JLIC/Birthright Israel Winter Break Volunteer Trip 2025
JLIC/Birthright Israel Summer Volunteer Trip 2025

JLIC/Birthright Israel Onward Winter Break Trip

Come back to Israel this winter break to study at your Yeshiva/Seminary and volunteer with JLIC!

January 3 – 10, 2025

Open to alumni from the following schools: MTVA, YTVA, Midreshet Harova, Yeshivat Torat Shraga, Yeshivat Orayta, Midreshet Nishmat, Midreshet Lindenbaum, Midreshet Eshel and Yeshivat Eretz HaTzvi

Apply here

Cost: $50

Eligibility:

College students and recent grads! Even if you’ve already done a Gap Year, another OU-JLIC summer program, Onward, or Birthright — you’re eligible!

Volunteering Options: 

Volunteer options will span from people facing work to agricultural farming. More specific options will be discussed in your interview with the volunteer program director.

What’s included?

• Flight reimbursement of $500-$900 (see more details below)
• 15% coupon on a direct flight to Israel with ElAl
• Accommodation at your yeshiva/seminary
• Shabbat with your yeshiva/seminary
• 5 days of volunteering (6 hrs a day)
• Morning or night seder at your yeshiva/seminary
• Paid transportation to volunteer sites and to/from airport
• Health insurance
• Support Staff

Flight Stipends:

• Reimbursements on flights will be provided by the program organizer to participants who have successfully completed their volunteer program.
• Arrange your own flight and get reimbursed as follows:
  • North America & FSU: $700 USD
  • Europe : $500 USD
  • Latin America: $900 USD
  • Other Countries: $700 USD
•  The level of the reimbursement cannot surpass the cost of the ticket.
• You will need to present plane tickets and proof of purchase to the program organizer in order to receive your refund.
• Refunds will be carried out not approximately 6 weeks following program completion.
• An EL AL exclusive offer for 15% off on direct flights to Israel (code is available after you complete your application)
• Reimbursements are available for flights starting TBD
• Reimbursements for non-direct flights will only be processed for stop-overs that are less than 24 hours
• Reimbursements will only be processed for trips that are shorter than 4 months.
• If you choose to use points or receive a scholarship from another organization, we can only reimburse you for the money that you paid.

For any questions, email Yonina – rosenthaly@ou.org

JLIC/Birthright Israel Onward Summer Trips

More information about our summer volunteer trips to follow.