Gap Year? What do you want to get out of it?

There has been alot of discussion about the value of the one year "gap program" lately. First Rabbi Jeff Saks of Atid posted 2 anonymous essays written by people who work in yeshiva and seminary programs. http://www.atid.org/resources/op-jed/edutainment.asp

This was followed by an article that appeared in the Jewish Week this week:
http://www.thejewishweek.com/viewArticle/c40_a17661/News/Israel.html#top

Much food for thought for both parents and for the year programs. What is the parent and high school responsiblity in preparing the child (yes he/she is still a child) for the year abroad. What is the yeshiva/seminary responsiblity?

Time for both sides to reevaluate and decide if the program of a decade ago still meets the needs for the kid of today!

Succot is almost here!

I think that Succot is the most beautiful time of year in Israel. The weather is glorious with sunny days and cool nights. You can walk around the city and see all of the succahs. But it can also be a bit of stressful time for those of you who will be off from school and feel as though you have no where to go. Your parents aren't coming, you have no family here-it can be a very loney time as well. Check out our website: www.here4theyear.com for some ideas of what you can do to make this time meaningful.

Welcome to Here4theYear

Welcome to our blog! This is an opportunity for us to share the beat of life in Israel, what to expect when you come. We very much want to hear from you as well-let us know what you want to know about!