Housing Housing is not provided. Transportation Interns are responsible for paying their own airfare. Round-trip air fare varies substantially depending on airline, location of departure, travel dates, and date of purchase. Students selected for the internship program should consult the travel agencies and travel sections of local newspapers to book tickets well in advance of their departure. Students in need of financial assistance are urged to contact local and university organizations for possible loans, scholarships, and grants.
Many synagogues sponsor youth educational programs in Israel.
The Israeli Forum will arrange for the work visa upon arrival in Israel. Medical Insurance Medical insurance is not provided and should be arranged prior to arriving in Israel. The internship will last a minimum of eight weeks. To ease adjustment to new surroundings and to facilitate the search for housing in a timely fashion, students are advised to arrive in Israel one to two weeks before they begin work. The starting and ending dates of the internships will vary, depending on the constraints imposed by the student's academic calendar and the firm's preferences.