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Rosh Hashanah 2022

The two Jewish High Holy Days are coming up in the fall. Yom Kippur falls on October 4th and 5th, and beginning on September 25th is Rosh Hashanah. Also known as Yom Teruah (“day of shouting” or “day of blasting” in Hebrew), it marks the new year of the Jewish … »
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U.S. Open Tennis Championships

The U.S. Open is happening in New York City from August 29 to September 11.Alongside the other Grand Slam tournaments (the Australian Open, French Open, and the prestigious Wimbledon), the U.S. Open Tennis Championships is one of the biggest events in professional tennis. (Not to be confused with the annual … »
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Applying for a Driver’s License or State Identification Card

To make your time in the States easier, you may want to acquire a U.S. driver’s license. Here’s how to do it.As a J-1 exchange visitor, you may apply for a driver’s license or ID card, per state or territorial law. You must present necessary supporting documents that verify your … »
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Renting an Apartment in the United States

Whether you’re here to learn or to work, you’ll need a place to stay. Here’s how to get started finding one. As a J-1 visa holder, you may need to present different documents as part of your application to rent an apartment in the U.S., but the process should not … »
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