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JLIC VOLUNTEER TRIPS 2025

Click here to learn more about JLIC/Birthright Israel Winter Break Volunteer Trip 2025

Click here to learn more about 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

 

Come back to Israel this summer to volunteer with JLIC!

Come join us for any of these 8- day trips:

  •  June 19th – 26th: All Women’s Trip 
  • August 5th – 12th: Co-ed Trip 
  • August 5th – 12th: All Men’s Trip 

Applications will be out soon!

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
  • Shabbat dinner with JLIC in Jerusalem
  • 5 days of volunteering (6 hrs a day)
  • Programming at night with your group
  • 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 Shira – schneiders@ou.org