(idc) herzliya 2009-2010

Raphael Recanati
International School
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
INTERDISCIPLINARY CENTER
(IDC) HERZLIYA
2009-2010

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THE INTERDISCIPLINARY CENTER (IDC) HERZLIYA
THE RAPHAEL RECANATI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAM
GOVERNMENT PROGRAM
COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM
PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM
IDC HERZLIYA ALUMNI
CAMPUS LIFE
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
ADMISSION APPLICATION

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FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear future students,
At the dawn of the 2009-2010 academic year, the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC)
Herzliya will be in the midst of implementing the strategic plans for its future. Over
the past fifteen years, our schools and research institutes have won international
recognition while our alumni have taken impressive steps toward changing the face
of Israeli society. We will be building upon these accomplishments and expanding
our academic programs and activities to exciting new heights. The members of the
eighth class of the Raphael Recanati International School will be joining one of the
leading academic institutions in Israel.
An era of renewal is taking shape within Israeli society. Joining IDC Herzliya now
means being a part of this fascinating process, which will infuse a commitment to
constitutional and governmental reform as well as economic growth; will address
the challenges presented by new media technology; and will reevaluate Israel’s
diplomatic strategy and policies as well as the country’s social and moral agenda –
all of which are intrinsic to our academic mission.
IDC Herzliya has led this academic avant-garde movement since its inception.
We combine the study of theory with real-world experience. Our educational method
is based on an interdisciplinary approach, information technology and openness to
the international horizon. Our outlook, which is rooted in the concepts of liberty
and responsibility, emphasizes initiative and leadership alongside community service.
International students will benefit from this focus in addition to an all-encompassing
introduction to the State of Israel and its scenery, history and roots.
I am convinced that everyone who joins us from abroad will obtain an excellent
education and will also develop meaningful friendships with students from Israel
and dozens of other countries – an experience that will accompany them for the
rest of their lives.
Prof. Uriel Reichman
President and Founder of the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya

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VALUES FOR A NEW ISRAEL
There were no private educational institutions of significance in Israel until
1994, when IDC Herzliya was founded. Modeled on distinguished small colleges
in the United States, IDC Herzliya is a non-profit corporate entity which is not
subsidized by the government and is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in
education and research. Its founders aimed to create an Israeli university for the
third millennium – a university where personal achievement goes hand in hand
with social responsibility.
IDC Herzliya believes that after six decades of nation building dominated by a
centralized economy, Israeli society will prosper by embracing entrepreneurship.
Recognizing the value of market forces, private initiative and innovation will express
Israel’s humanist and democratic tradition. This liberating spirit is an inspiration
to any enlightened culture that participates in our global society.
Shimon Peres, President of the State of Israel, with students of IDC Herzliya.
From left: President Peres; Tzely Shalev, Ecuador; Pascal Cohen, Germany; Bur Asherov, Kenya;
and Emmanuel Heymann, Luxembourg.

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IDC HERZLIYA MOTTO:
“LIBERTY AND RESPONSIBILITY”
IDC Herzliya seeks to train Israel’s leaders of the future – to nurture a business,
political, technological, communications, psychology and juridical leadership of the
highest caliber. IDC Herzliya’s approach is fundamentally different from other
academic institutions in Israel due to its interdisciplinary spirit and strong social
commitment.
IDC Herzliya aspires to provide its students with a broad, in-depth education and
the skills needed to excel in the international business arena of the 21st century.
IDC Herzliya seeks to employ accomplished faculty of international repute whose
careers reflect a combination of scholarly excellence and practical experience.
IDC Herzliya is a non-profit institution established for the public good. IDC Herzliya
does not receive any financial support from the government budgetary system for
higher education and thus enjoys complete academic and administrative freedom.
IDC Herzliya charges tuition based on actual costs, while taking into account the
financial means of its students. It selects and rewards its faculty and administrative
staff on the basis of individual merit.
IDC Herzliya is actively involved in the community, contributing according to its
capabilities and the resources at its disposal.
IDC Herzliya is committed to the fundamental values of a free and tolerant
society – first and foremost, freedom of the individual for self-realization in all realms
of thought and action. IDC Herzliya works to strengthen these values in Israeli society
and to encourage its students to conduct themselves in a way consistent with them.
“Before I made aliyah two years ago, I had the apprehensions
one would expect to have regarding leaving my home
country for Israel. Luckily, my experiences have gone above
and beyond my expectations. One of the greatest aspects
of my experience in Israel is that I am sharing it with people
from 51 different countries and we discuss our different
perspectives in the classroom as we learn together.”
Tatiana Weisman, Boca Raton, U.S.

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IDC HERZLIYA
SCHOOLS
IDC Herzliya takes an interdisciplinary approach and its academic programs combine
the many resources of its internationally renowned schools. This allows students
to obtain an education that is both wide-ranging and practical.
Radzyner School of Law
www.idc.ac.il/law/eng
Arison School of Business
www.idc.ac.il/business/eng
Efi Arazi School of Computer Science
www.idc.ac.il/cs/eng
Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy
www.idc.ac.il/gov/eng
Sammy Ofer School of Communications
www.idc.ac.il/comm/eng
New School of Psychology
www.idc.ac.il/psychology/eng
Raphael Recanati International School
www.rris.idc.ac.il
“I decided to make aliyah with the intention of continuing my studies at a university.
Being an English speaker from South Africa I would have had to do a year of
preparatory studies in Hebrew. I heard about IDC Herzliya and attended an Open
Day on campus. I was amazed that such an institution existed and that students,
from all parts of the world, study in English and receive internationally recognized
degrees. I have since completed my first semester in the School of Communications
and have thoroughly enjoyed studying amongst an international student body.”
Ryan Michael Zick, Cape Town, South Africa

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IDC HERZLIYA
RESEARCH INSTITUTES AND LEARNING CENTERS
Advanced Virtuality Lab (AVL)
www.idc.ac.il/communications/avl\t_blank
Asper Institute for New Media Diplomacy
www.idc.ac.il/communications/Asper
Caesarea Edmond Benjamin de Rothschild Center for Capital Markets and
Risk Management
www.cc.idc.ac.il
Center for European Studies
www.idc.ac.il/eng/ces
Entrepreneurship Center
www.idc.ac.il/ec
Executive Education Department
www.idc.ac.il/ExecutiveEducation
German Innovation Center
www.wznrw.de/gic
Global Research in International Affairs (GLORIA) Center
www.gloria.idc.ac.il
International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT)
www.ict.org.il
Institute for Eurasian Studies (IES)
Institute for Policy and Strategy (IPS)
www.herzliyaconference.org/Eng
Project on Applied Decision Analysis (PADA)
www.idc.ac.il/PADA
Reinventing Israeli Government Project
www.idc.ac.il/ReinventingGovEng
The Research Center for Internet Psychology
www.idc.ac.il/communications/cip/en
Rich Center for the Study of Trading and Financial Markets
www.idc.ac.il/richcenter
Study Skills Center
www.idc.ac.il/ssc

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THE NAMES BEHIND THE SCHOOLS AT
IDC HERZLIYA
EFI ARAZI SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
EFI ARAZI
Efi Arazi, a leading international high-tech entrepreneur, is responsible for significant
breakthroughs in both technology and business. After completing his studies at
MIT, Mr. Arazi joined the Raytheon Company where he was a member of the team
that developed the camera used to broadcast the first pictures from the surface of
the moon. After returning to Israel, he set up the Scitex company, which introduced
the first digital pre-press computer and CCD scanner to the world in 1979. These
achievements turned Scitex into a world leader in digital printing. In 1990 Mr. Arazi
founded the EFI (Electronics for Imaging) company which invented a controller
and program that made it possible to turn any copy machine into a high-quality
color printer. His appreciation of the connection between high-tech and academia
led him to become an enthusiastic supporter of IDC Herzliya. The Efi Arazi School
of Computer Science was established in his honor in 2002.
ARISON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
TED ARISON (1924-1999)
Ted Arison was born and raised in Tel Aviv. He began studying engineering at the
American University in Beirut but left to enlist in the Jewish Brigade of the British
Army during WWII. Mr. Arison went on to become a lieutenant-colonel in the
Israel Defense Forces. He and his family moved to the United States in the early
1950s where he set up the Carnival Cruise Company in Miami, Florida. He influenced
the cultural life of Miami by establishing the National Foundation for Advancement
in the Arts, the New World Symphony, and purchasing the Miami Heat NBA team.
Mr. Arison founded the Arison Foundation in the U.S. and, in 1991, also established
a foundation in Israel bearing his name. The Israeli foundation supports and
contributes to education, health, research, and art. Mr. Arison and his wife Lin
returned to Israel and opened Arison Investments, which today leads the group of
partners in control of Bank Hapoalim. Arison Investments also has interests in real
estate, communications, and high-tech. Mr. Arison died in October 1999. The
Arison School of Business was established in 1995.
LAUDER SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT, DIPLOMACY
AND STRATEGY
AMBASSADOR RONALD S. LAUDER
Ambassador Ronald S. Lauder, an international businessman and Jewish communal
leader, combines a deep commitment to his heritage with an innovative network
of business enterprises in a mosaic of philanthropic and business endeavors. Appointed
U.S. Ambassador to Austria in 1986, he brought to his diplomatic post fluency in
European languages and the experience he gathered in European affairs during his
previous service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for European and NATO

policy. In 1987 he established The Ronald S. Lauder Foundation which focuses on
Jewish education and community outreach. Among the many positions which he
has held and currently holds are: President of the World Jewish Congress, Chairman
of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Chairman
of the Board of the Jewish National Fund, and Chairman of the International Public
Committee of the World Jewish Restitution Organization. Ambassador Lauder is
also highly respected in the U.S. and Israel for his substantial contributions to the
Middle East peace process and American-Israeli relations.The Lauder School of
Government, Diplomacy and Strategy was established in 1999.
SAMMY OFER SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS
SAMMY OFER
Sammy Ofer is a prominent figure in the global business community and a supporter
of the arts, culture and education in Israel. Mr. Ofer was born in Romania and
immigrated to Israel in his youth. During World War II, he volunteered to serve in
the British Navy and went on to become one of the first to serve in the Israeli Navy,
participating in its first commanders’ course after the establishment of the State of
Israel. Mr. Ofer’s fondness of the sea began during his childhood and inspired him
to establish his successful international shipping and cruise businesses. A talented
entrepreneur, he established an international network of businesses including the
Ofer Group, one of the leading commercial concerns in Israel. Mr. Ofer’s family
also controls the Israel Corporation, one of Israel’s largest investment companies.
His dedication to Israel’s future and commitment to education are expressed through
scholarships and generous support to educational institutions, exemplified by the
Sammy Ofer School of Communications, which he established in 2004, the Sammy
and Aviva Ofer Lecture Halls, which he and his brother Yuli contributed to the
campus, and his assistance to the veterans of the Israel Defense Forces’ elite naval
commando unit, whose education he finances.
RADZYNER SCHOOL OF LAW
DR. HARRY L. RADZYNER
Dr. Harry L. Radzyner was born to a distinguished Jewish family in Lodz, Poland.
After the WW II he immigrated to the U.S. where he earned a degree in Mechanical
Engineering at the City College of New York. Dr. Radzyner settled in Dusseldorf
where he built one of the largest jewelry companies in Germany. He has been a member
of the Board of Directors of IDC Herzliya since its inception and he founded the
German Friends of the IDC. Dr. Radzyner and his wife Helena are dedicated Zionists
who are involved in Jewish affairs in Germany. He is on the board of various committees
of the local Jewish community, B’nei Brith and Magbit. As an American citizen, he
is active in the German-American Chamber of Commerce, as well as in the Club of
Industry in Dusseldorf. Dr. Harry L. Radyzner is not only a founder but also a central
contributor to IDC Herzliya’s progress over the past decade. The Radzyner School
of Law was established in 1994.

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Herzliya
Tel Aviv
Haifa
Eilat
Jerusalem
ISRAEL
THE CITY OF HERZLIYA:
A UNIQUE POINT ON THE GLOBAL COMPASS
Hugging the Mediterranean coastline six miles north of Tel Aviv, Herzliya has some
of the most magnificent beaches and seaside hotels in the country. This city of almost
100,000 – along with the neighboring towns of Kfar Shmaryahu and Ra’anana – also
has one of the highest concentrations in Israel of English-speaking residents, including
immigrants from English-speaking countries and members of the diplomatic community.
The English-Speaking Residents Association and the Association of Americans and
Canadians in Israel sponsor a wide range of social and community events for English
speakers living in this area.
Herzliya is also the capital of the flourishing high-tech sector which has earned Israel
the nickname “Silicon Wadi” and attracted the interest of the world’s leading venturecapital
firms. Many of the Israeli software and biotech companies traded on American
stock exchanges are located in the Herzliya area. Bweb, ComSoft Technologies,
eWave, the Formula Group, Hewlett-Packard and HP Scitex, Horizon Semiconductors,
IBM, Jacada, Matrix, Microsoft, Motorola, New Applicom, SAP Manage, Silicon
Graphics, Sun Microsystems, VCON Telecommunications and VocalTec
Communications are among the many international high-tech companies that are
located near the IDC Herzliya campus.
IDC Herzliya is at the heart of the high-tech education and diplomatic research
that define Herzliya. Many of its faculty members, and an increasing number of its
graduates, are key players in the transformation that Israel’s society and economy
have experienced in the past decade – and are still undergoing.
www.herzliya.muni.il
“I moved to Israel at the age of 19 and enrolled at IDC Herzliya. Now, at
the end of my studies, I realize that the experience I had wished to gain
by coming has far exceeded my expectations. The mission of IDC is about
preparing tomorrow’s leaders and ensuring that their students leave
with the tools to make something of themselves. As you can tell, I am
an advocate of the IDC, it has given me so much more than an
undergraduate degree, it has given me a sense of pride.”
Natasha Shine, London, U.K.

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RAPHAEL RECANATI (1924-1999)
Raphael Recanati was a man of vision; more important, he was a person who
delighted in putting vision to work. He would have been proud of the Raphael
Recanati International School which is modern Israel in action.
Israel, he knew, could no longer be just the manifestation of its ancient promise or
of revolutionary Zionist prophesies. It must, through competitive achievements,
assume a place of leadership in new global markets and find ways to participate as
a full partner in the creation of Western culture and international political institutions.
Israeli universities, for their part, must help prepare new generations, both in Israel
and from abroad, to thrive in this emerging world.
The Raphael Recanati International School rejects the convention of seeing Israel
as a follower and invites students to come to IDC Herzliya to learn how to become
leaders – as scientists, as entrepreneurs and as custodians of a uniquely human global
environment. This is the world Raphael Recanati understood and helped to invent.
The Raphael Recanati International School issues this challenge to students of
unusual maturity and ambition. Come and learn the management skills, diplomatic
strategies and technologies that define our age. Come immerse yourself in an
unforgettable adventure. Come join and enjoy a unique student body. Come and
learn to be among the founders of tomorrow’s world.
Michael Recanati
Chairman of the Raphael Recanati
International School
Oudi Recanati
Chairman of the IDC Herzliya
Board of Directors

Raphael Recanati Boulevard was inagurated in May 2004 upon the graduation of the
first class of the Raphael Recanati International School.

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A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY
DISTINCTIVE ACADEMIC OPTIONS
The bachelor’s degree programs at IDC Herzliya are based on six semesters of study.
Students can earn an internationally recognized BA degree in only three years.
The Raphael Recanati International School was established in order to allow students
from around the world to benefit from the excellent academic programs at IDC
Herzliya by offering several of these programs in English. The school strives to find
bright and promising young adults and help them develop the skills necessary to
become the world’s future leaders, while introducing them to Israel and all it has
to offer. The school has grown quickly, attracting hundreds of talented students
from sixty countries with its high academic standards, outstanding faculty, innovative
teaching methods and personal attention to each student’s needs. It is the only
institution in Israel where one out five students are international students thus
creating an international flavor on campus. Many Israelis who would like to perfect
their English-language skills and meet students from other countries also study at
the Raphael Recanati International School.
FULLY ACCREDITED
The Raphael Recanati International School at IDC Herzliya is the only academic
institution in Israel that offers bachelor’s degree programs that are taught entirely
in English. Degrees granted by IDC Herzliya are accredited by the Israeli Council
for Higher Education and are recognized worldwide.
OUTSTANDING FACULTY
The school’s faculty is world-renowned having earned their degrees from the finest
universities with a high percentage coming from the Ivy League. Computer Science
and Business faculty members are engaged in a number of large-scale research and
development projects that are supported by Israeli and American governmental
agencies, such as the Chief Scientist’s Office of the Israel Ministry of Science, the
U.S. Department of Defense, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and NASA.
The School of Government faculty includes researchers and scholars famous for their
work on Middle East affairs and international relations, as well as their work in
conflict resolution and counter-terrorism. At the Communications School internationally
recognized experts on new media explore the impact of changing technology on
society, and the New School of Psychology faculty includes award-winning academics
who are researching topics in such fields as interpersonal relationships, coping with
stress and trauma, suicide prevention, and happiness. The faculty of IDC Herzliya
make every effort to share their knowledge and professional experience and to work
on a one-to-one basis with their students.

