School Twinning Programs

From the breathtaking views from Masada to the buzzing excitement of an Israeli market, Taglit-Birthright Israel:CIE has something to offer everyone. Join others from your local community or from across Canada on the experience of a lifetime to connect with the people, the history and the land of Israel itself. Learn about Israeli heritage and immerse yourself in the country's modern, diverse, and vibrant culture. Explore your homeland in the company of Israeli soldiers who will join your group for once-in-a-lifetime experiences such as floating in the Dead Sea, drumming with the Bedouins in their desert tents, and Shabbat services at the Western Wall. There is no better way to experience Israel while making lifelong friendships with other young adults from back home!

Azamra seminary is a 1-2 year intense Judaic studies program for English-speaking Bais Yaakov High School graduates ages 16-30 with a strong level of adherence to Halacha and religious observance. Azamra is known for its outstanding faculty and its emphasis on strong student/teacher relationships. In addition to the challenging and high level courses, Azamra offers a comprehensive Israel experience, exploring Israel from North to South.

Yahel’s flagship 9-month service learning program for post-college participants combines hands-on volunteer work with in-depth learning and immersion in Israeli society. Participants live, learn and volunteer in an Ethiopian-Israeli community in Gedera and experience Israel through the lens of social change.

Here, in a beautiful rural setting, removed from the distractions of the busy city, one can blossom, grow and reach one's fullest potential studying the Torah. In a warm family atmosphere, conducive to serious learning, Sha’alvim prepares its students for a life dedicated to learning Torah, and caring for the country and people of Israel.

Amirim is a 4 or 8 week summer volunteer/internship program for 18 – 27 year olds. Participants on Amirim share apartments in one of three cities: Arad, Bat Yam or Jerusalem, volunteer/intern 4 days a week, enjoy cultural events, optional weekly trips and free time for personal exploration.

Travel to Prague and Budapest to explore the cultural riches and achievements of the Jewish People in Europe. Continue on to Poland and bear witness to the destruction of the Holocaust at Auschwitz-Birkenau, Krakow, and Warsaw. Then continue from Europe to Israel, traveling from the Galilee in the north to the tropical Red Sea in the south. Experience a Shabbat in Jerusalem, watch the sunrise from the top of Masada, and tap into the innovative spirit of Tel Aviv.

A Beit Midrash program designed to develop the student's independent learning skills coupled with intensive touring of Israel aimed at nurturing a love for the land, people and State of Israel.

A Yeshiva program with an emphasis on developing the students' independent learning skills. Includes touring, visiting various types of religious communities for Shabbat, sports, and guest lecturers.

YJ Machon is the next step for those who have previous involvement with Young Judaea, and who are currently going into either 11th or 12th grade. Participants spend 4 weeks traveling and touring Israel, while honing the leadership skills they learned through the movement.

Beis Shefa offers a rigorous daily study program in Torah, Gemara, and Chasiddus and a daily Hebrew ulpan for young men of 17-19. The study programs are tailored to each student and emphasis is placed on both spiritual and personal development. Evening programs and extra-curricular activities are a very important part of the program.

Bnei Akiva Machane Avoda is an experience of a lifetime that you’ll never forget. It’s a unique camp where you’ll see new sights and places, make lots of new friends, see Israel like never before and have the time of your life! This isn’t just a tour – it’s Israel Machane – and as you’d expect from Bnei Akiva, there’s loads to learn. Even when you don’t realize it, you’ll be soaking up more than just the sun.

YJ Discovery is designed for those participants new to Young Judaea who want to travel and go off the beaten path, be challenged, see all the diversity that Israel and it's people have to offer, and make friends from all over the U.S.

Reishit provides authentic, balanced, Torah studies in an atmosphere which develops the full inner world of each student. We aim for excellence – in academic achievement, character development, leadership training, and value integration. We cultivate a passion for learning, dedication to our mesorah, commitment to the Jewish people, the land of Israel and compassion for humanity.

Bnei Akiva Machane Avoda is an experience of a lifetime that you’ll never forget. It’s a unique camp where you’ll see new sights and places, make lots of new friends, see Israel like never before and have the time of your life! This isn’t just a tour – it’s Israel Machane – and as you’d expect from Bnei Akiva, there’s loads to learn. Even when you don’t realize it, you’ll be soaking up more than just the sun.

