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The Nesiya Approach to Working with Client Organizations The Nesiya Institute has twenty-three years of experience in conducting highly structured experiential learning programs with North American and Israeli Jewish high school students from diverse backgrounds. In the late 1990s, Nesiya began working with other Jewish organizations – including Jewish day schools, university Hillels, youth groups, and U.S.-based teen programs – who sub-contracted Nesiya to develop and implement Israel-based programs for their institutions. Nesiya also works with individual families and groups of lay-leaders to provide customized Israel programs which match their individual interests and needs. The following outlines the kinds of programs which Nesiya offers to client organizations, and provides background on Nesiya educational goals and the kinds of experiences and opportunities that a Nesiya program offers. The purpose of the Nesiya model of Jewish and Israel experiential education is to inspire young people to explore the personal relevance of Judaism and Israel and to contribute to the growth of others. Nesiya programs are designed to provide Jewish young people with an inspirational program in Israel that enhances their Judaic learning and leadership skills, broadens their knowledge of contemporary Israel, and engages them in developing projects that are directed toward both self-enrichment and giving to others. Nesiya programs also place a strong emphasis on building a caring community among the participants, which can have a positive and lasting impact on their communities back home. Nesiya programs for client organizations usually include the following elements: > Commitment to Highest Quality Standards of Education and Safety > A Jewish Experiential Learning Curriculum > Creative Study of Jewish Texts > Exploration of Physical and Cultural Landscapes of Israel > Cultural Experiences and Arts Workshops > Community-Building and Leadership Development > Creative and Traditional Celebration of Judaism > Participation of Israelis in the Program > Free Time and Home Hospitality Experiences > Communications with Participant Families |
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