My Background/Career Israel

After graduating from the University of Wisconsin’s School of Business with degrees in Marketing and Risk Management & Insurance, I wasn’t sure what my next step in life would be. Having participated the previous year on the study abroad program, Semester at Sea, and visiting 14 different countries while circumnavigating the globe on a ship, I knew one thing for sure. I wanted to spend more time abroad. However, I wasn’t looking to teach English or do volunteer work. It was very important to me to partake in something worthwhile; something where I can gain useful experience and apply some of the concepts I studied in college.

 

Growing up in a conservative Jewish family which has always been involved in Pro-Israel organizations, I became involved with AIPAC, America’s leading Pro-Israel lobby, when I was high school and remain actively involved today. Continuing, I was involved with, and during my senior year became the president of, a Pro-Israel group on my campus. Thus, coupling my desire to work abroad with my love for Israel seemed like the perfect combination.

 

This led me to my campus’s Hillel, where I began to look at different options for post-graduates in Israel. Here, I learned about Career Israel, a professional internship program in which university graduates from all over the world come to Israel to work in either Jerusalem or Tel Aviv in their field of expertise.  Career Israel is under the umbrella of MASA (The Jewish Agency), an organization that brings recent graduates to Israel, offering them grants and scholarships to participants on its programs. Before coming to Israel, participants work with a placement coordinator to find a suitable and interesting internship. The current Career Israel program has 120 participants, primarily from the United States, with others also from the UK, Australia, and parts of Europe and Latin/South America. In addition to the internship component of the program, we partook a month of ulpan classes, have heard from a wide variety of speakers, and have and will continue to travel around Israel, all as part of a unique group dynamic.

 

WHY MATIMOP?

Before arriving in Israel, my work with my placement coordinator and Career Israel director Elana Kaminka yielded a variety of interesting companies and organizations in and around Tel Aviv. After learning about each of them, MATIMOP, the Israeli Industry Center for R&D, captured my interest.  Furthermore, after a coincidental meeting with MATIMOP’s David Miron Wapner on my campus, MATIMOP became my leading choice. But why? While its day-to-day activities may not appear to directly relate to my studies, MATIMOP’s purpose is what really captivated me.  In its most fundamental sense, MATIMOP has two goals. One is to assist in the development of new R&D projects and the other is to promote and market Israel and its companies to the rest of the world. Having gained a tremendous interest in Israel’s many technological miracles after reading the critically acclaimed Start-Up Nation, MATIMOP was the ideal place for me during my six months in Israel. 

 

EXPERIENCE SO FAR

In my time at MATIMOP, I have been involved with a myriad of tasks and given a variety of responsibilities. It has been a pleasure to be working with Avi Luvton and Merav Tapiero in MATIMOP’s Asian and South American department. To get a feel for how the organization functions and the types of projects and companies it works with, I began by compiling a booklet of “Success Stories,” examining about 15 approved partnerships between Israeli and Asian/Latin American companies.  I’ve also assisted in providing an analysis of and recommendations for Israel’s involvement in the water technology driven India Group. Moreover, I had the chance to study and break down a couple Seventh Framework Programme proposals, pertaining to new environmental R&D ventures. The next project that I will have the opportunity to assist with will be the development of a new CRM based IT System for MATIMOP.

 

This past week, on October 26th and 27th, I was fortunate enough to attend two dinners of the first of four Eureka (a European organization that promotes R&D globally) conferences in Israel this year.  Being the only full non-European member of Eureka and the chairman of the commission put MATIMOP and Israel in a very unique position.  During the conference, I immediately understood some of MATIMOP’s goals for the chairmanship. Despite the many meetings and sessions that were held during the day, MATIMOP understood the uniqueness of having such a high-caliber delegation here and seized the opportunity to really show off and market Israel to them from a non-technological perspective.  When briefly speaking with a delegate from Spain and learning that this was his first time here, I asked him what he thought of Israel.  Not to say that he had a prior negative view of Israel by any means, he was most certainly impressed and in some cases blown away by what he had seen in just a few days, all as a result of MATIMOP strategically using Israel’s annual chairman position.

 

CONCLUSIONS

Having been in Israel for just over two months now, I am comfortably settled in and no longer feel like a tourist in a foreign city.  I have a group of new and old friends, a new daily routine, and generally a new Israeli lifestyle.  I am tremendously enjoying my time at MATIMOP and am confident that my responsibilities will only increase and my assignments will only become more interesting.  All of this begs the question: What next?  Despite booking a round trip flight to return in February, I came to Israel more than willing, if not eager, to extend my stay.  So when I’m asked questions about staying longer and even Aliyah, I by no means dismiss them.  If I have a worthwhile opportunity, whether it is to continue at MATIMOP or pursue something completely different, I am enthusiastic to remain in Israel. I’ve studied and cared about Israel my entire life, but this time I’m not touring with my family and I’m not here on a high school pilgrimage trip. Now, for the first time, I am enjoying living here and contributing at MATIMOP.

 

For more information about Career Israel and MASA…

www.careerisrael.com

www.masaisrael.org

12/6/2010 09:40:45 am

Thank you for taking the time to publish this information very useful!

Reply
7/7/2013 05:22:49 pm

In a word, yacht charter Trogir is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Croatia and along the Adriatic coast. In fact, it's listed in the UNESCO World Heritage as one of the best preserved medieval centers in Europe

Reply
1/29/2014 01:29:06 pm

When everything else physical and mental seems to diminish, the appreciation of beauty is on the increase.

2/3/2014 12:45:30 pm

Zest is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without zest.

3/8/2014 09:39:54 pm

I think I am quite anxious about this technical meeting and I want to know the feedback of this meeting.I am sure it will be an extremely informative one and all those will attend it will be quite beneficial.

9/16/2013 01:23:46 am

I couldn't agree more..

Reply
11/11/2013 11:34:35 am

The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.

1/10/2014 02:44:58 pm

The real sin against life is to abuse and destroy beauty, even one's own even more, one's own, for that has been put in our care and we are responsible for its well-being.

2/1/2014 04:02:00 pm

There is no definition of beauty, but when you can see someone's spirit coming through, something unexplainable, that's beautiful to me.

2/8/2014 02:00:32 am

We are learning, too, that the love of beauty is one of Nature's greatest healers.

9/16/2013 01:24:40 am

What part did you like best?

Reply
10/26/2013 01:38:55 am

The plainer the dress, the greater luster does beauty appear.

2/7/2014 09:39:00 pm

wow, awesome post, I was wondering if there is a way to enlarge my penis quickly. and found your site by google, learned a lot, now i’m a bit clear. bookmarked and also signed up your rss. keep us updated.

9/24/2013 04:42:59 am

You can only perceive real beauty in a person as they get older.

Reply
1/17/2014 02:45:33 pm

You can only perceive real beauty in a person as they get older.

9/24/2013 05:39:02 pm

First of all thanks for the post. In actuality it is remarkable post. I do resembling your rigid workings and am glad about your perception. I can refer you another site where one can dig up huge assistances with reference to teaching.

Reply
10/10/2013 03:52:39 pm

This will be the right blog for anyone who really wants to discover Samsung refrigerator reviews. You realize a great deal its almost challenging to argue to you. You definitely put a whole new spin over a topic thats been written about for several years. Fantastic stuff, just great!

Reply
10/24/2013 03:50:19 pm

I like the valuable info you provide in your articles. I will bookmark your blog and check again here frequently. I am quite certain I will get many new stuff about Pharmacy Technician! please visit my site for Pharmacy Technician

Reply
1/10/2014 02:51:34 pm

The real sin against life is to abuse and destroy beauty, even one's own even more, one's own, for that has been put in our care and we are responsible for its well-being.

Reply
1/29/2014 01:30:06 pm

We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.

Reply
1/21/2011 08:46:59 am

Living in the lap of luxury isn't bad except that you never know when luxury is going to stand

Reply
9/6/2013 01:32:14 am

Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn't matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we've done something wonderful, that's what matters to me.

Reply
9/16/2013 01:25:43 am

That's why you should secure your future...

Reply
2/6/2011 05:53:50 am

Great article...thanks for writing it. Makes me consider working there this summer.

Reply
9/6/2013 03:26:34 am

One secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.

Reply
2/14/2011 04:58:49 pm

The greater the man, the more restrained his anger.

Reply
10/13/2013 09:52:05 pm

I bet that it was a really good experience for you!

Reply
2/15/2011 05:03:33 pm

His own mornings are new surprises to God. O(∩_∩)O~

Reply
2/24/2011 03:28:27 pm

your website is so great that i love it very much. thank you for sharing it with us.

Reply
9/1/2013 05:17:44 pm

To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence.

Reply
2/28/2011 02:31:41 pm

Never frown, even when you are sad, because you never know who is falling in love with your smile.