AFFORDABLE TUITION
Tuition at IDC Herzliya is significantly lower than tuitions of colleges and universities
of a similar stature in the United States. The school’s graduates gain the equivalent
of an education from a distinguished private college at a fraction of the cost.
NOT ONLY ACADEMICS
Though the Raphael Recanati International School’s main focus is academics, it
also provides international students with the opportunity to learn about Israel and
the Middle East firsthand and experience Israel as Israelis do. International students
learn side by side with their Israeli counterparts and are involved in all aspects of
campus life, from the Student Union and volunteer projects to sports and debate
teams. The school offers an extensive extracurricular program that takes students
beyond the boundaries of the IDC Herzliya campus and acquaints them with the
long, rich history and diversity of Israel.
STUDENTS’ COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
North America
Western Europe
Israel and the Middle East
Latin America
Eastern Europe and Russia
Africa
Asia and Oceania
* These figures are not final pending completion of registration.
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AN INVITATION FROM THE HEAD OF THE SCHOOL
As young adults, you find yourselves facing many choices and options. I would like
to introduce a unique option to those of you interested in academic studies in the
State of Israel, an option that provides you with the opportunity to study business
administration, communications, government, diplomacy and strategy, psychology,
or computer science. The Raphael Recanati International School at IDC Herzliya
is open to students from around the world who would like to deepen their bond
with Israel and Israelis while earning an internationally recognized degree. Our
classes are taught in English, the prevalent language in the international academic
community and the language shared by our students, who hail from over sixty
different countries.
The distinguished faculty members of the Raphael Recanati International School
will guide you along a rigorous path that ultimately leads to a BA degree in only
three years. In addition, we will strive to demonstrate to you that private initiative,
free enterprise and public responsibility are not incompatible values. We endeavor
to build bridges between economic elites and the underprivileged; between Israelis
and Diaspora Jews; and between Israelis and their neighbors. We also will offer you
the opportunity to participate in athletic, cultural, social and religious activities.
Our clubs in debating, public advocacy and entrepreneurship are only some of the
many extracurricular activities that help nurture leadership, solidarity and becoming
part of the IDC Herzliya community.
Our goal is to become an international university. The Raphael Recanati International
School has grown significantly and now makes up twenty percent of the student
body at IDC Herzliya. Next year the number of students at RRIS will exceed one
thousand. Our graduates are realizing their dreams and building careers in both
Israel and major cities around the world. We hope that you will join us at one of
Israel’s finest academic institutions and give us the opportunity to help you reach
your goals. We look forward to your realizing the dream of Herzl, “If you will it,
it is not a dream,” and spending “next year in Herzliya.”
Jonathan Davis
Head of the Raphael Recanati International School
Vice President for External Relations

RAPHAEL RECANATI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The program in Business Administration, with majors in marketing and finance,
includes both classic management courses and innovative courses and workshops
in topics such as entrepreneurship and marketing strategy.
www.rris.idc.ac.il/business
GOVERNMENT
The program in Government provides an opportunity to specialize in the Middle
East, international affairs, conflict resolution and/or counter-terrorism.
www.rris.idc.ac.il/gov
COMMUNICATIONS
The program in Communications allows students to study digital communications
and the Internet, political and marketing communications, and television studies.
The curriculum consists of courses on communications theory and hands-on courses
that together provide students with a thorough understanding of new and traditional
media and how to utilize them.
www.rris.idc.ac.il/communications
PSYCHOLOGY
The program in Psychology is designed to enrich students’ critical thinking ability
and knowledge in the various fields of psychology, help them develop the skills
necessary to perform psychological tasks in therapeutic and organizational settings,
and provide a solid foundation for graduate psychology studies in Israel and around
the world. The curriculum also includes specialized studies in business administration,
communications, computer science or government.
www.rris.idc.ac.il/psych
COMPUTER SCIENCE
A three-year program in Computer Science. Please note, this program is taught in
Hebrew, with English lecture notes and course materials.
www.rris.idc.ac.il/cs
IDC Herzliya reserves the right to cancel, alter or expand academic programs and courses offered.

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Maxwell School of
Syracuse University
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
The Raphael Recanati International School prepares students to play a role in global
business and diplomacy on several levels. In addition to its stimulating curriculum
and extracurricular activities and the international atmosphere on campus, the IDC
Herzliya offers study abroad programs at some of the world’s leading universities
and hosts students from universities around the world.
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Selected business administration and computer science students can spend a full
semester (typically the fall semester of their second or third year) at the University
of Pennsylvania, the Ivy League university that is home to the Wharton School, whose
programs are ranked as number one among the world’s business education programs.
Computer science students take a series of courses at the School of Engineering and
Applied Science and the Wharton School. Business administration students take
courses at the Wharton School and other University of Pennsylvania schools, fulfilling
the requirements of their programs at the Raphael Recanati International School.
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
Outstanding government students can participate in an intensive program developed
especially for IDC Herzliya students at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of
Citizenship and Public Affairs, which has consistently been ranked as America’s top
school of public affairs and includes one of the major centers for the study of conflict
analysis and resolution. Participants spend two weeks taking courses on topics such
as the American political system and its history, U.S. foreign and defense policy, and
conflict resolution. In addition, they spend one week in New York and Washington
meeting with government officials and Israeli diplomats. Students receive academic
credit for completing the program.
SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY (SMU)
Business administration, government and law students can experience the Far East
by spending a semester taking courses at Singapore Management University (SMU).
It offers courses taught in English in business administration, political science,
economics and information systems, among other areas, to exchange students from
over 100 universities around the globe. IDC Herzliya students receive academic credit
for the courses.
NEW PROGRAMS UNDER DEVELOPMENT
Other bilateral student-exchange and scholar program agreements, both at the
undergraduate and graduate levels, which are under development include Brown
University (U.S.), Charles University (Prague), George Mason University (U.S.),
Hong Kong University, University of Ottawa (Canada), Tsinghua University (China),
University of Southern California (U.S.), Washington University St. Louis (U.S.),
Zurich University of Applied Sciences (Switzerland), and more.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
IDC Herzliya also offers graduate programs that are taught entirely in English.
For additional information, please contact rris.masters@idc.ac.il
LAUDER SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT, DIPLOMACY
AND STRATEGY
MA PROGRAM IN GOVERNMENT
The Lauder School of Government aims to equip the next generation of leaders,
policy analysts, scholars and educators with the means and tools that will help them
address the challenges and dilemmas of the future. To this end the School offers
three MA programs: Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security; Diplomacy and
Conflict Studies; and a Research Program which involves writing an MA thesis.
The non-thesis programs consist of three semesters that extend over a one-year
period. The Research Program takes two years to complete.
The program in Government offers basic and advanced courses in government,
politics, and international affairs, as well as interdisciplinary skills. It seeks to provide
students with a practical as well as theoretical understanding of the field. Students
may specialize in international politics, conflict resolution, counter-terrorism, Middle
East studies.
www.idc.ac.il/gov/eng/ma
ARISON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
GLOBAL MBA PROGRAM
The Arison School of Business strives to prepare young, ambitious executives for
the dynamic challenges of the modern business world. Therefore, the school’s worldrenowned
faculty worked with the world’s leading business educators to develop a
Global MBA Program that combines the classic components of MBA studies with
unique, new content on conducting business in the international arena. The program
builds on Israel’s status as a high-tech entrepreneurship center and IDC Herzliya’s
reputation and resources as a leader in interdisciplinary education and its strong
ties with industry. Students can specialize in Global Entrepreneurship (GEMBA)
or Global Management (GMBA). The part-time GMBA Program is designed to
allow participants to continue their careers while earning a valuable degree. It takes
approximately twenty months to complete the entire program, including preparatory
courses, a study trip to China, and final exams.
www.rris.idc.ac.il/mba
IDC Herzliya reserves the right to cancel, alter or expand academic programs and courses offered.
Council for Higher Education approval of these programs is pending.

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ARISON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
DEAN’S WELCOME
Our program for international students offers high-quality business administration
studies in a friendly, stimulating environment. Our vision is to prepare the next
generation of business leaders by striving for professional excellence, innovation and
initiative. Our program provides a deep understanding of both theoretical and
practical aspects of management and is characterized by four distinctive factors.
First, practicality: our curricula demonstrate how to apply the most advanced
business theories in real life. Second, globalization: the program emphasizes
international and cross-cultural aspects. Third, interdisciplinary studies: our program
emphasizes broad, interdisciplinary thinking skills. Initiative and creativity are the
fourth factor, which is expressed in courses dedicated to developing these abilities.
A continual aspiration to excellence underlies all of the school’s work. This aspiration
is expressed in the selection of the school’s faculty members and students; innovative
teaching methods and tools; joint programs with key institutes around the world;
and the development of new, exciting programs, such as the Zell Entrepreneurship
Program. Another important element is the relaxed yet stimulating atmosphere on
campus, which along with group projects and social events helps students develop
relationships with each other and with faculty members.
A school’s quality can be measured by its alumni’s accomplishments. We are proud
of our alumni’s impressive success. Their education and talents have led them, with
the assistance of IDC Herzliya’s Career Development Center, to positions at leading
companies – in industry, financial institutions, government agencies and other areas
and to continue their education at first-rate academic institutions in Israel and abroad.
Prof. Elazar Berkovitch
Dean of the Arison School of Business

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
MAJORS
FINANCE
The major in finance prepares students to succeed in lucrative positions at financial
institutions, such as banks and insurance companies, as well as in the financial
departments of corporations and consulting firms.
Finance is one of the most dynamic fields in business administration. The increasing
globalization of markets and stock exchanges and the ongoing development of
sophisticated, new financial instruments means that companies need to constantly
master the latest financial techniques. Companies and institutions in the capital
market obtain their competitive edge by using the most sophisticated instruments
to price assets, raise funds, evaluate potential investments, manage risks, and
implement mergers and acquisitions.
The major in finance teaches both theoretical principles and practical skills with
courses on corporate finance, asset investments and derivatives, financial risk management
and investment portfolio management. Students apply all this in a seminar in which
they complete a consulting project, either evaluating a company or researching
performance in the capital market. In addition to preparing students for successful
careers, the major in finance teaches them how to manage sources of capital.
MARKETING
The major in marketing provides students with wide-ranging, in-depth knowledge
of the various components of marketing, as well as an understanding of modern
marketing. The teachers present theories and the latest research, using them to
analyze case studies. Guest lecturers share their experience and wisdom, plus students
obtain real-world experience by working on team projects with leading companies.
In addition to the classic marketing courses, the curriculum includes innovative
courses, such as electronic commerce management, integrated marketing
communications, retail marketing management and public relations, as well as
workshops on creativity in marketing and presentations. Furthermore, a unique
series of courses developed especially for this major introduces the relevant legal
issues, such as intellectual property, monopolies, and consumer and marketing law.
Our graduates have the skills and knowledge to develop a career in marketing, serving
as marketing directors, marketing communications directors, product managers and
brand managers at companies and organizations. In addition, our graduates play an
integral role as consultants, researchers, planners or budget designers at companies
that provide marketing services.
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Year I
Year II
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
CURRICULUM
The undergraduate program leading to a BA in business administration consists of
approximately 120 credits and is designed to be completed over a period of three years
or six semesters. Students can choose to major in either marketing or finance. Students
are expected to take 12 credits of either marketing or finance courses, 10 credits of
business administration electives and 4 credits of general electives.
A comprehensive list and description of all the courses may be viewed at our website:
www.rris.idc.ac.il/business/curriculum
Preparatory courses (required) see page 72.
Fall Semester
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Macroeconomics
Statistics I
Corporate and Securities Law
Information Systems and Technologies
Business Communications II
Spring Semester
Integrated Marketing Communications
Investment Theory
Principles of Operational Management
Critical Thinking
The Macroeconomic Environment
Human Resource Management
Research Methods
The Zell Entrepreneurship Program
The Zell Entrepreneurship Program at IDC Herzliya is a venture creation program
for outstanding undergraduate students in their final year of law, business,
communications, computer science and government studies. The program, in its
seventh year, is funded generously by renowned entrepreneur Sam Zell of Chicago.
It allows students to take an idea and work to develop it into a business in the course
of an academic year. The venture creation process is complemented by academic
courses in relevant topics such as marketing, finance, financial statement analysis,
psychological aspects, legal aspects, Internet entrepreneurship, leadership and
branding and positioning. In addition, each self-selected team is coached by an
industry expert mentor relevant to their venture. The study trip to the U.S. is a
culmination of the year long program and is meant to offer the students an opportunity
to see corporate America first-hand. In addition to the company visits, the students
take a three-day intensive program specially tailored for them at the University of
Chicago Graduate School of Business and meet Sam Zell in Chicago.

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The Firm in the Global Market
Introduction to Insurance
The Economy of Israel
Computer Law
International Management
Managerial Decision-Making
Leadership in Organizations
Simulation Games and Negotiation Processes
Managing Strategic International Alliances
Team Management and Development
Problem Resolution Strategy
Game Theory in the Law
The Global Energy Economy – Geopolitics,
Strategy, Policy and Economy
Lessons in Leadership from Great Films
Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality
Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality
Finance Courses and Electives:
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Advertising and Marketing Law
Social and Political Marketing
Global Marketing
Marketing Strategy
Retail Marketing Management
Product Policy
Pricing Policy
Distribution Policies
Sales Management
Public Relations – Goodwill and Vision
Services Marketing
Seminar: Creativity in Marketing
Marketing with New Media
B2B Marketing
Seminar: Loreal Brandstorm
Exchange Programs
IDC Herzliya offers several exchange
programs for excellent students with
leading academic institutes like the
Wharton School of Business at the
University of Pennsylvania and Singapore
Management University.
IDC Herzliya reserves the right to cancel, alter or
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
FACULTY
Prof. Amir Barnea
PhD, Cornell University, 1972
Prof. Barnea is the founding dean of the Arison School of Business. He was a
professor of finance at Tel Aviv University and at Rice University and has served as
a visiting professor at leading American universities. His main area of specialization
is corporate finance. He has published many articles in top journals of finance and
the book Agency Problems and Financial Contracting. Prof. Barnea has been a board
member of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, a member of public committees and a
board member of public corporations in Israel.
Prof. Elazar Berkovitch
PhD, Northwestern University, 1986
Prof. Berkovitch is the dean of the Arison School of Business and the director of
its MBA Program. He has been a professor at the University of Michigan and at
the School of Business Administration at Tel Aviv University and served as a member
of the editorial board of the Review of Financial Studies and the European Financial
Review. The primary focus of Prof. Berkovitch’s research is corporate finance, mergers
and acquisitions, bankruptcy and firm reorganization.
Prof. Eyal Biyalogorsky
PhD, Duke University, 1998
Prof. Biyalogorsky has a PhD in marketing from Duke University and a BSc in
electrical engineering from Tel Aviv University. He is an associate professor at the
University of California, Davis, where he teaches courses on pricing, product
management and marketing management. Prof. Biyalogorsky’s research has appeared
in leading marketing journals such as Marketing Science and the Journal of Marketing.
He received the “Professor of the Year Award” recognizing excellence in teaching
in 2000, 2003 and 2004.
Prof. Jacob Boudoukh
PhD, Stanford University, 1991
Prof. Boudoukh is a research associate in the asset-pricing group of the National
Bureau of Economic Research in Boston. He served as an associate professor of
finance and international business at the Stern School of Business of New York
University.

