Spring and Summer 2012 trips
For Jewish college age students and young professionals
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Israel Trips
Taglit Birthright Israel / Israel Free Spirit
(co-ed) Ages 18-26
The Taglit-Birthright Israel gift covers roundtrip airfare plus 10 days of accomodations and unique programs in Israel. Any Jewish young adult in the 18-26 age range who has never before visited Israel on a peer-group program is eligible to apply for the gift.
One of the trip providers is Israel Free Spirit, which we highly recommend.
Price: FREE
Website: http://www.israelfreespirit.com
PERI
(men & women)
The Peer Educator Research Internship is a highly competitive research internship for Jewish students. An all expenses paid three week internship in Israel over winter break and up to five weeks over the summer. The purpose of this internship is to enrich the campus community with Jewish students who have a deep and sophisticated understanding of Judaism, and are trained to educate their peers in their area of expertise. Jewish students will take classes on all aspects of Judaism but will specialize in one Jewish concept that they are passionate about. Students will have the opportunity to go back to university and become a peer educator
Upcoming program dates:
Men: June 5 – June 26, 2012
Women: June 12 – July 2, 2012
Price: FREE trip PLUS stipend
Website: www.perinternship.com
Akiva
co-ed
Akiva is a unique mix of experiential and soulful experiences, designed for the young Jew who is interested in exploring their Jewish background and history. Akiva is situated in the heart of the old city of Jerusalem!
Upcoming program dates:
May 15 - May 31, 2012
Price: $299 (including airfare)
Website: http://akivatrip.com/
jInternship
(co-ed)
jInternship serves as a headhunter for successful companies across North America and Israel. Qualified and motivated college students/recent college graduates are placed with top-notch professional summer internships and semester-long work co-ops in a wide array of fields. Students also enjoy inspiring and empowering classes on Judaism presented by some of the world's premier Jewish educators from Ohr Somayach and Neve Yerushalyim. Generally, days are split up with classes on Judaism each morning and work as a professional intern each afternoon.
Upcoming program dates:
June 10 - July 22, 2012 (dates are also flexible)
Price: $1500 – includes airfare. Further scholarships available on a case-to-case basis.
Website: www.jinternship.com
Pathways
(co-ed)
PATHWAYS is an Israel experience for college students and young professionals interested in coming back to Israel to learn about and deepen their connection with Israel, Jews and Judaism. Stimulating workshops in a broad and intellectually-open environment and great touring around Israel – Tel-Aviv, Jerusalem, a 2-day desert trip to the Negev and an incredible 5-day trip to the North. See the amazing testimonials on the website.
Upcoming program dates:
June 10 - June 26, 2012
July 8 - July 24, 2012
Price: $500 towards your airfare - the rest is free! Further subsidies towards airfare may also be available.
Website: http://www.pathwaysisrael.org/students_home.html FAQ page
HaMerkaz
(co-ed) 18-30
Channel 3000 years of wisdom in a meaningful, user-friendly way, while touring the real Israel like you’ve never seen before and having a great time!
Hamerkaz helps young, college-age adults decode the mysteries of Jewish tradition and rediscover the rich diversity of their heritage, showing its relevance to Jews today.
Upcoming program dates:
May 29 - June 14, 2012
Price: $750 (including airfare)
Website: http://www.hamerkaz.org/
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 date:
May 20 - June 4, 2012
August 5 - August 21, 2012
Price: You only pay for airfare - the rest is free! Subsidies may be available for airfare too.
Website: http://www.israel2point0.org/
JLE
(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.
Upcoming program dates:
May 20 - June 5, 2012
June 24 - July 11, 2012
Price: $499 (including airfare)
Website: http://jle-israel.com/
Essentials
(men)
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 drop by any time for a free class.
Upcoming program dates:
June 5 - June 25, 2012
June 26 - July 16, 2012
July 17 - August 6, 2012
August 20 - September 4, 2012
Price: $499 (including airfare)
Website: http://israel.aish.com/essentials/
BIZRAEL
Business students (ages 19-23)
BIZRAEL will provide business students an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Israel's economic advancements and will allow them to meet top business leaders, tour the country, and learn about their Jewish roots and what it takes to become an advocate for Israel. This
is a major opportunity for career advancement.
Upcoming program date: May 29 - June 14, 2012
Price: $500 (including airfare)
Website: Bizrael
Hasbara Fellowships
(co-ed)
JEWEL
(women)
JEWEL is one of the most innovative introductory study programs today, created for women ages 19 - 30.
Set in Jerusalem's lovely Ramat Eshkol neighborhood, Jewel lets you explore your Jewish Heritage in an easygoing environment, with top lecturers from around the world. Exciting tours and day trips are included, making the Jewel experience a perfect gem.
