1. Can I join a college program if I go to YU/Stern or a non-JLIC campus?

Yes! This program is open to all observant college students.

2. Do you provide internships?

Yes! We have in-house placement coordinators who will work with you one-on-one to help you get an internship that best fits your field of interest.

3. Is food provided?

We provide dinner most nights. For all other meals, all apartments have full kitchens.

4. Do you provide a flight?

No. Our program cost does not include the cost of the participant’s flight.

5. How do I get to work?

The programs are located near public transportation. Our madrichim and madrichot will ensure that participants know where they need to take a bus from in order to get to their internship.

6. Can I move in early or stay late?

Unfortunately you cannot move in early or stay late. The housing is used year-round and is used immediately before and after our program.

7. What happens on Shabbat?

There will be 2 group shabbatot where we are all together. The remaining shabbatot are optional – participants can choose to visit family and friends or stay in the dorms independently.

8. Do I have to be a college student to join the program?

All participants must be 18+ years old and registered in college.

9. I don’t have a formal Torah education, can I join the group?

You’re welcome to reach out to our team to discuss your background and see whether one of our programs could be a good fit for you!

10. Are scholarships or financial aid available?

SIJ is already heavily subsidized by JLIC and our partners, which covers a significant portion of the program’s overall cost to keep it affordable for students. Because of this substantial subsidy, there are limited options for additional financial aid. However, you may be able to obtain funding through your university, campus Hillel, or local Jewish Federation. We recommend looking into these resources to see if they offer support for summer internships or programs in Israel.

If you are accepted to the program and have demonstrated financial need, you are welcome to be in touch with us about need-based financial aid.