1. The Israel Professional Internship Program

The Israel Professional Internship Program - designed for those who are considering aliyah - offers valuable unpaid work experience in firms and institutions throughout Israel. The program runs for between two and six months.

Interns work in their professions in a variety of locations - including hospitals, hotels, law firms, hi-tech companies, schools, community centers, TV and radio stations, government offices and in the public sector. Each placement is tailor-made, based on the needs of the employer and the qualifications of the applicant.

Placements are arranged within the framework of the program and interns receive a small monthly-stipend from the Jewish Agency. The rest, such as finding accommodations, making decision and finding a niche in Israeli society is up to the intern. However, guidance and information is always available to participants.

Hebrew is not necessarily required, it depends on the job, but ulpan is offered (and I would add encouraged!). You are eligible if you are Jewish, single, and between 19-35, a student with at least one year of professional studies or a university graduate with or without experience in your profession. (If you didn't do the college thing and are working, I'm sure you are also eligible, just get in touch with them). The program is only open to tourists, sorry new olim. For more information visit the webpage.

2. The WUJS Institute: International Graduate Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies

See Academically Oriented Programs, click here.

3. Unsung Heroes: The Magen David Adom Ambulance Volunteer

"Saving one life is like saving the entire world" -Talmud
Magen David Adom is now offering the Jewish university student or graduate just that opportunity. The MDA Volunteer Program, run in conjunction with the Jewish Agency, invites you to be part of this mission. Gain valuable experience giving first-aid care, while experiencing "real life" in Israel, side by side with Israelis.

To find out more call: 972-2-620-4407 email: elanak@jazo.org.il MDA webpage

4. Gesher Summer Internship Program

Gesher in Hebrew means "bridge" or links. As its name suggests, the Gesher Internship Program is designed to create close relations between Jewish students around the world and in Israel. A program of the Israel Forum, students hav an opportunity to spend their summer in Israel in a paid internship in an Israeli company. Contact: Sarit Caspi, tel. 03-6878814/24/36 Gesher Webpage

5. Sherut La'am

Service to the People. Sherut La'am offers participants a felxible opportunity to explore their field of interest through work experience, seminars and an independent final project. It is a 6 month volunteer program, beginning in January and June, designed for young adults ages 18-30. The five main tracks are: education, women's issues, environmental issues, Arab-Jewish dialogue/research, and progressive Judaism. Contact: Sheult La'am. Phone: 02-620-4348 Email: veredl@jazo.org.il