I Speak Israel is the first-ever Israel advocacy, public-speaking, and peer leadership summer program offered to high school students. A joint project between Young Judaea and The David Project, you'll meet inspiring people and make friends who share your love and passion for Israel.

Kerem B’Yavneh is an elite center for high-level Torah learning with a rich tradition of devoted, intensive learning in a vibrant Beit Midrash. It is an Israeli-style Yeshivat Hesder with a Zionistic outlook that strives to develop the student’s ability to learn Gemara and Rishonim independently on an in-depth, sophisticated level. The Beit Midrash is the center of the wider yeshiva community, and the spirit of learning spills over into all the corners of the green campus.

Located in the beautiful neighborhood of Har Nof, Jerusalem, Yeshivat Lev Aharon is a leading yeshiva offering a unique Sephardi experience in the exploration of Torah and Israel. The program continues its tradition of building well-rounded young men who take the Torah perspective they learn in yeshiva with them into their future lives. Lev Aharon is the perfect place for the young man who is looking to mature as a Jew and connect to Torah, while enjoying an exciting Israel experience.

Kerem B’Yavneh is an elite center for high-level Torah learning with a rich tradition of devoted, intensive learning in a vibrant Beit Midrash. It is an Israeli-style Yeshivat Hesder with a Zionistic outlook that strives to develop the students' ability to learn Gemara and Rishonim independently on an in-depth, sophisticated level. The Beit Midrash is the center of the wider Yeshiva community. The spirit of learning spills over into all the corners of the green campus.

The program Gvahim Young Leaders offers its participants the opportunity to live a rewarding experience in the `Start-Up Nation`. It offers participants a high-quality internship, an Ulpan, professional mentoring, meetings with professional leaders, visits in leading universities and companies as well as a monthly stipend.

Participants spend 9 months learning Hebrew, interacting with their Israeli peers, developing an appreciation for their Jewish heritage and exploring Israel through a variety of volunteer placements. Accredited college-level courses, extensive travel, independent/group living are all available with so much more!

Give of yourself on a series of community service projects on IMPACT: Israel. Learn about the technological, environmental and social innovations and innovators that are driving the development of modern Israel. Then continue from Israel to Costa Rica. Journey into the jungles on Eco-Quest Costa Rica. This active travel experience features zip-lining above cloud forests, hiking on active volcanoes, and kayaking on the tropical beaches of the Pacific Ocean.

Yeshivat Hakotel aspires to give international students the opportunity to learn Torah in a genuine Israeli Yeshivat Hesder environment, fostering a true love of Israel, its' people, and the Torah through intense learning, integration with Israeli students and hikes and recreation throughout the year. It offers a vast range of programs including multi-level Gemarah classes, Jewish Law, Jewish Thought, and Tanach lessons as well as special guest lectures on varied topics. In addition to studies and numerous hikes throughout the year, the Yeshiva also offers a volunteer program in the Jerusalem area. Yeshivat Hakotel is a participant in the Yeshiva University Daniel Abraham Israel program which allows participants to receive a year's worth of college credits. The Yeshiva is also a participant in the Bnei Akiva Olami Hachsharat Torani and the Bnei Akiva America Tochnit Zion programs.

Torani enhances your year of learning. Complementing your time at Yeshiva or Midrasha, you’ll take part in leadership seminars, group Shabbatot and time on Kibbutz. You’ll be more independent than ever, yet you can relax in the knowledge that your needs are being looked after.

Start your summer on an elite leadership program designed for BBYO members and welcoming Jewish teens from around the world on ILSI. This enrichment experience combines educational touring, leadership learning, hands-on seminars and community service. Come away with a fuller understanding of Jewish history, a deeper appreciation for the complexity of modern Israel, and an enduring connection to the Jewish People. Then continue from Israel to Costa Rica. Journey into the jungles on Eco-Quest Costa Rica. This active travel experience features zip-lining above cloud forests, hiking on active volcanoes, and kayaking on the tropical beaches of the Pacific Ocean.

