eftai I Intern Israel Program continued from page 8 difference in the way the kids used English on the first day of camp and how they used English today. The students loved speaking with us and had so many questions for us about life in America." Michigan Contingent Joining Nathanson as Central Galilee English Summer Camp interns were four others representing the Detroit Federation: Cayla Lusky of Oak Park, who earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts from the International Academy of Design & Technology; Julie Katsnelson of West Bloomfield, a U-M freshman; Erica Broder of West Bloomfield, a U-M sophomore; and Suzanne Bosman of East Lansing, a Michigan State University senior. Claire Fishman, an Ann Arbor Huron High junior, represented the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor. Expanding on Nathanson's impressions, Broder, a 2010 Federation Teen Mission to Israel participant, wrote in her camp wrap- up: "It is especially exciting to have our campers warm up to us and start speaking and understanding more English. It is rewarding to see them try so hard to speak with us and to finally succeed." The enrichment camp builds lasting connections that work both ways. Campers and counselors get to meet, mingle and socialize — and learn more about each other's culture. The Michigan Interns interact with Israeli young adults and families in addition to the campers. Social media have proven a great way to stay in touch. "Everyone in the camp, and in the entire Partnership region," Nathanson wrote, "made me feel so special and that I had much to offer. I feel so at home here in the region." Camp Backdrop The Intern Israel program is sponsored and funded by the Detroit Federation's P2G program. The Central Galilee municipalities also contribute toward the English language camp; campers pay a small fee. "For interns, we target young adults with prior Israel, camp or classroom experience," Lori Davidson-Mertz, Federation's Israel & Overseas Department senior associate, told the 1N. Weizmann scientists developed a non-invasive method to detect cancer, without the need for invasive biopsies. Improving health and medicine. Protecting our planet. Fighting cancer. Advancing technology. Enriching education. It's all in a day's work at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. We've developed a non-invasive MRI method for diagnosing breast and prostate cancer; discovered how to double the chance of pregnancy for women with fertility problems; created two of the world's leading multiple sclerosis drugs... and much more. Weizmann scientists, fueled by curiosity and fertile imaginations, collaborate to help solve humanity's greatest challenges. For information visit WEIZMANN-USA.ORG or call 248.258.9890 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 365, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 The world needs our research. We need your support. AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE CIENCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF HUMANITY 12 I Chai Israel Magazine • September 2013 This marked the third summer that Federation sent Michigan interns to the six- year-old camp. "Success is measured by the campers' enriched English and interpersonal skills, the increased exposure of Israeli and Michigan young people to one another, and the tighter connections made between Michigan and the Central Galilee," said Betsy Heuer, local volunteer leader for PARTNERSHIP the P2G English program. 2GETHER "Participation by Michigan CENTRAL GALILEE interns has added to the MICHIGAN Two Communities camp's success." One Future The hope is to have 10 interns in 2014. For Katsnelson, her three weeks teaching at the Central Galilee English Summer Camp and also experiencing the home hospitality in the region helped cement the feeling of mispachah — of family. As the BBYO student leader wrote in her evaluation: "I really liked the balance of programming and spending time with the Israeli's involved in the Partnership. I felt less like a tourist and now when I come back to Israel, there are many people who I will look forward to seeing."