ONWARD ISRAEL CENTRAL FLORIDA HILLEL
Have you been to Israel before? Got a taste and now you want more? With Onward Israel you develop your professional future and build your resume with a high-level internship. Through Onward Israel, not only will you learn to live abroad, but you will expand your horizons in an internship in the field of your choice in Tel Aviv.
These internships will help students gain immense knowledge of how to work in the real world, and balance work and personal life. Students will also create long lasting friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
Learn about Israeli society, economy, technology and more through programming opportunities exclusively designed for the Central Florida program, a weekend retreat with other Onward Israel participants from North America and around the world, evening activities and more.
DATES!
June 1
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July 26
Cost
$775
Includes housing, insurance, modest food stipend, ground transportation and program costs. All participants are responsible for cost of and arranging their own flights.
Participants will be required to submit a $350 participation and security deposit in cash or check upon arrival in Israel. Deposits will be refunded at the end of the program pending good standing.
The actual cost of the Onward Israel – Masa program is much higher, and is subsidized up to 70% by Onward Israel, Masa Israel Journey, private donors, and local Jewish communities and institutions.
Participants on Onward Israel – Masa programs may return to Israel on long-term Masa programs after Onward Israel. They may also be eligible for additional scholarships from Masa to help fund their participation, although the size of that scholarship may be influenced by prior participation on Onward Israel. For details, please contact Masa Israel Journey directly at masainfo@masaisrael.org.
Acceptance Criteria
- Applicants between 19-30 years old and not currently enrolled in high school, who are students attending at the University of Central Florida, Rollins, Valencia or Stetson, with preference given to underclassmen.
- Must meet MASA eligibility – identify as Jewish and have NOT spent 3 or more months in Israel as part of an educational or peer-program after high school (this includes semester abroad, gap year or any other MASA)*
-Fluent in English
– Valid Passport (passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the program end date)
– Previous participation in Taglit-Birthright Israel or other short term programs in Israel is encouraged but not required
This Onward Israel – Masa program is operated through a partnership between the Beacon and Shapira Foundations and other lead philanthropists, Masa Israel Journey, the Government of Israel, The Jewish Agency for Israel, Hillel International, and University of Central Florida Hillel. It is organized by IGT.
