The YUHSG Joy Rochwarger z’l Balsam Office of Israel Guidance works to educate students and parents about the value of a year of intense Judaic studies in Israel as well as walking families through the application and scholarship process. A post high school “gap year” in Israel gives students an opportunity to learn self-reliance in an environment that will allow them to refine their textual skills and grow spiritually.

The process begins in junior year, inviting eleventh graders and their parents to our annual Israel Night, allowing parents and students the opportunity to ask questions and learn about the opportunities available to them post high school. The Israel guidance office is a resource for information and advice for students and families; hosting numerous events such as Israel Night, shiurim by representatives, and an alumnae panel so that seniors can ask alumnae who just returned from Israel the tough questions on their minds.

The Joy Rochwarger z’l Balsam Israel Guidance Director, Rabbi Zvi Lew, serves as a liaison between students and the Israeli institutions, acting as an advocate for our students as they are guided through the decision and application process.

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Our students will be attending the following seminaries this coming year: