About This Program
In addition to your internship and courses, you will also have the unique opportunity to engage with the top leadership of Israel’s biggest companies. Hillel is the only Onward program that offers this exclusive feature.
From the beach to the vibrant nightlife, Tel Aviv will become your home, giving you the chance to live like a local. Your Israel experience also includes time in Jerusalem and Eilat, ensuring you get to explore the country's diverse offerings.
During your time in Israel, you will intern 4-5 days a week, while immersing yourself in contemporary Israeli society through engaging group activities, a Shabbaton in Jerusalem, and excursions to different areas of Israel..
This Birthright Israel Onward program is operated through a partnership between the Beacon and Shapira Foundations, Masa Israel Journey and other leading philanthropists. The Program is organized by Israel & Global Travel (IGT).
BICEP Campus Partners
Arizona State University – Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Life
Binghamton University Hillel
https://www.hillelatbinghamton.org/
Boston University Hillel
https://https://www.bu.edu/hillel//
Program Structure
- 28 internship days
- Business Courses
- Business Visits to Israeli companies (Ex. IDB, Shufersal, IKEA)
- Geopolitical courses (2 hours each)
- Travel experiences throughout Israel.
- Optional activities: organized sports on the beach, and more.
Program Cost
$800
The program cost includes housing, educational programming, program staff, and basic medical insurance.
Public transportation to your internship and all program activities is also included in your program fee.
The Birthright Israel Onward program is generously subsidized by Hillel International and local philanthropists. The cost for the participant varies by country and currency. Please check your local Hillel information for the exact price.
Acceptance Criteria
This program is open to young adults in Latin America and the Former Soviet Union, ages 19-35 who meet Birthright Israel Onward eligibility requirements.
Our staff and the program madrichim speak Spanish and Portuguese, but fluency in English is required for your internship and eligibility in the program.
The largest cohorts come from Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, but we also recruit in Chile, Paraguay and Peru, Russia, and the FSU. Participants from other countries are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must have a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the program’s end date.
As part of your application, you will submit a CV in English and have an interview in English with a Hillel professional.
Accommodations
Hillel participants live in top-of-the-line apartments in the heart of 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 meets Birthright Israel Onward standards. To learn more about this and other Birthright Israel Onward housing details, please visit our housing FAQ.
Sample Internships
- Business development
- Non-profit
- Medicine
- Law
- Architecture
- High tech and start-up
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, unsure if you can find it in Israel? Our internship coordinators work one-on-one with each participant.
Contact
Brazil: Marcella Glasberg
WhatsApp: +55 21 97973-0706
Argentina: onward@hillel.org.ar
Dan Hojman: +5491131620461
Axel Skornik: +5491136929338
Uruguay: Tamara Suhami
+598 92 002 628
Other Countries: Marcia Kelner Polisuk, Associate Vice President for International Advancement/Senior Advisor for Latin America Hillel
