after your first 18 months in the country. Once you start working full-time, it can become more difficult to find time for Hebrew studies. Therefore, it is important to register at an ulpan as early as possible, and to put maximum effort into Hebrew studies during the first months following aliyah. Once you are enrolled, try your best to stick out the entire period of study. It s worth it! It is also worth noting that completion of ulpan can count towards six months of seniority for persons employed in some public sector positions. Ulpan alef generally operates on the premise that you have no Hebrew background. Most students are initally placed into a beginners class. If your Hebrew is already beyond the primary level, you will usually have the opportunity to begin at a more advanced level. The instructor will assess your progress throughout your studies, and recommend placement in an appropriate level for you based on your rate of learning. Completing ulpan alef normally takes about five months, requiring, on average, 25 hours of study per week. The primary areas of study are reading comprehension, writing, grammar, spoken Hebrew, and listening-comprehension. Since many students find that an insufficient amount of time is devoted to conversational Hebrew and listening-comprehension in the classroom, you may want to work on these areas outside of ulpan by interacting with 10 A Guide to Ulpan Study

11 native Israelis, listening to the radio, watching television, and so on. By the conclusion of ulpan alef, most students will have acquired functional Hebrew, and gained basic knowledge about Israel. There are two general ulpan alef options: Ulpan boker - morning ulpan. Ulpan erev - evening ulpan. Both types of ulpanim usually entail a total of hours of study. Most new immigrants opt for ulpan boker (morning ulpan). The majority of ulpan boker courses are intensive in nature, lasting for 5 months and taking place 5 days a week - Sunday through Thursday - usually from 8:00 or 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 or 13:00 p.m. Ulpan boker is recommended if you are not yet employed, or if you work only during the afternoon or evening. Intensive ulpan boker students tend to gain a stronger general command of the language (reading, writing, grammar, and listeningcomprehension) by the conclusion of their studies than students in non-intensive courses. Ulpan erev (evening ulpan,) is also intensive, however the pace is slower. Studies continue for longer than five months, and classes are usually Sunday through Thursday, 17:00-17:30 until 20:00 20:30. Ulpan erev is suited to students who are already employed, and who wish to study Hebrew after work. Because most participants have already entered the workforce, and need to use Hebrew on a day-to-day basis, their verbal communication skills often tend to be higher at the conclusion of ulpan than those who study in ulpan boker. A Guide to Ulpan Study 11

12 There are also some ulpanim that offer less intensive courses in both the mornings and evenings. To find out whether these types of courses are available in your area, consult with a personal absorption counselor at the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption. In most cases, ulpan alef programs are fully subsidized. Be sure to verify with your personal absorption counselor that the ulpan of your choice is covered. All Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption-approved ulpanim are run in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, which determines curricula and is responsible for hiring and training instructors. Most ulpan facilities are equipped with DVD players and television monitors, small libraries, and audio devices for listeningcomprehension exercises. Many also offer computers for student use. The majority of ulpan alef programs are in community settings, and are open to anyone who wishes to study, including new immigrants and tourists. In most cases, programs are nonresidential, although those operated by the Jewish Agency are usually in Jewish Agency residential facilities (i.e. absorption centers). There are also some ulpanim on kibbutzim. Remember that if you are interested in residential ulpan options, you must make arrangements prior to aliyah through an aliyah shaliach or kibbutz movement. In Israel, consult with the Jewish Agency or the individual kibbutz movements. Also note that the majority of Jewish Agency and kibbutz programs are intended for young adults, and are not appropriate for older participants or those who have small children. In addition to the ulpan programs operated by public bodies, there are also several private ulpanim and language institutes, some of which may be funded (fully or partially) through the Ministry of 12 A Guide to Ulpan Study

