Ready to Experience Israel Like You've Lived Here Your Whole Life?
The Big News of 2025 is Here - And You Won't Want to Miss This
That Moment When You Realize Israel Isn't Just a Destination - It's Home
Picture this: You wake up in Tel Aviv, grab coffee in Florentin, spend the day making a difference at your dream internship, and end it with a sunset on the beach, surrounded by your closest friends. But this isn’t a dream – this is your year with Aardvark Israel. And this year, we’re taking things to the next level – with more opportunities, new programs, and unforgettable moments waiting for you.
Imagine your year. Now come live it!
The New and Improved Nativ Program Returns to Israel -
This Is Your Chance to Be a Part of It and Join the First Wave!
42 Years of Legacy. Two Years of Longing. Now - A New Beginning.
What's in it for you?
- Deep connection to your roots – Walk exactly where biblical stories happened
- Jewish leadership – Become prepared to lead Conservative Jewish communities worldwide
- A home in Israel – Not just visiting, but truly living like a local
- JTS credits – Yes, you can earn college credits while living the dream
StandWithUs Track - Launching 2026!
The Aardvark Israel StandWithUs Track is an advanced Israel Education and Public Diplomacy program, equipping students with in-depth knowledge of Israel through workshops, seminars, and immersive tours across the country. Participants gain practical tools and skills to share Israel’s story worldwide, confidently stand up to antisemitism, and create meaningful impact on campus, online, and in their communities.The StandWithUs track is offered in Jerusalem, where seminars and workshops will be held at the StandWithUs Israel Education Center.
Introducing the StandWithUs Pilot Program for Spring Semester 2026 Before we launch the track, we’re excited to offer a focused, immersive StandWithUs pilot program exclusively in Jerusalem this Spring Semester. This one-month experience provides students with expert-led workshops and immersive geopolitical tours designed to deepen their understanding of Israel and develop practical leadership skills. Interested students can interview to be accepted to the pilot program. Stay tuned for more information!
More details coming soon. Stay tuned!
Summer Plus - Because Your Story Doesn't End in June
One year is not enough? Join our Summer Plus Program!
Continue your Gap Year experience by exploring the Big Apple and Washington D.C.. Attend a Broadway show, cheer on a team at a sports event, and visit major monuments before you head to summer camp. At NJY Camps, you will spend the summer gaining leadership experience as you support hundreds of young Jewish campers as counselors and staff.
Your New Home in the Heart of Jerusalem
3 Ben Yehuda Street - An Address You'll Want to Remember
Big News from Jerusalem!
We’ve officially moved into our brand-new, larger headquarters in the heart of Jerusalem – a major step forward as Aardvark Israel continues to grow. This exciting new space was designed to welcome more students, support more tracks, and power the next chapter of our expanding programs. We are now smack bang in the middle of the city, on Ben Yehuda Street – surrounded by restaurants and cafés, and just a short walk from the Old City of Jerusalem!
You don’t need to imagine it anymore. Now you get to live it!
And One More Thing That'll Make You Want to Pack Your Bags…
Earn College Credit!
What does this mean for you?
Your year in Israel isn’t just an experience – it’s a year of personal growth and investment in your future. Our high-quality courses will now be offered in collaboration with the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), and if you choose, you’ll receive an official JTS transcript that you can submit to your university for transfer credit towards your degree.
Bottom line:
This year, with all the exciting news – our brand new Jerusalem office, Nativ making a comeback with Aardvark Israel, the launch of the StandWithUs Track, and a new partnership with JTS – we want you to join us! This is going to be the year you say “I did it” instead of “I wish I had.” As we build and grow together, we continue to pray for our soldiers in the IDF, and for the safe return of the hostages who are still waiting to come home. Am Yisrael Chai.
The Aardvark Israel Staff