Gap Year Programs in Israel
Please note that due to the current conflict in this region, the programs below may be affected. We advise that you reach out directly to the providers listed below for more insight about program dates and availability.
Israel is at the top of many travelers lists. With access to important religious sites such as Bethlehem, world-famous tourist spots such as the Dead Sea, and rich cultural traditions in food and art, Israel draws visitors for all backgrounds and cultures. If you want to take a gap year in Israel, you're not alone! Israelis are known for being warm, open, and inviting, and you may find that a year in Israel makes it your second home. Whether you’re considering a short trip or planning to make the Holy Land the center of your gap year, Israel has some life-changing landmarks to experience—L’Chaim!

12 Gap Year Programs in Israel

University of Haifa International School (UHIS)

Gap Semester/Year - University of Haifa International School
The International School is an integral part of the University of...

GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
GoEco - Top Rated & Award Winning Volunteer Programs Abroad
GoEco is one of the world’s top volunteer organizations, with awa...
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Volunteer World
Volunteer World: Best Volunteer Abroad Programs Worldwide
Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find ...
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World Bnei Akiva
Experiential Religious & Zionist Gap Year Israel Programs
World Bnei Akiva offers a range of amazing post-high school gap y...

Tel Aviv University
Exploration, Leadership & Innovation Gap Program in Tel Aviv
This college-preparatory program offers a once-in-a-lifetime oppo...
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Your gap year in Israel could take you all throughout the country, place you in kibbutz in the countryside, or land you at a hub, such as one of the popular cities below.
Jerusalem. As one of the oldest cities in the world, Jerusalem is considered the capital of both Israel and Palestine. At the center of this conflict is a city steeped in religious history and rich beauty. No gap year in Israel would be complete without a trip to Jerusalem to see Temple Mount, the Western Wall, and Dome of the Rock, one of the most photographed buildings on Earth. Whether you’re coming to learn about history and religion, to pray and observe, or to shop the famous Mahane Yehuda Market, this city will be a stop on most Israel gap year programs.
Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv is on the Mediterranean coastline of Israel, and home to beautiful beaches and a party atmosphere that’s earned it the nickname of “The City That Never Sleeps”. Tel Aviv is home to famous bazaar-style shopping and a beach and art scene, and as one of the younger and more secular cities in Israel, it is one of the few places with shops and activities open on Saturdays. Many Israel gap year programs are based in Tel Aviv for this reason, and no year in Israel would be complete without at least a weekend in Tel Aviv.
Haifa. A 3,000-year-old city and major seaport of Israel, Haifa may not get as much press as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, but it has a lot to offer to people on a gap year in Israel. Home to the famous Baha’i Gardens, modern restaurants, a cafe culture, and a hip, eco-friendly vibe make Haifa a great base for an Israel year.
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