The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
Raphael Recanati International School
The Undergraduate Program of
Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy
Orientation Week Program
For the 2008-2009 academic year
October 26th – October 30th, 2008
The Goals of Orientation Week
 Getting acquainted with IDC staff, campus, and
organizational system
 Getting to know the fellow students and creating a
supportive studying environment in advance
 Acquiring basic skills in the Academic system
Table of Contents
Introduction……………….....………..……..4
Orientation Week Structure…………..…..9
Getting Acquainted with the Library…..17
Itinerary…….....………………………..……22
Dear Students,
Welcome to Orientation Week at the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya. This week is one of our most important &
distinguished activities and is designed to help you get familiar with IDC Herzliya, the place you'll be calling home for the
next few years.
Throughout the week, the counselors, all of whom are senior students, will be accompanying you to meetings with both
IDC faculty and staff. During these meetings, you'll be introduced to our unique outlook and methodology. The counselors
will also hold meetings in small groups in order to get to know you as best they can as they prepare to guide you
throughout the entire school year. They will also provide each student with important tools that will help you make you
feel at home on campus.
Orientation Week, which will be held from October 26th to October 30th, is also an integral part of your study program
and attendance is mandatory.
Our goal during Orientation Week is to act as your "big brothers" by helping you take the first steps on your new path as
an IDC student. We all hope the entire orientation process will be a pleasant and friendly one and get your experience
with IDC off on the right foot We believe that the IDC is an ever-growing family of students and staff all of whom work
and create an atmosphere of mutual cooperation. We understand just how important your integration into the IDC
community is and we'll do the utmost to make it an easy transition.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any question or request during the Orientation Week or during the course of
your studies at IDC.
Good Luck
RRIS Staff & Counselors
RRIS STAFF
Jonathan Davis- Head of the Raphael Recanati International School & Vice President for External
Relations
Wendy Keter- Director
Wendyk@idc.ac.il
Sarit Ben-or - Program Coordinator
Sbenor@idc.ac.il 09-9602771
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Absorption and Welfare Division:
Merav Atar - Director of Student Affairs
matar@idc.ac.il – 09-952-7391
Ron Glanz- Coordinator of Cultural & Social Affairs
glanzr@idc.ac.il – 09-960-2794
Mali Choresh - Housing Coordinator
mchoresh@idc.ac.il – 09-960-2791, 0528-514020
Linda Goldstein - Housing Coordinator
lgoldstein@idc.ac.il 09-952-7657
Odeya Artzi- Student Affairs Coordinator
oartzi@idc.ac.il – 09- 960-2880
Gali Hefez - Financial Aid Coordinator
Ghefez@idc.ac.il 09-960-2719
International Marketing Division:
Mimi Laufer - Director of the International Marketing
mlaufer@idc.ac.il – 09-952-7261
Administration Program
Sylvia Bercholz - Recruiting & Admission Coordinator- Government Program
sbercholz@idc.ac.il 09-960-2801
Academic Affairs Coordinator:
Debbie Joel - Government program 09-9527309 djoel@idc.ac.il
RRIS Government Counselors 2008-2009
Lahad Michal
0528-500011
Tagner Inon
0528-655337
Yarkoni Ayala
0507-458704
Zemelman Miriam
0526-980977
Rony Kakon
0545-968919
Elman Dana - The Counselors’ Coordinator
0503-105062
0543-303370
Orientation Week Structure
1. Events within the IDC Framework
Opening Assembly for the Academic School Year for freshmen class at the IDC
Prof. Uriel Reichman-Founder and President of IDC Herzliya
Prof. Rafi Melnick -Provost
Prof. Amir Licht - Dean of the Radzyner School of Law
Prof. Elazar Berkovitch - Dean of the Arison School of Business;
Prof. Gadi Taubenfeld - Dean of the Efi Arazi School of Computer Science;
Prof. Alex Mintz - Dean of the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy;
Dr. Noam Lemelshtrich-Latar - Dean of the Sammy Ofer School of Communications;
Prof. Mario Mikulincer – Dean of the New School of Psychology
Dr. Yitzhak Oron - Dean of Student Affairs;
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Mr. Jonathan Davis-Vice President for External Relations & Head of the Raphael
Recanati International School;
Mr. Rony Lichtenstein - Vice President of Finance;
Ms. Ahuva Oren- Pines - Vice President of Administration;
Dr. Ayelet Ben –Ezer - Vice President for Student Affairs:
Mr. Ofir Yehezkeli - Chairman of the Students Union.
The Festive Opening Assembly of the Orientation week for first year students will be
held on October 26th at 3 p.m..
