Come explore, intern and study this summer with Nishmat in Jerusalem!
An amazing opportunity for college students to live, learn and work in Jerusalem. Join OU-JLIC and Nishmat as we create an exciting social and religious summer community in Jerusalem!
Who: Religious female college students ages 18-24
When: June 24 – 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 Nishmat (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 for Women (SIJW) offers professional internships during the day and a vibrant evening program offering a full array of teachers, social events and learning opportunities at night.
- Spend the summer on the Nishmat campus in Jerusalem.
- Vibrant Beit Midrash: There is a focus on both chevruta learning and shiurim on a variety of topics, with amazing teachers from various seminaries around Israel. 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! ***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.
- Fun social programming to explore Jerusalem and build community.
Sample Weekly Schedule
Staff
We are honored to partner with Nishmat and their educational staff, led by Rabbanit Atara Eis.
Dean of Nishmat
Atara Eis serves as Dean of Nishmat, guiding Yoatzot Halacha programs in Israel and worldwide, Nishmat’s Kollel, Nishmat’s Alisa Flatow Global Anglo Community, and Philanthropy. She served for over a decade as Director of Nishmat’s Miriam Glaubach Center, which educates and certifies Yoatzot Halacha worldwide and supports communities in hiring them. Atara studied in Nishmat’s Keren Ariel Program and was certified as Yoetzet Halacha and Fertility Counselor. She holds B.A. in Judaic Studies from Stern College, an Associate Degree in Music, as well as an M.S. from Azrieli Graduate School for Jewish Education, and certification from Nishmat as a Yoetzet Halacha and Fertility Counselor. She resides in Efrat with her husband Rav Rafi and their six children.
Housing
