gap year in israel
Entrepreneurship

Spring Semester in Tel Aviv | 5 months

Entrepreneurship

Curious about what makes the start-up nation tick? Excited to learn – first hand – how entrepreneurs take ideas and turn them into companies? Want an insiders look at successful global companies like Intel, Mobileye, and others?

Your Head-Start in the Start-Up Nation

An intensive educational and practical program including enrichment activities, workshops, seminars, guest speakers, and field trips all about “The Start-Up Nation.”
Dive headfirst into the exciting and energetic world of Israeli innovation. Learn the ins and outs of what it takes to start a business, run a business, and succeed in the business world. Throughout the semester, students will develop a practical business program under the guidance of a business consultant. You will come up with a business plan, pitch an idea, set milestones, raise money, and put on an event (similar to an episode of “The Apprentice”). You will also develop important skills and learn about topics such as communication, negotiation, marketing, and more. Meeting leaders and entrepreneurs in Israel will also give you an insider’s perspective into the world of business in Israel.

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Entrepreneurship

Spring semester — TLV — 5 months
Curious about what makes the start-up nation tick? Excited to learn – first hand – how entrepreneurs take ideas and turn them into companies? Want an insiders look at successful global companies like Intel, Mobileye, and others?
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Extreme

Spring semester — JLM — 5 months
(Relevant for 2023-2024 only)
Adrenaline junkie? Love pushing your limits? Looking for a thrilling way to explore Israel and yourself? Extreme could be the leadership and personal development program for you!
Mada

MADA

SPRING SEMESTER – TLV & JLM – 2 MONTHS
Love action? Passionate about medicine? Excited by the opportunity to save lives? Take a crash course in emergency medical care and become a certified first responder through MADA.
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Marva

Fall semester — 8 Weeks
If you’ve ever wondered… How would it feel to wear the uniform of the Israel Defense Forces? What do Israelis go through when they enlist? Could I really do it? Then Marva might be for you.
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Sea Sports

FALL SEMESTER — TLV — 5 MONTHS
Surf. Sun. Sports. Say No More. Love to be active? Crazy about the beach? Join the bustling beach athletics culture in Israel and get your blood pumping with the Sea Sports Track.
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Selah

FALL & SPRING – JLM & TLV
You’re an adult. That means that your relationship with Judaism, your future as a member of the Jewish people, and the legacy you want to pass on is now defined by you and only you.