Merkaz Hamagshimim Hadassah serves as a housing facility for young Olim and tourists looking for a pluralistic community, activism and Zionism during their time in Israel. Since its establishment, The Merkaz has housed young English speakers from the USA, Canada, Great Britain, Australia, South Africa, Gibraltar, Mexico, Switzerland, Spain, Uruguay, Germany, Poland and Kosovo. Some of our residents are Sabras, and this fact contributes to the "Israeliness" of our community.
A committee carefully chooses each resident through in-depth interviews.
Rooms are furnished with tables, chairs, beds and a functional kitchenette. The residents of The Merkaz make up the core of our wider community and are the central group of volunteers that plan and implement many of our social, cultural and educational programs.
Each resident commits to ten hours of community service per month.
Applying to Live at The Merkaz
While most applicants apply for entry during September and January, applications will be accepted year-round. Applications can be obtained by contacting the main office of The Merkaz or downloaded directly Here. The applicant must return to the main office: an application fee of 25$ (or 96 NIS), the completed Application, a passport sized picture, and a copy of his/her current resume/CV. The application fee may also be paid by credit card over the phone.
Once the application is complete, an interview will be scheduled. The interview can take place face to face or over the phone if the candidate is not yet in Israel.
Before sending in your Application, be sure to read through our Residents’ Booklet to understand the terms and benefits of living at The Merkaz.
For short term stays or immediate solutions to a sudden housing crisis, The Merkaz offers a limited number of guest rooms for up to a week. The rooms are very basic and cost 40 NIS per night+ 50 NIS for a year-long membership (you must be a member to stay at The Merkaz). The bathrooms and showers are located outside of the rooms.
The Merkaz does not provide bed-sheets or blankets. For more information, contact info@themerkaz.org
For more information about housing or life at The Merkaz, contact Efrat, the Office Manager, at 02-561-9165 *200 or email housing@themerkaz.orgEfrat’s office hours are Sunday - Thursday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
The Merkaz address is:
The Merkaz - YJ Impact! Hadassah
7A Dor Dor V’Dorshav Street
German Colony, Jerusalem, 93117
Israel
See below for pictures of one sample apartment
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