Prof. Rafi Eldor
PhD, Harvard University, 1982
Prof. Eldor is the academic director of the Caesarea Edmond Benjamin de Rothschild
Center for Capital Markets and Risk Management at IDC Herzliya. He has taught
at Tel Aviv, Boston, Columbia and Bar-Ilan universities. He has served as the chief
economist of Israel Discount Bank, chairman of the board of a publicly traded
company, general manager of a money management firm and a consultant on futures
and options. He is the author of a number of books and textbooks.
Prof. Ronen Israel
PhD, Northwestern University, 1989
Prof. Israel is the director of the Entrepreneurship Program in the Global MBA
Program. He is also a visiting professor at the University of Chicago and a faculty
member at the McKinsey and Company MMBA program. Prof. Israel has taught
at leading business schools and executive education programs around the world and
received awards for excellence in teaching from Duke University and the University
of Chicago. He serves on the board of directors of Elco Holdings, Elran Investments,
Mivtach-Shamir and Young Entrepreneurs Israel.
Dr. Tal Katz-Navon
PhD, Columbia University, 1999
Dr. Katz-Navon earned a PhD in organizational psychology at Columbia University,
a MS degree in organizational psychology at the Technion–Israel Institute of
Technology and a BA in psychology and sociology at the Hebrew University of
Jerusalem. Dr. Katz-Navon’s research addresses organizational climates and performance
as well as the implementation of organizational behavior methods to improve quality,
especially patient safety, in health care. She teaches classes on organizational behavior
and teams.
Dr. Varda Liberman
PhD, Tel Aviv University, 1985
Dr. Liberman is a deputy dean of the Arison School of Business and the director
of Mathematical and Statistical Studies at IDC Herzliya. She has served as an
associate researcher at the Institute for Advanced Studies at the Hebrew University
of Jerusalem and at Stanford University, where she still spends every summer as a
visiting researcher. Her research focuses on probabilistic judgments and decisionmaking.
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Prof. Roni Michaely
PhD, New York University, 1990
Prof. Michaely’s recent research covers raising capital, conflicts of interest in the
investment and banking industry, and companies’ payout policies. He serves as an
associate editor of the Review of Financial Studies and the Rudd Family Professor
of Management at Cornell University. He has served on the board of the Israel
Securities Authority. Prof. Michaely was cited in a study in the Journal of Finance
Literature for the impressive number of academic articles he has published. In 2006,
he and his coauthors received the prize for the best paper in corporate finance from
the Journal of Financial Economics.
Dr. Yitzhak Oron
PhD, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 1972
Dr. Oron is the dean of Student Affairs at IDC Herzliya. He has taught in the
Economics Department of Tel Aviv University. Dr. Oron was a member of the Ministry
of Education’s committee on the instruction of high-school economics and is the
chairman of two Israeli publishing houses. He has published texts in the area of urban
economics and is the coauthor of Introduction to Macroeconomics, a book used by
most Israeli universities and colleges.
Dr. Talia Rymon
PhD, University of Pennsylvania, 1993
Dr. Rymon serves as a deputy dean of the Arison School of Business and the head
of the Marketing Program at IDC Herzliya. She has served as a faculty member at
Carnegie Mellon University. She received a BA in economics from Tel Aviv University
and an MA and PhD in marketing from the Wharton School at the University of
Pennsylvania. Her research interests include marketing strategy, competitive signaling,
entertainment marketing and services marketing.
Prof. Oded Sarig
PhD, University of California, Berkeley, 1983
Prof. Sarig is the Shrem, Fudim, Kelner Professor of Finance at IDC Herzliya and
former dean of the Arison School of Business. Prof. Sarig received his BA in
accounting and economics from Tel Aviv University. His past academic positions
were at Columbia University, Tel Aviv University and the Wharton School of the
University of Pennsylvania. He has published books and multiple articles in leading
academic journals.
Dr. Dan Segal
PhD, New York University, 2000
Dr. Segal has taught managerial accounting and financial accounting at top North
American universities, including the University of Toronto, where he served as an
assistant professor. Dr. Segal has published research papers in leading accounting
journals. His primary research interests include earnings management, valuation
and the effects of accounting information on economic decisions.

Shlomi Shuv
MBA, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 1998
Mr. Shuv is the director of the Accounting Program at IDC Herzliya. He chairs the
committee on financial reporting in theory and practice of the Israeli Accountants
Association and represents the Israeli Institution for Proper Accounting on professional
committees. He serves as editor of Financial Reporting in Israel – Theory and Practice,
which is published annually by the Israeli Accountants Bureau.
Dr. Eyal Sulganik
PhD, Tel Aviv University, 1994
Dr. Sulganik heads Accounting Studies at IDC Herzliya and is the CFO and Deputy
CEO of I.D.B. Previously, he held senior positions at the Israeli Securities Authority.
He also chaired the committee of the Health Ministry and the Israeli Accounting
Standard Board appointed to formulate a new financial reporting model for the
HMOs and served on a number of government committees and councils that
regulate, monitor or set standards for the accounting, auditing, appraising and
insurance industries.
Miriam Symon
MBA, Tel Aviv University, 1995
Miriam Symon is the coordinator of the English program at the Arison School of
Business and the Efi Arazi School of Computer Science. She has extensive experience
in English training in companies and colleges and has attained the London Chamber
of Commerce and Industry Certificate in Teaching English for Business (LCCI
Cert. TEB) with distinction. She is currently studying towards a doctorate in
education at the University of London.
Dr. Yaron Timmor
PhD, Tel Aviv University, 2001
Dr. Timmor is the academic director of the Business Administration Program at the
Recanati International School and heads the Marketing Communications Program
at IDC Herzliya. He has diplomas in international marketing from the Wharton
School of the University of Pennsylvania and in advertising from the International
Advertising Association. He has served as a lecturer at the Hebrew University of
Jerusalem and Tel Aviv University. Dr. Timmor is a consultant to international firms
and has been a supervisor in an advertising agency and a marketing manager.

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Limor Zalait, Harderwyk, Netherlands

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EFI ARAZI SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
DEAN’S WELCOME
Information systems and digital technologies continue to be the most promising
employment segments in and outside Israel. Since high technology holds the key to
innovation and efficiency in all business sectors, the demand for computer professionals
will continue to grow. As a result, graduates of our Computer Science Program will
enjoy not only fascinating careers, but also rewarding salaries and job benefits.
Indeed, graduates of IDC Herzliya’s Computer Science Program are doing extremely
well. They work as project leaders and product managers in leading companies, and
study in MSc and MBA programs at top universities like MIT, Harvard, Columbia
and Cornell.
If you are interested in obtaining a top-notch computer science education, and if
you wish to spend three years in Herzliya – one of the most exciting high-technology
scenes in the world – I invite you to join our program.
Prof. Gadi Taubenfeld
Dean of the Efi Arazi School of Computer Science

COMPUTER SCIENCE
CURRICULUM
The undergraduate program leads to a BA degree in computer science. It consists of
approximately 130 credits, and is designed to be completed over a period of three years.
Our program offers a balanced mix of state of the art systems development skills
and a rigorous understanding of computer science theory. Since many of our alumni
are involved in technology start ups, we also provide a selection of business courses
in economics, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship.
The first year’s courses concentrate on the foundations of computer science, consisting
of a survey of the field, key data structures and rigorous training in mathematics.
The math courses are designed to develop students’ abstract thinking ability and
analytical skills, as well as to provide the mathematical foundations for future courses.
In the second year, students apply and extend the knowledge gained in the first year
in several directions. For example, courses on digital architectures and operating
systems unveil the inner workings of the hardware and system software of computers
and digital devices, while an algorithms course extends the theory and practice of
computer science. Students in the Israeli track begin to take business administration
courses.
In the third year, students complete their theoretical computer science training and
can choose from a wide selection of advanced elective courses, such as Cryptography,
Security Challenges and Systems, Design of Computer Games and Human-Machine
Interaction, Networking, Image Processing, Computer Vision and more.
Additional details about the program may be viewed at www.rris.idc.ac.il/cs/curriculum
Students interested in this program are requested to contact the IDC Herzliya
Admissions Office (Tel.: +972-9-952-7200, Fax.: +972-9-956-7392,
Email: rishum@idc.ac.il) or apply online at www.idc.ac.il/RishumOnline.
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
The Computer Science Program at IDC Herzliya is taught in Hebrew. However,
all the textbooks, homework assignments and exams are given both in Hebrew and
in English. Therefore, international students with a good command of oral Hebrew
can adjust easily to studying in the program.
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Emmanuel Heymann, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Eli Hanovitch, Melbourne, Australia

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LAUDER SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT,
DIPLOMACY AND STRATEGY
DEAN’S WELCOME
The Lauder School of Government at IDC Herzliya is one of the leading schools
of public policy, diplomacy, foreign policy and strategy in Israel. As Israel and the
world are facing enormous challenges in the area of terrorism, the potential spread
of non-conventional weapons, inter-state and intra-state conflicts, poverty and global
environmental problems, there is a need to train students to become better policy
analysts, scholars and educators. In addition to familiarizing students with key
paradigms, theories and concepts, the Lauder School of Government provides
students with a set of analytical and practical tools needed to conduct policy-driven
research and tackle policy dilemmas, challenges and problems. The program combines
theory and practice in an interdisciplinary setting.
Students can choose from five different specializations: diplomacy and strategy;
conflict resolution; Middle East studies; terrorism studies; and public policy. Selected
students can also participate in the prestigious Argov Fellows Program in Leadership
and Diplomacy and in an exchange program with Syracuse University's Maxwell
School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.
Lauder School students also participate in activities of the school’s five centers and
institutes, including the Institute for Policy and Strategy (IPS), which organizes and
hosts annually the renowned Herzliya Conference; the Institute for Counter-
Terrorism (ICT); the Center for European Studies; the Global Research in International
Affairs (GLORIA) Center; the Institute for Eurasion Studies; Programs in Applied
Decision Analysis (PADA); and Reforms in Government.
I invite you to enroll in the BA program at the Lauder School of Government and
become part of the IDC Herzliya community.
Prof. Alex Mintz
Dean of the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy

GOVERNMENT
SPECIALIZATIONS:
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, THE MIDDLE EAST,
CONFLICT RESOLUTION, COUNTER TERRORISM
The curriculum combines the traditional fields of government and international
affairs with the opportunity to specialize in Middle East, counter-terrorism and
conflict-resolution studies. The perspective is broad-based, dealing with the impact
of political forces, social issues, business interests and economic policies, along with
factors such as the media, culture and technology.
Students examine the inner workings of the Middle East in all their complexity, while
also viewing the region within the context of globalization. The study of Israel is
comprehensive in scope, including exposure to all facets of the Israeli polity – from
issues of democracy to foreign policy to questions of national security. In addition,
the program looks at issues confronting the world today: the environment; ethnic
conflicts; nuclear strategy; terrorism; and gender issues. Studies are built on the
concept of combining theory with practice, exposing students to real-life situations
through case studies, simulations and face-to-face meetings with key figures.
In a few short years, the Lauder School of Government has developed an excellent
undergraduate program, attracting students from around the world who are interested
in the Middle East and security issues. Alumni have excellent prospects for continued
study at leading American and European graduate schools or for work as analysts
in government agencies, NGOs or international institutions worldwide.
THE ARGOV FELLOWS PROGRAM IN LEADERSHIP
AND DIPLOMACY
Building on the legacy of former Israeli Ambassador Shlomo Argov, the Argov Fellows
Program prepares twenty exceptional students in their final year of government studies
to represent the interests of Israel and the Jewish people in the international arena.
The Fellows acquire the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to explain and to work
towards meeting the many challenges that Israel faces in today’s complex global
environment. The program, which is conducted entirely in English, combines academic
training and practical skills. Its unique curriculum includes courses, seminars and
hands-on workshops taught exclusively to Argov Fellows by leading academic and
professional experts. During the fellowship year, the students participate in study tours
to Europe and the United States and have the opportunity to interact with prominent
leaders from a wide range of fields. The program concludes with the public presentation
of capstone group projects which propose solutions to areas of relevant policy concern.
Above (right): Gidi Argov (center) with Argov Fellows Lianne Pollak from Tel Aviv and Steven Schmerz
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The undergraduate program leading to a BA in government consists of 124 credits.
The program is designed to be completed over a period of three years or six semesters.
During the final year of the program, students select one or more areas to study in
depth, earning a certificate of specialization in the area(s) of their choice.
A comprehensive list and description of all the courses may be viewed at our website:
www.rris.idc.ac.il/gov/curriculum
Preparatory course (required) see page 72.
Fall Semester
Introduction to Government and
Comparative Politics
History of the Modern Era and the Birth
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International Politics I
History of the Modern Middle East
Globalization and International Political
Economy
Microeconomics
Communication Skills in English I
Academic Research and Writing
Fall Semester
Israeli Politics and Society
Theories in the Study of Terrorism and
Guerilla Warfare
Introduction to Defense and Security
Strategy
Israeli Foreign Policy
International Law
Europe from 1948 to the Present
Conflict Resolution
Researching Politics and Public Opinion
Communication Skills in English III
Elective
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Introduction to Political Theory
Society and Politics in the Middle East
Information Technology and Government
Statistical Methods for Social Science
Research
Macroeconomics
Communication Skills in English II
Spring Semester
Public Policy in Democracies
Economic Diplomacy
Israeli Foreign Policy
Media and Society
Business-Government Relations
American Foreign Policy from 1945
to the Present
History of Terrorism and Low-Intensity
Conflict
Honors Seminar
Communication Skills in English IV
Elective
Japan as a Political and Economic Power
Seminar: Military, National Security and
Statesmanship
Seminar: Energy and Global Politics
Seminar: Non-State Actors in
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Psychological Aspects of Conflict and Their Resolution
Peacekeeping Operations
Human Rights in Conflicts
Cultural Perspectives of Conflict Management
Seminar: Nationalism, Ethnicity and
International Conflicts
Seminar: Track-Two and Citizen Diplomacy
Middle East:
Palestinian Society and Politics
Women in the Middle East
Oil, Energy and Politics in the Middle East
Simulation: Middle East Crises
State and Politics in North Africa
Iraq: Society and Politics
Seminar: Iran: Politics and Islam
Seminar: The Arab Minority in Israel
Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security:
Role of the State and Non-State Actors in
Combating Terrorism
The Philosophy of Modern Terrorism and
Guerilla Warfare
Seminar: Israeli Counter-Terrorism Policy
Dilemmas in Counter-Terrorism Decision-Making
State-Sponsored Terrorism
U.S. Counter-Terrorism Policy
Seminar: Gender and Terrorism
Seminar: Islamic Fundamentalism, Radicalism and
Militancy in Southeast Asia
Additional Electives
The Environment: Problems and Challenges
Corruption in Politics
Social Movements
Gender and Society
Leaders and Leadership
Israeli Constitutional Law
Political Participation
Workshop: Persuasion – Explaining and Convincing
Beginning Arabic
IDC Herzliya reserves the right to cancel, alter or expand the
academic programs and courses offered.
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GOVERNMENT
FACULTY
Prof. Uzi Arad
PhD, Princeton University, 1975
Prof. Arad is the founding director of IDC Herzliya’s Institute for Policy and Strategy,
which convenes the Herzliya Conference, and is an advisor to the Knesset Foreign
Affairs and Defense Committee. He is an expert on international strategy, Middle
East politics and security, and transatlantic affairs. After twenty-five years of service
in Israel’s foreign intelligence service, the Mossad, culminating in his tenure as Director
of Intelligence, then-prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu appointed him to be his
foreign policy advisor. He also has served as a professional staff member of the Hudson
Institute and a research fellow at Tel Aviv University’s Center for Strategic Studies.
Dr. Guy Bechor
PhD, Tel Aviv University, 1999
Dr. Bechor heads the Middle East Division at the Lauder School of Government.
He has written several books and academic articles on Arab civil law and the politics
and history of the Arab Middle East. Dr. Bechor has served as a lecturer and
consultant to the IDF, Israel Police and Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He helped
establish the Arabic website of the Yedioth Aharonot daily newspaper and has been
an Arab affairs commentator for leading newspapers and TV stations like CNN,
Al-Jazeera and the BBC. Dr. Bechor is a member of the Israeli Bar Association and
the Israeli Press Council.
Prof. Shlomo Ben-Ami
PhD, Oxford University
Prof. Ben-Ami served in the Israeli government as Foreign Minister and Minister
of Internal Security. He was head of the School of History at Tel Aviv University
and today is Vice-President of the Toledo International Centre for Peace.
Dr. Yariv Ben Eliezer
PhD, New York University, 1977
Dr. Ben Eliezer is the director of Media Studies at the Lauder School of Government
and of the Political and Marketing Communications Program at the Sammy Ofer
School of Communications. He has served as the dean of the Media School at the
College of Management in Tel Aviv. He has held senior positions in political campaigns,
including the Tzomet Party’s 1992 Knesset campaign, Israeli President Shimon Peres’
1996 campaign for the premiership, and Herzliya Mayor Yael German’s 1998 and 2003
election campaigns. Dr. Ben Eliezer has written six books and many articles.
Dr. Isabel Berman
PhD, Columbia University, 1985
Dr. Berman taught English as a foreign language at the Hebrew University of
Jerusalem. She developed and taught an English program for Foreign Ministry
cadets as well as one for Knesset members. She has been with IDC Herzliya since
its inception and developed the communication skills in the English courses.

