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Israel Long-Term Programs

Maccabi World Union is proud to be one of the leaders in Short & Long-term Israel Programs. With more than 1500 fellows from more than 15 countries around the world as regular participants, Maccabi World Union develops educational & tourism meaningful and affordable program experiences intended for Worldwide Jewish; teenagers, young professionals, and adults.

Maccabi World Union Israel Gap Year

The Maccabi World Union Israel Gap Year is an 8-month program for teens ages 18-19 (post-high school) interested in having a unique Israel experience, coordinated and planned by Maccabi World Union. Participants will have the opportunity to build their leadership skills through our seminars. You’ll have the option to participate in an Israel Defense Force experience, train and assist with the Magen David Adom emergency service, live and work on a kibbutz, tour all over Israel, and learn about the Holocaust through an immersive tour in Poland for one week. There will also be ample time for participants to live in and get to know the amazing seaside city of Tel Aviv. Throughout the program, there will be countless opportunities to discover and see Israel from many perspectives.
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Maccabi World Union Women’s Israel Soccer Experience

Maccabi World Union Women’s Israel Soccer Experience is a 7-month program where you will be able to feel and live like a professional athlete. The program is for women 18 – 23 years old. During the Soccer Experience, you will train, learn, and play like professionals under the guidance of certified professional soccer coaches. The team will compete in the official Israel Soccer League, train in high-standard soccer facilities, visit famous and prestigious soccer stadiums and engage with the young adult divisions from the most prestigious local teams. Your home base will be in Tel Aviv/ Ramat Gan in VIP apartments together with teammates. Click for more info

If you’re interested in the program, click this link and complete the information and we’ll be in touch with you about the experience.

Maccabi World Union Basketball Israel Experience

The Maccabi World Union Basketball Israel Experience is a 7-months program, open for boys and girls, where you will be able to feel and live as a professional basketball player. The program is for young adults 18 – 23 years old, the program will provide the participants with a professional basketball player on a daily routine. During the program, you will train, learn and play like professionals. Compete in the official Israel basketball league, train in high standard basketball venues, visit famous and prestigious stadiums and meet & greet the young adult divisions from the most prestigious basketball local teams. Your home base will be in Tel Aviv/ Ramat Gan in VIP apartments together with your program partners.
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For Information on these unique programs, please contact shaliach@maccabiusa.com
215-561-6900 x4154

Join us at the 2025 Maccabiah in Israel (July 1-22, 2025)
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