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MZ Teen Israel Internship

The MZ Teen Israel Internship is a new national leadership program for 48 Jewish teens returning from summer 2011 Israel experiences. Throughout the year-long program, MZ Teens will:

  • Remain engaged, inspired and empowered to share their Israel connection with friends, family and community members;
  • Participate in individualized mentorship from experienced leaders and Israel educators;
  • Delve into themes and ideas related to modern history and contemporary Israel that are personally meaningful;
  • Grow as leaders and peer educators.

By the end of the program, MZ Teens emerge as a community of young people who share an ongoing commitment to Israel, having gained the knowledge and experience to serve as strong voices for Israel and the Jewish people.

The MZ Teen Israel Internship empowers teens returning from summer Israel experiences to be leaders, peer educators, and ambassadors for the Israel experience and to continue developing their connection to Israel, as they spread their excitement to engage and inspire others around them.

The MZ Teen Israel Internship is funded by the MZ Philanthropic Fund.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

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  1. Orientation seminar, September 18-19, 2011 in Chicago, IL (all expenses covered), where the 36 MZ Teens will gather together for the launch of the Internship.
  2. Six group sessions during the year, in-person or online, where MZ Teens deepen their knowledge and connection to Israel and the Jewish people.
  3. Individualized mentoring with talented professionals in their community who are also connected to Israel.
  4. Developing a project and running activities in their local communities, sharing “my” Israel with their friends and engaging them in their own Israel journeys.
  5. Collaborate on the planning and implementation of a national Teen Israel Conference in Spring 2012 designed to bring together teens from across the country who have a passion for Israel
  6. “Siyum” gathering at the conclusion of the Spring Teen Conference to reflect on the MZ Teen Israel Internship and to think about next steps of involvement with Israel engagement.