Other Israel Opportunities
Professional & Academic Opportunities
Israeli Summer Business School
Launched in the summer of 2014, the Israel Summer Business Academy is designed for students of all faiths, beliefs and academic backgrounds who want to learn about Israeli business and startup culture firsthand. This is a powerful opportunity to immerse yourself in a truly innovative environment that encourages startups.
Ben Gurion Summer Internships
BGU Academic Internship Program- Students can apply for academic summer internships in Ben Gurion University in Be’er- Sheva, southern Israel.
Masa Israel Journey
Masa Israel Journey connects Jewish young adults (ages 18-30) to gap year, study abroad, post-college, and volunteer programs. Masa Israel Journey offers over 200 study, internship, and volunteer opportunities across Israel, lasting between five and twelve months. Masa's program finder lets you search a range of dates, locations, and types of programs so you can find the most relevant options for you.
Onward Israel
Onward Israel offers mid-length Israel experiences (6-10 weeks) to students and young adults, primarily during the summer, speaking directly to the interests and concerns of the young adult population entering the labor force in a global world. Programs are structured around resume-building opportunities, such as internships, service learning, and academic courses.
Educational Opportunities
Pardes Institute
Apply now for the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Summer Program in Jerusalem!
Want to interact with Jewish text this summer in a fun and engaging way and learn more about Israel through weekly trips? Then this is the opportunity for you!
Check the website or email summer@pardes.org.il with questions.
Kefiada
Kefiada is JUF's English-immersion, American style day camp in Kiryat Gat-Lachish-Shafir, Israel. JUF has been connected to this region in israel for over 20 years! Kefiada campers are 4th-6th graders and the counselors are college students from Chicago or go to school in Illinois. Kefiada serves as a bridge over the summer for Israeli students to retain the English that they have learned during the school year and expand on it. Plus, Kef means fun in Hebrew so there are theme days, color wars, arts and crafts, capture the flag, and swimming...all in English. The counselors get to see Israel from a different angle, really become a part of Israeli life and help Israelis in a meaningful way. There is no program cost, plus free room and board and $1200 flight stipends for all counselors. Applications, and FAQs, can be found here.
Yahel Social Change Program
Looking to do good in the world? The Yahel Social Change Fellowship is a 9-month Israel volunteer program, bringing together changemakers from around the world for a totally immersive experience in Israel's diverse communities. Fellows volunteer hand-in-hand with local organizations on grassroots projects while diving deep into Israeli society through service, cultural immersion, unique travel experiences, and meaningful relationships.
Benefits of joining the Yahel Social Change Program:
•Contribute to real social change efforts: get hands-on experience working in grassroots social change efforts in partnership with nonprofits and local activists.
•Explore your relationship with Israel: the Social Change Program is an environment where your diverse views and questions about Israel are heard, welcomed, and examined.
•Meaningful personal growth: explore and gain confidence and clarity about your personal values, passions, politics, and career path.
•Prepare for your career of “doing good”: gain valuable skills and experience for a career in service—from nonprofit work, to medicine, to law.
Yahel's programs use a community-based service learning model. Partnering with local organizations and initiatives allows Yahel to base the service work on local expertise and ensure that participants contribute in a meaningful way to a variety of valuable programs and organizations. This partnership provides participants with a holistic view of community development through civic engagement.
Applications are now open. Learn more and apply here.
Lotan Green Apprenticeship
Lotan Green Apprenticeship is a permaculture and Ecological Design Course on Kibbutz Lotan. A practical training program in sustainable systems design and regenerative community living. Here, you can spend an immersive and intensive 4 weeks living and learning together on Kibbutz Lotan, an intentional community in southern Israel for a truly life-changing experience!
Grant Opportunities
Yalla Israel Experience Grants
As part of its mission of inspiring every Jewish student at Northwestern to make an enduring and meaningful commitment to Jewish life, NU Hillel encourages students to build a personal connection to Israel through travel, study, and work experiences. This year, thanks to the generous contribution of a wonderful Northwestern family, NU Hillel is pleased to offer Yalla Israel Experience Grants for Northwestern students who will be studying, interning, volunteering, and/or working in Israel between March-September 2027.
Each Yalla grant will be at least $250. Yalla grant applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. To be considered for a grant, please complete the application here and submit it as soon as possible.
Have questions or want more information? Contact Michael Simon, Executive Director, (michael-simon@northwestern.edu.)