Pittsburgh Birthright Israel Onward Internship Program
Develop your professional future and build your resume through a high-level internship side by side with Israeli peers. This 8-week Tel Aviv based internship program places you in a work place based on your skills, interests and future plans. Intern four days a week while one day a week will be devoted to learning about and experiencing contemporary Israeli society. Outside of your placement, spend quality time with Israelis and explore Tel Aviv’s exciting nightlife, beaches and culture. Opportunities will be available to learn about the Pittsburgh community’s investment in Israel and how to create Israeli engagement back in Pittsburgh through this experience.
Dates
Monday, May 26 – Sunday, July 20, 2025
COST
Birthright Israel Onward: Pittsburgh 2025 has a $999 program fee.
Includes lodging, insurance, transportation and program costs. Participants are responsible for arranging their own flights.
This Birthright Israel Onward program is heavily subsidized by the Jewish Agency, the Beacon and Shapira Foundations, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Birthright Israel Onward program is organized by Sachlav.
The actual cost of the Birthright Israel Onward program is much higher, and is subsidized up to 70% by Birthright Israel Onward, private donors, and local Jewish communities and institutions.
Additional scholarships for those who require additional financial assistance are available on a limited basis. For more information, call Birthright Israel Onward or your local partner professional.
ACCOMODATIONS
Live in apartment style housing in the heart of Tel Aviv with access to the beach, markets, restaurants, and nightlife.
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Open to students from the Pittsburgh community or who are attending college or university in Pittsburgh, with preference given to underclassmen. For students who have had one previous short-term Israel experience- Birthright or a teen travel program. Eligible participants may be able to combine their Taglit-Birthright Israel experience with Birthright Israel Onward.
CONTACT
Brian Burke at [email protected] or (412) 999-3222.