Come live, learn and work this summer in Jerusalem!
An amazing opportunity for college students to live, learn and work in Jerusalem. Join Bnei Akiva/TVA and OU-JLIC as we create an exciting social and religious summer community in Jerusalem!
Who: College students (ages 18-24), both men and women.
When: June 23 – August 9, 2027 (You must be available for the entire duration of the program)
What: Participants will live together in Jerusalem, work in an internship of their choice during the day, and study Torah in the evenings. Details below.
Cost: Early bird rate – $1,900 (ends December 5). Regular rate – $2,400 (closes January 15)*
*A one-time $100 processing fee applies to all who register.
*Flights not included
The program includes
- Housing at MTVA in Katamon (including WiFi, AC, and kitchen)
- Professional and personalized internship placement
- Educational and social programming
- Trips and Shabbatonim
- Supportive staff and mentorship
- Health insurance
Program Overview
Summer in Jerusalem at TVA (SIJ @ TVA) offers professional internships during the day and a vibrant evening program offering a full array of teachers, social events and learning opportunities.
- Spend the summer on the MTVA campus in the Katamon neighborhood of Jerusalem.
- Vibrant Beit Midrash: There is a focus on both chevruta learning and shiurim on a variety of topics, with amazing teachers from TVA, OU-JLIC and all across Israel and America. The learning program is accessible for people who are interested in a more text-based traditional learning style.
- Internship program designed to build your resume and develop work skills. Our professional internship team will find you a great summer internship!
- Fun social programming to explore Jerusalem and build community.
Sample Weekly Schedule
Staff
We are honored to partner with MTVA and their educational staff, led by Rabbi Yehuda Seif.
Rosh Yeshiva & Executive Director, TVA
Rabbi Seif studied at Yeshivat Har Etzion and received his ordination from Rav Zalman Nechemiah Goldberg. He received his BA from Columbia College, his MA in Religion and Education from Columbia's Teacher's College, and Israeli Teacher Certification from Herzog College. He was a fellow at the Center for Jewish Law and Contemporary Civilization at the Cardozo School of Law, and he completed his PhD in Religious Studies at University of Pennsylvania. He served as a Senior Program Officer at the Tikvah Fund. He served as the Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus educator at the University of Pennsylvania from 2002-2006.
