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ANSWERING THE CALL.
Stories, Perspectives and other Valuable Articles and Tips
From academic programs and Hebrew immersion to questions of identity, community, and purpose, we explore why more American Jewish students are choosing Israel as a meaningful place to learn and grow.

Emily Cohen
Aerospace Engineering, Palo Alto, California



Emily Cohen
Aerospace Engineering, Palo Alto, California



On Purpose.
At certain moments in life, we sense that we are being invited to something deeper. Not pushed, not pressured, but called. For students standing at the threshold of higher education, that call takes the form of questions: Who do I want to become? What kind of life do I want to build? How will my study shape not only my career, but my values and identity? At Tzemach David, our campaign “The Future Is Calling” grows out of this moment. It is rooted in the belief that education
Dr. Deborah Geller, Tzemach David Foundation
22 hours ago2 min read


Is It Safe to Study in Israel?
FAQs from Parents about applying to College in Israel. We address the most common safety questions American parents have about sending their child to attend College in Israel. When parents first consider sending their child to attend College in Israel, one question rises above all others: "Is it safe?" It's the question we hear most often, and it's the right question to ask. As parents ourselves, we understand that no academic opportunity—no matter how exceptional—matters if
Dr. Deborah Geller, Tzemach David Foundation
Jan 39 min read


Why Young Jewish Women Are Choosing to Study in Israel
What happens when the familiar “Ivy League dream” gives way to something deeper? In a recent episode of Jew in the City Speaks , JITC founder and executive director Allison Josephs sat down for a rare and intimate conversation with two very special guests: her daughters, ages 20 and 22. Together, they explored a powerful question that many young Jews are asking today: why step off the expected path and choose to build a future in Israel instead? Their journey is not just abou
Jew in the City
Dec 18, 20251 min read


Perchance to Dream
Last time, we spoke about safety schools, the safety of schools, and what a good match truly looks like. Today let’s focus on the schools that are referred to as “reach” and “dream” schools. I’ve heard American parents comment, “We’re helping her with her reach schools,” or “He’s applying to a few dream schools, just to see what happens.” The American college admissions process has a unique intensity to it. Admirably, American parents take the process seriously, staying infor
Dr. Deborah Geller, Tzemach David Foundation
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Match Point
As an Israeli parent watching American families navigate the stress of the college admissions frenzy, I have discovered yet another thing I love about living in Israel. As students and advisors prepare spreadsheets and color-coded charts of “reach,” “match,” and “safety” schools, I find it ironic that those words have been co-opted and assigned meanings that don’t seem to reflect our actual hopes for those words when discussing our college-bound children. The American conce
Dr. Deborah Geller, Tzemach David Foundation
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Jewish Studies MA in Israel: Why Study Jewish Civilization in Tel Aviv?
Now accepting applications: a new international MA program in Jewish Studies at Tel Aviv University brings together global perspectives,...
Jeffrey Goodman
Sep 7, 20255 min read


Israeli Breakthrough: First Human Trial of Engineered Spinal Cord
TAU researchers begin to prepare for implantation of engineered spinal cord tissues in humans — a new development that brings fresh hope...
Jeffrey Goodman
Sep 7, 20254 min read


Fighting and learning together: How a lecturer and student supported each other through the war
Fighting and learning together: How a lecturer and student supported each other through the war Tzur Cohen and Talel Sulimani — a...
Jeffrey Goodman
Sep 7, 20254 min read


A New Jersey Native’s Efforts to Strengthen Israeli Healthcare—One Nurse at a Time
Caring for nurses strengthens economies. That is the forthright and urgent message surrounding this year’s observance of International...
Jeffrey Goodman
Sep 7, 20253 min read


Krill Prize Awarded to Two Promising Researchers
Dr. Chana Kranzler and Dr. Elon Yogev win the Krill Prize for their research in marine virology and ecological systems, and cryptography...
Jeffrey Goodman
Sep 7, 20251 min read


Bar-Ilan Secures 75 Million NIS in National Science Foundation Grants
Support for AI, quantum science, biotech—and the next generation of Israeli researchers Bar-Ilan University celebrates the 63 researchers...
Jeffrey Goodman
Sep 7, 20252 min read
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