On the Meor Men program, you’ll join other Jewish men for a summer focused on personal, spiritual, and professional development. You’ll work side-by-side with Israelis, forming authentic relationships with locals and gaining invaluable work experience in your chosen field. Immerse yourself in contemporary Israeli society by working alongside Israeli peers and exploring Israel’s amazing restaurants, cultural activities, and nightlife in your free time.
In addition to the professional internship experience you will enjoy, Meor Men offers participants the opportunity to connect with their Jewish roots through group discussions, experiential and frontal learning. You’ll begin your journey in Israel with a week of workshops, tours, and sessions focused on Jewish identity, antisemitism and more. Following this immersive start, you’ll intern daily, with evening group sessions and trips to further strengthen bonds within your cohort
The program is run by Torah-observant staff and includes learning sessions based on traditional texts and wisdom.

$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.

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.

• Participants MUST be available to participate for the entire length of the program.
• Applicants must be male.
• Applicants must be between 18-34 years old and not currently enrolled in high school
• Applicants must identify as Jewish based on halacha.
• 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.
• Applicants must be fluent in English
• Applicants must have a valid Passport for at least 6 months after the program end date
• Applicants 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 plan to participate in a 10-day Birthright Israel trip you must do so prior to an Onward program. You will not be able to participate on a Birthright Israel 10 – day trip after attending a Birthright Israel Onward Program.