Upcoming program dates:
June 3, 2012 - June 27, 2012
July 1, 2012 - July 25, 2012
July 30, 2012 - August 23, 2012
June 10 - July 22, 2012 - In conjunction with J'internship
Price: $599 (including airfare)
MEOR Vision
(men & women) 20's
Based in Jerusalem, MEOR Vision is three-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:
Men's Program #1: May 17th - June 6th, 2012
Women's
Program: May 21st - June 10th, 2012
Men's Program #2: July
31st - August 19th, 2012
Price: $650 (including airfare) $250 with M/2 voucher (inquire for details)
Website: www.meor.org/vision
Yameena Israel Fellowships
(co-ed) Ages 18-30
Young Jewish Conservatives is launching its inaugural Yameena Israel Fellowship in order to facilitate the creation of a community of politically conservative young Jews. In addition to having a fun and compelling Israel experience, activists representing a range of conservative organizations and viewpoints will come together to network, strategize, and, ultimately, chart a new political direction for American Jewry.
Participants will meet with very high-level Israeli politicians and counter-terror experts, explore what Judaism really says about contemporary hot-button social and economic issues, tour the country to gain a greater understanding of the Middle-East conflict, develop strategy on moving the American Jewish community to the right, and learn useful, hands-on, cutting-edge activism skills.
Upcoming program dates:
June 26, 2012 - July 12, 2012
Price: FREE!
Website: WWW.YOUNGJEWISHCONSERVATIVES.ORG
The Jerusalem Roadtrips
Exclusively for members of AEPi
Come join brothers from Southern California for three weeks living in Jerusalem's Old City, where you will:
-Learn about Judaism's rich spirituality and history
-Riveting Classes given by Top Rabbis and Scholars
-Meet with leading politicians and hash out the issues
-Regional paintball war in the desert .....and much, much more
Upcoming Program Dates:
May 20 - June 10, 2012
June 17 - July 8, 2012
Price: $499
Website: http://www.jerusalemroadtrip.com
NEIJS - Jewish Medical Ethics & Israel Experience Program
(co-ed)
NEIJS, in coordination with Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, is sponsoring a four week summer program, combining the study of medical ethics, Jewish thought and tours of Israel. The program enables Jewish medical students to explore Jewish approaches to challenging medical issues confronting health care professionals. Compelling seminars on Jewish thought address contemporary issues facing the Jewish people. The faculty includes world renowned medical ethicists and scholars of contemporary Jewish law and philosophy. The medical ethics curriculum incorporates the case-study method and hospital rounds and has qualified for elective credit. Students from over fifty medical schools have participated over the past ten years.
Upcoming program dates: June 26 - July 26, 2012
Price: Students apply for the NEIJS Scholars Fellowship towards offsetting the program cost. See www.neijs.org/site/program
Website: www.neijs.org
The TAG Experience
(Women)
The Jewish Women's Renaissance Project offers 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 women 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.
Website: The TAG Experience
GoSephardic
(co-ed) Ages 21-28
For anyone Sephardi, ages 21-28, 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…
Discussions about Israeli politics, relationships, religiosity, Shabbat, proofs of our ancient past and Jewish philosophy.
Touring Israel ,praying in the Holy sites of our Tsadikim adventurous activities are but a few things on the agenda.
Upcoming Dates:
July 8 – July 23, 2012
Price: $1,999 including flight - Limited scholarships available
Website: http://www.gosephardic.com
Inward Bound
(co-ed) all ages
The Inward Bound program is designed to give the participant a sophisticated and holistic understanding of the major concepts, principles, and practices of Judaism. By examining these concepts principles and practices from a foundational level, the participant will gain an understanding of how all of the various aspects fit together in an integrated spiritual whole. The program tends to get people from every Jewish background across the spectrum.
At Inward Bound, Torah is not just learned with the mind, but also with the feet. Therefore they take the study outside and learn about Torah in the very places the stories took place, bringing the biblical narrative alive.
Upcoming program dates:
July 3 - 15, 2012
August 7 - 19, 2012
Price: You pay for airfare, the rest of the trip is only $125 (including everything) for qualified participants.
Website: inwardboundseminars.com
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: August 12- 19, 2012
Price: $3000 - Stipends up to half
the cost available for those who qualify.
Website: http://jewishexperience.org/israel-programs-a-trips
Contact: israel@jewishexperience.org
JAM
(co-ed)
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:
June 20 - July 11, 2012
August 15 - Sept. 5, 2012
Price: Subsidies are offered on a case-by-case basis
Y.E.S.
(men & women)
Y.E.S. (Yeshiva Experience @ Shapell’s) is a 3-week beginner level program, specially crafted for the student who would like to get a taste of Torah learning, as well as experiencing life in yeshiva. Y.E.S. will provide hands-on text study, informative and thought-provoking classes with expert educators, inspiring tours, and Shabbatonim. Each student will be given plenty of personal attention, with special efforts made to tailor each student’s daily schedule to his specific needs.
Upcoming program dates:
May 20 – June 10, 2012 (men)
June 24 – July 15, 2012 (men)
June 24 – July 15, 2012 (women)
Price: $649 (including airfare)
Website: http://www.darchenoam.org/y-e-s/
May 20 – June 10
June 24 – July 15
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. Generally, the full program lasts for 6 weeks. However, you can join at any time and choose to stay anywhere between two weeks to the full session.
April 22nd - June 14th, 2012
June 21st - July 29th, 2012
July 31st - August 14th, 2012
August 20th - September 27th, 2012
Price: Full scholarship available for qualified students
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:
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.
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