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:
December 17, 2018 - January 2, 2019
Price: $498 (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
JAM
Co-ed, ages 18 - 27
The JAM (Jewish Awareness Movement) Israel trip combines touring the land with classes on Jewish identity and thought. Students live in Jerusalem and every afternoon a tour bus brings the students to sites in and around Jerusalem. The itinerary has included an archeological dig, camel riding, kayaking on the Kineret, rappelling in the Qumran, a visit to the Dead Sea, climbing Masada at sunrise, an overnight trip to the north, the Tunnel Tours under the Western Wall, Tel Aviv and much much more. In addition, classes in the morning puts the sites into context, and explains the impact and meaning of Judaism. Students learn to clarify their Jewish pride and articulate why Judaism is important to them. The experience is deep, fun and meaningful, truly a trip of a lifetime!
Dates:
Next trip is Summer 2019
Price: Generous scholarships available on a case-by-case basis
Website: http://jamoncampus.com/israel.html
Israel Recharge
co-ed, ages 22-30
Israel Recharge is an incredible opportunity for Jewish students and young 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.
Date: December 26, 2018 - January 7, 2019
Price: Two options.
1) $799 including airfare, by joining the "challenge" program. (Check website for details)
2) Anyone else for $1299 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.
Upcoming program dates:
December 29, 2018 - January 14, 2019
Price: $500 including flight
Website: http://www.israel2point0.org/
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:
Jerusalem program
September 3, 2018 - January 3, 2019
December 4, 2018 - January 29, 2019
Tel Aviv program
Price: $399 + Airfare
Website: http://altisrael.com
Odyssey
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Take your 'Israel Experience' to the next level with an incredible two week program. Fast action tours will blow your mind. You'll see the sights and sounds of Israel as never before and engage with Israel's rich and diverse culture and history. Grow your potential, discover your hidden talents. You'll develop as a person and as a Jew. You'll develop a love of the land and experience a place like no-other.
Dates: May 21 - June 5, 2019
Price: $500
Website: Odyssey
JEWEL
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JEWEL is one of the most innovative introductory study programs today.
Set in Jerusalem's lovely Old City, Jewel lets you explore your Jewish Heritage in a warm and easygoing environment, with top lecturers from around the world. Jewel is a holistic program that encompasses classes, tours, day trips, group activities, a Shabbat experience in the Old City of Jerusalem.... making the Jewel experience a perfect gem.
Upcoming program dates:
December 18, 2018 - January 3, 2019
June 2nd - 25th, 2019
June 30th - July 22nd, 2019
Price: $699 (including airfare) or $500 with M2 voucher. Additional scholarships may be available.
Website: https://www.jewelisrael.com/
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Jewel for Young-Professionals (women ages 20s & 30s)
Dates:
December 23rd, 2018 - January 3rd, 2019
July 7 - 18th, 2019
Website: https://www.jewelisrael.com/jyp/
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:
December 23, 2018 - January 7, 2019 (JLE)
December 16, 2018 - January 7, 2019(JLE Connect)
June 23 - July 15, 2019 (JLE)
Price: $499 (including airfare)
Website: JLE
Essentials
(men and women)
The Essentials program is for men ages 18-29, and offers a unique opportunity to gain a strong understanding of core concepts in Jewish thought, while living in the heart of Jerusalem’s Old City. The program also tours regularly around Jerusalem and throughout Israel. While in Israel, you can also drop by any time for a free class or as many as you wish, at no charge.
Dates:
November 27 - December 12
December 13 - December 31
Nov. 12 - Dec. 2
Dec. 3 - Dec. 25
Dec. 26 - Jan. 13
Jan. 14 - Feb. 3
Feb. 4 - Feb. 24
Feb. 25 - March 17
March 18 - April 15
Price: $599 (including airfare)
Website: www.aishessentials.com
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:
December 16, 2018 - January 1, 2019
December 25, 2018 - January 10, 2019
Price: $400, plus $200 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 Program: December 19th, 2018 - January 3rd, 2019
Men’s Program: December 19th, 2018 - January 3rd, 2019
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:
Next trips will be Summer 2019
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:
Fall 5 month session: August 29, 2018 – January 24, 2019
Spring 5-month session: January 30, 2019 - June 24, 2019
Summer 8-week session: June 16 - August 8, 2019
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 27 - August 4, 2019 (Tentatively)
Price: $3000 - Stipends up to half
the cost available for those who qualify.
Website: http://jewishexperience.org
Contact: israel@jewishexperience.org
Aish4AEPI Israel Experience
AEPi brothers
The Aish4AEPi 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 25, 2018 - January 8, 2019
Price: $600 (further subsidies available if needed)
Website: http://aish4aepi.com/
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/
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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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.