For many decades the JTS has sent its students to study in Jerusalem. The Israel program functions as a centerpiece of our curriculum—it allows students who have already established a foundation in Hebrew language and textual interpretation to deepen these skills in the immersion environment found in modern Israel. The Israel program is important not only because of the unique resources of Jerusalem but also because of the different perspective available there. Our students are training to become leaders of the Jewish People, and it is essential that they consider on both personal and professional levels the great challenges and opportunities presented by the experience of Jewish sovereignty in Israel. We are blessed with an extremely talented and attentive team in Jerusalem to help our students get the most out of this year.