Allison Spielman, 22, Woodbury, NY
Tulane University, B.A. Communications
Track: WUJS Intern Tel-Aviv
Internship: WUJS Marketing and Public Relations Internships Tel Aviv
The WUJS Israel program has taken me on as the PR and Marketing intern until February. My primary responsibilities are to create PR and marketing material that will help in the effort to continue growing the WUJS Israel program in the future. This may involve speaking and presenting to potential applicants, photographing and recording video of the program in action, creating material for the website and more.
How did you hear about this WUJS Israel program?
My mom gave me a MASA cd she received while in Israel. I knew I wanted a program that would give me structure with a good balance of freedom.
Find out more @ Masa: WUJS Intern Tel Aviv
What responsibilities will you have during this internship?
I am constantly taking pictures and writing articles about my peers on the program. I am also finding new and innovative ways to get the WUJS Israel name out there so other people like me, who aren't ready to settle down or want an amazing travel experience, can learn about this program.
What are your goals for this internship program?
My goals are to build bridges with the Jewish community here and with the international Jewish organizations such as the ones that are giving me this opportunity. I also want to travel and have a great time with my friends!
Have you had any difficulties settling in?
The language barrier is not hard but actually entertaining. I was staying on a kibbutz for a music festival where everyone had to share a hose for water. A guy was brushing his teeth and said something in hebrew but I didn't understand so I walked past him and I got soaked! He said, "I told you it would splash everywhere," and I said, "I didn't understand you!"
What did your friends say when you told them your plan to come to Israel?
Everyone is jealous! They say, "I am glad you are loving it but the deal was that you have to come home" or "When is a good week to visit". I respond by saying every week in Israel is a good week!