Dr. Boaz Ganor
PhD, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 2002
Dr. Ganor is the deputy dean of the Lauder School of Government and founder and
executive director of the Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) at IDC Herzliya. He
is also the founder and chairman of the International Academic Counter-Terrorism
Community (ICTAC). Dr. Ganor served as a consultant to the Israeli government
on counter-terrorism. He was a member of Israeli national and international commissions
on counter-terrorism. From 1996 to 2000, he was a member of the trilateral (Palestinian,
Israeli and American) committee on incitement, which was established under the
Wye Accords. Dr. Ganor is the author of numerous articles on counter-terrorism and
the book The Counter-Terrorism Puzzle – A Guide for Decision Makers.
Prof. Galia Golan
PhD, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 1970
Prof. Golan is the academic director of the Government Program at the Raphael
Recanati International School. She specializes in international crises, the Arab-Israeli
conflict and current political issues and is the recipient of the Israel Political Science
Association Achievement Award. A specialist on Soviet and Russian foreign affairs,
she was the chairperson of the Department of Political Science, the Darwin Professor
of Soviet and East European Studies, and the chairperson of the Lafer Center for
Women’s Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She has been a consultant
to the IDF and the Foreign Ministry and she is the author of nine books in the area
of international relations and the Middle East.
Dr. Eran Halperin
PhD, University of Haifa, 2007
Dr. Halperin is currently a post-doc in the Department of Psychology, Stanford
University (Fulbright Scholarship). He is also a research fellow in the Stanford
Center on International Conflict and Negotiation. His work integrates psychological
and political theories and methods in order to explain different aspects on intergroup
relations and conflicts. Dr. Halperin’s main line of research focuses on the
role of negative emotions in conflicts and conflict resolution. In recent years, he has
published articles in journals such as the Journal of Conflict Resolution, Journal of
Social Issues, Political Science Quarterly, Social Science Quarterly, Journal of Peace
Psychology and International Journal of Inter-Cultural Relations.
Dr. Liza Ireni-Saban
PhD, Tel Aviv University
Dr. Ireni-Saban received her PhD in Political Science for her doctoral work,
Distributive Justice and Genetic Technology: Moral and Political Problems in Democracy.
Her main research areas are: ethics in public administration; public policy; comparative
public policy; and bioethics. Dr. Ireni-Saban was a co-author of “Regulation of
Clinical and Genetic Trials” which was submitted to President Shimon Peres’
Tomorrow Conference 2008. This year she will be teaching a course in Public
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Dr. Isaac Kfir
PhD, London School of Economics, 1999
Dr. Kfir is a lecturer at the Raphael Recanati International School, the Lauder School
of Government and the Institute for Counter-Terrorism at IDC Herzliya. Prior to
coming to Israel, he served as a research fellow in international relations at the University
of Buckingham. His research interests ranged from United Nations peacekeeping,
peace-building and peacemaking to counter-terrorism policies and legislation in
developing countries, on which he has written a number of research papers.
Prof. Rafi Melnick, Provost
PhD, University of California, Berkeley, 1979
Prof. Melnick is the former dean of the Lauder School of Government. He is the
former deputy director of research at the Bank of Israel. He has taught at the Hebrew
University of Jerusalem, Boston University and the University of California at Davis.
He has published articles in the areas of monetary economics, inflation and applied
econometrics. Prof. Melnick developed and publishes a monthly state of the Israeli
economy index, “The Melnick Index.” He is the director of the investment committee
of Migdal Insurance.
Prof. Alex Mintz
PhD, Northwestern University, 1981
Prof. Mintz is the dean of the Lauder School of Government and directs the MA
Program in Government at IDC Herzliya. He is coeditor of the journal Foreign Policy
Analysis, associate editor for experiments and simulations of the Journal of Conflict
Resolution, and editor-in-chief of the Palgrave-Macmillan Book Series on Advances
in Foreign Policy Analysis. Prof. Mintz received the 2005 Distinguished Scholar Award
from the International Studies Association in foreign policy analysis. He was appointed,
along with four Nobel laureates, to the advisory board of the Center for Conflict
Prevention and Management at the University of Sydney, Australia.
Prof. David Nachmias
PhD, University of Oregon, 1971
Prof. Nachmias heads the Reinventing Israeli Government Project at IDC Herzliya
and specializes in public policy, public administration and Israeli politics. His
previous positions were at Tel Aviv University and the University of Wisconsin. He
has published numerous books, articles in professional journals and policy papers.
Prof. Nachmias has received several international awards, including being named
a Fulbright Senior Scholar and receiving the Donald Campbell Award for
methodological innovations in policy studies.
Dr. Reuven Ehrlich Neeman
PhD, Tel Aviv University, 1998
Dr. Ehrlich lectures on intelligence studies at IDC Herzliya and is the head of the
Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center at the Israel Intelligence Heritage and
Commemoration Center for Special Studies. Dr. Erlich served as the Israeli government’s
deputy coordinator for Lebanese affairs and was a member of the Israeli delegation
to the bilateral peace talks with Lebanon. He has written five books and numerous
articles on Syrian, Lebanese and Palestinian affairs.

Dr. Alisa Rubin Peled
PhD, Harvard University, 1994
Dr. Peled specializes in international political economy, business-government relations
and globalization. She is the academic director of the Argov Fellows Program in
Leadership and Diplomacy. She has held teaching and research positions at Harvard
University, Brandeis University and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Her first
book, Debating Islam in the Jewish State, examines Israeli policy towards its Muslim
minority. Her current research focuses on the role of American universities in the
Middle East and how higher educational reform can spark economic development
in the region.
Prof. Amnon Sella
PhD, University of Edinburgh, 1973
Prof. Sella has taught at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and has served as a
visiting professor at Oxford and Georgetown universities. Prof. Sella’s areas of expertise
include Soviet and Russian studies, Red Army and Soviet military doctrine, Russia
as a state in transition, the history of world order in the 20th century, and issues of
security and ethics in Israel and in general.
Prof. Emmanuel Sivan
PhD, Sorbonne, 1965
Prof. Sivan is an internationally respected authority on Middle Eastern affairs.
He chaired the History Department at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and has
been a visiting professor at leading universities worldwide. Prof. Sivan served an an
advisor to the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, and as the chair of the Rothschild
Foundation’s Post-Doctoral Committee. He was the editor of the Jerusalem Quarterly
and has written numerous books and articles about Islam, fundamentalism and
politics in the Middle East.
Leslie Terris
Lesley G. Terris is a PhD candidate in Political Science at Tel Aviv University.
Her research focuses on negotiation and mediation processes in international
conflicts, while combining game-theoretic modeling with quantitative and qualitative
analyses. Her research interests also include the study of international politics
through simulations and network analysis.
Dr. Hani Zubida
PhD, New York University, 2006
Dr. Zubida served as a research assistant at the BESA Center for Strategic Studies
at Bar-Ilan University and has taught at various universities in Israel and the U.S.
Dr. Zubida has written articles for academic journals and presented papers at
international conferences on electoral systems, voting behavior, comparative politics,
political methodology and statistics, public opinion, Israeli politics and society, the
Israeli electoral system and the Middle East peace process. Dr. Zubida also has
served as a consultant to Standard and Poor’s.

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Erin Zimmerman, Long Island, USA

Tali Farkas, Cologne, Germany

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SAMMY OFER SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS
DEAN’S WELCOME
IDC Herzliya has earned a well-deserved reputation over the years for its
multidisciplinary and high-quality academic programs which prepare alumni to
enter the job market, as well as Israeli and international society, quickly and efficiently.
The Sammy Ofer School of Communications was established in this spirit. Our
goal is to prepare our students to play an active role in the modern communications
arena – to understand the uses of various types of media and to be able to use them
adroitly. Therefore, we have developed a curriculum that includes both courses on
the theories of communications and related disciplines and seminars and workshops
that provide practical skills. Studies at the Sammy Ofer School of Communications
provide students with the opportunity to experiment with different types of media,
enabling them to understand how things work in the industry and to gain practical
experience in utilizing new media.
The school offers in-depth studies in three key areas. The specialization in Digital
Communications and the Internet prepares students to address the challenges of the
digital revolution, including online media, and producing content for the Internet.
The program in Political and Marketing Communications introduces students to
the process of influencing the opinions of voters and consumers. Students analyze
the latest theories on persuasion and branding in the political and commercial arenas
and apply these theories in hands-on projects. The third program, Television Studies,
brings together the creativity of television and the professionalism of journalism.
Students not only learn about, but also experience the television production process.
All students will learn about all aspects of radio production at the student-run radio
station soon to open in the school’s new building.
The Sammy Ofer School of Communications has made every effort to create a
productive and supportive learning environment that is unprecedented in Israel.
The school’s recently completed building includes 6,000 square meters of lecture
halls and studios equipped with the world’s most sophisticated communications and
teaching technologies. Students have access to nine studios, an entire wing of editing
rooms, and computer labs. Equal care has gone into selecting the school’s faculty,
which is comprised of leading scholars whose academic expertise is based on the
extensive practical experience they accumulated in the communications industry. We
believe this will help our alumni adapt to the professional world efficiently and quickly.
Dr. Noam Lemelshtrich Latar
Dean of the Sammy Ofer School of Communications

COMMUNICATIONS
CUTTING-EDGE FACILITIES
The latest technology is at the students’ disposal
in the audiovisual center, allowing them to learn
to produce and broadcast shows for radio, Internet
and television. Multiple broadcasts can be
produced simultaneously in the eight radio studios
separated by transparent, soundproof walls in this
unique facility.
A wide variety of shows can be produced for
professional television broadcast with the
advanced equipment in the main television
studio.
Students learn how to operate all of the
sophisticated equipment in the television
studio, mastering the skills needed to produce
a program.
All broadcasting and production activity
can be controlled from the main production
room, which is also equipped to make it
possible to interact with interviewees and
audience members in other parts of the
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Year I
Year II
COMMUNICATIONS
CURRICULUM
Preparatory course (required) see page 72.
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Courses:
Courses:
> Communication, Culture, and Society > History of Mass Communication
> Introduction to Communication: > Social Psychology
Theories and Models
> Foundations of Humanistic Thought
> English for Communications I > Quantitative Research Methods
> Statistics
> Communications Institutions
> Introduction to New Media I > Principles of Political Advertising
> Introduction to Propaganda: Principles > English for Communications II
and Implementation
> Preparatory Course: Practicing
Academic Writing
> Introduction to New Media II
Workshops:
> Television Studio
> Content Producing for New Media
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The undergraduate program leading to a BA in communications consists of 126
credits. The program is designed to be completed over a period of three years or
six semesters. Students can choose to major in: Digital Communications and the
Internet; Political and Marketing Communications; or Television Studies.
A comprehensive list and description of all the courses may be viewed at our website:
www.rris.idc.ac.il/com/curriculum
Fall Semester
Courses:
Qualitative Research Methods
Foundations of Commercial Advertising
Visual Communications: Representation
and Knowledge
Interpersonal Communication
Language, Culture, and Society
Media Ethics
Foundations of Social and Political
Thought
Trends in Global Television
Workshops:
> Writing and Editing for Journalism
> Virtual Studio
> Filming for Television
> Internet Television
> Public Relations and Spokesmanship
Workshops:
> Introduction to Radio
> Television and Current Affairs Practicum
Spring Semester
Specialization in Interactive
Communications
> Course:Futuristic Media and Effects
> Seminar: Virtuality and Reality
> Seminar: Youth Cultures and the Internet
> Seminar: Development of Internet Figures
Specialization in Persuasive
Communications
> Course: Health Communications
Strategies
> Seminar: Consumer Behavior and
Advertising

Year II Spring Semester
Specialization in Television Studies
> Course: Television and Sexuality: Content
and Effects
> Seminar: Television, Body Image, and
Eating Disorders
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Internet Television
Public Relations and Spokesmanship
Advanced Television Studio
Advanced Radio
Editing for Television
Advertising Account Executives
Developing the Internet Product
Cross Media
IDC Herzliya reserves the right to cancel, alter or
expand the academic programs and courses offered.
The Council for Higher Education approved
IDC Herzliya’s request to offer this program.
Permission to grant degrees is pending.
Leor Golan, Long Island, U.S.

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COMMUNICATIONS
FACULTY
Prof. Hanna Adoni
PhD, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 1977
Prof. Adoni is Professor Emeritus of the Communication and Journalism Department
at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She served as a co-editor of Devarim Achadim:
The Israel Journal of Communication, Culture and Society. Her research interests are
in the area of mass communication and cultural behavior with special emphasis on
literacy and reading, psycho-social uses of new technologies, and media and minorities.
Dr. Yair Amichai-Hamburger
PhD, Oxford University, 1993
Dr. Amichai-Hamburger directs IDC Herzliya’s Research Center for Internet Psychology
(CIP), which represents Israel in the international digital-divide project. He has taught
at Israel’s top universities and served as a senior advisor to the Israeli Ministry of
Education and is an award-winning author. Dr. Amichai-Hamburger cooperates with
leading international scholars to conduct research on: personality, Internet use and
well-being; virtual teams; inter-group contact on the Internet and more.
Dr. Yariv Ben Eliezer
PhD, New York University, 1977
Dr. Ben Eliezer is the director of Media Studies at the Lauder School of Government
and of the Political and Marketing Communications Program at the Sammy Ofer
School of Communications. He has served as the dean of the Media School at the
College of Management in Tel Aviv. He has held senior positions in political campaigns,
including the Tzomet Party’s 1992 Knesset campaign, Israeli President Shimon Peres’
1996 campaign for the premiership, and Herzliya Mayor Yael German’s 1998 and 2003
election campaigns. Dr. Ben Eliezer has written six books and many articles.
Dr. Keren Eyal
PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2004
Dr. Eyal earned a BA in communication and English language and literature from
the University of Haifa, an MA in communication from Kent State University and
a PhD in communication from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
She was an assistant professor at the University of Arizona and has taught courses
on media effects, mass communication and children, and persuasion.
Dr. Doron Friedman
PhD, Tel Aviv University, 2004
Dr. Friedman recently completed a post-graduate research fellowship in the Virtual
Environments and Computer Graphics Lab at University College London. He has
served as a visiting consultant at the Weizmann Institute of Science and the chief
scientist and chief technology officer of several high-tech companies. Dr. Friedman
also has collaborated with a number of artists on digital media works that have been
shown at leading galleries in London.

Dr. Yael Kaynan (Katelyn Y.A. McKenna)
PhD, Ohio University, 2004
Dr. Kaynan is the academic director of the Communications Program at the Recanati
School. She has taught and conducted research at New York University, the University
of Konstanz, Germany, Ohio University and the University of Georgia. She has
taught about social psychology, social cognition, relationship cognition, Internet
communication and research methods.
Dr. Yuval Karniel
LLD, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 1997
Dr. Karniel has extensive experience teaching law and communications courses on
media policy, law and ethics in the media, and commercial advertising. He co-directed
the Joint Program in Law and Communications at Tel Aviv University. Dr. Karniel
also is on the Israel Broadcasting Authority’s board and was the general counsel of
Israel’s Commercial Television and Radio Authority.
Prof. Eva Illouz
PhD, University of Pennsylvania, 1991
Prof. Illouz is the author of five books among them Oprah Winfrey and the Glamour
of Misery: An Essay on Popular Culture. In 2004 Prof. Illouz delivered the Adorno
Lectures in Germany. She has been a visiting professor at the EHESS in Paris and at
Princeton University. In 2008-9 she will be a member of the Wissenshaftkolleg in Berlin.
Dr. Amit Lavie-Dinur
PhD, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 1999
Dr. Lavie-Dinur is the director of the Television Studies Program at the School of
Communications. She has taught communications courses at leading Israeli universities
and colleges and served as the dean of Student Affairs at the Media School of the
College of Management in Tel Aviv. Dr. Lavie-Dinur also has served as a selector
for the New Israeli Foundation for Cinema and TV.
Dr. Noam Lemelshtrich Latar
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1974
Dr. Lemelshtrich Latar is the dean of the Sammy Ofer School of Communications
and director of its Digital Communications and Internet Program. A pioneer of new
media research and education, his current research focuses on data mining’s influence
on the media. Dr. Lemelshtrich Latar has taught and conducted research at Ben-Gurion
University of the Negev, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv University.
Dr. Oren Zuckerman
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007
Dr. Zuckerman completed his PhD at the MIT Media Laboratory. At the School of
Communications he teaches, designs and researches new forms of interactive media.
Dr. Zuckerman received the prestigious Technology Pioneer Award from the World
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Dean Schneider, Johannesburg, South Africa

Livia Spiegl, Brussels, Belgium

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NEW SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
DEAN’S WELCOME
Over the past century, psychology has developed into a complex academic discipline
which aims to understand and to cope with various phenomena on the individual,
family, group, organizational and society level. As a result, it has become a popular
field of study at universities worldwide. Historically, psychology has striven to
understand the struggles, weaknesses and psychological dysfunctions of human
beings. In recent years, it also has been examining the sources of the individual’s
growth, functioning, welfare and happiness. In addition, it has sought to better
understand the expanding interface between psychological processes within the
individual and behavior in the fields of economics, management, consumerism,
health, education, communication, government and law. We believe that these
developments are turning psychology into a discipline that is vital to the advancement
of humanity in the twenty-first century.
The New School of Psychology aspires to expand, disseminate and apply psychological
knowledge. World-renowned teachers and researchers teamed up with senior clinical
and organizational psychologists to develop an innovative curriculum for the school.
The curriculum, which is built on the classic components of psychology studies at
top universities, includes new courses that reflect the latest developments in psychology.
The New School of Psychology aims to expand and deepen students’ knowledge and
to help them acquire meaningful professional experience. Students will develop their
critical thinking skills while learning about the different subfields in psychology and
the interfaces between psychology and other social sciences. The curriculum is designed
to encourage students to “think like psychologists” during their undergraduate studies
and prepare them to build a career in psychology. Another important goal is to spur
the personal and professional growth of each student. In addition to creating a
supportive and facilitating environment, the school’s faculty will provide individualized
guidance to students throughout their studies.
My colleagues and I put a special emphasis on providing students with knowledge,
tools and experience that will enable them to further their personal and professional
aspirations and to contribute to the welfare of the individual and to society as a
whole. I believe that our innovative curriculum, accomplished faculty, emphasis on
personal growth, and combination of theoretical and professional studies will prepare
students to become leaders in psychology and any other areas that they choose.
Prof. Mario Mikulincer
Dean of the New School of Psychology

