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Summer Opportunities
At Hillel Ottawa we are always receiving information about opportunities for University Students and recent graduates in Ottawa. We want you to know what is available so that you can decide if any of these opportunities match your interests.
In this edition we have CJPAC Summer Internships, Celebrate Jewish Life in Vienna, 2012 Bertha Anolic Memorial Visual Arts Travel Award to Israel, Internships and Fellowshiops in Israel, Onward Israel-Yalla, and Aish Campus Ottawa Jerusalem Fellowships
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Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee Summer Internship Program
 The Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee (CJPAC) is looking for interns who share our enthusiasm, passion, and joy for Canadian politics, the Jewish community, and Israel. At CJPAC, we’re multi-partisan, which means that all party affiliations are welcome. At CJPAC you’ll be given the opportunity to make a real impact on our community and on Canada. The CJPAC Summer Internship Program is a full-time paid internship program running from May until the end of August in summer 2012. Students entering the internship program must be returning to campus in September 2012. Summer Internships will be offered in our Toronto office and potentially in our Montreal office. Please download this application form, attach an updated resume and email them to rchertkoff@cjpac.ca by Wednesday, February 29th at 5pm EST. |
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Celebrate Jewish Life in Vienna – Past, Present and Future
Hillel Canada is offering an educational and inspirational Jewish trip for interested students into the heart of Europe: Vienna.
The trip will take place May 16 – 24, 2012. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Jewish Welcome Service of Vienna accommodations, meals, tourist attractions, museum admissions and all ground transportation will be covered; students are only responsible for airfare to and from Vienna.
Registration deadline is March 9, 2012.
For more details please contact Samuel Konig: skonig@uiafed.org
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The 2012 Bertha Anolic Memorial $1,500 Visual Arts Travel Award to Israel
This award is annually offered to a student wishing to do an arts project in Israel and may be of interest to your students.
Details on the award and how to apply can be found here.
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Internships and Fellowships in Israel
Jacob Share, Job Search Expert, has compiled a list of internships and fellowships in Israel for students.
This article can be found here.
If you have any questions about the internships or anything else, you can email Jacob at: jobmob.co.il@gmail.com
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Onward Israel-Yalla These trips are generously subsidized by Jewish Agency and UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, and are offering participants (18-30) the opportunity to go to Israel this summer on one of three tracks. 1 – Internship in Bat Yam-Tel Aviv: June 18-August 11 Build your resume and acquire valuable global experience with professional internships in Israel’s strong private sector, in fields such as business, technology, industry, finance, marketing and sales. Internships are constructed specifically based on your skills, interests and future plans. Outside of your placement, spend quality time with Israeli peers and enjoy the bustling night life of Tel Aviv. 2 – Toronto Onward Israel Service Learning in Bat Yam: June 4-July 15 Gain hands-on experience meeting real needs while empowering local residents through this six-week Jewish service-learning program in Bat Yam. Through challenging volunteering opportunities and meaningful interactions with Israeli peers, make a demonstrable, positive impact on the Bat Yam community. Service work is complemented by learning that will deepen your understanding of the context of your work and allow you to think about wider implications after returning home. 3 – Toronto Onward Israel Academic Program in Eilat: Dates to be confirmed (Mid July-mid August) Learn side by side with Israeli students in a five -week academic program (with the possibility of getting academic credit ) at Ben Gurion University’s Eilat campus. Enhance your studies through hands-on exploration of the many sides of life in Israel’s southernmost city and the surrounding region- volunteer opportunities, hikes and nature experiences, night life, water sports and exclusive meetings with local leaders. Cost for each program: $400 (covers full board – 3 meals a day, lodging, insurance, transportation and program costs); participants arrange their own flights and are responsible for arriving in Israel for the beginning of the program. Participants are welcome to extend their birthright trip and join this experience afterwards. You can read more about it here. To apply, or for inquiries regarding these opportunities, contact their office: tel: 416.398.6931 x 5522, or email: tcaplan@ujafed.org |
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Aish Campus Ottawa Jerusalem Fellowships
Go to Israel this summer for 3 amazing weeks full of adventure, touring, and spiritual discovery, all for only $499.
Hike the North, do the South, and everywhere in between. Visit the Dead Sea, Golan, Galilee, the Negev, and Tzfat where we give you the chance to indulge in: rafting down the Jordan River, jeeping in the sand dunes, rappelling the Judean Mountains, waterfalls, ride camels, underground caves, over night in a Kibbutz, and much, much more.
Not only that, we’ll take you to a whole new level with some of the greatest minds Jerusalem has to offer on topics that will blow you away. Find answers by questioning world class Jewish philosophers, discuss issues including: science and Judaism, God’s existence, and Torahs’ relevance today.
Experience Shabbat like never before. Explore, experience, and discover the ancient, beautiful, and majestic, holy land. Recharge you system, upgrade you summer, book your vacation to Israel now! It’s an Israel trip like no other!
Trip dates: May 1-22, 2012
Cost: only $499!!! (Flights, food, accommodations, and activities are all included)
Open to all Ottawa Jewish adventurers ages 19-26.
Apply here.
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