Hasbara Fellowship
Hasbara Fellowships, a program spearheaded by Aish International, educates and trains university students to be effective pro-Israel activists on their campuses. Started in 2001 in conjunction with Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hasbara Fellowships brings hundreds of students to Israel every summer and winter. Now in their fifth year, Hasbara Fellowships has trained over 1,000 students on over 220 campuses, providing its participants with the information, tools, resources, and confidence to return to their campuses as leaders in the fight for Israel's image. The most critical aspects of the Fellowships program is the opportunity for Fellows to network with one another, learning from each other and sharing experiences about Israel activism.

Stagerim: Professional Internship Program
Interns work in their professions in a wide variety of disciplines, including medicine, tourism, hi-tech, law, education, social service, communications, government, etc.  Each job placement is tailor-made, based on the needs of the employer and the qualifications of the applicant. The program also provides lectures and trips, and information on cultural and social vents.  The Jewish Agency, along with other organizations, arranges various activities in order to give interns a chance to slow down, get to know the other interns, and of course to experience Israel. Interns receive a small monthly stipend from the Jewish Agency in the amount of $75 per month.  In addition students may be eligible for university credit.

Amirim
Amirim is a four to six-week summer program where college students and young professionals live with other volunteers and contribute to the local community. Amirim is a unique program that provides structure as well as the freedom to experience Israel on your own. The program includes volunteer placement in Tel Aviv, weekly trips around Israel, evening cultural and enrichment programs, and a three-day hike at the end of each session.

Magen David Adom Volunteer Program
Spend two incredibly exciting and satisfying months, gaining hands on first-aid and emergency care experience in Israel.The Magen David Adom (Israeli Ambulance Corps) provides first-aid services throughout Israel and works with its volunteers to provide effective initial treatment. It gives university students, especially those interested in medical school, an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience giving first-aid care, while experiencing "real life" in Israel. No previous medical experience is required.

Summer Ulpan (intensive Hebrew instruction) programs and summer academic programs can be found at most Israeli universities.

For more information, contact Miranda Bogen at masa.ucla@gmail.com