Imagine your year, now come live it

Aardvark Israel brings 17-21 year olds from around the world to Israel for life-changing year and semester programs.
Aardvark Israel Semester & Year Program →
Explore Israel through Internships, Weekly Trips, and Educational Enrichment
Big Idea Tech Program →

Engage in Hi-Tech Training and Internships

Masa Year Of Service →

Immerse yourself in Israel through Community Service

Imagine living in Israel

In the heart of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, tapping into the rhythms of the city, discovering your own secret spots, traveling the country with new friends from around the world, and interning at your dream company.

It’s your Israel, come experience it.

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Why Aardvark Israel?

Israel gap year programs that perfectly balance structure and freedom.
Our students experience different sides of Israeli culture with a diverse group of international students, live in the heart of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, explore their passions through volunteering, buffer their resumes with ambitious internships, learn Hebrew, and earn up to a year of college credit.
Gap year in israel - aardvarkisrael
Everybody I’ve met is so special and overall, they are the reason my year has been so special. I have lifelong friendships in every part of the globe.
Sarah sharwood
Sarah SharwoodSydney, Australia
I am so pleased with the group experiences and the supervision. There’s enough space for the participants to feel independent and enough supervision for parents to feel their children are safe.
Jesse lyn stoner, mother of noah zemel
Jesse Lyn Stoner, mother of Noah ZemelWest Hartford, CT
I grew up in a town with barely any Jews. Being able to spend the year in Israel was an amazing experience that helped me understand my background so much better.
Alex moliver
Alex MoliverNewtown, CT, USA
We visited Hevron and Sderot. Wherever we are politically, it’s no longer just a story. It’s real. We’ve heard all their stories. And to their stories, we’ve added to our own.
Eitan rosenfeld
Eitan RosenfeldCleveland, OH, USA
We all thought that the bar mitzvah was the transition to manhood. In our case it was James’ gap year in Aardvark! Thank you to all of you. It was a great program!
Henry sopher, father of james sopher
Henry Sopher, father of James SopherWest Orange, NJ, USA
I just wanted to say thank you again. I literally had the best year of my life. I hope you are successful in the years to come.
Eliot silverman
Eliot SilvermanWest Newton, MA, USA
Thanks so much for your updates. It’s comforting for me to know what kinds of activities Andy is participating in. So far the program has exceeded our expectations.
Bari bogart, mother of andrew bogart
Bari Bogart, mother of Andrew BogartBeverly Hills, CA, USA
My time on Aardvark Israel is exactly why I choose a gap year. While on Aardvark, I have not only gained real work experience with my internship but also gained independence and lifelong friendships.
Shayna dash
Shayna DashMiami, Florida, U.S.A
From day one, we have been immersed in a completely new culture, challenged to live on our own for the first time, work, and make new friends. The opportunities we have been given, have allowed so many of us to develop and improve as people.
Zac lovat
Zac LovatLondon, The U.K
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