Hillel’s Israel on Campus ensures that Israel engagement is consistent throughout the school year. From events like Israel Day, an Israeli Wine and Cheese, and various Dinner and Discussions throughout the year, Israel plays a key role at McMaster Hillel.
We offer many programs for students to travel to Israel throughout the year! Check out all of the opportunities below and contact us to explore your options, as well as scholarship and/or subsidies available.
Name/Organization | Description | Eligibility Criteria |
Birthright IsraelLength of Trip:10days Cost:FREE | A taste of Israel for young adults who have not previously traveled to Israel on a peer trip. | Age 18- 26 For more information visit Birthright Israel oror contact Seth Goren at seth.goren@hillelontario.org. |
Tel Aviv UniversityLength of Trip:Various Cost:Various | Study abroad at TAU is a transformative experience in the perfect city for international students! Join us for a semester or a year here, in the cultural and economic heart of Israel. Study alongside students from all over the world, and take fascinating courses on topics from across TAU’s academic faculties. | For more information, please follow this link: www.international.tau.ac.il or contact tauinternational@cftau.ca |
Hebrew UniversityLength of Trip:Various Cost:Various | Consistently ranked one of the World’s Top 100 universities and Top 25 schools outside of the US, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem invites international students to Israel to experience the outstanding, first-class overseas study abroad programs offered at the Rothberg International School. | For more information, please follow this link: www.overseas.huji.ac.il/academics or contact kzalik@cfhu.org |
Livnot U'Lehibanot-Northern ExposureLength of Trip:1 Week Cost:$200-$300USD | Participants will have the opportunity to encounter a different side of Israel through off-the-beaten-track hikes, community service, and spirituality workshops. | Ages 20-30 For more information, visit Livnot U’Lehibanot-Northern Exposure or email admissions@livnot.org. |
Israel Summer Business Academy (ISBA)Length of Trip:6 Weeks Cost:$4500USD + Airfare | An opportunity for undergrads to study and immerse themselves in the Israeli business environment. The ISBA offers course credit that will transfer back to a student's home institution. | Open to all undergraduate business school students For more information visit Israel Summer Business Academy (ISBA) or contact Elizabeth Snell, |
Career IsraelLength of Trip:5 Months Cost:$7,750USD + Airfare | A professional internship program open to both undergraduate and graduate students from all over the world. | Ages 21-30 For more information visit Career Israel or contact Daniel Fine, VP, Canada Israel Experience, JFC- UIA dfine@ujafed.org. |
Career Israel - Summer ProgramLength of Trip:7 Weeks Cost:$2500 - $3750USD + Airfare | Spend 2 months in Tel Aviv at an Internship of your choice for 25-30 hours per week. When you’re not interning, see parts of Israel you have never experienced before. | Ages 21-30 For more information visit Career Israel or contact Daniel Fine, VP, Canada Israel Experience, JFC- UIA dfine@ujafed.org. |
Kibbutz Program CenterLength of Trip:5 Months Cost:Up to $360USD | This Kibbutz Ulpan provides the unique experience of working with Israelis on a kibbutz for half the week, while at the same time offering classes in Hebrew the other half of the week. | For more information visit Kibbutz Program Center or contact |
Magen David AdomLength of Trip:6 Weeks Cost:$1,040USD + Airfare | Magen David Adom offers hands-on first aid and emergency-care experience in Israel. The program begins with a ten day intensive First Responder (EMS) training course, followed by work alongside some of the Medics and Paramedics going out in ambulances and dealing with real emergency situations. | Ages: 18-30 Basic conversational Hebrew (ability to construct simple sentences and to read simple text) For more information, visit Magen David Adom or contact Daniel Amzallag, CMDAI – Youth coordinator YMDA@cmdai.org. |
MarvaLength of Trip:8 Weeks Cost:$1650USD | An opportunity to experience the beauty and challenges of Israel through the eyes of the IDF. | Ages 18-25. Marva is a mentally demanding program. Applicants are expected to be highly motivated. |
Masa Israel JourneyLength of Trip:4.5-10+ Months Cost:$1000 - $28,000 USD | Masa Israel offers long-term Israel engagement opportunities, through volunteering, study abroad, internship and more! | Ages of 18-30 No previous Israel engagement program of more than 3 months |
Hasbara Fellowships CanadaLength of Trip:3 Weeks Cost:$795 CDN (Incl. Flight) | Hasbara Fellowships brings hundreds of students to Israel every summer and winter, giving them the information and tools to return to their campuses as educators about Israel. | University students who can commit to at least 2 semesters of Israel advocacy on campus. For more information visit Hasbara Fellowships Canada or contact Ariella Daniels, Canadian Campus Adviser adaniels@hasbarafellowships.org. |
Aish Jerusalem FellowshipsLength of Trip:14 days Cost:$500USD | For more information visit Aish Jerusalem Fellowships or contact Rabbi Mark Zelunka mzelunka@aish.com. | |
JNF University (JNFU) + JNFU Leadership Development ProgramLength of Trip:Fellowship from September - April, Israel Trip - 10 days Cost: | NFU was developed for individuals on campus to offer programming and events, missions to Israel and forums with young Jewish leaders. | For more information, visit JNF University (JNFU) + JNFU Leadership Development Program or contact Anna Kos, Campus & Young Leadership Coordinator anna.kos@jnf.ca. |
March of the Living (Young Adult)Length of Trip:14 Days Cost:TBA | The Young Adult March of the Living is a trip to Poland and Israel to learn about the Jewish community that once flourished in Europe, the tragedy of the Holocaust, and the establishment and survival of the State of Israel. | For more information visit March of the Living (Young Adult) or contact Sherri Rotstein at |
Onward IsraelLength of Trip:6-8 Weeks Cost:$500USD + Flight | Onward Israel Toronto is a summer internship program based in Tel Aviv | Jewish, between the ages of 19-26, been to Israel at least once on a group program such as March of the Living or Birthright For more information visit Onward Israel or contact Daniel Fine, VP, Canada Israel Experience, JFC- UIA dfine@ujafed.org. |
Study in IsraelLength of Trip:Various Cost:Various | Study in Israel is an Israeli Based educational organization that provides educational initiatives and opportunities to students wishing to Study in Israel. All programs are available in English. | For more information visit Study in Israel or contact |
OU/JLICLength of Trip:TBA Cost:$620 | Be an intern during the day, learn at night and build community on the weekends! | For more information, please contact Rabbi Aaron Greenberg, Director JLIC Canada |