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