The goal of the academic program is to inspire students and provide opportunities for growth through actively engaging them in intellectual exploration.

Courses vary throughout our programs. All students are required to engage in Hebrew language studies. Other classes and mini courses are available which allow students to learn more about Jewish, Zionist, and general studies topics while also advancing their academic careers.

Through our partnership with the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), program participants may earn college credit while studying on our program. Those students who successfully complete the course requirements will be able to request to transfer their credit to their desired university following their semester/year in Israel. Transcripts for courses taken as part of Aardvark Israel are issued by JTS, which is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) since 1954, an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. 

For more information about the Jewish Theological Seminary please visit their website at https://www.jtsa.edu/