About This Program
The program includes
- JLIC Directors will be directing the program.
- Spend the summer at the Midreshet Torah v’Avodah campus in the Katamon neighborhood of Jerusalem.
- Vibrant Beit Midrash: there is a focus on both chevruta learning and shiurim on a variety of topics with amazing teachers from TVA, OU-JLIC and all across Israel and America. The learning program is accessible for people of all learning backgrounds and skill levels.
- Internship program designed to build your resume and develop work skills. Our professional internship team will find you a great summer internship!
- Fun social programming to explore Jerusalem and build community.
- The remote portion of the program allows participants to reflect on their summer learning about how to bring what they have learned onto their campuses through different speakers and educators.
Logistics
- Housing (including WiFi, AC, and kitchen)
- Health insurance
- Professional and personalized internship placement 4-5 days per week in the field of your choice
- Educational staff and programming
- Trips exploring Israel
- Shabbat Meals and Programming
- Occasional weeknight dinners
- Rav Kav – Bus pass to get around Jerusalem
Important Information
$1750
Participants will be required to submit a $400 security deposit in advance via credit card. Charges will not be made if participants complete the program in good standing.
*Scholarships to help offset the program cost may be available to for those who need additional assistance and meet Birthright Israel Onward’s eligibility criteria. For more information, contact Birthright Israel Onward or your local partner professional.
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.
Accommodations
The program will take place at the Machon Lev campus 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.
Acceptance Criteria
- Applicants must at least one full year post-high school at the start of the program
- Must be Jewish.
- Fluent in English
- Have a valid Passport for at least 6 months after the program end date
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. Additionally, participants are not allowed to participate in more than one Birthright Israel Onward program.
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!
Applicants interested in internships in the fields of STEM, Finance, Law, and Medicine please click here for some important information regarding placements
Contact
Yonina Rosenthal
Yonina@oujlicsummer.org or visit oujlicsummer.org