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Follow in the Footsteps of Jewish Heroes
The Jewish History program follows in the footsteps of Jewish heroes throughout the ages. Stimulating lectures and field trips will give you a first-hand look into the lives and stories of Jewish and Israeli history. The Jewish Heroes educational program emphasizes the connection between Jewish history, self-defense and the survival of the Jewish people. This connection is the theme of many guest lectures as well.
Thematic lessons connected with an historical perspective will also be included in some of the practical Martial Arts lessons as well. Well-known Jewish stories such as David and Goliath, Judah and the Maccabies, the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and Israel's modern-day wars for survival are a few examples. The Jewish Heroes course will strengthen your connection to Israel by learning about the great Jewish warriors and walking in their footsteps as you visit the actual places where their battles were waged. Previous topics have included:
- Judaism and the Ninja Art of Fighting - Operation Entebbe: A personal account from soldiers involved in the counter-terrorism, hostage-rescue mission executed by the Israeli Defense Forces in 1976 - Surviving Under Pressure: The personal account of Israeli Air Force pilot, Amos Levitov, who was shot down over Egypt in 1970 and held as a POW for over 3 years - Operation Moses: A personal account shared by IDF fighters from the 1984 military maneuver that covertly transported 8,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel by airplane. - Bombing of the Iraqi nuclear reactor: The personal account of an Israeli Air Force pilot who took part in the mission - Ancient and Modern War Strategy - Conflict Resolution - The David Project: Leadership development and Israel advocacy seminars
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"I became more self- confident, more mature, and I see things in a different way I did before. I am really happy that I joined this program and I can tell to anybody that this program really made my life."
Thomas - Hungary,
Spring '10 "I gained a lot physically. I gained a lot mentally. I had a lot of fun. I made some great friends from around the world."
Adam - New Jersey,
Fall '10 "A great way of exploring Israel, whilst also doing some fantastic training with brilliant trainers. It's a great thing to do after university, as it gives you 5 months to yourself to think and plan what you want to do in the future."
Daniel - UK,
Fall '10 "Budokan was a great experience not only as a young adult but also as a Jew. The trainings improve self-confidence, skills, and capabilities while the trips, speakers, and life in Israel implant Jewish identity within your soul."
Joshua - New Jersey,
Fall '10 "I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Budokan and would highly advise it to anyone!"
Alex - Chicago,
Spring '11
"I'm back in Israel and I'm joining the IDF. I thnk I'm going to go for Krav Maga Instructor and it's largely insipred by my awesome experience 4 years ago in this program. Dear Sensei Yonnah and Sensei Danny Hakim, I hope that you are doing well and perhaps we weill see each other in the near future. Osu"
Barak Levin, 2008
"Budokan prepares you not just for fighting... Budokan prepares you for life."
Jordan - Baltimore,
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September 2012 Machzor 9 is in full swing!
The group has started training and is now spending a week on Nitzana; desert sports challenge!
We have a fantastic group of participants representing many countries including The Netherlands, UK, Panama, USA, Australia and Hong Kong.
Registration has begun for the Februrary 2013 month program and the one-month summer session begining in July.
Click here to read more.
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