Living Arrangements

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Participants who choose this track will make their home in the working class Tel Aviv neighborhood of Kiryat Shalom. There, they are provided with well-stocked apartments, and grocery stores, banks and restaurants are all within easy walking distance. The city center, other South Tel Aviv neighborhoods and Jaffa are all easily accessible by bus, bike or on foot.
 
Part of our program philosophy includes living in the same neighbhorhoods as the populations we volunteer with. This creates a strong connection between our volunteers and the local residents and enables them to truly become a member of the community. In Kiryat Shalom, participants will live within a population of both recent Israeli immigrants and veteran citizens, most of whom are more religiously observant than those in other parts of Tel Aviv, giving Shabbat and holidays a distinctive flavor.
 
Many Kiryat Shalom residents proudly boast that "everybody knows everybody else" here. This combination of factors creates a unique cultural experience for participants in this track. What truly defines this neighborhood, however, is a strong sense of community.
 
Along with volunteers from around the world, you'll also be living with Israeli peers. The ongoing interaction with young adults from all over the world will help enrich and enhance your personal experience as a Jew in Israel.