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Expand your horizons. Meet people who enjoy the same interests as you. Study your favorite subject at a university level -- film, Torah, ethics, science, Israel and politics – just to name a few. Financial aid is available for many of these programs.
Berkshire Institute for Music and Art (BIMA) BIMA is a summer arts program for Jewish teenagers. We offer four core areas of artistic study: music (jazz/ chamber/choral), painting, creative writing or theater. Our mission is to guide students as they develop their imaginative and artistic faculties and explore the relevance of Jewish tradition to students’ lives. BIMA is committed to the value of a serious and dynamic encounter between artistic expression and Jewish life. At Brandeis University. CAJE Teen Leadership Kallah The Teen Leadership Kallah is a part of the annual Conference on Alternatives in Jewish Education. It is for teens who share an interest in becoming Jewish educators that are students entering grades 10-12 or their first year of college. Our participants are housed in the Duke University dormitories.
Drisha Institute for Jewish Education (Girls only) This initiative began in 1988 to provide young women with an opportunity to immerse in the study of classical Jewish texts, including Tanakh, Talmud, Halakha and Philosophy. In New York City.
Fresh Ink (Jewish Week) Fresh Ink is a special Jewish Week supplement written for - and by - high school students. Teens can write, shoot photography or illustrate articles.
Genesis at Brandeis Genesis is an academic program but it is much more than summer school. Teenagers with different beliefs and practices engage with an exceptional group of scholars, artists, activists, and experiential educators to participate in a dynamic Jewish living experience.
JCI/Panim el Panim Jewish high school students from across the Jewish religious and educational spectrum come to Washington, D.C. to learn about political activism and civic engagement in the context of Jewish values and principles. Legacy Heritage Internships for Young Scientists This is a 6 week summer program which takes Jewish students who are passionate about science to Israel for the summer, at no cost. The program offers participants the opportunity to see Israel, learn about their heritage, and strengthen their knowledge about Israel and its place in the world, all while conducting research and living on the campus of Hebrew University. The pluralistic program is for rising high school juniors, is competitive and requires participants to get involved in Israel advocacy upon their return.
NFTY High School in Israel For the Reform teen looking for the ultimate in life experience, the Eisendrath International Exchange High School in Israel is the time of a lifetime. This is a four-month accredited high school nestled in the Judean mountains. Our students live together, learn together and grow together as a community, as they explore four thousand years of Jewish memory, learn Hebrew, and come to know Israel as their second home. Project NYC: An Experience for Emerging Entrepreneurs Spend ten days in New York City immersed in the fields of Sports & Entertainment, Marketing, Wall Street & Finance, and Fashion. Hear from top industry leaders and entrepreneurs; learn what it takes to build a successful career; sharpen your skills through a college-level training seminar; enjoy New York’s cultural and Jewish opportunities. Samberg Family History Program (Center for Jewish History) Students are chosen for a unique month-long summer fellowship that is focused on personal genealogy in its historical context. Participants use verious research methods to investigate their family roots while exploring the Jewish experience.
SummerArts at the Jewish Museum SummerArts is an in-depth studio experience for high school students. The four-week program enables students to deepen their artistic knowledge and skills. Participation in SummerArts is also an opportunity for students to develop a variety of artworks that can be included in their portfolios.
Summer at Yeshiva University Students who have completed 11th grade will have the opportunity to spend a summer at YU. Spend a month experiencing dorm life, while learning in a Beit Midrash-based learning program. Enjoy a choice of classes in fields as diverse as politics, law, international affairs, medicine, scientific research, finance and marketing. Explore the best that NYC has to offer with exciting trips and great Shabbatonim.
Summer JAM (Judaism, Activism and Mitzvah Work) You will join a diverse group of high school students from across the country who will: participate in meaningful (and fun!) community service projects, study Jewish texts and values, and gain advocacy training from leading experts on domestic and international policy issues.
Teen Intern Program at the Jewish Museum This is an exciting experience for teenagers to explore Jewish history and culture through art and artifacts. As a Teen Intern, you will learn about the Museum's vast collection of Jewish ceremonial art, fine art and artifacts while interacting with the public. Teen Interns work in the Art Activity Center, read stories to children, assist with special Sunday family performances and learn to conduct gallery tours. Students may fulfill community service hours or internship requirements. Sundays.
USY High A fully accredited academic program in Israel for high school juniors and seniors. The 8-week session is held during February and March.
Write On For Israel Write On For Israel is an intensive and exciting two-year program that trains a select group of high school students to become advocates for Israel through journalism. A project of the New York Jewish Week newspaper, Write On For Israel teaches students about Israel, Zionism and the Arab-Israeli conflict and empowers them to become effective advocates through writing, broadcasting and public speaking. Culminates in a free trip to Israel.
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