Bnos Sarah is a program geared towards Beis Yaakov graduates who are seeking an advanced academic curriculum in religious studies. We provide an enriched program of advanced Jewish education while strengthening the students’ connection to Israel through touring.

A grand adventure and tour in the American West. Travel throughout California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona on Trek West USA. Then continue from the USA to the Jewish homeland. Start from the Galilee in the north to the tropical Red Sea in the south on Israel Journey.

Be a part of a close-knit group of teens on Ambassador to Bulgaria, instilling hope in a Jewish community with a remarkable past. Take part in service projects and build lasting friendships with local Jewish teens from Eastern Europe. Then continue from Spain to the Israel on Trek Israel. Experience all of the core elements of Israel Journey combined with a special focus on connecting to the beauty of the Israel through a series of active outdoor experiences – including a “Sea-to-Sea Hike” and a desert orienteering challenge in the heart of the Negev Desert.

Shirat Devorah is a seminary for newly observant Jewish women between the ages of 20 and 30. Our desire is to create a structured learning environment where each student’s individuality and spirituality are nurtured, where they can learn how to live Jewishly and connect to Israel. We wish to give them an understanding of the Jewish People, the “big picture,” and to help them bring out their own learning from within. At Shirat Devorah, we are creating an institution in a place that’s young and vibrant, and is infused with Hassidic tradition, with joy and song.

This program targets high-school graduates who have an interest in higher education in Israel. The program offers students a chance to earn credits toward Ariel University Center degree, or continue toward a degree at Ariel. The program includes formal and informal courses in Jewish and Israeli studies and reaffirms their ties to Judaism and Zionism through challenging trips in Israel, encounters with Israelis, tours to museums and IDF bases and entertainment venues. Social, recreational, and communal activities also include Shabbat experiences on-campus and at other locations.

There is nothing more powerful than a Bnei Akiva member in Israel. On Machaneh Israel you will visit incredible sights, tour all of Israel, learn about your heritage and Zionism, make new friends and have the time of your life!

A weeklong tour of Spain’s Andalusia region followed by the core three-week Israel Journey experience. Retrace Jewish history during the Golden Age of Spain, climb the Rock of Gibraltar, and soak up the sun on Spain’s famous Costa Del Sol. Then continue from Spain to Israel, traveling from the Galilee in the north to the tropical Red Sea in the south, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

eCamp is the ultimate summer camp in Israel. We are an English speaking Israel camp focused on technology, media arts and gaming for children and teens ages 7-18. Over a 2 weeks session, campers explore Israeli technology and have a hands-on experience in computer programming, game productions, digital media arts, web designing, Robotics and many more. The opportunity to travel and see Israel together with the opportunity to create friendships with Jewish teens all across the world, make eCamp an unforgettable summer experience for everyone!

Be a part of a close-knit group of teens on Ambassador to Bulgaria, instilling hope in a Jewish community with a remarkable past. Then continue to Israel on Israel Journey. Travel from north to south, experience a Shabbat in Jerusalem, watch the sunrise from the top of Masada, and tap into the innovative spirit of Tel Aviv.

Israel Way-Oranim's Community Involvement program offers you an incredible opportunity to spend 5 meaningful months immersed in Israeli society as a functioning member of the community, and get the real experience of free community involvement. You will be exposed to life in Israel by living among its citizens, volunteering in Israel and working together, strengthening your ties with the country and its people. You will not be a tourist while in Israel!

Yeshivat Lev HaTorah, located in our new campus in Ramat Bet Shemesh, was founded in 2002 to provide a complete, well-rounded Torah experience. Our students learn full-time, but also participate in community service projects and acquire a love for the land and people of Israel through extensive touring.

Tel Aviv University offers the world's only one-year intensive MA in Jewish Studies taught in English in a Hebrew speaking environment. This MA offers a series of intimate encounters with the classical texts of Jewish culture, from biblical through medieval to modern. This unique program is text-centered and skills oriented. It aims to equip students for work in education, museums and other institutions, and to provide an excellent foundation for PhD research. It is also interdisciplinary. Courses include Bible, History of Hebrew language, Rabbinic exegesis and midrash, comparative approaches to Talmudic and Christian texts, Jewish mysticism, Medieval philosophy and kabbalah, Ancient Jewish magic, and Modern Jewish thought.

