Summer in Jerusalem!

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1 Summer in Jerusalem! Ezra Madrich Orel Rakezet (Coordinator) Emergency phone for weekends and holidays: Shalom Students! We are your MADRICHIM ( student life staff ) during your time here in Israel. We want to let you know that we're here for you for anything you need! We know where to find the best hummus in Jerusalem, cool places to go on hikes and how to resolve those small roommate disputes... We wish you a wonderful time in Israel and hope we'll be able to help make it unforgettable! See you around, Ezra and Orel Madrichim Office: 402, Boyar Building Graduate Student Life Office: 527, Boyar building P.S.: If you are counting the number of your Israeli friends, you can start with the two of us Like/Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/2017graduate facebook.com/studentliferis

2 Summer Ulpan in Jerusalem August 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :00 pm: Mingling with your Madrichim! 9 4:00 pm: Practical Jerusalem Tour 10 1:20 pm: Graduate students Pizza :30 am: party Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea trip! 12:00 pm: the Student Village! :00 am: Cafe the Graduate lounge! 4:30 pm: Jerusalem's Old City Night Tour & Night Spectacular For more details (cost, registration, location ) turn the page or ask the Madrichim!

3 Summer Ulpan in Jerusalem Tuesday, August 8, 2017 Mingle with the Madrichim! Meet and get to know the Madrichim and your fellow students! Make new friends! Have a good time! Enjoy some snacks! It will be a casual yet fun introduction activity! Start: 19:00 (7:00 PM) Place: Student Village on the grass Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Practical Jerusalem Tour FREE Get to know your way around downtown Jerusalem. Discover some of the best restaurants and nightlife centers in the city, and learn some history as well! * We will be traveling by light rail- bring 20 shekels! Start: 16:00 (4:00 PM) Place: Student Village - North Gate Thursday, August 10, 2017 Graduate Lunch - FREE Enjoy some tasty pizza with your fellow students at the exclusive graduate students lounge! Make new friends! Have a good time! Start: 13:20 (1:20 PM) Place: Boyar building, 5 th floor, lounge Saturday, August 12, 2017 Shabbat Student Village- FREE Join us for a Shabbat Picnic in the Student Village- we will continue to get to know each other in a relaxed atmosphere with some great food! Start: 12:00 (12:00 PM) Place: Student Village on the grass Friday, August 18, 2017 Masada, Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea! Hike the beautiful Ein Gedi trail, scale the incredible ancient fortress of Masada and float in the Dead Sea! No trip to Israel is complete without visiting these sites! Mandatory Registration! Limited spaces available, Sign up in offices as soon as possible! Start: 06:30 (6:30 AM) Place: Student Village - North Gate Price: 2 points Wednesday, August 23, 2017 Old City Tour & The Night Spectacular Light Show Explore the most famous alleys in the world - Jerusalem's walled city, holy to the three oldest monotheistic religions. Witness 'The Night Spectacular' - as the walls of the Citadel serve as a stage for a show which is a celebration of sight and sound! Mandatory registration by Monday, August 22 offices ! Start: 16:00 (4:00 PM) Place: Student Village - North Gate Price: 1 Point Tuesday, August 29, 2017 Cafe Ivrit - FREE Practice your Hebrew during the Ulpan break! Enjoy some tasty coffee and pastries with your fellow students! Start: 10:00 (10:00 AM) Place: Boyar building, 5 th floor, lounge

4 Information About Activity Points To purchase activity points, you will need to log in to the RIS website using your student number (ID) and 5 digit personal code. Tuition paying students already received points; other students are encouraged to purchase points. You can check how many you have in offices 402 and 501, or in the personal information section on the RIS website. Points Price (USD) $40 $70 $100 $130 $160 $180 Every additional point after you purchase 6 points will cost $30. Please make sure to note the tracking number found on the final payment screen. After you have purchased your points, please register for the activities in room Please note: Each activity has a minimum and maximum number of places. You must pre-register to activities registration closes a few days before the activity. Registration is possible only if you currently have points. Each student must come in person to the Student Life office (Room ) to sign up for an activity. Following your registration, you will receive a confirmation by with the date and time of the activity. Under NO circumstances may points be transferred to another student. You can learn more about Student Life activity points, registration and refunds on our website: We recommend that you check your academic schedule before registering for activities- it is possible that an academic class may visit the same site.

5 Important Information about Student Life Eligibility Student Life activities are open only to Rothberg International School students. Refunds Refunds are only issued under the following circumstances: Cancellation by the student 7 days in advance. Cancellation less than 7 days in advance, accompanied by a doctor s note. Cancellation of an activity by the Office of Student Life. Shabbat and Kashrut There is no driving on Shabbat during tours and seminars sponsored by the Office of Student Life. All food provided at Student Life activities is kosher. Dietary Needs If you are vegetarian, vegan, gluten free or have other dietary restrictions, please notify the Office of Student Life at registration (for trips that offer food). What to Bring? Equipment, Clothing, Medicine The following equipment is mandatory for all field trips and weekend programs: 1. Canteen/Water Bottle (3 liters a day on hiking tours) 2. Hat 3. Comfortable closed walking shoes (not sandals or flip flops) 4. Small day backpack 5. Flashlight (depending on trip) 6. Health insurance card