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Year I
Year II
Year III
PSYCHOLOGY
CURRICULUM
The undergraduate program leading to a BA in psychology consists of 128 credits.
The program is designed to be completed over a period of three years or six semesters.
In addition to their psychology studies, students are expected to complete a minor
in a complementary area (business administration, communications, computer science
or government) and take 8 credits of general electives during the program.
A comprehensive list and description of all the courses may be viewed at our website
www.rris.idc.ac.il/psych/curriculum
Preparatory course (required) see page 72.
Fall Semester
> Introduction to Psychology
> Positive Psychology
> Developmental Psychology
> Statistics I
Fall Semester
> Research Methods and Experimental
Laboratory I
> Theories on Personality
> Multivariate Statistics
> Psychological Skills in Therapeutic
Settings
Core Courses
> Abnormal Psychology
> Psychological Testing
> Psychological Skills in Organizational
Settings
Advanced Courses
> Social Cognition
> Applied Social Psychology
> Managerial Psychology
> Personality Processes and Individual
Differences
> Interpersonal Relationships and Group
Processes
> Change-Related Processes
Spring Semester
> Statistics II
> Physiological Psychology
> Social Psychology
> Experiential Workshop in Psychology
Spring Semester
> Research Methods and Experimental
Laboratory II
> Organizational Psychology
> Cognitive Psychology
> Pro-Seminar
Theoretical Seminars
> Educational Psychology
> Consumer Psychology
> Organizational Environment
> Love and Romantic Relationships
> Decision Making
> Adaptive Disassociation Processes
> Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
> Group Dynamics
> Meta-Cognition
> Leaders and Leadership

Research Seminars
> Meaning of Life
> Psychological Time
> Psychology of the Internet
> Sexuality and Intimacy
> Social Dilemmas
> Decision Making Processes
> Personality and Adjustment
Psychology Electives
> Human Factors
> New Communication Technologies
> Organizational Culture
> Social Stigma
> Leadership Development
> Evolutionary Psychology
> Attitudes, Persuasion and Social Influence
> Critical Thinking
> Attachment Theory and Research
> Political Psychology
> Psychology of Terrorism
> Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology
Psychology students select one of
the areas below as a minor:
> Business Administration
> Information Technology
> Digital Communication – Internet
> Political and Marketing Communication
> Government and Politics
> Security and Terror
IDC Herzliya reserves the right to cancel, alter or expand
the academic programs and courses offered.
The Council for Higher Education approved IDC
Herzliya’s request to offer this program. Permission to
grant degrees is pending.
Wong Quangzhao, exchange student from
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PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY
Dr. Yair Amichai-Hamburger
PhD, Oxford University, 1993
Dr. Amichai-Hamburger directs IDC Herzliya’s Bezeq International Research Center
for Internet Psychology, which represents Israel in the international digital-divide
project. He has taught at Israel’s top universities, served as a senior advisor to the
Israel Ministry of Education, and is an award-winning author. Dr. Amichai-Hamburger
cooperates with leading international scholars to conduct research on: personality,
Internet use and well-being; virtual teams; and conflict management in organizations.
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar
PhD, Harvard University, 2004
Dr. Ben-Shahar is a psychologist and lecturer who taught “Positive Psychology,” the
most popular course at Harvard University. Dr. Ben-Shahar consults and lectures
around the world to executives in multinational corporations, the general public
and at-risk populations on happiness, self-esteem, performance, perfectionism,
resilience, goal setting, mindfulness and leadership. He is the author of Happier:
Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment.
Dr. Gurit Birnbaum
PhD, Bar-Ilan University, 1998
Dr. Birnbaum’s research focuses on the convoluted role sexuality plays in the broader
context of close relationships. She frequently contributes to international academic
journals. Dr. Birnbaum was a lecturer at Bar-llan University and the head of its
Experimental Psychology Program as well as a visiting professor at the University
of Minnesota.
Prof. Nathan A. Fox
PhD, Harvard University
Prof. Fox is the director of the Child Development Laboratory at the University of
Maryland. His area of research interest is in social and emotional development of
infants and young children and his work is funded by the National Institutes of
Health. Prof. Fox was given the Distinguished Teacher Award from the University
of Maryland in 2005.
Dr. Tal Katz-Navon
PhD, Columbia University, 1999
Dr. Katz-Navon earned a PhD in organizational psychology at Columbia University
and a MS degree in organizational psychology at the Technion – Israel Institute of
Technology. Her research addresses organizational climates and performance as well
as the implementation of organizational behavior methods to improve quality,
especially patient safety, in health care. Dr. Katz-Navon teaches classes on organizational
behavior and teams.

Dr. Varda Liberman
PhD, Tel Aviv University, 1985
Dr. Liberman is a deputy dean of the Arison School of Business and the director of
Mathematical and Statistical Studies at IDC Herzliya. She has served as an associate
researcher at the Institute for Advanced Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
and at Stanford University. Her research focuses on probabilistic judgments and
decision-making. Dr. Liberman is the author of a number of books and textbooks.
Dr. Yael Kaynan (Katelyn Y.A. McKenna)
PhD, Ohio University, 2004
Dr. Kaynan is the academic director of the Communications Program at RRIS.
She has taught and conducted research at New York University, the University of
Konstanz, Germany, Ohio University and the University of Georgia. Dr. Keynan
has lectured about social psychology, social cognition, relationship cognition, Internet
communication and research methods.
Prof. Mario Mikulincer
PhD, Bar-Ilan University, 1985
Prof. Mikulincer is a prolific author whose works include more than 240 scientific
articles and three books. He was chairperson of Bar-Ilan University’s Psychology
Department. Prof. Mikulincer received the 2004 E.M.E.T. Prize in Social Science
and the 2006 Berscheid-Hatfield Award from the International Association for
Relationship Research.
Prof. Israel Orbach
PhD, Yeshiva University, 1972
Prof. Orbach is a practicing clinical psychologist and the author of numerous books
and academic articles. He was a professor in Bar-Ilan University’s Psychology Department
and a visiting professor at various universities around the world. His research focuses
on: suicidal behavior in young children, adolescents and adults; unconscious processes;
and psychotherapy.
Dr. Orit Tykocinski
PhD, New York University, 1992
Dr. Tykocinski was the head of Psychology Studies at Ben-Gurion University where
she received the outstanding lecturer award. She served as a visiting professor of the
decision sciences area at INSEAD Fontainebleau and INSEAD Singapore.
Her research focuses on defensive mechanisms in judgment and decision-making.
Prof. Dan Zakay
PhD, Tel Aviv University, 1978
Prof. Zakay has been a visiting professor at MIT, the Tokyo Institute of Technology
and Stockholm University. He was a faculty member at Tel Aviv University, where he
headed the program in Cognitive Psychology and chaired the Psychology Department.
Prof. Zakay has served on public committees and as the chairman of the Israeli
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IDC Herzliya’s first graduates and the administration of the school together founded
the Alumni Association in 1998. It has grown to have some six thousand members.
Alumni from various schools and years volunteer to serve on the Alumni Association
Board, planning its activities with the director, Adv. Adi Olmert, who is an IDC
Herzliya alumna herself.
The Alumni Association seeks to foster relationships between alumni, as well as
between alumni and IDC Herzliya, and to encourage graduates to help one another
advance common goals. The Alumni Association’s goals include establishing a
dynamic network of alumni in order to help alumni further their professional careers
in Israel and abroad. It strives to be a supportive organization that offers services
and activities relevant to alumni and to develop avenues for alumni of experience
and stature to serve as mentors and role models for current students.
IDC Herzliya graduates network with each other in Israel and around the world,
helping each other when possible, reminiscing about their experiences here, and
contributing their time and effort to help strengthen their alma mater.
www.idc.ac.il/alumni/eng
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES
Organizing professional enrichment conferences and seminars on law, management,
computer science and governance.
Sponsoring GMAT, mediation and other courses and continuing education options
for alumni at reduced prices.
Helping alumni to continue to use IDC Herzliya services, such as the Career
Development Center and the Marc Rich Library, by arranging informative and
networking events specifically for alumni and showing alumni that the doors of
IDC Herzliya are always open to them.
Hosting social events, such as the Decade of Leadership Reunion, which brought
over 2,000 alumni back to campus to celebrate IDC Herzliya’s tenth anniversary.
Establishing and coordinating business clubs which allow alumni to meet leading
figures in the Israeli economy.
Fostering ties with alumni associations of other institutions in Israel and around
the world.
Operating an Internet site that is an effective tool for nurturing connections and
furthering cooperation between alumni.
Organizing community service initiatives and raising funds for scholarships.

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The professional and academic worlds eagerly welcome IDC Herzliya alumni,
appreciating their interdisciplinary outlook and the practical skills and experience
they obtained during their studies. Alumni can be found at leading graduate programs
around the world as well as in major law firms, high-tech companies, investment
houses, international consulting companies, the Knesset and government agencies.
Many alumni have used the entrepreneurial training they received to successfully
launch their own businesses in a variety of sectors.
Selected Graduate Schools IDC
Alumni Attend:
Carnegie Mellon University, U.S.
Columbia University, U.S.
Cornell University, U.S.
Emory University, U.S.
George Washington University, U.S.
Georgetown University, U.S.
Harvard University, U.S.
Instituto de Empresa Business School,
Spain
London School of Economics, U.K.
MIT, U.S.
Monash University, Australia
Northwestern University, U.S.
NYU, U.S.
Paris Graduate School of Management,
France
Port Elizabeth University, South Africa
Toronto University, Canada
Tufts University, U.S.
University of California, Berkeley, U.S.
University of London, U.K.
University of Pennsylvania, U.S.
Selected Employers of IDC Alumni:
Communications:
Cellcom, Channel Two Television,
Keter Books Ltd., Music 24 Television Channel
High-Tech:
Amdocs, Check Point, Elbit, eWave, GE,
HP, IBM, ICA Telecom, Legend Business
Technologies, Medcon Telemedicine, Microsoft,
Netcom Systems, Ness Technologies, Oracle Israel,
SAP, See-Run
Finance:
Clal Industries and Investments Ltd.,
Cedar Fund, Equity Group Investments,
Gerson Lehrman Group, Goldman Sachs,
Lehman Brothers, Matrix ABC,
McKinsey and Company, Major Israeli banks
Law Firms:
Yigal Arnon, Herzog, Fox and Neeman,
S. Horowitz, Dr. Jacob Weinroth
Government and Public Service Sectors:
Ministers, Ministry of Defense,
Ministerial Advisors, Members of Knesset,
Parlimentary Assistants, Israeli Supreme Court,
Israeli Foreign Service, Jewish Agency for Israel
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PERSONAL STORIES OF RRIS ALUMNI
“I was born and raised in Australia. My love for Israel had always been
strong and in 2004 I made aliyah. Hearing about the Raphael Recanati
International School, I became interested in the BA offered in government
as the courses were appealing, the program was taught in English and
there was an international student body. Having completed my
undergraduate degree, I can say that my time at IDC was certainly the
best decision. Not only did I receive a first-rate education, but I gained
very dear friends and the opportunity to network and learn from
professionals in many fields. I began working on various projects at the
International Institute for Counter-Terrorism at IDC, which has since
developed into part-time employment, and has offered me the
opportunity to become acquainted with experts from a variety of related
fields. Also, I have helped lecturers with their courses and conducted
research as needed. This has allowed me to enhance my research and
writing skills – I have subsequently published numerous articles in the
Jerusalem Post. IDC Herzliya has enabled me to develop in many ways
for which I am grateful. I soon will begin studies in the MA Government
Program at IDC and thus continue to build upon the foundations which
I have established.”
Shani Ross
Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy,
Raphael Recanati International School, Class of 2007
“I was born and raised in the Netherlands. Following graduation
from high school I came to Israel and participated in an ulpan
program. This experience only strengthened my desire to live here
and I decided to make aliyah. I heard about IDC Herzliya and the
possibility of studying for a BA degree in English. I enrolled in the
School of Government and I have enjoyed every minute of the three
years I spent at IDC. For my final year of studies I was selected to be
part of the Argov Fellows Program in Leadership and Diplomacy.
The Argov Program gave me the unique opportunity to meet many
key decision makers in Israel and abroad through our study trips to
Europe and the United States. I am currently working at a brokerage
firm in Herzliya while preparing for my move to the United Kingdom
where I will continue my studies towards a master’s degree in Political
Economy at the London School of Economics.”
Jacco Levits
Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy,
Raphael Recanati International School, Class of 2008

“I was born and raised in Córdoba, Argentina.
In 2002 my family and I decided to move to Israel.
I studied Hebrew for a few months in Ashkelon
at the absorption center and then moved to
Herzliya where I started my studies at IDC.
From that moment my life changed.
I met a lot of great people from all over the world
and many of them became very good friends.
Studying in English was a key factor which
opened doors in the job market. I have learned
to better communicate with other cultures based
on the experience of studying in an international
environment. This helped me in my career
development as well.
Today I work for an international marketing
company which is headquartered in Gibraltar.
I deal with people from many different places
and the past experience at IDC has made a big
difference in my progress. My experience at IDC
gave me the tools to succeed in today’s business
world.”
Natalia Glickman
Arison School of Business,
Raphael Recanati International School,
Class of 2006

Students of the Raphael Recanati International School with IDC Herzliya president, Prof. Uriel Reichman.

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CAMPUS LIFE
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
DEBATING, VOLUNTEERING AND LEADING
IDC Herzliya’s Berman-Lippa Family Foundation Debating Club is the largest
debating club in Israel and one of the most popular activities at IDC Herzliya.
The club has represented IDC Herzliya in competitions in Israel and abroad, winning
first prize at the European University Debating Championship in the “English as a
Second Language” category. Another anchor of extracurricular activities is the IDC
Entrepreneurship Club, which facilitates the exchange of information and views
among students with entrepreneurial interests and ideas, faculty members and successful
entrepreneurs. Social responsibility is woven into student life as well. Reflecting IDC
Herzliya’s philosophy that campuses should be an integral part of their communities,
many student activities focus on serving the public. Some extracurricular activities
allow students to use their newly acquired knowledge to contribute to the community.
For example, business administration students mentor budding entrepreneurs at local
middle schools through the Young Entrepreneurs Israel Program. Students can earn
academic credit for participating in selected activities.
SETTING THE AGENDA
IDC Herzliya is renowned for establishing the annual forum that has become a
cornerstone of public debate in Israel – the Herzliya Conference on the Balance of
Israel’s National Strength and Security. Israel’s prime ministers have chosen to use
the Herzliya Conference as a platform for delivering the “State of the Nation Address”
and presenting major policy decisions to the public. Participants have included
Israel’s President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Foreign Minister
Tzipi Livni, Defense Minister Ehud Barak, Binyamin Netanyahu, IDF Chief of
Staff Gabi Askenazi, Ambassador Dan Gillerman and guests from overseas,
Ambassador John R. Bolton and Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt.
Guest speakers from Israel and abroad who are renowned for their experience and
knowledge in a variety of fields come to the campus throughout the year to lecture
to classes and participate in major conferences on topics ranging from “reinventing
the Israeli government” to the “Six Day War revisited” to the “media’s impact during
the Second Lebanon War”. They have included Nobel Prize Laureate Prof. Robert
Aumann, Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer, author Amos Oz, Jewish Agency
for Israel Chairman Zeev Bielski, former French prime minister Laurent Fabius,
former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar and Prof. Alan Dershowitz of
Harvard University.
Above (left): U.S. Ambassador to Israel Richard Jones hosts former IDC Herzliya President Amnon Rubinstein,
Head of the Raphael Recanati International School Jonathan Davis, and the school’s staff and students at his
residence in Herzliya.