13 Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption. A personal absorption counselor can provide details, but cannot ensure placement. For a list of ulpan alef programs throughout the country, see the section below entitled Directory of Ulpan Programs. Vocational Ulpan Knowledge of Hebrew is an essential tool for job success. The Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption administers a network of vocational ulpanim for specific professions that incorporate basic Hebrew study (ulpan aleph) with professional terminology. Vocational ulpanim are available primarily for engineering/hi-tech and medical professionals. Each ulpan class is complimented by the services of a vocational psychologist and other employment experts. Courses also include English and computer skills as needed. Many participants in the professional ulpanim find that because the classes are comprised of people like themselves, they offer a great deal of social and psychological support. Note that commencement of courses is conditioned on sufficient enrollment and other factors. For more information, contact a personal absorption counselor at the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption (see Useful Addresses). Ulpan Alef for Health Professionals Ulpan alef for health professionals emphasizes verbal communication, medical writing, and reading comprehension. A Guide to Ulpan Study 13

14 Classes also help students to prepare for licensing exams. Note that many types of medical professionals must pass Hebrew proficiency exams as part of licensing requirements, and that for the licensing exam preparation course, students must be able to understand and summarize lectures in Hebrew. Classes also focus on acquisition of basic medical Hebrew vocabulary and development of listening-comprehension skills. Courses entail approximately 500 hours of classroom study. Contact a district office of the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption for updated information on locations and availablity of ulpan programs for health professionals. Advanced Ulpan ( Ulpan Bet ) for Health Professionals Upon completion of ulpan alef, health professionals have the option of continuing Hebrew studies in ulpan bet. The duration of the course is approximately 300 hours, and the pace is intensive. For eligibility requirements, consult a personal absorption counselor at the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption. Beyond ulpan bet, preparatory courses (mechina) in medical terminology are offered for specific groups of health professionals, including physicians, nurses, dentists, and pharmacists. Studies include approximately 160 hours of class time. In most cases, students must pass a Hebrew proficiency exam as an entrance requirement. Note: for more information on licensing and recognition procedures, see the booklets entitled Medical Professionals, Nurses, and Psychologists, available from the Publications Department (see the order form at the back of this booklet). 14 A Guide to Ulpan Study

15 Ulpan Alef for Engineering and Computer/ Hi-Tech Professionals Ulpan Alef for Engineering and Computer/Hi-tech Professionals generally entails approximately 600 classroom hours. Some 100 hours are devoted to professional terminology and computers. Consult with a personal absorption counselor at the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption for updated information on courses and locations. Note: for detailed information on licensing and recognition procedures, see the booklets entitled Engineers and Architects and Computer and Hi-Tech Professionals, available from the Publications Department (see order form at the back of this booklet). Hebrew Studies for Teachers Teachers must be able to speak Hebrew at a very high level. In fact, their command of the language must be superior to that of immigrants in many other professions. Even teachers of foreign languages must be able to communicate with students and colleagues in Hebrew. In most cases, following ulpan aleph, immigrant teachers will have to continue their Hebrew studies in courses organized by the Ministry of Education. The courses cover Hebrew language, Hebrew literature, Jewish studies, Jewish history, Bible, and civics. There are courses throughout the country, particularly in the larger cities. Studies usually last between six to nine months. For information, contact a Unit for Absorption of Immigrant Teachers of the Ministry of Education (see Useful Addresses), and see the booklet entitled Teachers, available from the Publications Department (see order form at the back of this booklet). A Guide to Ulpan Study 15

16 Ulpan for Pensioners Special ulpan alef classes are offered for immigrants of pension age. The classes operate according to a program designed especially to meet the needs of older students. Ulpan for pensioners differs from standard ulpan alef in the following respects: The length of the period of study, which is generally 10 months (instead of 5 months). The more relaxed pace of study (about 12 hours of class time a week, compared to 25 hours in the regular classes). The relative homogeniety, in terms of age, of the course participants (about 90% of the students are between the ages of 59 and 72). The greater amount of attention paid by instructors to the needs of older immigrants. Beyond equipping pension-age immigrants with essential Hebrew language skills, the ulpanim tend to offer a warm and supportive social setting for the participants. For information about ulpanim for pensioners, contact a personal absorption counselor at a local branch of the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption (see Useful Addresses). Ulpan for Olim with Disabilities There a few ulpanim especially for immigrants with disabilities. For details, consult with a personal absorption counselor. 16 A Guide to Ulpan Study

