Why the OS Israel internship program is such a smashing success:

jInternship at Ohr Somayach’s tremendous popularity stems from its holistic approach. From the central internship component to the tasty Saturday meals, everything works in lockstep to provide the well-rounded “jInternship experience”. Students gain valuable and enriching professional, personal, spiritual, social and cultural experiences.
Explore the “Your Day” section below for a taste of what awaits successful applicants...

Your Day

Every day you'll enjoy an enriching and multifaceted experience like none other.

Internship

9am-2pm

Everyone knows how difficult it is to obtain those sought after internships. If you're accepted to our program we’ll land you that hard-to-get internship you want. Your day working in Israel the start-up-nation will be a challenging and enriching one. You will be given tasks and responsibilities that in other countries are reserved only for senior staff. In Israel your ideas and suggestions will play an integral role in your host company's direction from day one on the job.
Free Time
Free time: An integral part of our program is the extra time you have just to explore and relax. Most nights and weekends are off. We provide the students with information and direction to help maximise their free time. Additionally, during these times, we have a variety of voluntary activities which many students choose to participate in at no additional cost.
Personal Growth

4:15pm-7:15pm

Ohr Somayach is universally recognized as being the Leader in Jewish Education. Our teaching staff has spent many years studying in Yeshivot, plumbing the depths of Jewish knowledge. Many of our rabbis have advanced degrees and a number are former tenured professors at leading Universities – Meet the staff.

Mentorship Summit




The Mentorship Summit provides an opportunity for aspiring jInternship students to learn, network and rub shoulders with the “Mentors”: successful businessmen and professionals from the US and Canada. You’ll meet Mentors who are doctors; lawyers; real estate developers; Wall Street bankers; architects, academics, there is even a... chocolatier Mentor!

The Mentors Dedication
The relationship the students develop with the Mentors is not a one time thing. They will invite you to spend a Shabbos with them and their families. They will offer their experienced and professional guidance in weathering life's’ problems in personal relationship or help in landing a great job. The Mentor is there for you.

Chillax
How is this wonderful relationship developed? - through five days spent with your Mentors touring Israel and staying and eating at some of its finest hotels and restaurants. The “secret sauce” of the program is the brilliant study sessions where Mentors and students engage in riveting intellectual discussions about fascinating Talmudic principles.

The Mission
So what brings these successful execs and professionals to give of their valuable time to the lucky jInternship students? The Mentors are not your average group of guys. These men are focused on an altruistic mission; to give promising young men the tools to continue the great ethical and transformative tradition which is such an integral part of their life.

Touring



Experince Israel. From breathtaking views to one-of-a-kind cultural immersion, this small but geologically and culturally diverse country is like none other. We have a large variety of unique trips going on year-round; specific destinations vary. These trips range from afternoon excursions to exotic weekends exploring and experiencing different communities.



Location

Settling In

We will assist you with getting settled in Jerusalem. We will provide you information about public transport and cellular service accommodations.

Cost

Scholarships are available to qualifying participants decreasing the costs to as low as $390, depending on the dates, duration, and other factors. Additional scholarships to cover airfare are available as well. Contact us for more information

Duration

This program runs year-round there are 2 and 4 month options.

Is this for guys only?

The dormitory facilities and Jewish learning programs are separate. The internships and various Israel seminars are co-ed.

Cellular and wifi info?

Cellular service in Israel is very inexpensive. It runs at about 15 dollars a month for 50 gig of 4G internet with unlimited calling and texting. Our staff will be glad to assist you in obtaining a good plan. There is dedicated WiFi on campus for jInternship students.

Do I have to buy my own food?

Not usually. Three daily meals are provided free of charge to all students at our Ohr Somayach campus. Lunch is often provided by the internship. Depending on your scholarship, there may be an additional lunch allowance or you may have to purchase it.

Where do I sleep?

We provide comfortable student lodging facilities for no additional charge. Depending on the internship dates, the interns stay either in hotels, off-campus apartments, or Ohr Somayach dorms.

Is there good public transportation?

Yes, Our campus is located close to light rail train, and an extensive network of buses.