Michlelet

Michlelet is an extraordinary program for teenage girls who want to spend their summer in a productive way and have a great time, too. Join with the amazing staff and incredible friends for the summer of a lifetime!

Girls on Michlelet will gain a greater appreciation of Torah, chesed and the land of Israel. The program is built around exciting learning sessions with amazing educators and advisors, meaningful chesed opportunities where our NCSYers make a real difference and thrilling tiyulim all across Israel!

There are at least two volunteer opportunities a week. We help at a food bank and bring cheer to hospitals, create fun and therapeutic programs for children who have been the victims of terror, and work with the disadvantaged, from all segments of society.

Our touring takes us all over Israel: from Tzfat to Masada, and from Ein Gedi to the Mediterranean Sea. Banana boating, hiking, rafting, zip-lining, rappelling and more - we do it all!

Michlelet offers a wide range of stimulating classes for beginner through advanced levels and is staffed with accomplished advisors, teachers, and world-famous rabbis from across the globe.

The warm and friendly environment at Michlelet allows you to develop your own special connection with Torah. Classic Jewish texts come alive in an incredible way.

Michlelet is based on the gorgeous Reishit Yerushalyim campus in sunny Beit Shemesh. Each room is fully air conditioned, and there are tennis and basketball courts, a fitness center, and a professional chef on staff.

A summer spent on Michlelet will open your heart, your eyes and your mind to all that Israel has to offer!

Trip Summary

Eligibility:

Current 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Program for Girls

Price:

$6,899 USD

Location:

Israel- Beit Shemesh,

Duration:

6 weeks

Dates:

July 02 2012 - August 12 2012

Contact Information:

p: 212-613-8167
f: 212-613-0789

Downloadable Forms:

Medical Form Recommendation Form

Michlelet Tiyul Schedule 2011

 

Monday, July 4                                   Depart from JFK Airport on EL AL flight #2 at 7:00pm

Tuesday, July 5                                   ARRIVE IN ISRAEL!!!

Wednesday, July 6                              Old City Tiyul

Friday, July 8                                      In-Shabbat

Monday, July 11– Tuesday, July 12   Overnight Tiyul in Eilat

Friday, July 15                                    In-Shabbat

Sunday, July 17                                  Yom NCSY

Friday, July 22                                    Free Shabbat

Tuesday, July 26                                 Tiyul to Masada, Dead Sea & Ein Gedi

Friday, July 29 – Saturday, July 30     Shabbat in Tzfat

Sunday, July 31                                  Tiyul in the Galil/Golan

Friday, August 5                                 Free Shabbat

Sunday, August 7                               Yerushalayim Tiyul

Wednesday, August 10                      Chevron Tiyul

Friday, August 13                               In-Shabbat

Sunday, August 14                             Depart from Ben Gurion Airport, EL AL flight #7 10:40am

                                                            Arrive at JFK at 3:20pm

 

*Don’t forget – every Sunday and Thursday is a Chessed trip off-campus!

*Special tiyul options for Shana Bet participants will be offered!

Q: How do I apply for an NCSY Summer Program? Q: What forms do I need to fill out before I can be accepted?

A: The application will be open late October, please continue to check back on our website for updates.


A: The complete application is available online HERE.

A: Acceptance decisions will not be made without a completed application, recommendation letters, and medical waivers. ** Please note, all programs require a telephone interview before an acceptance decision is made.**


Q: I have applied, now what?

A: Upon completion of your online application, you will receive a confirmation email.All NCSY Summer Programs also require a brief telephone interview as part of the application process. In the unlikely event that you do not receive a phone call to schedule your interview within three weeks of submitting your online application, kindly send an email to Summer@ncsy.org or call us at 1-888-TOUR-4-YOU.


Q: Until when can I apply for the programs?

A: All programs work under a rolling admission system which means that there is no final date to apply to the program. Once the program reaches capacity, we will stop accepting applications for that program. Most programs fill to capacity sooner rather then later so applying early is always recommended.


Q: Are scholarships available for NCSY Summer Programs?

A: Yes! The financial aid application is part of the online registration process. Scholarship decisions are based on need and are made after an applicant has been accepted on a first-come first-served basis. Please note, many outside organizations offer scholarships for summer programs. You might consider calling your local Federation, ZOA, JCC, Synagogue or local NCSY office for scholarship assistance.


