Join Us and See Social Change in Action!

Take an active part in the life of the 21st century chalutzim (pioneers)!

The members of the Dror Israel movement invite you to join them in an

During the course of the program we will live together as a collective and experience running a shared household along with other Urban Kibbutz groups who live nearby. All participants will volunteer in some aspect of social action. Together we will discuss and explore the relationship between Judaism, communal sharing and social justice.

HEBREW STUDIES

As part of the program we will study Hebrew at Ulpan Dror. The focus will be on conversational Hebrew; practiced not only in class, but in daily encounters with Israelis and other Dror Israel members whom we meet through our social action projects.

SOCIAL ACTION

We will study the Jewish value of “Tikun Olam” (repairing the world) and our actions will reflect this value. We will examine the relationship between the way we conduct our work and the way it affects the world around us. As a group we will discuss how the concept of sharing relates to meaningful social change and the differences between philanthropy and social action.

Participants will take part in important social activities with children in local schools, engage in sociological research, and work in media and agriculture:
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• "B’darkei No'am" - Dror Israel's research center- Here we’ll participate in political, social and cultural research which will enhance our critical thinking skills and be a tool in our educational social activities.
• Dror Orchards for Agricultural Education -Unique agricultural techniques are some of Israel’s famous leading industries. Participants will experience them first hand and lead English speaking groups of youth from different parts of the world in working the fields while learning about cooperative agriculture and socialist thinking.
• "Tichon Chevrati"- Cooperative High School- A one of a kind high school that builds on the spirit of democracy, activism, social justice and leadership. Our participants will assist students with their English studies and take part in other school activities
• ​www.davar1.co.il/  -"Davar Rishon" (“First Thing” - daily online newspaper) - Participants will work in journalism writing articles on social issues in Israel and learning about editing, the writing process, content and more. We will help launch the English version of the newspaper!

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LIVE IN THE CITY OF HAIFA

The Urban Kibbutz is located in one of the most beautiful and interesting cities in Israel - between the shores of the Mediterranean and the beauty of Mount Carmel. It is not a coincidence that there are several groups like the one you’ll be part of in Haifa. It is a microcosm of all of Israel’s social issues: coexistence between Jews and Arabs; social and economic gaps; urban vs. rural dynamics, and more.

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TRAVEL AROUND ISRAEL

The program will include guided tours throughout the beautiful landscape of Israel. We will visit Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, the Judean Desert and the  Galilee - experiencing the varied geography that makes up the kaleidoscope of Israel.

MEET YOUNG ISRAELIS

Meetings with young Israelis is an important part of the program; they will join us on trips, cultural events and weekly discussions. Together we will attempt to answer questions about Jewish identity, the life of a young person today, growing up and becoming adults, love and relationships, work, labor unions, culture and sharing in the 21st century.

When: Winter 2019 - final dates will be posted soon.
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Who: Participants the ages of 20-30, college graduates. 

How much: The Urban Kibbutz program is in  the process of becoming a Masa recognized program, which means our participants will enjoy generous grants. The cost of the program before the grant - $7,500.