Go To Israel
Listed below you will find various opportunities for short and long-term experiences in Israel for studying, working, volunteering, and exploring around Israel. These opportunities are for undergrads, graduate students, and young adults not currently enrolled in school. Click on a program's title to go to its website. If you have additional questions, please contact Hillel.
Experiential and Study Programs
Universities and Academic Institutes
Yeshivot
Specialized Academic Programs
Kibbutzim and Ulpanim
Experiental and Study Programs (non-academic)
WUJS Institute, Arad
A five-month program for Jewish university graduates including Hebrew language, Jewish History, Jewish thought, Modern Israel, the Middle East, Contemporary Jewry, and other courses. Located in Arad, WUJS incorporates hiking seminars and a three week volunteer experience.
Sherut La'Am
A volunteer program combining intensive Hebrew study with real-life experience in the Israeli work force. Open to college students and graduates between the ages of 19 and 35.
Livnot U'Lehibanot
A two, three, or six-week program introducing participants to the foundations of Jewish tradition through learning, work on building projects and community service. Based in Tsfat and Jerusalem, and open to adults ages 21 to 30.
SHATIL / Tnuat Aliyah
A placement project matching volunteers and interns with organizations in the social change sector with scholarships and stipends are available for some placements. Minimum 3-6 month commitment.
Universities and Academic Institutes
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
A year-long program offering a diversified academic experience in the fields of Judaism, Israel, Middle East and religious studies. Students may also pursue independent study or research internships in their major areas of study. Includes 2 months of summer Ulpan and 8 months of academic study.
Tel Aviv University
Semester, year-long, and summer sessions focusing on historic and modern day Israel, Middle East affairs, Judaica and a variety of liberal arts subjects.
Bar Ilan University
Spend a semester, or a full academic year taking Jewish studies, Hebrew language instruction, or general studies classes at Israel's orthodox university in Tel Aviv. Men study in the University's Institute of Higher Torah Studies and women study in the University's Torah Institute for Women.
Ben Gurion University Of The Negev
Semester or year-long programs in Be'er Sheva offering courses, internships and faculty-supervised research opportunities in human resettlement, desert ecology, archaeology, Middle Eastern studies, Jewish studies, health sciences and engineering.
Yeshivot
Pardes
Learn about Jewish heritage in an open, warm, and challenging co-educational environment that encourages respect for religious diversity and tolerance. Students choose from a year-long or summer non-denominational program and participate in a weekly community service project in Jerusalem.
The Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem
The Conservative Yeshiva teaches skills needed to pursue independent Torah study on all levels. Accredited by the Jewish Theological Seminary and offering year-long and summer programs.
Beit Midrash - A Liberal Yeshiva
Dedicated to the passionate study of Jewish text and tradition in an egalitarian and liberal setting, the Beit Midrash is a joint project of Hebrew Union College and institutions affiliated with the Reform and Reconstructionist Movements.
Specialized Academic Programs
Weizmann Institute Foundation
Offering the opportunity to work alongside top researchers while learning about life in Israel. Studies areas include biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and computer sciences and center on current research topics.
Arava Institute for Environmental Studies
Located at Kibbutz Ketura, near Eilat, the Arava Institute is a regional center for environmental leadership that encourages environmental cooperation. Students and faculty participate in lectures, field trips, and group and individual studies.
Friends of Earth Middle East - Save the Red Sea
Israelis, Palestinians and Jordanians work together to protect the environment and create viable conditions for lasting peace in the region. Volunteers contribute through beach clean-up, bay watch, bird watching center maintenance, photography, office work and other special projects.
Medical Electives
The Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University and Ben Gurion University all offer medical electives to medical students in their clinical years, working at affiliated hospitals. Length of time is variable.
Biblical Archaeological Review
Based out of Washington, D.C., the Biblical Archaeological Review is connected with digs, particularly interested in the religious aspect of archaeology in Israel.
Kibbutzim/Ulpanim
To learn more about working and living on a kibbutz, check out the Kibbutz Program Center, Kibbutz Volunteer, and Kibbutz Programs.
Find out more about intensive Hebrew learning courses, visit Ulpan Programs.
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