The Academy of Life Training (ALT) is the ideal environment for developing life skills while growing from a great internship in Israel. With locations in Jerusalem and also in the Tel Aviv area, students work in the morning at top internships in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem and then participate in small interactive discussion groups in the afternoon. Evenings are generally free time.
Upcoming Israel Trips
For Jewish College-aged Students and Young Professionals
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Israel Trips
Birthright Israel / Israel Free Spirit
(co-ed) Ages 18-32
The Birthright Israel trip covers roundtrip airfare plus 10 days of accommodations and unique programs in Israel. Any Jewish young adult aged 18-32 is eligible to apply for the gift unless they have been to Israel on a peer-group program after the age of 18.
One of the trip organizers is Israel Free Spirit, which we highly recommend.
Price: This trip is a gift from Birthright Israel
Website: http://www.israelfreespirit.com
Akiva
co-ed
Akiva offers a unique mix of experiential and soulful experiences, designed for the student who is interested in exploring their Jewish background and history. Akiva takes 40 hand-picked students from across North America and offers them a unique blend of workshops and tours all while living in the ancient Old City of Jerusalem. This will be a trip to Israel, which you'll cherish for a lifetime.
Dates:
Summer 2022 TBA
Price: $299 (Trip value - $3500)
Website: http://akivatrip.com/
jInternship
(men and women)
jInternship partners with over eight hundred companies in Israel and North America. The result: you’ll be sure to land a quality international internship in your field that will give you a competitive edge in achieving your career goals. Qualified and motivated college students/recent college graduates are placed with top-notch professional internships and semester-long work co-ops in a wide array of fields. jInternship runs in cooperation with dozens of exciting peer-based Jewish Learning Programs in both Israel and North America. More than just an internship, you’ll have a chance to connect to new Jewish friends and your heritage in a deep and meaningful way.
Dates:
May 19, 2014 through Sept. 17, 2014 (4 months)
June 15, 2014 through Oct. 26, 2014 (4 months)
Check out extensive list of dates here.
Price: Costs vary, depending on the session you join
Website: www.jinternship.com
Israel Recharge
co-ed, ages 22-32
Israel Recharge is an incredible opportunity for young Jewish professionals from all backgrounds and affiliations who would like to experience Israel, explore their Jewish roots, and inspire their soul. Recharge is perfect if you've been on a trip to Israel with Birthright before, but open to anyone, even if you've never been before.
Dates: June 29 - July 11, 2022
$850 including airfare
Website: http://www.israelrecharge.com/
Israel 2.0
co-ed ages 18-28
You already know that Israel is an incredible place. But was your last group trip to Israel just too short? Do you want to come back to Israel again, to have another chance to experience this amazing country, to enjoy the superb beaches and reefs of Eilat, to visit the famous city of Hebron and to learn more about the heritage that makes this place truly your own? Then Israel 2.0 is for you.
Dates: Summer 2022 TBA
Price: $500 plus online Jewish course - $350 fee (limited scholarships for course upon request)
Website: http://www.israel2point0.org/
SOULED
(Women 20's & 30's)
3 WEEKS TOURING & LEARNING
SOULED is a community of Jewish women in their twenties and thirties who are seeking to live a life based on clarity, connection and meaning. Explore the country while exploring your inner self and your illustrious past. Dig deep into your roots to discover your personal routes.
Dates: TBA
Price: $500
Website: Souled
ALT Israel
The ALT staff show students how to analyze and develop themselves in three central areas: social life, spiritual life, and professional life. Students will see the practical benefits that Jewish Wisdom has to offer with regards to establishing a healthy outlook and life balance. Find yourself… before you find a job!
Upcoming program dates: see website for details
Price: $399 + Airfare
RAJE
At RAJE our goal is to provide FSU millennials with the positive Jewish experiences they need, to help them find meaning in their Jewish heritage, and to fall in love with the experience of everything Jewish. Through our programs and trips, the participants learn about their Jewish heritage while exploring their Jewish identity and developing their own unique leadership potential.
Dates: Summer 2022 TBA
Price: FREE for qualifying participants (Full-time students) $299 for non-full-time students
Website: www.rajeusa.com
JLE & JLE Connect
(men)
The Jewish Learning Exchange gives Jewish men from diverse backgrounds and affiliations an opportunity to explore Israel and what it means to be Jewish. The JLE is famous for its extensive touring program ranging from half day & full day expeditions around Jerusalem to 3 day tours up to the Golan, to the Galilee and down to the Negev.
JLE Connect offers introductory skills for learning the Talmud and Chumash Basic Hebrew skills acquired through Ulpan, a greater understanding & appreciation of practical Jewish living, and a greater understanding of Jewish personal development.
Dates:
JLE: May 24 - June 7, 2022
June 27 - July 11, 2022
JLE Connect: May 24 - June 14, 2022
June 27 - July 18, 2022
Price: $499 (including airfare)
Website: JLE & JLE Connect
Hasbara Fellowships
(co-ed)
Hasbara Fellowships, educates and trains university students to be effective pro-Israel activists on their campuses. Based in the Old City of Jerusalem, Hasbara Fellows spend time traveling the city as well as other important sites in the country including strategic military sites, borders with neighboring countries, etc. The program is for university undergraduates who have at least two semesters left on campus.
