WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT NWARD

At the beginning of 2022‚ Birthright Israel announced its merger with Onward.

Onward is an immersive 6-10 week internship program in Israel that provides participants with a resume-building experience. The internship also allows participants to build relationships with their Israeli peers.

Onward's Goal: Onward aims to provide its participants with an immersive resume-building experience in Israel. The internship also features academic courses and fellowships. Participants will also gain an authentic taste of modern-day Israel.

Who is eligible for Onward? Onward is for those looking for a second peer experience in Israel and it is a great follow-up program for alums of the classic 10-day trip. It is designed for Jewish undergraduates and young professionals between the ages of 1927 who have previously participated in a peer program in Israel.

Since the

program’s

founding in 2012, 12,000+ young Jews have participated in Onward.