AWARD-WINNING ATHLETICS
IDC Herzliya encourages students to engage in competitive sports and is proud
that five representatives from the school will participate in the Beijing Olympics
2008. Athletic Director Ilan Kowalsky prepares teams in some thirty sports to
represent IDC Herzliya in the Academic Sports Association (ASA) competitions.
The women’s basketball team has been the champion of the college tournaments
for the last nine years. At recent ASA championships, IDC Herzliya’s delegations
took home gold medals in tennis, volleyball, windsurfing, beach volleyball, and
streetball and silver medals in squash and swimming. The IDC has been in third
place in the ASA competitions for the last three years.
The Athletics Department organizes events for the IDC Herzliya community as
well as clubs in popular sports such as mini-soccer, swimming and basketball.
Students can earn academic credit for participating in these clubs. On campus there
are sports and training fields and plans to construct a sports center are progressing.
The nearby Herzliya Sport Center offers student memberships in a state-of-the-art
facility at a reduced price. Plans are to open two theoretical courses within the
framework of academic studies and an executive plan, within the framework of
MBA studies, is now awaiting academic permission.
STUDENT UNION
The Student Union is an apolitical organization that strives to enhance student life
in Israel and assist both IDC Herzliya students and the community. Representatives
from each class are elected to the Student Union. It publishes a student-run magazine,
Moed Bet, in English and Hebrew. The magazine serves both as a news organ and
a forum for discussion of relevant issues. Useful information on academic and other
matters, such as renting an apartment, is available at the Student Union’s office.
In addition to organizing cultural and social events, such as the annual Student Day
festival, the Student Union sponsors peer-based assistance programs to help students
cope with academic or economic difficulties and address special needs.
The Student Union also encourages students to become involved in the community
by sponsoring a variety of volunteer activities, including tutoring Herzliya
schoolchildren and holiday visits to the children’s wards at hospitals.
As part of the IDC Herzliya community, the international students are encouraged
to take part in Student Union activities.
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SERVICES AND FACILITIES
CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The IDC Herzliya Career Development Center serves as a bridge between the
educational and the professional periods in the lives of IDC Herzliya students and
graduates. The center strives to prepare students to enter the workplace and to assist
them in locating suitable employment opportunities. The center provides a variety
of counseling, placement and informational services tailored to meet the specific
needs of the students and graduates of each of IDC Herzliya’s schools and help
them achieve their career goals. These services include personal career counseling
and assistance as well as lectures and workshops on job-seeking strategies, career
management and other relevant topics. In addition, the center presents companies
and creates recruitment and networking opportunities. The center also maintains
a frequently updated listing of job openings in Israel for students and graduates and
a resource center with information about organizations and companies.
www.idc.ac.il/career/eng
HILLEL
The IDC Herzliya Hillel House serves as a hub for Jewish activities on campus and
a platform that enables a variety of student initiatives. It aims to enrich students’
lives with meaningful Jewish experiences, inspiring them to enrich the Jewish people
and the world. The IDC Herzliya Hillel House strives to meet the specific needs
of international, veteran Israeli and new immigrant students through activities that
celebrate the broad spectrum of languages and cultures in Israel. Activities include
Friday night dinners, trips around Israel, weekend seminars and celebrations of
Jewish and Israeli holidays.
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
The IDC Herzliya Psychological Counseling Service is designed to promote the
health and well-being of students. A resident psychologist provides professional
individualized counseling in both scholastic and personal matters – from problems
related to social integration and learning disabilities to personal conflicts and crises.
All counseling is kept strictly confidential. If extended treatment is recommended,
the student is referred to a suitable off-campus professional.The Psychological
Counseling Service also sponsors workshops on topics such as coping with anxiety
in testing situations and overcoming learning disabilities.
STUDY SKILLS CENTER
The Study Skills Center strives to help students who have been diagnosed with
learning disabilities to succeed academically. The center offers both workshops and
individual sessions in which students work on developing study skills such as:
managing time; reading complex academic texts; writing academic essays; and
understanding assignments, directions and questions.

THE CAMPUS: AN ACADEMIC VILLAGE
IDC Herzliya’s campus is located close to an urban area with one of the highest
concentrations of high-tech firms in Israel, yet the campus itself has a pastoral
character. The campus is an academic village designed to create a stimulating learning
and research environment. It serves some 3,400 students and is designed to ultimately
serve as many as 5,500. Visitors find it hard to believe that it was built on the
foundations of a dilapidated military training base.
The elegant, modern buildings housing the Arison School of Business, the Lauder
School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy and the Marc Rich Library all were
awarded the prestigious Zeev and Yacov Rechter Prize in Architecture in 2005. Like
the new buildings for the Efi Arazi School of Computer Science and the Sammy
Ofer School of Communications, they are equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure
designed to enhance the learning experience through digital presentations, studio
learning and video conferencing. Podiums in lecture halls are equipped with
multimedia computer links to the campus network, the Internet, cable TV and
videoconferencing facilities. A wireless Internet network provides Internet access
from selected spots on campus.
Lawns, gardens and flowerbeds connect the lecture halls, library, faculty offices and
computer labs to recreational areas, such as student and faculty lounges, the cafeteria
and the campus bookstore. Archaeological treasures and works by local and
international artists – on loan or donated by IDC Herzliya friends – adorn the walls
of meeting rooms and halls around the campus. Two interesting spots on campus
are the sculpture garden and the exhibition on “Business and Government in the
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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
FROM THE STAFF
We would like to thank you for taking an interest in the Raphael Recanati International
School and look forward to meeting you in Herzliya. We are here to assist you not
only in the application process, but also in adjusting to IDC Herzliya and making
the most of your experience here in Israel. Traveling abroad to study is not easy, but
we are dedicated to making this process as smooth as possible for you. We will help
you adjust to both academia and life in Israel in general, from acclimating to a new
culture and being far from home to providing personalized guidance on academic
options and everyday tasks, such as setting up a bank account, planning a weekend
excursion or dealing with government agencies. We believe that it requires more
than a good education to succeed in life and we aim to provide our students with
the skills and knowledge vital to success. At the same time, we are forging a
community of students that will support one another along the way and strengthen
ties between Israel and the communities from which they hail. It is a unique
experience for individuals who have the maturity, dedication and self discipline to
embark on a global journey of academic discovery and personal growth. Feel free
to contact us directly.
THE STAFF OF THE
RAPHAEL RECANATI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Wendy Keter
Director of the School
RRIS.Director@idc.ac.il, 972-9-960-2771
Sarit Ben-Or
Program Coordinator
RRIS@idc.ac.il, 972-9-960-2771
Mimi Laufer
Director of International Marketing
RRIS.marketing@idc.ac.il, 972-9-952-7261
Stephanie Miller
Recruiting and Admissions Coordinator
Psychology and Communications Programs
RRIS.registrar@idc.ac.il, 972-9-960-2841
Sylvia Bercholz
Recruiting and Admissions Coordinator
Government Program
RRIS.registrar@idc.ac.il, 972-9-960-2801

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Recruiting and Admissions Coordinator
Business Administration Program
RRIS.registrar@idc.ac.il, 972-9-952-7248
Libi Yehezkel
Graduate Programs Coordinator
RRIS.master@idc.ac.il, 972-9-952-7658
Merav Atar
Director of Student Affairs
RRIS.absorption@idc.ac.il, 972-9-952-7391
Coordinator of Cultural and Social Affairs
RRIS.culturalaffairs@idc.ac.il, 972-9-960-2794
Mali Choresh
Housing Coordinator
RRIS.housing@idc.ac.il, 972-9-960-2791
Linda Goldstein
Housing Coordinator
RRIS.housing@idc.ac.il, 972-9-960-7657
Gali Hefez
Financial Aid Coordinator
RRIS.studentaffairs@idc.ac.il, 972-9-960-2719
Odeya Artzi
Student Affairs Coordinator
RRIS.studentaffairs@idc.ac.il, 972-9-960-2880
Michal Bartal
Admissions Coordinator in North America
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FEELING AT HOME
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Studying in an academic institution in Israel is a fantastic way for students to become
acquainted with contemporary Israel and its priorities and trends, as well as with
the long, rich history of the Jewish People. The staff of the Raphael Recanati
International School feels a responsibility to take students beyond the boundaries
of the IDC Herzliya campus and expose them to all that Israel has to offer, from
the Golan Heights in the north to the Red Sea in the south.
This is done through a variety of extracurricular activities. They include fieldtrips,
seminars and events in uniquely Israeli locations, such as Masada and Jerusalem;
hiking trips in the Galilee and the Negev; and becoming better acquainted with
Israeli society by volunteering in the Herzliya community. The school also organizes
events on campus, such as the Ambassadors Club, which teaches Israel advocacy
and diplomacy. In addition, a wide range of social events – from barbecues to beach
parties to formal receptions – bring together international and Israeli students.
ADOPTED FAMILIES
The Raphael Recanati International School wants international students to feel at
home in Israel and to have the opportunity to experience as many facets of Israeli life
as possible. The school, in conjunction with the Jewish Agency for Israel and immigrant
organizations, arranges for students to be “adopted” by local families if they wish. This
allows students to experience Israeli life firsthand and enjoy holidays in a family setting.
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS
Raphael Recanati International School students have the option of residing in IDC
housing. These are comfortable rented apartments sublet exclusively to our students
in groups of three to six. The apartments are located off campus in regular residential
neighborhoods throughout the city of Herzliya. All apartments are furnished to meet
students’ basic needs and include a private bedroom with a single bed (linens are not
included), desk, chair, and closet. Both the kitchen (which includes a refrigerator and
washing machine) and the living room (with chairs) are shared. The cost of the
sublease is $6,000.U.S. per year.* The fee covers rent, municipal taxes and maintenance
charges. Students are responsible for paying utility bills (water, gas, electricity, telephone,
etc). There are a limited number of apartments available and in order to reserve a
place a deposit of $700. U.S. must be paid no later than July 15th, 2009. The deposit
fee will become a security deposit once you move into the apartment. It will be
returned after the student moves out of the apartment, if no damage was caused. This
housing program is designated only for students who arrive from abroad and whose
immediate family does not live in Israel. Please note, the above information is subject
to change and notification will be sent out if there are changes.
*Rental prices are subject to change according to the local real-estate market.

VISA AND STATUS ASSISTANCE
Students are responsible for clarifying and establishing their status in Israel and can
turn to the Raphael Recanati International School staff for advice and assistance.
Before commencing studies, all students must clarify their status and eligibility for
a visa or Israeli citizenship with the Israeli embassy or consulate in their county of
origin. International students who are children of Israeli parents must settle all matters,
such as deferment of military service, with the nearest Israeli embassy or consulate.
Contact information for embassies and consulates around the world can be found at
www.rris.idc.ac.il/visas
The Ministry of Immigrant Absorption provides advice and assistance to students
considering immigrating to Israel.
www.moia.gov.il
HEALTH INSURANCE
All IDC Herzliya students are required to have comprehensive health insurance
coverage throughout the period of their studies. Israeli residents, including new
immigrants, receive health insurance for a low monthly fee in accordance with the
country’s health insurance legislation.
International students who are not covered by Israel’s compulsory health insurance
legislation must purchase a health insurance policy which will accommodate all
their health needs while studying at the IDC.
“Since I began my studies at IDC Herzliya, I have had many incredible
experiences, and I have met many exceptional people. I am being
provided with an education where my professors are well-respected
experts in their fields. I am given the opportunity to attend conferences
and lectures where my personal opinions and the scope of my
knowledge are constantly challenged. It is with gratitude to IDC
Herzliya that I am able to lay the cornerstones for my future in Israel.”
Daniella Hoffman, Silver Springs, U.S.

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LEARNING THE BASICS
ORIENTATION WEEK
The orientation program provides first-year students with opportunities to meet
one another, get acquainted with the academic and administrative staff, check out
the campus facilities and explore the Herzliya area. The orientation program includes
various social activities, an information session regarding administration and the
use of the campus facilities and an overnight excursion that is pure fun. This week
is a vital part of the IDC Herzliya experience and an effective way to ease into
campus life; all first-year students are required to participate.
LEARNING HEBREW
Students can take elective courses in Hebrew for credit as part of their studies at
the Raphael Recanati International School. Students interested in doing so will be
given a placement test and divided into classes based on their test results. Classes
are designed to help students feel comfortable using Hebrew.
REQUIRED PREPARATORY COURSES
The Raphael Recanati International School curriculum includes preparatory courses
prior to the beginning of the academic year in order to help students obtain the
math and English language skills necessary to succeed in their studies.
Business Administration and Computer Science students are required to complete
a preparatory course in math.
Students for whom English is a second language or who studied at a high school at
which English is not the primary language of instruction must take the English
preparatory course. Students who earn a high score on the TOEFL (Test of English
as a Foreign Language) or an equivalent test – such as the IELTS (International
English Language Testing System), the Israeli Psychometric Entrance Exam or the
Israeli high school five point matriculation exam in English – may request an exemption.
“I read about IDC Herzliya on the Internet and knew that it would be
an excellent place for me to get an education. However, there was
something that made my dream impossible - the price of the tuition.
I decided to visit IDC and I enrolled in the School of Government.
I am currently a third year student in the Argov Honors Program. The
IDC gave me a full scholarship allowing me to finish my degree - an
opportunity which would have been denied me without their help.”
Radek Lakomy, Sumperk, Czech Republic

Sybil Ottenstein,Potomac, USA Andre Lajst, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Natalie Margez, Paris, France

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APPLYING TO THE
RAPHAEL RECANATI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Admission decisions are based on a combination of academic and personal criteria:
high school grades; standardized test scores (if applicable); letters of recommendation;
a curriculum vitae (resume); and, an essay.
Full details on the application process can be found in the application form in
this brochure.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADES
Applicants must submit official copies of their high school transcript and diploma.
Applicants in their final year of high school may submit a partial transcript. Acceptance
of such applicants is contingent upon receiving a final transcript showing that they
graduated and that the grades they earned in their final semester are similar to those
earned in previous semesters. Applicants who have completed one year of universitylevel
studies must submit only their high school diploma and university transcript.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Applicants must submit two recommendations from people who can evaluate their
academic abilities such as teachers, educators, counselors, employers or supervisors.
STANDARDIZED TESTS
Applicants who graduated from a high school in the U.S. must take a standardized
test such as the SAT or ACT. However, if they have completed at least one year of
university-level studies with distinction, they may request an exemption from this
requirement.
Students who graduated from a high school in other countries are not required to
take a standardized test.
SAT: www.collegboard.com
ACT: www.act.org
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
The academic program of the Raphael Recanati International School is taught
entirely in English. Graduates of high schools in which English is not the primary
language of instruction are required to pass the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
Language) or an equivalent test, such as the IELTS (International English Language
Testing System).
TOEFL: www.toefl.org
IELTS: www.ielts.org

APPLICATION FORM AND FEES
The Raphael Recanati International School recommends that applicants apply
online at: www.idc.il.il/rris.register.htm
The fee is $45. U.S.
Applicants can also use the application form at the back of this brochure, obtain
one from the Raphael Recanati International School, or download one from
www.rris.idc.ac.il/apply and return it by regular mail. The fee is $55. U.S. (or the
equivalent in shekels or Euros based on the exchange rate set by the Bank of Israel)
and can be paid by check or bank transfer receipt to the order of “The Interdisciplinary
Center (IDC) Herzliya.”
DEADLINE
For an application to be considered valid, all forms and other required information
must be submitted to the Raphael Recanati International School at IDC Herzliya
by July 31, 2009.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
In order to receive credits or exemptions for courses taken at another academic
institution, students must submit a detailed syllabus in English for each course for
which they are requesting credit and/or an exemption. Please note that IDC Herzliya
is not obligated to grant credit for courses taken at other academic institutions.
To receive a degree from IDC Herzliya, students must earn at least 60% of the credits
at IDC Herzliya and must be enrolled at IDC Herzliya for a minimum of two years.
“As the first Panamanian to study at IDC Herzliya, I feel very proud
and happy to be part of a great school. When I was considering
where to continue my education, I was looking for something
different, something that would fulfill my needs both as a student
and as a Jew. The Raphael Recanati International School is doing
exactly that. I am very excited to be able to take advantage of all
that IDC has to offer to enhance my experience.”
Simon Zebede, Panama City, Panama