17 Children The Ministry of Education allocates teaching hours to primary schools that have new-immigrant students, according to the student s date of aliyah and the number of immigrant students per class. The teaching hours are for learning Hebrew as a second language, for Hebrew improvement, and for reinforcing and bridging gaps in curricular material. Each new-immigrant student is entitled to a minimum number of teaching hours, even if they are the only immigrant in the school. Returning-resident students are entitled to enrichment hours for improving their Hebrew skills and for reinforcing gaps in curricular material. Parents of children with special needs should consult with the school to check the benefits to which their children may be entitled. Immigrant students with special needs in both mainstream and special-education schools are entitled like all immigrant students to Hebrew-improvement study. The number of hours is in accordance with the number of immigrant students in the school. Second Chance Ulpan Second Chance ulpan is for those who did not complete their Hebrew studies in a regular ulpan. At the time of publication, the ulpan is offered in a number of cities, with plans to expand the program in the future. Second Chance ulpan includes four modules of study: Speech and verbal expression. Listening comprehension. Reading and writing comprehension. Writing and written expression. A Guide to Ulpan Study 17

18 Students can choose three of the four modules, with studies at various levels. Classes are held primarily during afternoon and evening hours. There is a tuition fee. For more information, or to register for a Second Chance ulpan, contact a branch office of the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption. Hebrew Absorption Projects of the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption The Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption supports a variety of projects and programs designed to improve and reinforce Hebrew among different age-groups and populations. Projects include radio broadcasts and compturized learning. For details, see or contact a personal absorption counselor. Continuing Hebrew Study Supplementary or advanced ulpanim, sometimes referred to as ulpan hemshech, or ulpan bet, are offered from time to time in various locations, and are open to anyone who feels the need to improve their Hebrew. Classes are mainly during the evening, and require a fee, but discounts are often available to new immigrants within their first three years of aliyah. Check with a personal absorption counselor at the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption, and the local ulpan administration or admissions office. Another way to continue Hebrew studies following ulpan alef is through various language-enrichment and Hebrew literature courses offered by regional colleges or the Open University. These courses are generally open to anyone, and are offered on a regular basis. For information, contact the individual colleges. 18 A Guide to Ulpan Study

19 Hebrew Study for Students at Institutions of Higher Education Hebrew is the language of study at Israeli institutions of higher education. Lectures and workshops are in Hebrew, exams are in Hebrew, and at least a percentage of readings are in Hebrew. In addition, students may be expected to submit papers in Hebrew, despite the fact that some professors will accept or may even prefer papers in English. Note that even in international school graduate programs where the official language of study is English, attaining Hebrew proficiency is often compulsory. In general, students must reach an aptitude level that allows for understanding classroom lectures, as well as for participation in exercises and workshops. As part of the admissions process at universities, including mechina (preparatory) programs, students are required to take a Hebrew proficiency or placement exam ( bechinat miyun ). This exam is usually graded from level alef (beginning) to level vav (upper advanced). Applicants may also take a level exam ( bechinat ramah, ) in order to determine their Hebrew level more precisely. Candidates who score above level vav are considered to be at exemption level, which means, in most cases, that they are exempt from additional Hebrew study. Applicants that demonstrate a high level of Hebrew aptitude on the placement exam may be offered the opportunity to take the exemption exam ( bechinat haptor ). A score of 75% or above on this exam is usually sufficient to gain an exemption from further Hebrew study. Note that Hebrew proficiency levels as defined by the universities are not equivalent to the levels designated by ulpanim outside of the universities. In most cases, daled (upper intermediate) is the minimum level required for university acceptance. This means that applicants that have not passed the gimmel level (intermediate) exam are A Guide to Ulpan Study 19