Reply
3/2/2011 08:53:38 am

you can find what you want to in here,make your life full of color ,it's a perfect website.

Reply
4/12/2012 02:54:10 pm

I wanted to thank you for this excellent read!! I definitely loved every little bit of it. I have you bookmarked your site to check out the latest stuff you post.

Reply
8/27/2012 01:36:29 pm

your blog article is wonderful.keep writing. -DEMI

Reply
2/7/2013 08:33:58 am

good

Reply
2/7/2013 08:34:32 am

Thank you for your sharing! I really like to read it,

Reply
2/7/2013 08:34:51 am

So good to find somebody with some original thoughts on this subject

Reply
2/7/2013 08:35:52 am

So good to find somebody with some original thoughts subject

Reply
7/17/2013 01:48:56 pm

you have completed all the required courses so Israel is the best option for you..

Reply
Best Annuity Rates
8/1/2013 04:03:40 pm

When you're a carpenter making a beautiful chest of drawers, you're not going to use a piece of plywood on the back, even though it faces the wall and nobody will ever see it. You'll know it's there, so you're going to use a beautiful piece of wood on the back.
http://www.theidol.com/pension-annuities.cfm

Reply
8/11/2013 03:56:48 pm

Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn't matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we've done something wonderful, that's what matters to me.

Reply
8/15/2013 05:58:46 pm

it’s by this post I stumbled upon my answer for exactly what i was looking for. Thanks to suit the amazing post looking to find more quality post.

Reply
Cheap Holiday Insurance
8/20/2013 01:06:03 am

The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.

Reply
8/25/2013 03:19:58 am

Thanks to suit the amazing post looking to find more quality post.

Reply
9/2/2013 09:00:47 pm

Does this dating service you're considering or using use a complicated patented formula to decide who you should or shouldn't date? If this is so, do they offer you this as advice or limit your options to only those they feel are right for you? It is alright for them to offer you that as advice but you might not wish to be forced into a category where your option is limited to somebody else's concept of your perfect date.

Reply

Everyone has silly logic equations in their mind. Consequently, everyone has meanings in their life. These meanings are made with equation - like sentences. Some sentences will add a positive spin to our life, others can make our life miserable. If you think you lack meaning in your life, take some time to explore and examine the internal sentence/equations you are using. These equation-like sentences are built up over the years through experience and associations coupled with internalized dialogue and mental pictures.

Reply
9/18/2013 11:59:30 pm

Thank you for useful information. It is exactly what I needed. I managed to get here everything that I need for my article. Applause for a author!

Reply
9/30/2013 04:06:55 pm

Thanks for the articles, have book marked them and will definitely be taking forward some of their advice. Thanks again! I’ll be back for more tips next week!

Reply
10/3/2013 06:44:52 pm

Hello, Neat post. There is a problem together with your website in web explorer, might test this? IE still is the market leader and a good section of people will leave out your fantastic writing due to this problem.

Reply
10/5/2013 02:16:45 pm

Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything - all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.

Reply
10/6/2013 03:28:02 pm

Thank you for making the honest attempt to discuss this. I feel very strong about it and would like to learn more. If it’s OK, as you gain extra in depth knowledge, might you mind adding more articles very similar to this one with more information? It would be extraordinarily useful and useful for me and my friends.

Reply
10/8/2013 08:32:57 pm

My brother recommended I may like this How To Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back blog. He used to be totally right. This put up actually made my day. You cann't consider simply how a lot time I had spent for this information about How To Get Ex Boyfriend Back Fast blog! Thank you!

Reply
10/8/2013 10:17:04 pm

Couldn?t be written any better. Reading this post reminds me of my old room mate! He always kept talking about this. I will forward this article to him. Pretty sure he will have a good read. Thanks for sharing!

Reply
10/8/2013 10:17:16 pm

Aw, this was a really great post. In theory I'd like to write like this also - taking time and real effort to make a good article... but what can I say... I procrastinate alot and never seem to get something done.

Reply
10/8/2013 10:17:27 pm

This is the perfect blog for anyone who wants to know about this topic. You know so much its almost hard to argue with you (not that I really would want...HaHa). You definitely put a new spin on a subject thats been written about for years. Great stuff, just great!

Reply
10/9/2013 07:06:02 pm

This is the perfect blog for anyone who wants to know about this topic. You know so much its almost hard to argue with you (not that I really would want...HaHa). You definitely put a new spin on a subject thats been written about for years. Great stuff, just great!