O promama é feito para pessoas que falam português ou espanhol e querem uma experiência judaica diferente na cidade velha

eCamp is an Overnight international Jewish summer camp located in Israel. English is the common languge and the camp focus on Media and computer workshops, as well as lots of fun and sports activities! Each summer Campers from 30 different countries come together to develop their creative and tech skills, explore the wonders of Israeli innovation and to make life-long friendships. The many choices between our cutting-edge programs allow each camper to select the activity track they love. The opportunity to visit Israel while creating friendships with Jewish teens from all over the world makes eCamp an unforgettable summer experience for campers ages 7-18.

The service center is our one-stop Aliyah hotline, open throughout the day, in six languages.

Shnat Hachshara is an educational program for young people from Jewish Zionist Youth Movemens from Latin America. The main purpose of this program is to develop in our participants leadership skills, facilitate a significant experience in Israel, and prepare them to "give back" these skills when they return to their communites.

Bar-Ilan offers a postbaccalaureate pre-med program to college graduates and highly-motivated career changers who never took pre-med courses, affording them the opportunity to complete preparation for medical school, dental school, veterinary school, or nursing school in just one year, in English, on our pastoral campus just twenty minutes from downtown Tel Aviv. Bar-Ilan is an American-accredited university, with a proven track record in English-language post-bac programs. The world-class faculty and staff have trained at Harvard, Stanford, Johns Hopkins, Brown, Columbia, Brandeis, and New York University.

The program objective is to present the Israeli society, economy and culture to the student, providing a true perspective of the life in Israel in order to encourage Aliah. The program will provide career guidence, visits to main Universities and their faculties, lectures with employers, participation in job fairs, Ulpan and trips all over the country. If the student is already engaged in a course or is already employed, Shaarei Daat and its members will be his house and his family in Israel.

Kesher Hadash is a ground-breaking pre-service professional development experience in Israel for students at the Davidson School of Education of the Jewish Theological Seminary. Its philosophy rests on two central tenets: 1. Engagement: Engagement with Israel should include all of Israel’s rich and multifaceted diversity, including aspects that are frustrating, difficult, and challenging. Seeing Israel through its beguiling and intricate complexities will ultimately lead to a deeper and fuller relationship with it. 2. Encounters: Whenever possible, Israel engagement should include extended and deep encounters with Israeli peers. The development of relationships with Israeli peers leads to a richer understanding of Israeli society than can be formed in any formal class.

The Arava program offers interdisciplinary environmental studies with weekly seminars on peace-building, dialogue, and environmental leadership. The student body comprises of Israeli, Palestinian Jordanian and other young adults from around the world. The program is one semester or an academic year and affiliated with Ben Gurion University of the Desert.

The 1-year MA program in Maritime Civilizations in English offers students an exceptional opportunity to explore the history, archeology and fabric of maritime societies, as well as the natural environment in which they developed and currently exist.

Freshman Year in Russian allows to start studying towards a BA degree at the Technion in Russian. During the program students take university courses for credits taught in Russian and an intensive course of Hebrew. Besides studies all participants take part in social activities, tours around Israel and volunteering.

The Diller Teen Fellows Program is a fifteen-month international leadership program. Participants are empowered to be active leaders with a strong Jewish identity and a respect for pluralism, showcasing a commitment to repairing the world and a sense of belonging and responsibility to their communities, Israel, and the Jewish people.

North, South, East and West! Spend an incredibly exciting summer being exposed to the history and contemporary realities of Israel. Spend four weeks traveling, experiencing and learning about Israel from top to bottom.

Puzzle invites you to cover Israeli terrain on five fascinating and challenging weeks built specifically for travelers who love nature and sprawling landscapes. Small intimate groups will set out to explore Israel on foot and discover the hidden magic of mountainous vistas and unique geographical phenomena, with a rich mix of ancient history and modern society. Participants will spend five days on the trail at a time with weekends hosted by Israeli families throughout the country. Weaving through portions of the Israel National Trail, each portion of the trek provides the core contents of Puzzle Israel trips: survival and navigation workshops, interactive cooking demonstrations, music evenings and sunrise yoga.