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Journey 2024

Journey 2024

Once our fellows embark on their exchange program they start their Fulbright journey. In addition to the opportunity to exchange knowledge and long-term collaboration between Israelis and Americans, we offer our fellows personal, academic, and professional advancements through enrichment activities throughout the year. 

Delve into our Journey page to experience part of our activities during the past year.
 

2024 NG Washington 3

Fulbright Israel-National Geographic storytelling workshop in Washington D.C.

In April, we held a workshop in Washington for our Israeli fellows. This was part of our fellows’ “Fulbright journey”, where, alongside their academic work and achievements, we offer them enrichment workshops to equip them with necessary professional and personal skills. Furthermore, in taking part as a diverse group we aimed to strengthen the connection between our fellows, by building rapport, trust and empathy toward one another.

The two-day “Art of Storytelling” workshop, was run by National Geographic (NG) in Washington D.C. The fellows refined their skills and crafted personal and professional stories. At the end of the workshop they took delivered their stories, showcasing their professional and academic journeys.

The MA public humanities fellows also visited the Hirschhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, where they witnessed the partnership between academia - George Washington University's Museum Education Program, and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. This collaboration showcases the transformative potential of academic immersion in museum environments and is embodied in Fulbright Israel's public humanities fellow, Dana Golan Miller's internship at the Hirshhorn Museum. 
 

2024 Steinhardt

American Fulbright fellows visit to the Steinhardt Museum Of Natural History

U.S. Fulbright fellows in Israel visited the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History in January, which provided them with deep insight into Israel’s national treasures of nature and our place within nature.

The group also met with Museum Chair, Professor Tamar Dayan, a Fulbright fellow herself (1989 postdoctoral fellow), who shared her experience as a Fulbighter, the stages she took when establishing the museum, and the importance of the museum in helping to preserve the biodiversity and nature of Israel.
2024 Graffiti tour

U.S. fellows graffiti tour

Fulbright’s U.S. fellows experienced a multitude of street art found between the streets of Nahalat Binyamin and the Carmel Market in Tel Aviv, during a guided tour in February, given by Fulbright Israel alumnus, Dr. Brandon Gellis, who had just completed his fellowship as a distinguished scholar at Shenkar College of Engineering and Design.

During the insightful tour Gellis pointed out distinguishing factors, showing those that portray hope, others that are political in nature, while some that express current events.
2024 Carmel Tour

American fellows tour of Carmel region

In Spring, we had a tour of Mount Carmel for our American fellows. As part of our excursion, we hiked in the "Little Switzerland", region of the Carmel forest nature reserve.

We visited the Muharka monastery that sits at the top of Mount Carmel and learned about the history of the monastery and of the area itself, while viewing this part of the country from above. The highlight of the tour was the warm Druze hospitality we received from a local family living in Isafia. It was an opportunity to learn about the Druze culture and their special food.
2024 PDO

Pre-Departure Orientation for Israeli Fellows

In May, we held the 2024 Pre-Departure Orientation for all Fulbright Israeli fellows who traveled to the U.S. in summer to start their study and research programs.

The orientation covered essential topics to ensure a smooth transition and successful immersion, including academic and professional adjustment discussions with experienced Fulbright alumni and insights on healthcare and visa acquisition in the U.S.

Professor Gad Yair, Fulbright alumnus, provided an overview of U.S. academia and on fundamental differences between Israeli and U.S. academia, and Dr. Nana Ariel, Fulbright alumna, also conducted an engaging rhetoric workshop. 

Fulbright Israel Annual Dinner

In June, we held our Annual Dinner Reception for Israeli fellows about to depart for the U.S. and for our U.S. fellows, some of whom are returning to the States. American fellows, who are completing their fellowship, received certificates from the U.S. Ambassador to Israel Jacob Lew, who hosted the event at the residence of the DCM, Stephanie Hallett.

The event, including a jazz ensemble, was attended by board members and committee members as well.  
 

Adaptive Leadership in Boston - Nov. 2024

Adaptive Leadership Seminar for Israeli Fellows

The Fulbright Israel 2024-25 cohort convened at the Science Museum in Boston for a seminar on adaptive leadership. The day was filled with engaging events, including an "Adaptive Leadership" workshop led by Yana Shechterman as well as an inspiring talk by Rabbi Steve Goodman. The fellows also presented their journeys toward becoming leaders in their respective fields, discussing their challenges and potential solutions.

The day culminated in a reception hosted by board member Dr. Jessica Liebowitz and president emeritus of Brandeis University, Professor Ron Liebowitz, attended by distinguished guests including Israel’s consul-general to New England, Benny (Benjamin) Sharoni and board member Pamela Reeves.