Reply
10/9/2013 07:11:12 pm

The beauty of these blogging engines and CMS platforms is the lack of limitations and ease of manipulation that allows developers to implement rich content and 'skin' the site in such a way that with very little effort one would never notice what it is making the site tick all without limiting content and effectiveness.

Reply

Thank you for another essential article. Where else could anyone get that kind of information in such a complete way of writing? I have a presentation incoming week, and I am on the lookout for such information.

Reply
10/9/2013 07:20:10 pm

Finally, an issue that I am passionate about. I have looked for information of this caliber for the last several hours. Your site is greatly appreciated.

Reply
10/9/2013 07:25:41 pm

I admire the valuable information you offer in your articles. I will bookmark your blog and have my children check up here often. I am quite sure they will learn lots of new stuff here than anybody else!

Reply
10/9/2013 07:32:16 pm

I was very encouraged to find this site. I wanted to thank you for this special read. I definitely savored every little bit of it and I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you post.

Reply
10/11/2013 06:58:16 pm

Thanks for all your worthwhile about bluehost coupon blog. Labor on this web site is good. The matter is really learning a great deal bluehost coupon blog. Take pleasure in the remaining portion of the new 12 months. You are the one carrying out a splendid work.

Reply
10/15/2013 08:12:29 pm

I must say, as a considerable measure as I reveled in perusing what you needed to say in regards to fatcow coupon. I couldn't resist the opportunity to lose engage after a while i m perusing fatcow discount code. It is as though you had a brilliant handle on the topic, yet you neglected to incorporate your followers.

Reply
10/17/2013 09:44:44 pm

Hello there simply became aware of your bluehost coupon codes blog through Google, and located that it is informative about bluehost coupon codez. I am going to watch out for Brussels. I will be grateful when you precede this in future. Many other folks will be benefited out of your writing. Cheers!

Reply
10/20/2013 08:20:48 pm

Unimaginable focuses about your justhost coupon code online journal. Sound contentions are incredible. Keep up the extraordinary work for justhost coupon.

Reply
10/21/2013 07:23:26 pm

Significantly blazing fatcow discount code site, I favored that a significant measure read about fatcow coupon. Will there be a part 2.

Reply
10/22/2013 07:47:28 pm

Your system for demonstrating about Bluehost Coupon Code and this is the entire thing in this post is indeed charming, every living soul be equipped for easily be savvy to Bluehost Coupon Code, Thanks a great deal.

Reply
11/14/2013 04:49:50 pm

The post is written in very a good manner and it entails much useful information for me. I appreciated what you have done here. I am always searching for informative information like this. Thanks for sharing with us

Reply
11/17/2013 10:43:13 am

Great post, I conceive website owners should learn a lot from this website.Thank you for writing this great content on Samsung refrigerator reviews.Getting more information please visit this site,its very user friendly.

Reply
12/12/2013 11:56:23 pm

Very interestingblog. Alot of blogs I see these days don't really provide anything that I'minterested in, but I'm most definately interested in this one. Just thoughtthat I would post and let you know.

Reply
11/17/2013 02:20:32 pm

Amazing insight you have on this, it's nice to find a website that details so much information about different article.

Reply
2/27/2014 01:23:21 am

I'm an optimist in the sense that I believe humans are noble and honorable, and some of them are really smart. I have a very optimistic view of individuals.

Reply
3/12/2014 06:57:20 pm

What's the best putting on weight supplement to achieve weight inside a fast and healthy way? This is a type of question that lots of people attempting to get buff and obtain bigger need to know.

Reply
3/23/2014 01:17:56 pm

This is a good news, Finally I found this and now I know what I would to know for 2014

Reply
4/2/2014 03:07:27 am

I like this site, very helpful information. Thanks

Reply
4/2/2014 11:32:30 pm

already saw many blogs but I like this commenting platform. Thanks a lot for your guidance and sharing information.

Reply
4/22/2014 01:32:17 pm

That is good experience, nice share

Reply
4/22/2014 06:57:51 pm

This review is very amazing and good post, nice for share with us. Thanks

Reply
4/23/2014 01:21:13 pm

Thanks for publish this article post, nice information

Reply
4/28/2014 05:52:02 pm

Nice post, thanks for your good article, enjoyed for read

Reply
12/7/2015 12:57:38 pm

oThanks for publish this article post, nice information

Reply



Leave a Reply.