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SCHOLARSHIPS
Various scholarship opportunities are available to students at the Raphael Recanati
International School. The scholarships are awarded based on the candidate’s background
or status in Israel.
RAPHAEL RECANATI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
SCHOLARSHIPS
The school provides scholarships directly to its students based on financial need.
Applicants interested in receiving a scholarship must complete the application form
in full during the registration period, providing all of the information and
documentation requested in order to be considered. Only applications that have
been completed in full will be considered. Scholarship applications will be evaluated
only after the applicant has been accepted to study at the school. The scholarship
application form can be found with the application form to study at the Raphael
Recanati International School and on the IDC Herzliya website. Please note that
scholarship recipients who withdraw during the academic year may be required to
return all or part of the funds awarded.
Students who receive these scholarships are expected to perform thirty hours of
community service over the course of the academic year in the school’s offices and
through one of the many organizations that cooperate with the school. Scholarship
recipients can choose to tutor and mentor children, care for abandoned animals,
or help the Jewish National Fund or some of the non-profit organizations that
operate in the Herzliya area.
www.rris.idc.ac.il/scholarships
MASA SCHOLARSHIPS
The Jewish Agency for Israel and the Israel Prime Minister’s Office co-sponsor the
Masa project to encourage young Jews who are not Israeli residents to study in
Israel. Students up to the age of thirty, who have not been to Israel on a long term
program before, are eligible for a grant from Masa to go towards tuition at the
Raphael Recanati International School. Students will receive an initial grant based
on their country of origin and can apply for additional funding of up to $10,000.
U.S. which is awarded based on financial need.
Application forms for Masa must be completed online (see below).
Please note, Masa is an independent initiative and therefore its criteria for evaluating
scholarship requests may differ from those used to evaluate requests for the Raphael
Recanati International School Scholarships.
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FEDERAL LOANS FOR AMERICANS (FAFSA)
American students are eligible for a Stafford Loan as part of the Federal Family
Education Loan (FFEL) program. Registration from January 2009 until June 30,
2010 on the web: www.fafsa.ed.gov Our code is: G40703. Please contact us via
email upon receiving your SAR (Student Aid Report).
THE CHAIS SCHOLARSHIPS
Outstanding computer science students are eligible for the scholarships the Chais
Family generously established at IDC Herzliya. The specific criteria and amount
of the scholarship vary each year.
THE EFI ARAZI SCHOLARSHIP
The Efi Arazi Scholarship Fund aims to identify creative individuals with high
entrepreneurial potential and to make it possible for them to obtain an education
that will enable them to become leaders of the Israeli economy. Scholarship applicants
are evaluated on their leadership skills, creativity and ability for unconventional
thinking. The scholarship is for Computer Science undergraduates and covers
between 50% and 75% of tuition.
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Various sources in the Jewish and general community provide financial aid and
scholarships to students pursuing academic degrees in Israel. We recommend that
applicants check with their communities, non-profit organizations, local Jewish
federations and schools about the availability of and criteria for such scholarships.
Many countries also have government-sponsored loan programs for students. Please
check with local government representatives for details. Some of the many organizations
that offer scholarships based on a variety of criteria are listed below. For other
financial aid possibilities, please contact our students affairs coordinator at
RRIS.studentaffairs@idc.ac.il
Student Authority olim chadashim (new immigrants) may receive help with tuition
if they meet the criteria. For more information contact your local aliyah shaliach
or see online: www.moia.gov.il/Moia_en/Students/Services.htm
Friends of the IDF – Impact (for IDF veterans) www.awis.org.il/impact
Friends of the IDF – HESEG Foundation Scholarships (for IDF veterans)
www.lonesoldiers.org.il
Gruss Fund (for IDF veterans) www.gruss.org.il
United Jewish Communities www.ujc.org
Nefesh B’Nefesh www.nbn.org.il
Ami www.ami-israel.org
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TUITION AND EXPENSES
EXPENSES
Tuition
Israel Experience Program
Optional:
IDC-Sponsored Housing
but not gas, water, electricity and telephone bills)
Please note, students that have master bedrooms, must pay an additional $50./month
($6,600. U.S. year).
Rates are subject to change due to fluctuations in market prices and currency exchange rates.
TUITION PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS
A $400. U.S. tuition deposit must be sent to the registrar at the Raphael Recanati
International School within one month of being accepted to study at IDC Herzliya
in order to reserve a place in the class. The tuition deposit is the first tuition payment.
A brochure containing details on how to pay the remainder of the tuition will be
sent later. This deposit will be fully refunded to those who decide not to enroll, if
they inform the Raphael Recanati International School of this in writing by
August 17, 2009.
www.idc.ac.il/tuition
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES
Students are responsible for their airfare to and from Israel. Students should expect
to spend about $500.- $600. U.S. each month for food, travel and other basic
expenses. Please note, the tuition does not include the cost of the textbooks that we
recommend students purchase.
ADDRESS
Please submit applications to:
In Israel
Raphael Recanati International School, Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya
2 Kanfei Nesharim Street, P. O. Box 167, Herzliya 46150, Israel
Tel.: +972-9-952-7248, +972-9-960-2801, +972-9-960-2841, Fax.: +972-9-952-7334
In the U.S.
Raphael Recanati International School
c/o American Friends of IDC, 104 Fifth Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10011, U.S.
Tel.: +1-866-999-RRIS, +1-212-213-5961, +1-212-213-6371, Fax.: +1-212-213-6436
www.rris.idc.ac.il
$9,000. U.S. per year*
Included in tuition
$6,000. U.S. per year (includes all maintenance charges,
* IDC Herzliya reserves the right to increase annual tuition by up to 8 percent per annum, depending on
economic conditions, but no more than this. There is an additional tuition fee of $150. U.S. for students
in the School of Communications.

Royi Neumann, Johannesburg, South Africa
“When I was fourteen, my parents and I moved from Israel to Seoul, South
Korea. I spent four years studying in an American school there and then
returned to Israel to serve in the IDF. When I was released from the military,
I was thinking of continuing my studies abroad. However, the challenge of
studying in English, together with the international spirit, and the fun life
that Israel has to offer made me choose the Raphael Recanati International
School. It offers opportunities that I wouldn’t have anywhere else.”
Ronit Gudes, Ramat Hasharon, Israel

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CALENDAR 2009-2010
DATE
September-October 2009
October 11, 2009
October 18, 2009
October 30, 2009
December 13, 2009
January 15, 2010
January-February, 2010
February 21, 2010
February 28, 2010
March 24 - April 7, 2010
April 18, 2010
April 19, 2010
May 18-19, 2010
To be determined
June 4, 2010
June 6-11, 2010
June - July 2010
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Final dates to be confirmed.
“I learned about IDC Herzliya while serving as a counselor in
a Zionist youth movement. I had been thinking about moving
to Israel ever since high school and quickly concluded that IDC
Herzliya would be the best place for me to realize this dream.
Therefore, after completing two years of studies at Munich
University, I decided to continue my studies at IDC Herzliya.
Moving to Israel was challenging, but I do not regret it at all.”
Pascal Cohen, Munich, Germany
EVENT
Preparatory Courses
Orientation Week begins
Fall Semester begins
Memorial Day for Yitzhak Rabin
Hanukah Vacation
Fall Semester ends
Fall Semester Exams
Spring Semester begins
Purim Vacation
Passover Vacation
Israel Memorial Day
Israel Independence Day
Shavuot Vacation
Student Day
Spring Semester ends
Make Up Lessons
Spring Semester Exams

Raphael Recanati
International School
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
2009-2010
All forms should be either typed or neatly handwritten in ink. The completed
application must be sent to the Raphael Recanati International School by
July 31, 2009.
The regular application fee is U.S. $55. (or the equivalent in shekels or
Euros based on the exchange rate set by the Bank of Israel) and must be
submitted with the application. The application will be evaluated only
after the application fee is submitted. Please make the check payable to
“The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya.”
The Raphael Recanati International School recommends that applicants
apply online at www.idc.ac.il/rris/register.htm and therefore has reduced
the fee for applications submitted online to U.S. $45.
Please submit applications to one of the following addresses:
Israel:
The Raphael Recanati International School
Interdisciplinary Center (IDC)
P. O. Box 167, 2 Kanfei Nesharim Street, Herzliya, Israel 46150
ATTN: Registrar
Fax.: +972-9-952-7334, Email: RRIS.registrar@idc.ac.il
Business Administration and Computer Science Programs
+972-9-952-7248
Government Program
+972-9-960-2801
Communications and Psychology Programs
+972-9-960-2841
United States:
The Raphael Recanati International School
c/o American Friends of IDC
104 Fifth Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY, U.S. 10011
Tel.: +1-866-999-RRIS, +1-212 213-5961, +1-212-213-6371
Fax.: +1-212-213-6436, Email: RRIS.us@idc.ac.il
This form can also be downloaded from: www.rris.idc.ac.il/apply

INSTRUCTIONS
FORM A
FORM B
FORM C
FORMS
D1&D2
Biographical
Information
Standardized
Tests
English
Proficiency
Personal
Statement
High-School
Record
Recommendation 1
Recommendation 2
Please note that these application forms should be used only by graduates of high schools that
are not in Israel. Applicants who have graduated from an Israeli high school are kindly requested
to apply online at: www.idc.ac.il/RishumOnline or to obtain the Hebrew application form from
the IDC Herzliya Admissions Office (Tel.: +972-9-952-7200, Fax.: +972-9-956-7392, Email:
rishum@idc.ac.il) and indicate that they wish to study at the Raphael Recanati International
School. Applicants interested in studying computer science also are requested to use the Hebrew
application form. IDC Herzliya uses a rolling admissions process and recommends submitting
applications as early as possible. The final deadline for applications for the 2009-10 academic
year is July 31, 2009.
To be completed and submitted by the applicant. Please read the instructions and questions
carefully and type or print the requested information in ink.
Please submit four recent, passport-sized photos with Form A. Print your name and passport or
ID number on the back of each photo with a ballpoint pen. The application will not be considered
complete until the photos are submitted.
Applicants who graduated from a high school in the U.S. must take a standardized test such as
the SAT, ACT or Israeli Psychometric Entrance Exam. However, if they have completed at least
one year of university-level studies with distinction, they may request an exemption from this
requirement.
Students who graduated from a high school in other countries are not required to take a standardized
test.
The Israeli Psychometric Entrance Exam is prepared by the Israeli National Institute for Testing
and Evaluation and is given in several languages in locations around the world on specific dates.
Please attach an official copy of your scores to the application or have the testing agency send the
scores directly to IDC Herzliya. The IDC Herzliya SAT code is 4267. SAT: www.collegeboard.com,
ACT: www.act.org / Israeli Psychometric Entrance Exam: +972-2-675-9555
The academic program of the Raphael Recanati International School is taught entirely in English.
Therefore, students are required to master the English language before the program begins. Graduates
of high schools in which English is not the primary language of instruction must demonstrate Englishlanguage
proficiency by taking the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or an equivalent
test, such as the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). Applicants who take these
tests must submit an official score report, issued by the testing agency.
The IDC Herzliya TOEFL code is 0927. TOEFL: www.toefl.org/IELTS: www.ielts.org
To be completed and submitted by the applicant. Please read the instructions and questions carefully
and submit typed answers to all the questions on separate sheets of paper.
Applicants who are still in high school must submit this form and an official copy of their highschool
transcript and diploma. Applicants in their final year of high school may submit a partial
transcript. Acceptance of such applicants is contingent upon receiving a final transcript showing
that they graduated and that the grades they earned in their final semester are similar to those
earned in previous semesters.
This form should be completed by the applicant’s high-school principal or college counselor.
This form should either be mailed to the Raphael Recanati International School directly by the
person completing it or sent by the applicant in a sealed envelope signed across the flap by the person
who completed the form.
Applicants who have completed one year of university-level studies do not need to submit this form,
but are required to submit their high-school diploma and university transcript.
Please submit two recommendations from teachers, educators, counselors, employers or supervisors.
This form should either be mailed to the Raphael Recanati International School directly by the
person completing it or sent by the applicant in a sealed envelope signed across the flap by the person
who completed the form.

FORM A
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Please submit four recent, passport-sized photos with this form.
Please read the instructions and questions carefully and type or print the requested information in ink. Print your name
and passport or ID number on the back of each photo with a ballpoint pen. The application will not be considered
complete until the photos are submitted.
Applicant’s Name
Last First
Gender Female Male
Date of Birth
Day Month Year
Applying for (Please use numbers to indicate your preferences if you would like to apply to more than one program):
Place of Birth
City
B.A. in Business Administration
State or Province
Country Native Language
Citizenship Information
Country of Citizenship Identification or Passport Number
Type of Identification
Contact Information
Home Address (permanent)
Number and Street
State or Province Zip Code Country
Email Address
If you would like mail to be sent to a different address, please list
it below.
Mailing Address
Number and Street
Contact Information in Israel (if applicable)
Address
Number and Street City
Home Telephone Number Cellular Telephone Number
City
Telephone Number
Country Area Code Number
State or Province Zip Code Country
City
B.A. in Government
B.A. in Communications B.A. in Psychology
Zip Code

FORM A
CONTINUED
Family Information
Name of Father or Legal Guardian
Last
First
Mailing address
E-mail address E-mail address
How did you hear about our program? Referral from
Advertisement
Website
IDC representative
Other
Name of Mother or Legal Guardian
Last
First
Educational History
List the secondary schools (high schools) you have attended. List the most recent school attended first.
Please attach an official copy of your transcript.
Name of School
City
Began Studies
If you have studied at a college or other post-secondary school, please list it below and attach an official copy of your transcript.
Name of School
Completed Studies
Day Month Year Day Month Year
Public School Private School Religious School
Name of School
City
Began Studies
Number and Street
State or Province Zip Code Country
Completed Studies
Day Month Year Day Month Year
Public School Private School Religious School
Mailing address
Area of Study
Address Telephone No.
School’s Main Telephone Number
Country Area Code Number
Language of Instruction
Number and Street
State or Province Zip Code Country
School’s Main Telephone Number
Country Area Code Number
Language of Instruction
No. of Semesters Studied No. of Credits (if applicable) Language of Instruction

FORM A
CONTINUED
Standardized Tests
Applicants who graduated from a high school in the U.S. must take a standardized test such as the SAT, ACT or Israeli Psychometric
Entrance Exam. However, if they have completed at least one year of university-level studies with distinction, they may request an exemption
from this requirement.
Students who graduated from a high school in other countries are not required to take a standardized test.
The Israeli Psychometric Entrance Exam is prepared by the Israeli National Institute for Testing and Evaluation and is administered in a
number of languages in various locations around the world on specific dates.
The information you are asked to provide below is unofficial. Please also submit an official score report issued by the testing agency.
Please attach an official copy of your scores to the application or have the testing agency send the scores directly to IDC Herzliya.
The IDC Herzliya SAT code is 4267.
SAT: www.collegeboard.com
ACT: www.act.org
Israeli Psychometric Entrance Exam: +972-2-675-9555
List below the dates on which you have taken or will take the standardized examinations. Indicate any score you have received.
SAT
Day Month Year Critical Reading Math Writing
ACT
Day Month Year English Mathematics Reading Science Composite Writing (Optional)
Israeli Psychometric Entrance Exam
Day Month Year
Signature
English Quantitative Verbal
English Proficiency
The academic program of the Raphael Recanati International School is taught entirely in English. Therefore, students are
required to master the English language before the program begins. Graduates of high schools in which English is not the
primary language of instruction must demonstrate English-language proficiency by taking the TOEFL (Test of English as a
Foreign Language) or an equivalent test, such as the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The IDC
Herzliya TOEFL code is 0927.
TOEFL: www.toefl.org
IELTS: www.ielts.org
List below the date on which you have taken or will take the TOEFL or an equivalent test. Indicate any score you have received.
This record is unofficial. Please also submit an official score report issued by the testing agency.
Day Month Year
Total
Score
I certify that all the information supplied in this application for admission is correct and complete.
I understand that any misrepresentation of the facts herein may be the cause for refusal or cancellation of my application or admission.
Date
Day Month Year

FORM B
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Please read the instructions and questions carefully and type your answers on separate sheets of paper.
Applicant’s Name
Last First
1. Have you ever been dismissed, suspended or placed on probation from school, left school voluntarily for an extended period of time,
or incurred serious disciplinary action?
Yes No
3. Are you attending school now?
If yes, please explain the circumstances on a separate sheet of paper.
2. Are you graduating from high school early or leaving without a diploma?
Yes No
Yes No
If yes, please explain the circumstances on a separate sheet of paper.
If no, please explain what you have been doing since you completed high school on a separate sheet of paper.
4. Please write a personal essay (250-500 words) that will provide more insight about you and demonstrate your ability to organize your
thoughts and express yourself. You may write about a topic of your choice or select one of the topics below. Please indicate which topic
you select.
A. Evaluate a significant experience or achievement of yours, a risk you have taken or an ethical dilemma
you have faced and its impact on you.
B. Discuss a personal, local, national or international concern and its importance to you.
C. Discuss a person who has had a significant influence on you and describe that influence.
D. Describe the character in a novel or other creative work that you most relate to and why.
E. Explain how Israel has affected you and why studying and living in Israel is something that interests you.
F. Explain why you will excel in the academic program you are applying to (business, communications,
psychology or government).
G. Topic of your choice.
5. Please write a one-page curriculum vitae (CV) detailing your employment history (including summer jobs or internships), scholastic
distinctions, volunteer work and community service. An example of a CV can be downloaded from www.rris.idc.ac.il/apply.
I certify that all the information supplied in this application for admission is correct and complete. I certify that my personal essay is my
own work and all the information in it is true and honestly presented.
I understand that any misrepresentation of the facts herein may be the cause for refusal or cancellation of my application or admission.
Signature
Date
Day Month Year