20 generally not permitted to enroll as a regular students. Some departments, e.g. law, medicine, Israel studies, and Jewish studies, demand a higher level (heh or vav), while others, such as Hebrew linguistics and literature, Bible studies, and Talmud, condition enrollment on passing the exemption exam. Note that students are usually required to pass the Hebrew exemption exam before their second year of studies, and almost always before they graduate. This applies whether or not they are in a pre-academic mechina program. This means that many students must take Hebrew language classes (generally for no academic credit) in addition to their regular course schedule. Summer courses and courses during the winter break are usually offered. Hebrew courses during the semester normally run for 14 weeks and are divided into six levels, ranging from alef to vav. Class hours generally vary from 6 to 16 per week, depending on the level and program of study. In addition, there are typically a number of elective courses offered, which are designed to improve specific language skills, such as newspaper reading, conversation, and composition writing. Note that candidates who completed high school studies overseas, and who take the Israeli NITE Psychometric University Entrance Examination in a language other than Hebrew, must take the Hebrew proficiency exam (the Yael exam). Students who study in a mechina (preparatory) program usually take the Hebrew proficiency exam as part of their mechina studies. Although immigrant students may enroll in any ulpan, they are strongly encouraged, if eligible, to learn Hebrew within the framework of one of the pre-academic programs run by the Student Authority, which are designed especially for immigrant students. The programs, called TAKA, help prepare for academic demands, including the Hebrew placement exams at universities, while the dates of operation are coordinated with the opening of 20 A Guide to Ulpan Study

21 the fall and spring semesters. For more information, contact the Student Authority. See Useful Addresses. Pre-Academic Mechina Students with high school diplomas not equivalent to the Israeli Bagrut (in most cases, students from North and South America, Russia, and various other countries) are required by most Israeli universities to take a mechina course before being admitted. Pre-academic mechina is a one-year university preparatory program to strengthen immigrant students skills and knowledge in various subjects. Mechina also helps to prepare for the Psychometric University Entrance Examination and brings students up to the level required for acceptance to various academic tracks. Within the framework of the mechina, students who have not passed the exemption exam in Hebrew are required to take Hebrew classes. It is usually possible to be admitted to most mechinot after having completed one ulpan level. For more information contact the Student Authority. See Useful Addresses. The Student Authority The Student Authority deals with all affairs concerning immigrant students in Israel. Services include educational guidance and counseling, information on educational options, and financial aid for eligible students. The Student Authority also organizes social and cultural activities. For more information, contact the Student Authority (see Useful Addresses). A Guide to Ulpan Study 21

22 Kibbutz Ulpan Kibbutz ulpan combines half a day of Hebrew study with half a day of work. It is intended for immigrants aged 18 to 30, singles and couples without children, in good health, who are willing and able to do physical labor. Kibbutz ulpan generally lasts five months. Participants work and study for 8 hours a day, on a rotational basis, 6 days a week. Two to three persons are housed in one room, and meals are served in the kibbutz dining room. On secular kibbutzim kosher food is usually not available. On religious kibbutzim the food is kosher, Shabbat is observed, and students are expected to conduct themselves accordingly. All participants in kibbutz ulpan must pay fees. For more information on kibbutz ulpan and other short-term programs, contact the kibbutz movements or the Jewish Agency (see Useful Addresses). 22 A Guide to Ulpan Study

23 Tips for Ulpan Students The following list of tips is to help you to maximize your ulpan experience. It is based on the advice and experience of ulpan teachers, as well as former students. No doubt you ll discover additional methods on your own. Since ulpan is designed to immerse you in the language, Hebrew will almost always be the only language spoken in the classroom. Ulpan instructors are generally not willing to translate terms into other languages. Instead, they will use Hebrew words that students have already acquired, and the context of the material, in order to convey the meanings of new terms. You should prepare yourself accordingly, and bring a Hebrew-English dictionary with you to class. It may help to bring a tape recorder to class and make recordings of lessons that you can review at home. Show up to every class, if possible, and arrive on time. Ulpan courses progress at a quick pace, and missing even one session can leave you feeling somewhat lost when you return. Learning Hebrew is a reciprocal process between you, your instructor, and your classmates. Participate actively in class, assist fellow students who are having trouble, and don t be shy about asking others for help if you need it. Devote as much time as possible outside of class to Hebrew study or to speaking Hebrew. 500 hours of class time over 5 months may seem like a lot, but as many students and teachers agree, it is usually insufficient to attain a high level of proficiency. It is recommended to devote at least one hour of study, including the completion of homework assignments, outside of class, per hour of class time. A Guide to Ulpan Study 23