2. Events within the framework of the Lauder School of Government,
Diplomacy & Strategy
The Lauder School opening ceremony
• A meeting with the School’s Faculty
• Refreshments and social encounter between the School Faculty and the students
• Opening statement by the Dean, Prof. Alex Mintz
• Presentation of the Faculty to the students
• Presentation of the Exceptional Students' Programs
• Presentation of the International Program
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The Israeli Political System
In this Presentation we will explore current trends in Israeli Politics, how to read the
political map, what the burning issues are and who are the people making the
headlines.
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A Special Guest Lecture by Mr. Oved Yehezkel
Mr. Oved Yehezkel, the Cabinet Secretary in the Israeli Government
Oved Yehezkel was born on 28.3.65. He is married and is the father of four children.
He has a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and Middle East Studies from
Hebrew University in Jerusalem; he also attended the School for Quality Leadership.
He speaks Hebrew, English and Arabic. He is a reserve Colonel in the IDF
Intelligence Corps. Since 2006 he holds the position of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert’s
Deputy Chief of Staff.
Panel: Research Institutes of the Lauder School
In this panel the students will be exposed to the various research institutions of the
Lauder school of Government, Diplomacy & Strategy. Each institute's representative will
discuss its fields of interests and explain how the students will be able to participate in
its activities in the future.
Community Service for all first year students of the Lauder School (International and
Israeli)- Tuesday, October 28th 13:00-18:00
3. Events within the RRIS Framework
Convening
The Orientation Week will begin with a reception for the first year class by the RRIS counselors and staff. After
the reception, the students will continue with their counselors.
Counselor Meetings
RRIS Counselors will meet in smaller groups to go over the following topics:
• Introductions and administrative necessities: student-cards, student handbook and other useful material will
be handed out.
• A tour of the campus: Each group will take a comprehensive tour of the campus during which initial
explanations will be given about IDC Herzliya’s organizational structure and the roles of the various sites.
• Becoming acquainted with the library: Each group will take a tour of the library. During the tour, librarians will
present the library's structure, the location of professional literature and the rules for borrowing and returning
books (see more info on pages 10-12).
• Computer and Communication Systems at IDC: An introduction to the computer and communication systems
at IDC and the diverse tools which the students use at the Center during their studies. Furthermore, a class will
be given in the computer lab in which the IDC computer systems, the e-mail, internet and the "Aleph" system
to locate and borrow library items, will be presented.
• IDC Regulations and ethics.
• IDC Giving: Extra curricular activities on and off campus.
The Organizational System of the IDC: Student Union + Study Skills Center
• Ms. Ruthie Reisel – Psychologist, will present the psychological services available to the students.
• Mr. Ofir Yehezkeli - Chairman of the Student Union, will present the Student Union's organizational
structure, its representatives and their roles, Union elections and the activities the association holds
throughout the year.
• Ms. Rachel Thomas – Head of the Study Skills Center, will present the various services available to the
students at the Study Skills Center.
English Studies at the RRIS
Dr. Isabel Berman from the English Studies Department will present all the aspects of the English studies
program at the Lauder School of Government. There will also be an English exam which is mandatory for
all first year students (except for those who took the final exam of the preparatory English course).
Hebrew Ulpan at the RRIS
Mr. Yuval Ben Atiya will present the first year class with the option of studying Hebrew for credit as an
elective language course in an open and genuinely enjoyable manner. Hebrew is also offered in different
levels during the year. Students who wish to sign up for the Hebrew Ulpan must take the level exam given
and be placed according to their level of Hebrew. The exam will take place during the first week of the
academic year.
RRIS Debate and Rhetoric
Run by the "Debate" Club which specializes in public speaking and was established by
alumni of the IDC.
The class will teach persuasion, transferring desired messages and public speech.
Students will get to work on public image, public presentation and the ability to properly
transmit the desired message successfully to both a live audiences and television
cameras.
Getting Acquainted with Israel
Who's Who is Israeli Society and Politics
In this presentation we will discuss current trends in Israeli Politics, how to read the political map,
what the burning issues
are and who are the people making headlines.
Overnight trip to the Judean Desert
Tuesday, October 29th & Wednesday, October 30th
For the next two days, the RRIS is taking its first year class on a two day adventure in the Judean
Dessert. Experience everything the south has to offer, from the hot desert terrain to the relaxing
minerals of the Dead Sea; from an authentic Bedouin encounter to exploring the historic depths of
Massada. This overnight trip includes group activities such as guided tours, a cookout, parties and
meals. The entire trip will be accompanied by the RRIS staff and counselors.
We highly recommend you take part in this amazing trip. It gives everyone a unique opportunity to
bond and make friends with the rest of the students in your class. To register, please notify your
counselor.
