Birthright is a free 10-day trip to explore Israel’s most remarkable tourist destinations and beyond with fellow Jewish Cleveland young adults. Spend your time hiking the rugged sites of Masada, strolling Ben Yehuda Street in downtown Jerusalem, and experiencing Tel Aviv’s cosmopolitan lifestyle.

Over 750,000 participants have taken part in this life-changing experience!

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Onward Israel is an eight-week summer internship program for college students and recent graduates. Champion your professional development with a 4-5 day/week international internship experience in your field of study. Whatever your ambition, Israel is yours to discover.

Spend the summer connecting with your network, immerse yourself in Israeli culture, experience Tel Aviv’s vibrant nightlife and beautiful beaches, and learn about important issues facing Israeli society today. Plus, the 2024 Cleveland Onward program has an added cohort of Israeli peers that will join throughout the summer and a special overnight excursion to Beit Shean, Cleveland’s sister-city.

Build for your future with Summer 2024 in Israel!

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*Scholarships may be available to help offset the program cost for those who need additional assistance and meet Onward’s eligibility criteria.
**The true cost of Onward Israel is over $7,000 per participant. Generous support of philanthropic funds from Birthright Onward Israel, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, and leading North American Jewish Foundations makes Onward Israel possible and substantially reduces the program costs incurred by participants.

Masa Israel’s Gap Year fills the gap between high school and college with new life experiences. You will feel part of the fabric of the Israeli community – traveling with new friends to destination spots in the city, sipping coffee in the cafes, hiking trails in the mountains, and buying local ingredients from the market.

Travel to a part of the world where your Jewish community is warm, welcoming, and waiting for you!

Your Gap Year program awaits

Masa Israel’s Study Abroad Programs provide academic opportunities in your specific field of study at one of Israel’s distinguished universities. Take in the culture and become part of a global Jewish community. With more than 150 programs available, it’s easy to find the right one for you!

Return home with an impressive, international experience, a great education, and a lifelong social and professional network.

Masa Israel’s Post-College programs give recent college grads and young professionals a competitive edge against fellow job seekers. Boost your resumé while living and working in Israel, a country known for its global leadership in the arts, science, and technology.

Be part of the innovation through an internship experience tailored to your timeline and talents.

Masa Israel Teaching Fellows is a 10-month fellowship for college graduates who want to make a difference. Teach English while immersing yourself in Israeli society and become an integral member of the city in which you live, teach, and volunteer.

Fellows can work in cities across Israel, but there’s no place quite like Beit Shean – Cleveland’s sister city – that’s known for its warm, friendly, and diverse community.