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Miami

26 May - 20 July, 2025
8 weeks
Tel Aviv
Ages 18-34
$999
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About This Program

Birthright Israel Onward with The Jewish Federation of Miami is your chance to live like a local and immerse yourself in contemporary Israeli life with new Miami friends, all while gaining professional experience and exploring everything the country has to offer.

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 The Jewish Federation of Los Angeles. 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, view our FAQ here.

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.

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. 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. 

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 

Acceptance Criteria

  • You MUST be available to participate for the entire length of the program.
  • Students who attend University of Miami, Florida International University or Miami-Dade College and are returning to campus in the fall OR a from Miami AND attend any university in Florida
  • 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 a Birthright Israel trip after participating on Onward.  

Sample Internships

  • Digital marketing intern for a start-up.
  • Consultant for a financial firm.
  • Public relations intern for an NGO.

 

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

Contact Greater Miami Jewish Federation: Danielle Parade-Levi dparade@gmjf.org or 786-866-8476
Hillel at FIU: Jon Warech: Jon.Warech@hillelfiu.org or 305-490-3607
University of Miami: Zander Rappaport: zander@miamihillel.org or 305-284-1800

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Operated by: Tlalim Israel Outdoors

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