$599

In addition, participants will be required to submit a $400 security deposit. Deposits will be refunded at the end of the program pending good standing.

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 Onward’s eligibility criteria. For more information, contact Birthright Israel Onward or your local partner professional.

This program includes day trips, overnights and thought-provoking seminars designed to enrich the participant experience and expand their understanding of Israeli life. Interns work four to five days a week alongside Israeli peers and professionals while gaining valuable resume building experience

• This theme based program is open for applicants who are not eligible for community based or campus based programs.
• Participants who wish to intern in the Government, Media, or social impact fields
• Participants MUST be available to participate for the entire length of the program
• 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 an Onward program. You will not be able to participate on Birthright Israel trip after participating on Onward.

Apartment, hostel, or dorm-style housing in Jerusalem.

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.