Summer Program
Summer Experience • July 7–24, 2025
Learn Hebrew, Explore Your Judaism & Rediscover Israel!
Live in Jerusalem and engage with Israeli society, learn to speak Hebrew at any level, pray at the Western Wall, and walk the city’s ancient streets during our 3-week Summer Experience program. We are located in the heart of Jerusalem, just five minutes on foot from all of the city center’s shops, restaurants, and cultural institutions and a 10 minute walk from the Old City.
Enjoy daily opportunities to pray together, study Jewish texts, learn and speak modern Hebrew in our Ulpan Intensive, and explore Jerusalem with students from around the world!
We are excited to continue our partnerships with the European Academy for Jewish Liturgy, Keilim Noam UK, and Marom South America. We are also excited to continue our French VeAhavta program and our fully customizable volunteering tracks.
Last Year’s Schedule
Ulpan Intensive
Immerse yourself in Hebrew with our long-standing Ulpan classes!
The Summer Experience program is an opportunity for students from everywhere, at all skill levels, to study Hebrew with our world-class faculty in an intimate, congenial setting with students of all ages from around the world.
We offer six levels of Ulpan, from beginner to advanced, to ensure each student’s needs are met.
Schedule and Courses
Your days will be filled with opportunities to sharpen your Hebrew skills with our expert Hebrew language instructors, pore over Jewish texts with our faculty, do meaningful volunteer work, explore the famed sites and hidden gems around Jerusalem, and pray together both on campus and at the Western Wall.
We are still planning the upcoming summer experience – check out last summer’s schedule and get a feel of some of last year’s courses, below.
Tracks
Regular Summer Program
Learn Hebrew, study Torah, and explore Jerusalem, with options for full- or part-time enrollment
Volunteer & Study
At least 9 hours of volunteering per week combined with your choice of courses and programming
Volunteer Only
At least 20 hours of volunteering per week combined with your choice of programming
French Program
A combination of Ulpan, text study in French, and presentations from renowned lecturers surrounding the themes of collective and individual resillience. Learn more and register here!
EAJL Classes
EAJL offers classes for all skill levels to improve tefillah leadership, teaching the structure of weekday prayer services while exploring the deeper connections between leader, community, and divinity. Participants will develop both technical skills and an understanding of how to effectively engage with congregants during worship.
Partnerships
Every year we welcome special cohorts from the Marom South America gap year program and Noam UK’s Kelim trip. These tracks are only open to those who register with Marom and Noam respectively.
VOLUNTEER THIS SUMMER
Working with Volunteer Coordinator Terry Hendin, the Summer Program affords the unique opportunity to engage with Israeli society, where you can volunteer with a local non-profit, educational or cultural institution matched to your skills and interests.
Each track includes thorough orientation, preparation, and professional support throughout the experience. Please allow ample travel time to and from your volunteer placement, in addition to the times listed below. Hebrew is not essential, but always useful. If you apply to a volunteering track, Terry will contact you to begin personalizing your experience.
Volunteer & Study
A minimum commitment 9 hours, over at least 3 days, per week. This option enables you to spend the rest of your week in any of the other classes and programming offered in our summer program.
Volunteer Only
A minimum commitment of 20 hours, over at least 4 days, per week. This option enables you to join some of the other programming offered in our summer program.
LIVING IN JERUSALEM
Experience Jerusalem like a local on our 3-week summer program. Lodging on campus at the Agron Guest House is highly recommended, but our central location enables you to choose the housing or accommodation option that best suits your requirements and preferences.
We recommend:
- Agron Guest House on our campus (not included in program tuition; reach out directly for pricing)
- AirBnB or Sublet
- Hotel or Hostel
Register Today!
July 7–24, 2025
Join us in Israel and experience an amazing summer with participants of all ages and backgrounds, improve your Hebrew, do impactful volunteer work, and tackle age-old questions and contemporary issues.
Now is the time to support Israel and join us in the HEART of Jerusalem!
PRICING
Full Time: $1,100
Part Time: $750
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: 10% OFF before March 31, 2025