JLIC summer programs in israel
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APPLY NOW FOR SUMMER 2026! EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 15!
Come explore, intern and study this summer in Jerusalem!
An amazing opportunity for college students to live, learn and work in Jerusalem. Join us as we create an exciting social and religious summer community! All programs feature professional internship placement, religious community, trips and Torah study.
SIJ @ TVA
Join Bnei Akiva of the US and Canada and OU-JLIC for a chance to spend your summer in Jerusalem this summer. Summer in Jerusalem is a summer internship and beit midrash program based on two campuses, one in Katamon and one in Baka. This program is designed for students who want to combine work and high-level, serious Torah learning. The program is open to all college students, both men and women who are interested in a learning program that is equivalent to that of a Yeshiva and seminary style beit midrash.
Program Cost: Early bird rate – $1,750 (ends December 15, 2025). Regular rate – $2,000 (closes January 15, 2026)
Program Dates: June 24 – August 10, 2026 (applicants must be available for the entire duration of the program)
SIJ @ TVA - APPLY NOWSIJ for Women @ Nishmat
Summer in Jerusalem for Women at Nishmat combines a professional internship experience with Torah learning. This program is open to all female college students who would like to spend the summer in Jerusalem, intern and spend nights in a Beit Midrash learning environment.
Program Cost: Early bird rate – $1,750 (ends December 15, 2025). Regular rate – $2,000 (closes January 15, 2026)
Program Dates: June 25 – August 10, 2026 (applicants must be available for the entire duration of the program)
SIJW - APPLY NOWSIJ for Men
Summer in Jerusalem for Men combines a professional internship experience with Torah learning. This program is open to male college students who would like to spend the summer in Jerusalem, intern, and spend nights learning in a seder-shiur model.
Program Cost: Early bird rate – $1,750 (ends December 15, 2025). Regular rate – $2,000 (closes January 15, 2026)
Program Dates: June 25 – August 10, 2026 (applicants must be available for the entire duration of the program)
SIJM - APPLY NOWSIJ Ascend
Work, study and explore Israel while living in Jerusalem! This program is designed for students who have not spent a gap year in Israel, or who are not interested in a full Beit Midrash style environment. It is also open to students after their senior year in high school who will not spend a gap year in Israel. SIJ Ascend will allow you to combine a professional internship with Torah learning and hands on weekly trips throughout Israel. The vibrant array of speakers and staff on the program will allow for students of different Torah backgrounds to gain experience and understanding of Torah, life in Israel, and different professional fields. Open to both men and women ages 18-22.
Program Cost: Early bird rate – $1,500 (ends December 15, 2025). Regular rate – $1,750 (closes January 15, 2026)
Program Dates: June 17 – August 3, 2026 (applicants must be available for the entire duration of the program)
SIJ ASCEND - APPLY NOWSummer in Tel Aviv
JLIC has opened an opportunity in Tel Aviv! This program involves interning during the day, and joining Rabbi Eitan and Elana Phillips (JLIC @ TAU) for weekly shiurim, shabbatot and Beit Midrash learning.
Program Cost: TBD (includes application fee & health insurance) *Price does not include housing
Program Dates: TBD
Summer in TLV - APPLY NOW