24 Initiate contacts with veteran Israelis. This can help to increase your motivation to learn Hebrew, and give you an incentive to use the language. Don t be embarrassed by mistakes, and accept corrections when they are offered. Expose yourself to the Hebrew media, literature, and visual and performing arts. Reading Hebrew newspapers, magazines, and novels, listening to the radio, watching television, and seeing plays and films, will not only improve your Hebrew, but will also help plug you into Israeli society and culture. Watching educational television programs for young children can often be a good place to start. They generally feature a more grammatically-correct Hebrew than popular entertainment programs, and the hosts also tend to speak more slowly. Play games that require a command of Hebrew, such as the Hebrew version of Scrabble (also called Shabetz-Na, ) various trivia games, Chai, Tzomeach, Domem (Animal, Vegetable, Mineral,) and Hebrew versions of Monopoly, Risk, etc. Prepare flash cards, which are a traditionally effective tool for memorizing new Hebrew vocabulary. Investigate memory-enhancing tactics, such as making cognitive associations between new Hebrew vocabulary and English words. While you are in ulpan, try to develop skills, personal strategies, and habits for ongoing language acquisition following ulpan. If you have access to the Internet, search for on-line lessons and tutorials. You can also access Hebrew study lessons via the Hebrew Studies page of the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption website: Finally, don t be too hard on yourself. Acquiring a new language is a long and extremely complicated process. Be aware of where you need to make improvements, but recognize and appreciate your accomplishments. 24 A Guide to Ulpan Study

25 English-Speaking Immigrant Associations The English-speaking immigrant organizations offer a wide range of services, including information and counseling about Hebrew study options, as well as information on immigrant rights, vocational assistance, and social activities For more information about services and membership, consult with the organizations (see Useful Addresses). A Guide to Ulpan Study 25

26 Directory of Ulpan Programs The following is a directory of Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption-approved ulpanim throughout the country. In includes programs that are both fully and partially subsidized. This list is accurate at the time of publication. However, ulpan programs open and close from time to time, and commencement of courses is contingent upon sufficient enrollment and other factors. Be sure to check with your personal absorption counselor for a comprehensive and up-to-date list of ulpanim in your area. Note that the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption does not endorse any specific ulpanim listed in this booklet, nor does it guarantee financial assistance for any given program. In order to verify that the Ministry will subsidize ulpan study, either partially or fully, at any one of the ulpanim listed here, consult a personal absorption counselor. You must also consult a counselor before contacting any of the ulpanim directly. Address Telephone/Fax Notes Jerusalem District Ulpan Beit Shemesh Tel: (02) ulpan boker P.O.B Levels aleph-daled Beit Shemesh Beit HaAm Tel: (02) Beginners to level 11 Rehov Bezalel vav from age 18 Gerard Behar Center P.O.B Jerusalem 26 A Guide to Ulpan Study

27 Address Telephone/Fax Notes Beit Ulpana Tel: (02) ulpan boker 1 Rehov Meshulam Roth (women only) Jerusalem Machon Meir Tel: (02) afternoon ulpan 2 Sd. HaMeiri for students of Jerusalem Machon Meir and external students (men only) Ulpan Mechina Refu it Tel: (02) Preparation for 13 Rehov HaHagana medical Jerusalem professionals Ulpan Morasha Tel: (02) levels aleph-daled 22 Rehov Shivtei Yisrael Fax: (02) Classes according Morasha to language; Jerusalem English, French, Russian,mornings, 5 days per week Ulpan Philip Leon Tel: (02) ulpan aleph 8 Rehov Chile pensioners Kiryat HaYovel Jerusalem Ulpan Kiryat Arba and (02) For area residents Alon Shvut Matnas Kiryat Arba/Alon Shvut Ulpan Ma aleh Adumim Tel: (02) ulpan boker Matnas Ma aleh Adumim (pensioners) 13 Rehov Midbar Yehuda Ma aleh Adumim A Guide to Ulpan Study 27

