Come explore, intern and study this summer in Jerusalem!
An amazing opportunity for college students to live, learn and work in Jerusalem. Join OU-JLIC as we create an exciting social and religious summer community in Jerusalem!
Who: Religious male college students ages 18-24
When: June 18 – August 5 (You must be available for 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: $1,500 early bird rate – ends December 26, 2024. Applications received after December 26 – $1,750
The program includes
- Housing (including WiFi, AC, and communal kitchen)
- Health insurance
- Professional and personalized internship placement in the field of your choice
- Educational staff from different yeshivas
- Other Social and Educational Programming
- Trips exploring Israel
- Shabbat Meals and Programming
- Occasional group dinners
Program Overview
Summer in Jerusalem for Men (SIJM), in partnership with Onward Israel, offers professional internships during the day and a vibrant evening program offering a full array of teachers, social events and learning opportunities at night.
- The program will take place at Orayta in the Old City of Jerusalem
- Vibrant Beit Midrash: Learning geared toward men who are looking for a high level learning environment where Gemara is the main focus.
- Internship program designed to build your resume and develop work skills. Our professional internship team will find you a great summer internship! ***Please note that those who want to learn Torah during the day can work with our placement coordinators to find a learning program that best fits your interests.
- Incredible weekend excursions across Israel.
- Fun social programming to explore Jerusalem and build community.
Sample Weekly Schedule
2025 Staff
NOAH AND ALIZA KALANDAR
Program Directors & Maggid Shiur
My name is Noah Kalandar and I’m originally from Philadelphia. PA. After finishing my time at Kohelet Yeshiva HS I went on to learn for two years in Netiv Aryeh. I then continued my learning in YU for 3 years until graduating, learned in the Mir for two years, and am currently getting Semicha at Gruss and a night seder Rebbe at Aish Gesher. I've spent many of my favorite summers in camp, coordinating activities, giving chaburas, and running various teen programs too. I was a Madrich in Torat Shraga and enjoyed giving shiurim and chaburahs throughout my time in YU as well. My name is Aliza Kalandar. I’m originally from Woodmere, NY. After a year at MMY and undergrad at Stern, I went on to Hunter College to get my nursing degree and worked in Columbia Presbyterian as pediatric cardiac nurse. Since moving to Israel I’ve transitioned to remote nursing work and taken on more teaching roles at various seminaries. I have always tried to ensure teaching Torah is a part of my life in some capacity, and I am so thankful for the ability to combine a love of people and a love of Torah here in Yerushalayim. I’ve spent endless summers in camps of all shapes and sizes and loved getting to meet new people, learn new things together, and have an overall fun and refreshing experience together.
Rav Reuven Schrier
Maggid Shiur
Rabbi Reuven Schrier was born and raised in Woodmere, New York. He attended HALB and DRS before leaving to learn in Yeshivat Har Etzion in Alon Shevut, Israel. While attending Yeshiva University both as a talmid in the Yeshiva and in RIETS, Rabbi Schrier learned for many years under his principal rebbe, Rav Michael Rosensweig shlit"a. Rabbi Schrier also studied psychology and Jewish studies as an undergraduate student at YU. After completing semicha, he became a member of the Wexner Kollel Elyon. He also served as a Night Seder Rebbe in Yeshiva University's night seder program. After making aliyah in 2022, Rabbi Schrier joined the staff of Yeshivat Mevaseret. He lives with his family in Mishkafayim, Beit Shemesh.