Getting Acquainted with the Library
IDC Herzliya's library is a new and enlarged building established for the purpose of operating as an
"Information Center" for the entire campus. The acquisition of books and printed journals no longer
sufficient for modern research and study requirements. In order to cope with these requirements
we have combined a traditional library comprising books and journals with computerized databases.
We place special emphasis on electronic resources – their acquisition and training students to utilize
them.
The library will provide you with diverse services to assist you during your studies at
IDC:
• Comfort and quiet, for studying and preparing for lessons and exams;
• Borrowing books for academic purposes;
• Photocopying services: a large and well-ventilated photocopy room, with many modern copying
machines and printers.
• Approximately 100 computers connected to the internet as well as the library's extensive catalog
and electronic databases.
Additional aids for your convenience, with the aim of providing you better
service:
• A slot for returning books outside the library; can be used even when library is closed
• Stations to connect laptops;
• Wireless Network
• A bulletin board for updated information about the library, new books and interesting
newspaper excerpts dealing with fields of study at IDC;
• Library website which includes online catalog, links to information banks and favorite
websites
• Spacious and comfortable reading rooms;
A discussion hall - In this room, contrary to any other place in the library, groups can
meet, discuss and study together. However, it is important to emphasize that the library
rules, listed below, still apply in this hall.
Computerized Databases
The library's computer network includes many databases in the field of law, business, social
sciences, etc. The database you will be using most frequently will probably be the computerized
library catalog (Aleph) which locates books throughout the library. The computerized catalog can
also be accessed via the Internet (from any off-campus computer).
In addition to the 100 computers in the library, there are another 60 units located in the computer
labs throughout the campus. Access to all databases are free for all IDC students and faculty.
Library website: www.idc.ac.il/library
In addition to different databases you can browse the Internet where you will find abundant
academic databases in all fields and access to catalogs of various libraries in Israel and abroad.
Beyond the amount of knowledge and services, each library is judged according to its atmosphere
and the conditions provided to its users. Therefore, the librarians strictly uphold the rules of conduct
detailed in the Library Regulations found in the "Yedion". The purpose of these rules is to maintain
an atmosphere that will enable everyone to study under the best possible conditions.
Some Key Library Rules:
• Maintain quiet (use of cellular phones is forbidden);
• Group work allowed only in the Discussion Hall but in no other part of library;
• Smoking, eating and drinking are all prohibited.
• Do not bring bags and satchels into the library area. Leave them in the cloakroom at entrance to
library;
• Keep the library clean;
• Maintain equipment in the library, do not damage or mark the books;
• Do not remove any material from the library without approval and going through the proper
borrowing procedure.
Method of Borrowing
The borrowing procedure is simple and is done with a student card, which is personal and cannot be
transferred to other individuals. Every student is entitled to borrow a maximum of three books and
two CD-ROMs at one time. Strictly adhere to returning the books by 17:00 on the noted date of
return. Every late return incurs a fine. The period of borrowing can be extended through the Internet.
Library Hours:
Sun through Thurs – 08:30-21:00
Fri – 08:00-13:00
Holiday Eves – 08:00-12:00
Itinerary
Sunday
October 26th
Monday
October 27th
Tuesday
October 28th
Wednesday-Thursday
29/10-30/10
Gathering + registration
9:00-9:40
Israeli Political System 8:45-10:00
Counselor time: Studying Methods
9:00-10:00
Orientation trip to the Judean
Dessert
Presenting the RRIS Orientation week
9:40-10:00
Rotation: Campus tour, Library,
Computer labs, Student cards
10:15-13:15
Student Union + Study Skills Center
10:10-10:40
The Lauder School opening ceremony +
Program presentation 10:15-11:15
The Government under-graduate program
11:30-12:15
LUNCH
12:15-13:00
The English studies at RRIS for the
Government program 12:20-13:00
LUNCH 13:15-13:45
LUNCH
13:00-13:45
Guest Lecture by Mr. Oved Yehezkel,
the Cabinet Secretary in the Israeli
Government 13:45-15:15
Counselor time :
Introduction to IDC, Ethics in IDC & IDC
Giving
13:45-15:00
IDC Research Institutes Panel
15:30-17:00
Opening Assembly for the Academic School
Year for Freshmen class at the IDC
15:00-16:30
English placement exam – For all the
students, besides those who took the
Prep. Course. 17:30-19:00
RRIS opening ceremony 17:30-18:30
IDC's apartment residents meeting 18:3019:15
Debate Main Event
10:45-12:15
Volunteering with Israeli
Government. Students
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13:00-17:30
Back to IDC
18:00