Internship

Accepting Applications

6-8 weeks

18-35

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About This Program

Our internship programs offer you the opportunity to experience Israel while enhancing your resume. Gain valuable professional experience in your chosen field while creating lasting memories and meaningful connections. Beyond the workplace, you’ll take part in day trips, a weekend retreat, and cultural activities – all designed to give you a rich and authentic taste of Israeli life.

Kickstart Your Career with a professional 6-8-week internship and work alongside Israelis at some of the world’s most innovative companies and organizations - all while immersing yourself in the vibrant Israeli lifestyle.

Eligibility Criteria

Jewish young adults aged 18-35
Proficient in English (relevant field experience is an advantage).

Example of Internship Fields

Business & Innovation – business development, finance, marketing, venture capital, consulting.
Tech & Engineering – software development, cybersecurity, AI, engineering, web design, science/technology.
Public Service & Social Impact – law, nonprofits, international relations, government and policy, social work, education.
Creative & Media – advertising, PR, architecture, media & communications.
Lifestyle & Experience – culinary, sports, medical, hospitality, event planning.

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!

Programs Include

Furnished housing based on shared rooms.
The number of participants to an apartment or room is dependent on the size of the accommodation 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.
Urban bus pass
Laundry arrangements
Educational menu – Weekend Retreat (Shabbaton), evening activities, educational days, counselor for every group.
Flights and most meals not included

Program Cost

Birthright Israel Onward is a highly subsidized program with the generous support of donors worldwide.

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 the location of their housing 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 trip organizer.

Acceptance Criteria

You 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. For Onward programs carried out in partnership with Masa, applicants must also not have received Masa funding towards participation in a previous program.
Have a valid Passport for at least 6 months after the program end date.

To review eligibility – click here.

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 a Birthright Israel 10-day trip after participating on Onward.