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About The Program

Gap Year

Min - between 8-10 months

English

Jerusalem

18-20

Rented Apartment(s)

Kivun is a program for aspiring youth who want to experience life in Israel in a religious, Zionist, co-ed environment and become part of the fabric of Israeli culture. Together with friends from around the globe, Kivun participants live in apartments in Jerusalem, gaining independence, Jewish learning, and real-life skills. They advance their résumé while exploring the Israeli workforce during a professional internship, and make a real impact on Israeli society through intensive volunteering activities. Kivun participants gain a unique understanding of Israeli life through an incredible array of experiences such as Kibbutz, Volunteering, Magen David Adom, and the Marva IDF experience. On Kivun, participants grow as Jews, as Zionists, and as people through diverse learning and real-life experiences.

About Jerusalem

The city where past and present meet. Established over 3,000 years ago, the city of Jerusalem offers you the chance to literally reach out and touch the past. Known as the city of gold, Jerusalem is a magical mix of ancient and modern, where outdoor shuks (markets) rub shoulders with gleaming office towers. The city's most popular spots include a vibrant downtown with world-class restaurants and shopping, and the Old City, a maze of winding alleyways and colorful markets enclosed by walls dating back to the 16th century.