Q: What forms do I need to send to NCSY before I can go on a program?

A: After being accepted, you must submit a packet of legal forms and medical forms. All forms will be sent to you in a confirmation email upon completion of the online registration process.


Q: When will I know if I have been accepted?

A: All programs will be accepting applicants on a rolling basis. You can expect to have an answer about three weeks after interviews have been conducted. If more than three weeks have passed since your interview and you have not been contacted regarding your participation, kindly send an email to Summer@ncsy.org or call us at 1-888-TOUR-4-YOU.


Q: When can I expect to receive an information packet for my program?

A: Packets will be mailed out before Passover. These packets will include packing lists, itineraries, flight information, specific program codes of conduct and other VERY IMPORTANT information. It is crucial that you read through the entire packet and mail in all appropriate forms. If you need this information prior to Passover, kindly send an email to Summer@ncsy.org or call us at 1-888-TOUR-4-YOU. Please note, most of this information will also be available on our website (http://www.NCSYsummer.com) around Passover time.


Q: Can I extend my stay in Israel?

A: Yes. To extend a ticket, you will need to contact the Summer Programs Associate assisgned to your program. He or she will give you the direct email address for our travel agent who will make the accommodations. Program Associates cannot arrange flights. Note: Any additional fees associated with the change are the responsibility of the program participant.


Q: Once the program has departed, how can I be in touch with my child?

A: For domestic programs, numbers will be provided. For the overseas programs there will be cell phone rental service required through a third party. There will also be an emergency number available. Some programs will also have access to fax machines and emails.


Q: Once the program has started, whom do I contact with problems or questions?

A: If you have a question regarding billing, flights or any other matter concerning your program, please contact the NCSY Summer Programs Associate assigned to your program at 1-888-TOUR-4-YOU. If your specific questions were not answered in the FAQs above, please feel free to call 1-888-TOUR-4-YOU, or email your inquiry to Summer@ncsy.org


If your specific questions were not answered in the FAQs above, please feel free to call 1-888-TOUR-4-YOU, or email your inquiry to.