28 Address Telephone/Fax Notes Ulpan Emunah Tel. (02) Conversion boker 198 Rehov Yasmin Mevasseret Ulpan Pisgat Ze ev Tel: (02) ulpan hemshech 135 Sderot Moshe Dayan pensioners Matnas Pisgat Ze ev Pisgat Ze ev Ulpan Yeledim Tel: (02) for immigrant 38 Rehov Ussishkin children Jerusalem Ulpan Tzuba Tel: (02) Kibbutz Palmach Tzuba D.N. Harei Yehuda Jewish Agency Ulpanim Ulpan Etzion Tel: (02) ulpan boker 27 Rehov Raziel young academics Jerusalem Tel Aviv and Gush Dan Ulpan Sharett Tel: (03) Rehov Y.L.Peretz Bat Yam Beit HaOleh-Holon Tel: (03) Rehov Ge ulim Holon Ulpan Achva Tel: (03) Rehov Borochov Rishon LeTzion 28 A Guide to Ulpan Study

29 Address Telephone/Fax Notes Ulpan Gordon Tel: (03) /3181 Mercaz Goren-Goldstein 7 Rehov LaSalle Tel Aviv Ulpan Degania Tel: (03) Rehov Lilianbloom Tel Aviv Ulpan Hadracha Tel: (03) Tel Aviv Ulpan Giyur 2 Rehov Hashlosha Tel Aviv Conversion ulpan Central District Ulpan Be iri Tel: (09) Be iri School Rehov Bar Ilan Netanya Mercaz Ulpanim Matnas Verber Tel: (03) Rehov HaPortzim Petach Tikva Ulpan Mishmar HaSharon Tel: (09) Kibbutz Mishmar HaSharon Ulpan Ra anana Tel: (09) Rehov HaSharon Ra anana A Guide to Ulpan Study 29

30 Address Telephone/Fax Notes Haifa and Northern District Ulpan Akko Tel: (04) Beit Hyman 16 Rehov Herzog Akko Ulpan Ayelet HaShachar Tel: (04) Mercaz Klita Ayelet HaSchachar Ulpan Beit Alpha Tel: (04) Kibbutz Beit Alpha Ulpan Matnas Mercaz (04) Rehov Tzahal Carmiel Ulpan Gedera Moadon Rotary Gedera Ulpan Haifa (04) Ulpan Haifa/Hanita (04) Ulpan Etzion (04) Rehov HaNamal Haifa Ulpan Naharia 6 Rehov Achad HaAm Tel: (04) Naharia Ulpan Naharia (04) Mercaz Klita Tapuz Naharia Ulpan Tzfat (04) A Guide to Ulpan Study

31 Address Telephone/Fax Notes Beer Sheva and Southern District Beit Levron Tel: (08) Rehov Natan Albaz Ashdod Ulpan Matnas Daled Tel: (08) Matnas Daled 16 Rehov HaShayatim POB 5005 Ashdod Ulpan Calanit Tel: (08) Calanit Absorption Center 307 Rehov Berger Ashkelon Ulpan Ibim Tel: (08) Cfar Studentim D.N. Hof Ashkeon Ulpan TAKA Tel: (08) TAKA Ashkelon College Pre-academic P.O.B program Ulpan Altschul Tel: (08) Altschul Student Dormotories 11 Rehov Yitzchak Sadeh Beer Sheva Ulpan Kalisher Tel: (08) Rehov Kalisher Beer Sheva Ulpan Kvutzat Yavne Tel: (08) Kvutzat Yavne Ulpan Na an Tel: (08) Kibbutz Na an A Guide to Ulpan Study 31

