"Both New Immigrants and New Teachers" This is the title of the usual blah report on page 17 of "Israel Today" (Israel Hayom). "...the Ministry of Education is launching an innovative course to encourage new immigrants to ... provide a solution for the lack of 1000 English teachers... up to age 35 with academic education ... after selection they will undergo a 14 months training course during which time they will receive HOUSING AND A BURSARY (my capitals) with a teaching certificate on completion. The first Olim, who will become teachers in Israel, are expected in Israel this morning ... and will be welcomed in a special reception with the participation of Agency Head, Natan Sheransky." This is truly wonderful, it sounds like the Min. is importing teachers and in an act of munificence, is permitting their families to accompany them. It's the housing that I envy, in the interest of fair play I think we should all get it. Judy ----------------------------------------------- ** Etni homepage - http://www.etni.org or - http://www.etni.org.il ** ** for help - ask@xxxxxxxx ** ** to post to this list - etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** -----------------------------------------------