Upcoming program dates:
Sunday May 15, 2022- Tuesday May 31, 2022
Sunday July 31, 2022- Wednesday August 17, 2022
Price: $499 + $250 Refundable Deposit
MEOR Vision
(men & women) 20's
Based in Jerusalem, MEOR Vision is two-weeks of high level Torah study, Jewish education, and Jewish leadership training. MEOR Vision is interactive and personal. Together with outstanding Jewish educators and a dynamic peer group, you will delve into Talmudic discourse, acquire new skills in concentrated study of Jewish texts, learn leadership theory and technique, and focus on personal character development. The program includes a customized individual learning component, where you will learn and develop a topic of your choice. Inspiring shabbatonim, exciting evening activities and on-site classes all add to the unparalleled experience.
Upcoming program dates:
Women’s Summer Program: May 18 - June 1, 2022
Men’s Summer Program: May 18 - June 1, 2022
Price: $450 (including airfare)
Website: http://meor.org/program/meor-vision/
GoSephardic
(co-ed 18-29)
For anyone Sephardi, GoSephardic is the perfect start for your spiritual quest. We present both the mystical and the rational approach to Judaism. In 3 weeks you will build a foundation in areas like Self Development, Prayer, Philosophy, History, Sephardi Culture and Customs…
Touring Israel ,praying in the Holy sites of our Tsadikim adventurous activities are but a few things on the agenda.
Upcoming Dates:
TBA
Price: $499 including flight - Limited scholarships available
Website: http://www.gosephardic.com/israel
Way More Israel
co-ed, ages 19-28
On Way More Israel you'll have an incredible time living in Jerusalem's historic Old City while learning Hebrew, volunteering and building your career. You'll have an authentic Israel experience as you live like a local. Choose either the 8-week program in the summer or winter or the 5-month program. (On the 5-month program you'll also experience organic farming). With trips throughout Israel, classes/workshops on timely Jewish topics and amazing internship/volunteering positions, you'll get way more than you ever imagined!
Dates:
January 3, 2022 - February 27, 2022
Price: Check website for pricing details
Website: www.waymoreisrael.com
Total cost $4300 (post MASA grant). Additional $1000 subsidy available. Not including airfare.
MJE Heritage Trip
Young professionals - 20's & 30's
This is your opportunity to experience and adventure and to see the deeper side of Israel. Join MJE as we tour the country, learn the history of our people, and connect to the spiritual foundations our the land. The trip is a combination of fun, touring, learning and enjoying all Israel has to offer with a dynamic tour guide and the MJE staff.
Date: July 16 - July 26, 2022
Price: $3000 - Stipends up to half the cost available for those who qualify.
Website: https://www.jewishexperience.org/israel/
Contact: israel@jewishexperience.org
AEPI Israel Experience
AEPi brothers
The UJEX Israel Experience rocks in every way - world class educators, unreal experiences, stuff you've never done or seen before, and a whole lot more!
This trip is not your run of the mill Israel trip - it's everything you've always wanted, but never thought you could have!
Dates:
December 26, 2021 - January 9, 2022
Price: $999 (further subsidies available if needed)
Website: http://www.ujex.org/go/aepi/
NCSY Summer Trips
Teens
NCSY Summer is more than just summer trips. They are one of the most meaningful and memorable experiences of a person’s life. NCSY runs fourteen unique summer programs in the US, Israel and Europe that cater to teens with different interests and backgrounds.
Dates and prices vary. Please see website for full details.
Website: https://summer.ncsy.org/
STEP
short term study program for men
STEP is a three week program designed to: Give you an authentic taste of what it is like to study in Yeshiva. Give you the skills necessary to study Talmud and other texts without translation. Inspire you and strengthen your commitment to Torah and Mitzvot.
Dates:
December 22, 2021 - January 11, 2022
Website: https://step.org.il/
JWRP
(Moms and Dads)
The Jewish Women's Renaissance Project offers men and women all over the world a special gift; a highly subsidized, 9 day action-packed trip to Israel and experience what it means to Transform and Grow. The excitement of touring, learning, and sharing on this trip with other parents from all walks of life, is unforgettable.
Upcoming Trips:
Many trips planned from cities throughout North America. Check website for details.
Price: Trips are highly subsidized. Check website for additional details.
Mechina / Nevey
Short-term study program (women)
Mechina introductory program, is designed for the curious and inquisitive young Jewish woman, with little or no background in Judaic studies. Mechina strengthens Jewish identity through Jewish education, and demonstrates the relevance of Judaism in today’s world. Students tackle life’s toughest personal, philosophical and theological issues in a sensitive and thoughtful environment. A spirit of open exchange permeates the classroom where the students are encouraged to question and interact with some of the most stimulating teachers in today's Jewish world.
Upcoming programs:
Program is offered on a continuous, year-round basis. You can choose which dates work best for you. You can join at any time and choose to stay anywhere between two weeks to the full session.
Price: Various scholarships available for qualified students
Website: http://nevey.org/
Shearim
Short-term study program (women)
She'arim College of Jewish Studies for Women offers an exceptional approach to education that combines personalized teaching, textual study skills and an integrative approach to personal growth. She'arim relates to each student as a unique person, individualizing schedules and classes as necessary.
Upcoming program dates:
Various tracks and dates available. Please check site for details.
Price: Tuition for short term programs is $250 per week and the dorm is $100 per week. She’arim’s policy is not to turn anyone away for financial reasons. Special scholarships are available.
Website: http://www.shearim.com
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Not sure which one to choose?
That's why we are here.
There are also additional trips which we didn't list here which may work perfect for you.
Just contact us, and we'll be glad to assist you.