32 Address Telephone/Fax Notes Ulpan Ye elim Tel: (08) Sd. Ye elim Beer Sheva Ulpan Dimona Tel: (08) Matnas Dimona POB Dimona Ulpan Hatzirim Tel: (08) Kibbutz Hatzirim D.N. HaNegev Ulpan Nitzana Tel: (08) Kehillat Chinuch Ramat Negev, Nitzana Ulpan Eilat Tel: (08) HaMichlala LeMinhal 30 Rehov Hativat HaNegev Eilat Ulpan Hemdat HaDarom Tel: (08) Michlelet HaDaraom P.O.B. 412 Netivot Ulpan Revivim Tel: (08) Kibbutz Revivim D.N. Halutza Ulpan Ofakim Tel: (08) Matnas Rabin P.O.B. 200 Schunat Bayit Vegan 2 Ofakim Ulpan Ramle-Lod 4 Rehov HaZayit 32 A Guide to Ulpan Study

33 Address Telephone/Fax Notes Ramle Ulpan Rehovot Tel: (08) Rehov Giborei Yisrael Rehovot Ulpan Shova Tel: (08) Kibbutz Shoval D.N. HaNegev Jewish Agency Ulpanim Ulpan Beit Canada Tel: (08) Beit Canada 1 Rehov Shavei Tzion Ashdod Ulpan Beit Canada Tel: (08) Mercaz Klita Beit Canada 209 Rehov Bar Kochva Barnea Ashkelon Mercaz Klita Charuv Tel: (08) Rehov Gush Etzion Beer Sheva Mercaz Klita Shoshana (08) Rehov HaAtzma ut Kiryat Gat A Guide to Ulpan Study 33

34 A Brief Glossary People New immigrant oleh hadash/olah hadasha עולה חדש/עולה חדשה Personal absorption yoetz/yoetzet klita ishi/ishit יועצ/ת קליטה אישי/ית counselor Student talmid/talmida תלמיד/תלמידה Teacher moreh/morah מורה/מורה Places Absorption Center mercaz klita מרכז קליטה Class/classroom kita כיתה Continuing Ulpan ulpan hemshech אולפן המשך Conversion Ulpan ulpan giyur אולפן גיור External Ulpan ulpan externi אולפן אקסטרני Initial Ulpan ulpan aleph אולפן אלף The Ministry of Misrad HaAliyah VeHaKlita משרד העלייה והקליטה Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption Vocational Ulpan ulpan ta asukati אולפן תעסוקתי Things Book sefer ספר Desk shulchan שולחן File tik תיק Hike/Trip tiyul טיול Identity Card te udat zehut תעודת זהות Immigrant s Card te udat oleh תעודת עולה Notebook machberet מחברת Pen et עט Pencil iparon עפרון Test mivchan מבחן Activities To Learn lilmode ללמוד To Read likroe לקרא To Remember lizcor לזכור To Speak ledaber לדבר To Write lichtov לכתוב 34 A Guide to Ulpan Study

35 Useful Addresses and Telephone Numbers Telephone numbers and some addresses change frequently in Israel. Consult the latest telephone directory or information operator if you do not reach a number listed here. When a telephone number has been changed, there may not be a recorded message noting the change. Thus, if the number continues to be unanswered, check whether it is still in use. Address Telephone/Fax Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption info@moia.gov.il Main Office 2 Rehov Kaplan Kiryat Ben Gurion POB Jerusalem National Telephone Information Center (03) Southern and Jerusalem District Headquarters (Also the Student Authority) 31 Rehov Zalman Shazar (08) Beer Sheva Fax: (08) Jerusalem District Office 15 Rehov Hillel Publications Department Fax: (02) Haifa and Northern District Headquarters (Also the Student Authority) 15 Sderot HaPalyam (04) Haifa Fax: (04) A Guide to Ulpan Study 35

