Ready to live a Fun and Meaningful 
Experience
in Israel?​

About Us

Arevim is a 9-month program based in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem.

Arevim brings young Jewish people together in Israel to enlist in a long-term volunteer program.

Our main goal is to give you a significant experience through social service and a rich educational-tourism program.

 

Why Choose Us

Sherut Leumi
/Social Service

A program of social service.

The participants will be able to choose their volunteering program within the areas of health, education and welfare. (volunteering 4 days a week)

Educational & Adventure trips

Enjoy a wide range of day trips, including visiting museums, holy sites, hikes, nature reserves, historical sites, and a unique window into Israel's communities and cultures.

Israel Engagement

A space where different topics related to the Israeli-Arab conflict, politics, and current affairs are covered.

Courses & seminars

Educational seminars on Israel, the Middle East, and leadership.

Tel Aviv Program - plus a Hebrew voucher for 6 sessions at an Ulpan in the city.

Jewish Identity

Experience the holidays as a local, visit holy places, and connect with other Jewish youth to enhance your understanding of your Jewish identity.

Jewish Studies - Deepen and gain a greater understanding of your Jewish identity through mandatory classes twice a week at the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem (Jerusalem Program).

Live in Israel as a Local

Tel Aviv

Live in Tel Aviv suburbs apartment.

Enjoy your free time going to Florentin, the beach, and many more wonderful places in this beautiful city.

  • Accommodations  (Apartments  TLV Suburbs)
  • Monthly Stipend of 1100 Shekels for food and transportation 
  • Health Insurance
  • Voucher Ulpan Hebrew (6 classes) *Tel Aviv Program
  • Volunteer Placements in schools, hospitals, youth disability entres, and more
  • Extensive travel around Israel
  • Fun and Exciting Programs 

*Does not include Airplane tickets

$15,000 USD (Before the Masa Grant)

*Apply for the MASA grant ($2000.00 USD)

Local scholarships available

 

*THE COST OF THE PROGRAM VARIES ACCORDING TO THE MASA SCHOLARSHIP*

choose between volunteering within the areas of health, education and welfare. (Volunteer 4 days a week)

  • Ichilov Hospital
  • King Solomon School
  • Chime’s Foundation
  • Wizzo daycare
  • Shiba Hospital
  • Opportunity to learn the field by doing
  • Assisting the local staff with daily tasks
  • Doing “not fun” staff  
  • finding your place, by bringing your strengths and interests  
  • Practice your Hebrew!
  • Meeting the israel society by being part of

 

BEING A SELF-SUFFICIENT PERSON
GOOD ENGLISH OR HEBREW SPEAKING LEVEL

Jerusalem

Live in Jerusalem suburbs apartment.

Enjoy your free time going to Ben Yehuda Street, The Mahane Yehuda Shuk , and many more wonderful places in this beautiful city.

  • Accommodations  (Apartments in JLM Suburbs)
  • Monthly Stipend of 1100 Shekels for food and transportation 
  • Health Insurance
  • Twice a week Jewish educational studies in Machon Pardes. *Jerusalem program *Tel Aviv Program
  • Volunteer Placements in schools, hospitals, youth disability entres, and more
  • Extensive travel around Israel
  • Fun and Exciting Programs 

*Does not include Airplane tickets

$18,000 USD (Before the Masa Grant)

*Apply for the MASA grant ($2000.00 USD)

Local scholarships available

*THE COST OF THE PROGRAM VARIES ACCORDING TO THE MASA SCHOLARSHIP*

choose between volunteering within the areas of health, education and welfare. (Volunteer 4 days a week)

  • City of David excavation
  • Hadasa Hospital
  • WIZO Preschool
  • Biblical zoo
  • Animal welfare
  • Opportunity to learn the field by doing
  • Assisting the local staff with daily tasks
  • Doing “not fun” staff  
  • finding your place, by bringing your strengths and interests  
  • Practice your Hebrew!
  • Meeting the israel society by being part of

 

BEING A SELF-SUFFICIENT PERSON
GOOD ENGLISH OR HEBREW SPEAKING LEVEL

The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies is an open, inclusive, diverse and intellectually challenging Jewish learning community based in Jerusalem with programs worldwide. 

Pardes cultivates a life-long love of Jewish learning, the Jewish people and Israel. Pardes inspires engagement in Jewish life — as communal and spiritual leaders, educators and active participants.

Get in touch with us You can be part of Arevim 2024-25!

Talk with Stephanie, the program coordinator and clarify what do you need to be part of our next generation! (September-May)

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Masa’s Product Development Department manages all existing programs and develops new programs to meet the constantly changing needs and interests of young Jewish communities around the world.

Masa Year of Service: The Masa Year of Service in Israel is a gap year tailored to enable young Jewish adults to enlist in a long-term volunteer program, where they will strengthen their connection to Israel, reflect on their Jewish identity and gain their own firsthand, unfiltered insight into the Israeli society.

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