About This Program
Build your resume through a high-level internship based on your skills, interests, and future plans. During your time in Israel, intern 4-5 days a week and immerse yourself in contemporary Israeli society through the Israel Now Days, group activities with a cohort of other Tulane students, a weekend seminar, and more. The Israel Now days will include visits to local NGOs and explorations of contemporary Israeli culture, environment, and politics.
During your free time, explore Tel Aviv’s exciting nightlife, beaches, foodie scene and culture. Enjoy a weekend with your peers at an Onward Israel Shabbaton and explore all that Israel has to offer during your free weekends.
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 Hillel International and Tulane Hillel. It is organized by IGT. 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
$999
In addition, participants will be required to submit a $400 security deposit via Zelle. 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.
Accommodations
Our participants will be provided accommodation in the city of Tel Aviv, with access to their internship either by walking or local bus route. Participants will share their space with other Tulane Onward participants and be assigned an apartment, hostel, or dorm-style housing. Please note that Israeli appliances, room sizes, furniture, and amenities can be significantly different than what participants are used to here in the U.S. and often are more sparse. Moreover, real estate in Tel Aviv is at an all-time premium, and our on-the-ground staff prioritizes safety, security, and accessibility when securing housing for our program participants.
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.
Acceptance Criteria
- Participants MUST be available to participate for the entire length of the program.
- Identify as Jewish- please refer to our FAQ for more information.
- Must be a Freshman, Sophomore or Junior at Tulane and be interviewed by Tulane Hillel
- 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.
Sample Internships
- Social Media and outreach internship with local NGO or non-profit.
- Business Development internship with social media start-up.
- Event coordination and promotion intern for 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!
Contact
Sharon David, sdavid2@tulane.edu.