FORM C
HIGH-SCHOOL RECORD
If you are still in high school, please give this form to your college counselor or high-school principal to complete and
submit an official copy of your high-school transcript and diploma with this form. Applicants in their final year of high
school may submit a partial transcript. Acceptance of such applicants is contingent upon receiving a final transcript showing
that they graduated and that the grades they earned in their final semester are similar to those earned in previous semesters.
Applicants who have completed one year of university-level studies must submit only their high-school diploma and
university transcript. This form must reach the Raphael Recanati International School by July 31, 2009.
Applicant’s Name
Last First
Please sign your name below if you agree to waive your right to review this form.
Signature
To the High-School Principal or College Counselor:
Please read the instructions carefully and type or print in ink.
The student named above has applied for admission to a three-year
international B.A. program taught in Israel in the English language.
A full and accurate report from the applicant’s school is a very
important part of the application. We request that you send us the
following items:
Student Profile: If your school’s regulations prevent you from
disclosing some information, please indicate so next to the appropriate
questions. Please describe the grading system used in your school.
This information is critically important when evaluating the highschool
performance of international applicants.
Transcript: Please attach an official copy of the student’s most recent
transcript, including: courses taken, the year they were taken and
grades earned; courses failed or repeated; and courses in progress.
Thank you for your time and effort in completing this form and
aiding us in our decision. Please feel free to contact our office if you
have questions regarding this form or the admission process in
general. For more information about our school, please see our
website: www.rris.idc.ac.il
After completing this form, please send it directly to our office at one of the following addresses or return it in a sealed envelope, signed
across the flap, to the applicant for mailing.
The Raphael Recanati International School
Interdisciplinary Center (IDC)
P. O. Box 167, Herzliya 46150, Israel
ATTN: Registrar
Tel.: +972-9-952-7248, +972-9-960-2801, +972-9-960-2841
Fax.: +972-9-952-7334
Email: RRIS.registrar@idc.ac.il
Name of Person Completing this Form
Last First
School Job Title
Date
Day Month Year
City Country
Email Address
Telephone Number
American Friends of IDC Herzliya
104 Fifth Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10011, U.S.
Tel.: +1-866-999-RRIS, +1-212 213-5961, +1-212-213-6371
Fax.: +1-212-213-6436
Email: RRIS.us@idc.ac.il
Country Area Code Number

FORM C
CONTINUED
Academic Performance
Describe the level of difficulty of the courses taken by the applicant by checking the appropriate box for each subject area. In addition,
indicate the areas in which your school offers Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses.
Student’s most
advanced level of study: Regular Enriched or
Accelerated
English
Social Studies
Foreign Language
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Computer Science
Advanced
Placement
International
Baccalaureate
Other
(specify)
The student ranks in a class numbering This rank covers the period from to
Day Month Year Day Month Year
The student’s Grade Point Average (GPA): The highest possible GPA in your school:
The highest possible GPA in the student’s class:
Approximately % of our graduates expect to attend four-year colleges; % expect to attend two-year colleges.
The primary language of instruction in our school is:
Indicate the nature of your acquaintance with the applicant: Know only through records See from time to time Know well
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Check here if no Advanced Placement courses are offered. Check here if no International Baccalaureate courses are offered.
If admitted to our program, the applicant will spend the next three years in Israel. Although we will make every effort to make this period
intellectually and personally rewarding, the student will be separated from his or her family and regular support system. If you have any
reservations about the applicant’s ability to function well under such circumstances, please explain them on a separate sheet of paper.
If the student’s academic performance in your school was affected by some special circumstance (e.g., employment, excessive extracurricular
activities, difficulties at home, illness, etc.), please describe these special circumstances and the way the student has coped with the
situation(s) on a separate sheet of paper.
Has the applicant ever been dismissed, suspended, placed on probation for an extended period of time, or incurred serious disciplinary
action? Yes No If yes, please provide details on a separate sheet of paper.
Do you have any reservations regarding the candidate’s integrity? Yes No If yes, please explain on a separate sheet of paper.
How would you compare the applicant to other students at your school who are planning to attend college?
Academic Achievement
Personal Qualities and Character
Extracurricular Accomplishments
Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
I recommend this student for the Raphael Recanati International School: With Reservation Strongly Very Strongly
Signature
Date
Day Month Year

FORM D1
RECOMMENDATION
Please submit two recommendations from your teachers, educators, counselors, employers or supervisors.
Please give this form to the evaluator to complete. This form must reach the Raphael Recanati International School
by July 31, 2009.
Applicant’s Name
Last First
Please sign your name below if you agree to waive your right to review this form.
Signature Date
To the Evaluator:
The person who has requested this recommendation from you has
applied for admission to a three-year international B.A. program in
psychology, communications, business administration or government,
taught in Israel in the English language.
Since we cannot interview each candidate in person, it is crucial for
us to obtain as much information as possible about the applicant’s
We are happy to receive your comments in a different format, but
we ask you to attach all comments to this evaluation form.
After completing this form, please send it directly to our office at
one of the following addresses or return it in a sealed envelope,
signed across the flap, to the applicant for mailing.
The Raphael Recanati International School
Interdisciplinary Center (IDC)
P. O. Box 167, Herzliya 46150, Israel
ATTN: Registrar
Tel.: +972-9-952-7248, +972-9-960-2801, +972-9-960-2841
Fax.: +972-9-952-7334
Email: RRIS.registrar@idc.ac.il
Name of Person Completing this Form
Last First
Relationship with the applicant
Length of acquaintance with the applicant
School (if applicable)
Years Months
City Country
Email Address
Day Month Year
personality, motivation, creativity, intellectual curiosity, social
adjustment, academic ability, aptitude and independence.
We appreciate your candor in addressing these issues, and we thank
you for helping us assess the applicant’s candidacy to our program.
If your knowledge of the applicant is not based on a student-teacher
relationship, some questions may not be applicable.
American Friends of IDC Herzliya
104 Fifth Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10011, U.S.
Tel.: +1-866-999-RRIS, +1-212 213-5961, +1-212-213-6371
Fax.: +1-212-213-6436
Email: RRIS.us@idc.ac.il
I have been teaching for years.
Number and Street
Telephone Number
Country Area Code Number

FORM D1
CONTINUED
This applicant’s achievements are the result of (check as many as apply): Consistent hard work
Brilliance of mind
Please type your answers to the questions below on a separate sheet of paper. Please use 100 words or less
to answer each question.
1. Describe the applicant’s ability to interact with teachers and with peers. Please comment on the applicant’s personality and social skills.
2. Does the applicant have any special skills, talents or leadership abilities? If so, please describe them.
3. What will you remember most about this applicant?
4. If admitted to our program, the applicant will have to spend three years in Israel, on his or her own.
Please comment on the applicant’s ability to function well under such circumstances.
5. Are there unusual circumstances (personal or academic) that you feel we should know about?
Compared to other students in your school (if applicable) who are planning to attend college, how would you rate the applicant?
Academic Achievement
Personal Qualities and Character
Extracurricular Accomplishments
I recommend this applicant for the Raphael Recanati
International School:
Signature
Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
With Reservation Strongly Very Strongly
Date
Day Month Year

FORM D2
RECOMMENDATION
Please submit two recommendations from your teachers, educators, counselors, employers or supervisors.
Please give this form to the evaluator to complete. This form must reach the Raphael Recanati International School
by July 31, 2009.
Applicant’s Name
Last First
Please sign your name below if you agree to waive your right to review this form.
Signature Date
To the Evaluator:
The person who has requested this recommendation from you has
applied for admission to a three-year international B.A. program in
psychology, communications, business administration or government,
taught in Israel in the English language.
Since we cannot interview each candidate in person, it is crucial for
us to obtain as much information as possible about the applicant’s
We are happy to receive your comments in a different format, but
we ask you to attach all comments to this evaluation form.
After completing this form, please send it directly to our office at
one of the following addresses or return it in a sealed envelope,
signed across the flap, to the applicant for mailing.
The Raphael Recanati International School
Interdisciplinary Center (IDC)
P. O. Box 167, Herzliya 46150, Israel
ATTN: Registrar
Tel.: +972-9-952-7248, +972-9-960-2801, +972-9-960-2841
Fax.: +972-9-952-7334
Email: RRIS.registrar@idc.ac.il
Name of Person Completing this Form
Last First
Relationship with the applicant
Length of acquaintance with the applicant
School (if applicable)
Years Months
City Country
Email Address
Day Month Year
personality, motivation, creativity, intellectual curiosity, social
adjustment, academic ability, aptitude and independence.
We appreciate your candor in addressing these issues, and we thank
you for helping us assess the applicant’s candidacy to our program.
If your knowledge of the applicant is not based on a student-teacher
relationship, some questions may not be applicable.
American Friends of IDC Herzliya
104 Fifth Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10011, U.S.
Tel.: +1-866-999-RRIS, +1-212 213-5961, +1-212-213-6371
Fax.: +1-212-213-6436
Email: RRIS.us@idc.ac.il
I have been teaching for years.
Number and Street
Telephone Number
Country Area Code Number

FORM D2
CONTINUED
This applicant’s achievements are the result of (check as many as apply): Consistent hard work
Brilliance of mind
Please type your answers to the questions below on a separate sheet of paper. Please use 100 words or less
to answer each question.
1. Describe the applicant’s ability to interact with teachers and with peers. Please comment on the applicant’s personality and social skills.
2. Does the applicant have any special skills, talents or leadership abilities? If so, please describe them.
3. What will you remember most about this applicant?
4. If admitted to our program, the applicant will have to spend three years in Israel, on his or her own.
Please comment on the applicant’s ability to function well under such circumstances.
5. Are there unusual circumstances (personal or academic) that you feel we should know about?
Compared to other students in your school (if applicable) who are planning to attend college, how would you rate the applicant?
Academic Achievement
Personal Qualities and Character
Extracurricular Accomplishments
I recommend this applicant for the Raphael Recanati
International School:
Signature
Below Average Average Above Average Excellent
With Reservation Strongly Very Strongly
Date
Day Month Year

RAPHAEL RECANATI SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION
The Raphael Recanati International School grants scholarships based on financial need and the availability of funds.
Applicants interested in receiving a scholarship must complete the application form in full during the registration
period, providing all of the information and documentation requested below in order to be considered.
Scholarship recipients who withdraw during the school year may be required to return all or part of the funds awarded.
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This application is for applicants whose tuition will be paid by income that was not earned in Israel.
Israeli residents should use the Hebrew form that can be obtained from the Dean of Student Affairs’ Office.
This form also can be downloaded from: www.rris.idc.ac.il/apply
Please express all figures in U.S. dollars or Euros.
Please submit the following documents with this form: A typed, one-page letter that explains the background of
the applicant and his or her parents, and the financial reasons for requesting a scholarship.
U.S. Residents:
1. Signed copies of your and your parents’ or guardians’ 2008 Federal Income Tax Returns (including all schedules).
If 2008 forms are not yet available, send copies of the 2007 forms and 2008 W-2s. Do not send copies of state tax
returns. If you are not filing a 2008 Federal Tax Return, please indicate this in the form.
2. Student Aid Report for the academic year 2009-2010 from FAFSA: application may be filled out on-line at
www.fafsa.ed.gov Our OPE ID number is: G40703.
Non-U.S. Residents:
Self Employed: Your and your parents’ or guardians’ tax forms (original forms and an English translation of them)
for 2008. If 2008 forms are not yet available, send copies of 2007 forms.
Salaried Employees:
1. Your and your parents’ or guardians’ three most recent paycheck stubs.
2. Your and your parents’ or guardians’ tax forms (original forms and an English translation of them) for 2007.
If 2008 forms are not yet available, send copies of 2007 forms.
Salaried employees who work, or have worked, for more than one employer in 2007 and 2008 must submit documents
for each place of employment.
Applicant’s Name
Last First
Gender Female Male
Date of Birth
Day Month Year
Contact Information
Home Address (permanent)
State or Province
Email Address
If you would like mail to be sent to a different address, please list
it below:
Mailing Address
Number and Street
State or Province
Contact Information in Israel
Address
Number and Street
City
Country
Zip Code
Home Telephone Number
Number
Country Area Code
City
Zip Code
Country
Number and Street City
Zip Code
Home Telephone Number Cellular Telephone Number

RAPHAEL RECANATI SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION
Citizenship Information
Country of Citizenship
Type of Identification
Status in Israel
New Immigrant
Army service: Yes No When
Day Month Year
Where:
Did you and/or your spouse receive a discharged soldier’s grant from the IDF? Yes No
Will you receive any financial assistance (an absorption basket) from the Immigration and Absorption Ministry and,
if so, how much?
If you are a new immigrant please note the amount of assistance you will receive from the Student Authority, if any.
Will you receive a rent subsidy and, if so, for how much?
Student Visa/Israeli citizen (raised abroad)
Are you applying for a scholarship from the Masa project and, if so, for how much?
Identification or Passport Number
Student’s Visa New Immigrant Israeli Citizen (raised abroad)
Date of aliya
Student (and Spouse) Gross 2008 Income
Income from work
Public assistance
Social security
Other income
$
$
$
$
Student (and Spouse) Assets
Day Month Year
Student Spouse, if married
$
$
$
$
$ $
$
$
Cash and Savings Uniform gifts to minors
Investments
Other assets (real estate, etc.)
If you own your home:
$
$
$
Year Purchased Purchase Price
Current Market Value
Unpaid Mortgage Principle
Make, year and model of all cars owned or leased by you or your spouse
Make Year Model
Make Year Model
Did you request or do you intend to request scholarships from any additional sources to help finance your studies this year? If so, please
specify from which sources, the amount of the scholarships and when decisions on your requests are expected.
Source
Did you receive a scholarship from any other source during the last academic year?
If yes, indicate the sum you received $ Source
$ Source
Amount received
Will you file an income tax return
for 2008? Yes No
Amount of Scholarship
$
Date of Reply
Day Month Year
Yes
No

Previous Education
List the academic institutions (high school, college, other) that you have studied at and the tuition they charged at the time.
If you received financial aid please state below and submit supporting documents.
Name Cost of Tuition / Amount of Scholarship Years
Name Cost of Tuition / Amount of Scholarship Years
Family Information
Check one if applicable: Are your parents
Married Separated Divorced Widowed
Has your mother remarried? Yes No Has your father remarried? Yes No
Provide information about the people living in your household:
Check one
Father Stepfather
Check one
Occupation/Title
Mother Stepmother
Occupation/Title
Employer
Employer
Contact information
for parents: Tel
Email
Date of Separation
Day Month
Date of Divorce
Day Month
Please list all family members financially dependent upon your parents/guardians in 2009-10, including yourself, your parents, siblings
and any other relatives. Please note if any family members are studying at a Jewish day school or private school.
Name Relationship to student Age
Name of school,
college or employer
Parents’ Gross Income 2008
Estimated 2009
Wages, salaries, bonuses
$
Interest income
$
Dividend income
Net income or loss from business,
rents, royalties, partnerships, estates,
trusts, etc.
Untaxed income
Is either parent self-employed? Yes No
$
$
$
$
Year in
School
$
$
$
$
$
Parents’
contribution
Year
Year

RAPHAEL RECANATI SCHOLARSHIP
CONTINUED
Does either parent own all or part of a business, corporation or partnership? Yes No
If yes, provide the following information:
Name of Business
Address
Number and Street
State or Province
Type of Business
City
Zip Code
$ $
Value of original investment or purchase Current Value
Parents’ Assets
Country
Parents’ Home
$
$
Own Rent $
Cash, checking and savings
If your parents own their home:
Total Investments
Monthly Payments
$
$
$
Year Purchased Purchase Price
Current Market Value
Unpaid Mortgage Principle
Does your family own real estate other than your primary residence? Yes No
$
$
$
Year Purchased Purchase Price Current Market Value
Unpaid Mortgage Principle
Please provide information about your family’s savings for college, or any other purpose, in the children’s names.
Name of Child
Indicate the amount your parents feel they can contribute toward your first-year expenses at
the Raphael Recanati International School: $
Amount requested for scholarship:
Amount
$
I certify that all the information presented on this application is correct at this time.
I will provide timely notice of any significant change in family income or assets, family situation, or the receipt of other scholarships or grants.
Signature
$
Total rent received in most recent tax year
Make, year and model of all cars owned or leased by the family
Make
$
Year
Model
$
$
Date Started
Day
Date
Month
Year
Day Month Year

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For additional information about the
Raphael Recanati International School,
please contact us:
ISRAEL
The Raphael Recanati International School
Interdisciplinary Center (IDC)
P. O. Box 167, 2 Kanfei Nesharim Street,
Herzliya, Israel 46150
ATTN: Registrar
Fax.: +972-9-952-7334
Email: RRIS.registrar@idc.ac.il
Business Administration and
Computer Science Programs
+972-9-952-7248
Government Program
+972-9-960-2801
Communications and
Psychology Programs
+972-9-960-2841
U.S.
The Raphael Recanati International School
c/o American Friends of IDC
104 Fifth Avenue, 14th Floor,
New York, NY, U.S. 10011
Tel.: +1-866-999-RRIS
+1-212 213-5961
+1-212-213-6371
Fax.: +1-212-213-6436
Email: RRIS.us@idc.ac.il
www.rris.idc.ac.il