Wedding and Thursday Tiyul
August 11th, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
Last night, we had the incredible zechut (privilege) to be a part of the wedding we have been raising money for and preparing for all summer. The decorating, the table setting, the food preparation, the waitressing, the shtick, and so much more were all taken care of by Michlelet girls! We had such a great time dancing with the kallah (bride) and partaking in this incredible mitzvah! Mazal Tov! Today, we had a very busy day. We started out our day at Me'arat HaMachpeila (Cave of the Patriarchs) where we davened at the burial places of Adam, Chava,…
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We’ve Been Busy!
August 9th, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
We have a lot to fill you in on in the past week! This past Thursday, August 4th, was spent learning in the morning and doing chessed in the afternoon. Shana Alef went to clear a trail in Israel. . They really felt that they were connecting to the land and had a fun time doing it! Shana Bet went to an amazing organization in Cholon called Save a Child's Heart where they visited sick children from around the world who come to Israel for heart surgeries. It was a big Kiddush Hashem (sanctification of Hashem's name)…
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Wednesday, August 3- Another Great Day!
August 4th, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
Today we had a typical, amazing day on Michlelet! We started out the day with our usual learning, and right after lunch we were privileged to hear from David Cutler, the NCSY Director of Summer Programs and Finances. We were given the opportunity to thank him for all of his hard work that he puts in to make our summer amazing! In the afternoon, we had an interesting and enlightening Question and Answer session with Rav Sobolofsky, the rav of Ohr HaTorah in Bergenfield, NJ, where the girls were able to ask their own questions to the Rav.…
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A Great Week Has Begun!!
August 2nd, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
Upon returning from our tiyul up north, we spent Monday back on campus and Tuesday afternoon in Yerushalayim as the start of another (our second to last!) incredible week on Michlelet NCSY! Monday's special features included hearing from THREE speakers all spread throughout the day! Our first speaker of the day was Dr. David Luchins, Chair of the Political Science Department of Touro College and Founding Dean of Touro’s Lander College for Women, whose wife serves as the Chair of the OU Youth Commission’s Summer Programs Committee. We subsequently heard from Mr. Yossi (Joseph) Stechler, Chairman…
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Color War Day 2 & North Tiyul
July 31st, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
  End of Color War & North Tiyul We’re so sorry to leave you call in a Color War cliffhanger over Shabbos! Things here have just been so, so busy! So, Thursday was our second day of Color War and everyone had a great time playing games, painting banners, writing songs, creating stomps, and so much more. By the end of the day, it didn’t really matter who won because we all had such an incredible time expressing their inner talents! But in the end, the race was very close and the ORANGE team won!! …
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COLOR WAR: DAY 1
July 27th, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
  We had a full day of blue and orange fun here on Michlelet NCSY! Competition climbed as the girls participated in decorating the dining room, sports games, comedy skits, team cheers, Tanach quizzes, Apache relay races, and so much more! We’re all having such a great time and can’t wait for Day Two, tomorrow! CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES FROM OUR INCREDIBLE SUMMER!
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JAM-PACKED DAY!
July 26th, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
What a crazy busy day on Michlelet!! We woke up super early and headed off to our diffeent tiyul (trip) locations around the country. The shana alef (first year) girls headed south, and had a blast at the historical beauty of Masada, followed by the healing waters of the Dead Sea, and the fun waterfalls of the Ein Gedi water hike. The shana bet (second year) girls started off their day at Nachalat Binyamin in the Shomron region of Israel. They visited the Psagot Winery and learned about the rich history of this area in which they were…
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Monday, July 25th
July 25th, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
We had an incredible, fun-filled day today at Michlelet NCSY! Our morning and afternoon were filled with inspiring and thought-provoking classes and chaburas, as well as fun and unique activities (ever made homemade ice cream in a bag? We did!)!  At the end of lunch today our Shana Bet-ers pumped us up with a crazy pep rally to get ready for the annual Michlelet vs. GIVE basketball game which took place later tonight! We each received a super cool Michlelet NCSY basketball jersey and wore them with pride!!  Our guest speaker tonight was the highly esteemed…
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Crazy Fun Sunday!
July 24th, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
After our out-Shabbos this past weekend, it was really nice getting back to campus, seeing our friends, and sharing our 'chavayot' (experiences) with everyone. Even though it was only 36 hours spent apart, we all really missed each other and are so happy to be back! We started off this week, Michlelet style, hosting the TJJ Ambassador girls for a day of learning, chessed, sports and fun! We had a morning of classes and learning groups, followed by an early lunch. After lunch we headed down to the busses and made our way to Tzomet Bina where we…
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Thursday, July 21st
July 21st, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
We had an awesome day today at Michlelet NCSY!!! Interestingly enough, our day was sandwiched by shiurim from 2 internationally renowned speakers, each having been either on the way to or coming from the airport!  Our first was after davening and breakfast this morning, where we were lucky to hear some words of Torah from Rabbi Steven Burg, International Director of NCSY, who was on his way to the airport to spend shabbos with another amazing NCSY program. Our day continued with morning and afternoon classes, learning groups, and activities. Later this afternoon, we had the opportunity to…
