Fellows are expected to be largely self-directed and highly motivated in pursuit of the goals of the Fellowship.
Fellows are fully independent and are responsible for establishing and managing their personal affairs and developing their own social circles in Israel. That said, Fellows will have extensive contact with one another in the midst of the DFI Learning Community, and with the DFI Staff, throughout their experience.
ROLE OF DFI EDUCATORS
The DFI Educators serve in multiple capacities.
- DFI Educators are responsible for the execution of the Dorot Fellowship program in Israel.
- DFI Educators serve as consultants to Fellows in the evolution of each Fellow’s Personal Learning Program. Each Fellow begins the Program Year with a Comprehensive Consultation (in August) with the DFI Educators to begin the development of their Personal Learning Program. [Fellows are encouraged to develop contacts, to explore options for learning and volunteering, and to develop personal priorities for the year, prior to the Comprehensive Consultation.] Fellows meet regularly with the DFI Educators throughout the year. All elements of the Personal Learning Program must be approved by a DFI Educator.
- DFI Educators are involved in all elements of planning and facilitating the DFI Learning Community.
DFI STAFF
Steven M. Jacobson, Dorot Fellowship Director (USA)
Neil Harris, DFI Educator (Israel)
Mara Getz Sheftel, DFI Educator (Israel)
