Volunteer & Study Summer Program

The Conservative Yeshiva Volunteer & Study Summer Program provides the opportunity to be part of a diverse learning community as well as integrate into the Jerusalem community by volunteering with an Israeli non-profit organization. This special program includes:

Choice of afternoon or morning study in the Conservative Yeshiva Summer Learning Program  (choosing Hebrew Ulpan or Talmud in the morning or Rabbinic Texts, Tanach, Tefillah & Halacha in the afternoon). The Summer Learning Program takes place at the Conservative Yeshiva, located in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel.

Half day intensive volunteering in one of 4 tracks:

• Education: Working with children & youth
• Caring for the Community: Working with people in need – Feeding the hungry
• Environment: Green Initiatives – Community Gardens – Working Outdoors
• Organizational development: Social media- Marketing- Resource Development

An opportunity to improve your knowledge as well as contribute your skills and expertise to help others and make a real difference.

Learn about the Jewish traditions of Tikun Olam (Repairing the World) and Gemilut Chasidim (Acts of Loving Kindness) and apply the traditions through meaningful volunteering.

Special orientation day to prepare for the volunteer experience and support throughout your volunteering.

Participation in all special events at the Conservative Yeshiva.

Admissions

Online Application Form – select Summer Volunteer & Study. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The application deadline for scholarships March 1, 2011.

Admission Requirements

The Conservative Yeshiva welcome Jewish students of all learning levels, religious backgrounds, and interests to its Summer Program. Students should be 19 years of age and have completed one year of college.

Tuition

One session: $800
Both sessions: $1,100
Half day, one session: $550
Half day, both sessions: $800
2012 CY  Year Program students: $100 per week, full time
Tuition does not include flights, housing, food, health insurance (required), or books (few need to be bought).

Financial Aid

Through the generosity of many friends of the Conservative Yeshiva, financial aid is available for our summer programs.

College Student Leaders Summer Scholarship

Three scholarships of full tuition for one session are available for college undergraduates between the ages of 19 to 24 who have been active in the Jewish community and demonstrate leadership and communication abilities. The scholarship recipient must be recommended by a professional who is familiar with their work on campus, and must commit to continuing involvement when they return to campus.

The application deadline is March 1, 2012. To apply, check the College Student Leaders Summer Scholarship box on the application form.

The Volunteer & Study program is in cooperation with Skilled Volunteers for Israel.