Is Aliyah right for me?

If you’re not sure if Aliyah is right for you, there are a number of programs that enable you to study or work in Israel temporarily.

Volunteer Programs

If you would like to spend some time in Israel, there are a number of options available. Please contact the organizations below for more details and to check your eligibility.

At the end of the program, you can choose to return home or to stay on in Israel and make Aliyah.

MASA

MASA offers a wide range of programs that allow you to work, study or volunteer in Israel for a few months.
They have a very comprehensive website.

Birthright Israel

Birthright provides young Jewish adults aged 18-26 with opportunities for transformative and immersive shared experiences in Israel and a foundation for ongoing Jewish connection.

Learn more about these trips on the Birthright website.

Israeli Defense Force

Another option is to volunteer in the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). More information is available on the IDF website.