About This Program
This tailor-made internship program places you in an internship based on your skills, interests and future plans, and provides opportunities to travel throughout Israel and experience Israeli culture and society firsthand.
Intern four to five days a week alongside Israeli peers and immerse yourself in contemporary Israeli society. Experience Israel through Birthright Israel Onward’s day trips, overnights and seminars. In your free time, explore Israel’s amazing restaurants, beaches, and nightlife with a cohort of other young adults.
This Birthright Israel Onward- Masa program is operated through the philanthropic support of leading North American Foundations through the Birthright Israel Foundation, the Government of Israel and the Jewish Agency, along with Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago. It is organized by Israel Experience. For more information about participating in a long-term Masa program after Birthright Israel Onward and the potential impact on future Masa grants, view our FAQ here.
Program Cost
The program cost includes housing, educational programming, program staff, basic medical insurance, and ground transportation within the city of residence.
Participants are responsible for the cost of flights, food, and phone coverage. To learn about this and other Birthright Israel Onward program details, please visit our FAQ.
*Participants are encouraged to purchase flights with a good refund policy or flight insurance. Birthright Israel Onward is not responsible for the cost of flights should the program be cancelled. Note, participants will be given their expected address approximately two weeks before the program begins, if not earlier.
*Scholarships to help offset the program cost may be available for those who need additional assistance and meet Birthright Israel Onward’s eligibility criteria. For more information, contact Birthright Israel Onward or your local partner professional.
Acceptance Criteria
- Must attend college in Illinois, UW-Madison, or be a permanent resident of Illinois
- Must be an incoming sophomore, junior or senior in college.
- Applicants between 18-30 years old and not currently enrolled in high school
- Identify as Jewish- please refer to our FAQ for more information.
- Applicants must NOT have spent 3 or more consecutive months in Israel after high school, or participated in a Birthright Israel Onward program or any other mid-term or long-term educational program in Israel.
- Fluent in English
- Have a valid Passport for at least 6 months after the program end date.
- Must meet Masa Israel Journey Eligibility criteria, including not having received Masa funding towards participation on a previous program.
To review eligibility – click here.
Please note: If you wish to participate in a 10-day Birthright Israel trip, consider doing so prior to a Birthright Israel Onward program. You will not be able to participate in a Birthright Israel trip after participating on Birthright Israel Onward.
Accommodations
Apartment, hostel, or dorm-style housing in Tel Aviv.
The number of participants to an apartment or room is dependent on the size of the accommodations and number of participants on the program. Though Birthright Israel Onward housing can vary from program to program, all housing units meet Birthright Israel Onward standards. To learn more about this and other Birthright Israel Onward housing details, please visit our housing FAQ.
Sample Internships
- Social Media and outreach internship with local NGO or non-profit
- Business Development internship with a social media start-up
- Event coordination and promotion intern for a management company
- Public Relations internship with a museum
Applicants interested in internships in the fields of STEM, Finance, Law, and Medicine please click here for some important information regarding placements.
Not sure what type of internship you are looking for or unsure if you can find it in Israel? Our internship coordinators work one-on-one with each participant!
