ONWARD ISRAEL VIRGINIA TECH HILLEL
Hillel at Virginia Tech Onward Israel participants will be matched with internships that connect to their creative passion and offer real-world experience in unique fields from academic research, engineering, development and much more towards what they are hoping to achieve at VT. Participants will explore Israel and experience living like a local with other Hokies in Tel Aviv!
Build your resume through a high-level internship based on your skills, interests and future plans. Intern 4-5 days a week, and immerse yourself in contemporary Israeli society through the Israel Now Days, group activities, with a cohort of other young adults from Virginia Tech, a weekend seminar with participants from other Onward Israel programs and more. The Israel Now days will include visits to local NGOs and explorations of contemporary Israeli culture, environment, and politics.
During your free time, explore Tel Aviv’s exciting nightlife, beaches, foodie scene and culture. Enjoy a weekend with peers from around the world at an Onward Israel breakout seminar and explore all that Israel has to offer on free weekends.
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
– Students returning to Virginia Tech in the Fall of 2023.
- Priority Priority will be given to applicants who have been on or plan to go on Birthright with Virginia Tech Hillel
– Applicants between 19-30 years old and not currently enrolled in high school
– 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
– 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, Hillel International, and Virginia Tech Hillel. It is organized by IGT.
