About This Program
What to expect
Throughout the summer, you’ll intern 4–5 days a week for tech startups, creative agencies, financial investment firms, and more. Plus, build your resume and advance your career in a work environment based on your skills, interests, and field of study. You’ll also explore the vast food scene, hit up Tel Aviv’s vibrant nightlife, and catch rays at pristine beaches. Also, you and your cohort will visit all the best sights through special day trips, overnights, and seminars. including a unique experience in Baltimore’s partner city of Ashkelon.
Program Cost
$999.
Participants will also be required to submit a $400 security deposit in cash upon arrival. 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.
*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 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 tThe Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore. It is organized by Tlalim. For more information about participating in a long-term Masa program after Birthright Israel Onward and the potential impact on future Masa grants, please contact Masa Israel Journey
Accommodations
Apartment, hostel, hotel, 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.
Acceptance Criteria
- Participants MUST be available to participate for the entire length of the program.
- Priority given to students from Baltimore, MD or students/recent graduates who are attending one of these 5 universities: UMD College Park, Goucher, Towson, UMBC, and Johns Hopkins
- Applicants between 19-34 years old and not currently enrolled in high school
- Must be Jewish
- 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!
For More Information
Michelle Price, Israel Travel Recruiter at The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore.
Mprice@associated.org
+410- 735-5007