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Martha Shtapura-Ifrah

CIEE Staff
International Relations Haifa, Israel Hometown: Haifa, Israel

Martha Shtapura-Ifrah is a trained educational counselor specializing in multi-cultural counseling.  She graduated summa cum laude from the City University of New York majoring in Psychology and minoring in English and received her M.A. degree in Counseling and Human Development from the Haifa University in Israel. During her academic career, Martha has conducted research on cross-cultural differences in help-seeking behavior and participated in an international research exchange program in Geramny on the topic of diversity in education.

Having been born in the USSR, raised in Israel and spent much of her adult life in the US, Martha has a particular interest in advancing intercultural and communication and dialogue. She has been leading projects on shared existence, including interfaith dialogue groups for college students and adults and leadership programs for Arab and Jewish teenagers. She has also been engaged in creating and facilitating workshops in English, Hebrew and Russian, focusing on intercultural communication, learning strategies, stress-management, education for healthy relationships and sexual assault prevention.

In her spare time, she enjoys writing, photography and travelling with her family. 

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  • Israeli fashion
    By Martha Shtapura-Ifrah at CIEE
    How’s the fashion in Israel? What is the most common style for work or school? It’s time to discuss the big question of “what do Israelis like (and hate) to...keep reading
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  • "I’m Rafting in the rain!"
    By Martha Shtapura-Ifrah at CIEE
    In our region of the world, the weather is often unpredictable, especially in the transitional seasons (like the fall). So while some days during October and November may have a...keep reading
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    What will I eat while studying abroad in Haifa?
    By Martha Shtapura-Ifrah at CIEE
    One of the questions you might be asking yourself before travelling to the Middle East is – what will I eat? Whether you have special dietary requirements or you’re a...keep reading
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    • Diversity and Access
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  • A comprehensive ranking of all the falafels we ate this semester by Meghan Curran and Melissa London
    By Martha Shtapura-Ifrah at CIEE
    Meghan and Melissa took it upon themselves to test and taste the best falafels in the area and provide you with a comprehensive ranking and some tips ! Enjoy! 7...keep reading
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    • Our Trip to Safed and the Jordan River
      By Martha Shtapura-Ifrah at CIEE
      by Abby Prince “Shalom Aleichem, mal’achei hasharet, mal’achei elvon” were the words that we heard blasting from the stereo as we pulled over to the side of the road to...keep reading
      • Activities & Excursions
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    • 10 Things Every University of Haifa International Student Needs to Know
      By Martha Shtapura-Ifrah at CIEE
      by Anna Spoerre You know those views that stop you in your tracks? Well here at the university your walk to class every day will be just that. The scene...keep reading
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    • Our Day Trip in Tel Aviv- Jaffa by Meghan Curran
      By Martha Shtapura-Ifrah at CIEE
      We met in the morning for shakshuka and ate at a hip cafe before heading to a grocery store around the corner. From there, we walked through southern Tel Aviv...keep reading
      • Activities & Excursions
      • International Relations
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    • From the Resident Director - Study Abroad in Haifa
      By Martha Shtapura-Ifrah at CIEE
      Spring 2018 newsletter: Issue I I’m one of those people who likes to be prepared and ready much in advance, to make sure all will go smoothly and to avoid...keep reading
      • International Relations
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    • A Word from the Director: Study Abroad in Haifa
      By Martha Shtapura-Ifrah at CIEE
      Fall 2017 Newsletter, ISSUE II It’s the holiday season and it is a very special time here in Haifa! Hundreds of visitors travel here from all over the country (and...keep reading
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    • Fall 2017 Newsletter, ISSUE I
      By Martha Shtapura-Ifrah at CIEE
      A word from the director: Even though the fall season in Israel is not as vividly colorful like the foliage in colder countries (most of the trees here are ever-green),...keep reading
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