36 Tel Aviv and Central District Headquarters (Also the Student Authority) 6 Rehov Esther HaMalka (03) Tel Aviv Fax: (03) Ministry of Education Unit for Absorption of Immigrant Teachers 15 Rehov Kanfei Nesharim (02) Givat Shaul, Jerusalem 2 Rehov HaShlosha (03) Yad Eliyahu Tel Aviv 15 Sd. HaPalyam (04) Haifa 4 Rehov HaTikva (08) Beer Sheva Kibbutz Ulpan Kibbutz Movement info@kibbutzulpan.org 13 Rehov Leonardo DaVinci Fax: (03) Tel Aviv 36 A Guide to Ulpan Study

37 HaKibbutz HaDati (03) Fax: (03) (Religious Kibbutz Movement) 7 Rehov Dubnov Tel Aviv The Jewish Agency Main Office (02) Rehov King George Bureau for the Evaluation of Foreign Academic Degrees and Diplomas of the Ministry of Education 22 Kanfei Nesharim )02( Jerusalem 15 Rehov HaPalyam (04) Haifa 4 Rehov HaTikva (08) Beer Sheva See the website for updated details about required documents, public reception hours and other important information. Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel (AACI) info@aaci.org.il 37 Rehov Pierre Koenig (02) Jerusalem Fax: (02) Rehov Allenby (03) Tel Aviv Fax: (03) A Guide to Ulpan Study 37

38 28 Rehov Shmuel HaNatziv (09) Netanya Fax: (09) Matnas Yud Aleph (08) Rehov Mordechai Namir Beer Sheva UJIA Israel (Incorporating Olim from Britain, Australia, and New Zealand) 32 Rehov Tuval (03) POB 3624 Fax: (03) Tel Aviv 37 Rehov Pierre Koenig (02) Jerusalem Fax: (02) Moshav Meona P.O.B (04) South African Zionist Federation Head Office (09) /3 Rehov Schwartz Fax: (09) First Floor Ra ananna 13 Sderot Ben Maimon (02) Jerusalem Fax: (02) ESRA English Speaking Residents Association 10 Rehov HaTsabarim (09) Herzliya 38 A Guide to Ulpan Study

39 A moment of your time! In order to improve the level and usefulness of the material presented in this booklet, we would appreciate it if you would answer the following questions: 1. Where did you get the brochure Guide to Ulpan Study Airport Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption Other (specify) 2. To what extent did this booklet provide you with the information that you needed? (1 is the lowest rating, 5 is the highest rating) Comments 3. Please rate the following areas from 1 to 5 (5 being the highest rating) Clarity of the Text Sufficiency of Details Design of the Brochure Usefulness of the Brochure We would appreciate the following information for statistical purposes: Profession Gender M F Age Country of Origin Year of Aliyah Place of Residence Date Please send the completed questionnaire to the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption, Publications Department, English Section, 15 Rehov Hillel, Jerusalem, or by fax to (02) You can also place this questionnaire in the public suggestions box at an office of the Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption nearest you. Thank you for your cooperation. Best wishes for an easy and successful absorption!! A Guide to Ulpan Study 39

40 Other Available Publications The following booklets are available from the Publications Department. To order, simply indicate the booklets you wish to receive and return the order form to the Publications Department, English Section, Ministry of Aliyah and Immigrant Absorption, 15 Rehov Hillel, Jerusalem The publications will be mailed to you free of charge. Guide for the New Immigrant The Absorption Basket National Insurance Institute Housing Employment Education First Steps Guarding Your Health in Israel Health Services in Israel The Life Cycle in Israel A Guide to Higher Education Military Service Artists and Writers Accountants Computer and Hi-Tech Professionals Engineers and Architects Lawyers Medical Professionals Nurses Psychologists Scientists and Researchers Social Workers Teachers Transportation Services in Israel Where to Turn Information for Olim Newspaper Shiluv Magazine ConsumerFocus Magazine Assistance for Victims of Enemy Actions Name Addess Postal Code Date 40 A Guide to Ulpan Study