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2 Incredible Days on Michlelet NCSY!
July 20th, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
Tuesday and Wednesday were a unique experience here on Michlelet NCSY as we spent both days on campus - a much needed break after our buzzing around for the last 2 and a half weeks!  Tuesday, being Shiva Asar B'Tammuz, the fast day that begins our 3 week mourning period leading up to Tisha B'av (fast day commemorating the destruction of our Holy Temple); was spent in a very meaningful way. We began our day with a fascinating and insightful shiur from Rabbi Steven Weil, Executive Vice President of the OU, followed by our usual classes and learning…
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Check Out Our Week 2 Video!
July 19th, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
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The Beginning of Another Crazy Fun Week!
July 18th, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
Wow! What an amazing second Shabbos we had on Michlelet NCSY! The singing, ruach (spirit, energy), divrei torah (speeches), and atmosphere really made for a spectacular experience! For Melava Malka we had a great pizza making activity (yum!), which was interrupted by a flash mob dance by the second year (shana bet) girls and a "bride and groom" running in to break out the summer's long-term chessed (charity) project of making a wedding for a needy couple. It almost felt like a real wedding! We started off the week on Sunday morning with homeroom, learning groups, and classes.…
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Nefesh B’Nefesh, Eilat & Thursday’s Trips!
July 14th, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
  It’s been a while since we’ve written because we’ve been so busy!! Tuesday morning we woke up very early and greeted a Nefesh B’Nefesh aliyah flight (a flight full of people moving to Israel!) at the airport. We then continued on to either rappelling or a water hike- which were both incredibly fun! Afterwards, we headed down to Eilat to check into our hotel and ate dinner at a local restaurant. The next morning, some of us woke up at 4:15 am to go on a sunrise hike to Har Tzfachot! It was well worth…
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Week One Video! Enjoy!
July 14th, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
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Another Great Day on Michlelet NCSY!!
July 11th, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
We had another fabulous day on Michlelet NCSY! Interesting chaburas (learning groups), incredible teachers' classes, awesome activities, amazing guest shiur (lecture), great night actitivity! The fun never stops!!! We can't wait to greet the incoming Nefesh B'Nefesh flight at Ben Gurion Airport as hundreds of Americans make Aliyah tomorrow morning. We will then head down to Eilat for a fun-filled two day trip! Stay tuned for pictures later this week! Michlelet NCSY 2011 TO VIEW PICTURES FROM OUR SUMMER EXPERIENCE CLICK HERE!
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Sunday Funday!!
July 10th, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
What a day we had at Michlelet NCSY! We began with a chesed (community service) trip to a factory which employs adults with various disabilities where we assisted them in their work.  We then returned to Reishit and had a regular afternoon with chaburas (learning groups), classes, and activities.  At dinner tonight we broke out this week's theme: "A Time To Give." Each week we will be focusing on a different way in which we can use our time.  After dinner, we were treated to a guest shiur by Chana Shukrun, on the topic of…
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Melave Malka Week 1
July 9th, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
Our first Shabbos on Michlelet NCSY was incredible! Between the singing, food, davening, and ruach (spirit), we had such a great time! Right after Shabbos, we got dressed up and headed to the dining room for an exciting Melave Malka (post- Shabbos dancing extravaganza). The music was lively, the pizza was delicious, and the girls had a blast! Enjoy the pictures! Hope you had a great Shabbos- we sure did on Michlelet NCSY! https://picasaweb.google.com/113696688541509069775/MelaveMalkaWeek1?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCK7MkeL-0JCxoQE&feat=directlink   Michlelet NCSY 2011
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PHOTOS!
July 8th, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
Please click on the following links for photos from our busy, fun-filled first week at Michlelet!  We apologize for the delay as the new NCSY blog format is experiencing some technical difficulties.    Orientation & Yerushalayim - https://picasaweb.google.com/113696688541509069775/OrientationAndYerushalayim?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCOb8zeWE9fHTtAE&feat=directlink   Chaburas & Chessed -  https://picasaweb.google.com/113696688541509069775/ChaburasChesedTrip?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCKy2k4vUvMiFwAE&feat=directlink   Have a great shabbos!  Michlelet 2011 
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Orientation & Yerushalayim
July 6th, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
  Our second day of Michlelet has come and gone, and what an amazing day it was! We started out our day with wake-up, davening, and breakfast and then continued on to orientation. After being reminded of the schedule, rules, and where everything takes place on campus, we had an introduction with Rabbi Andi Yudin, husband of our director Mrs. Rivka Yudin, about the laws of Kashrut in Israel and tearing one’s clothes when seeing the Kotel for the first time in 30 days. After the orientation was over, we were privileged to hear a beautiful shiur…
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Welcome to Michlelet 2011 - Day 1!!!
July 5th, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
Shalom from the Holy Land!! We had a great flight from JFK and landed safely in Ben Gurion Airport today around 12:30 PM. After getting our luggage we were greeted by our directors, Mrs. Rivka Yudin and Mrs. Chaviva Rothwachs who escorted us out to the buses. We received our phones and some snacks and headed off to our home for the next 6 weeks - the beautiful Reishit Yerushalayim campus in Beit Shemesh. After a little time to unpack and unwind, we ate a delicious dinner followed by an exciting icebreaker/get to know you night activity, lead…
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Welcome to NCSY Michlelet 2011!
June 30th, 2011 | Michlelet | Comments
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