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Aardvark Israel

Aardvark Israel runs 6 programs listed on Year in Israel: Atid, Classic Track, Culinary Track, Nativ Track, Service Track and Tech Track. Each has its own page with its own facts. Areas: Jerusalem, Tel Aviv.

Aardvark Israel students crossing a rope bridge on a trip
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The programs

Gap year program

Aardvark Israel

Aardvark Israel Atid

Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

The program describes itself as "a new Modern Orthodox gap year in Israel for young adults who want a meaningful year in Israel while developing a deeper understanding of their Jewish identity." Opening for 2027-2028.

  • Tuition published
  • Masa
Gap year program

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Aardvark Israel Classic Track

Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

Post-high-school gap year students, current college students and working young adults ages 17-21 from around the world, of all Jewish backgrounds and affiliations.

  • Tuition published
  • College credit info
  • Masa
Gap year program

Aardvark Israel

Aardvark Israel Culinary Track

Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

Gap year and semester students ages 17-21 who want professional cooking training and kitchen experience.

  • Tuition published
  • College credit info
  • Masa
Gap year program

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Aardvark Israel Nativ Track

Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

Gap-year students looking for a program in the spirit of Conservative/Masorti Judaism; Aardvark Israel's FAQ says all Jewish students ages 17-21 are encouraged to apply.

  • Tuition published
  • College credit info
  • Masa
Gap year program

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Aardvark Israel Service Track

Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

Gap year and semester students ages 17-21 who want to spend their time volunteering; the program's site describes it as a year "helping those who need it most."

  • Tuition published
  • Masa
Gap year program

Aardvark Israel

Aardvark Israel Tech Track

Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

Gap year and semester students ages 17-21; the program's site calls it "a hands-on high tech experience in Israel."

  • Tuition published
  • College credit info
  • Masa

About Aardvark Israel

Aardvark Israel was founded in 2010 by three Jewish educators. Its website gives its mission as "to foster personal growth, strengthen Jewish identity, and solidify a connection to Israel in young Jews from around the world. We celebrate diversity and welcome Jews from all backgrounds and affiliations." It says more than 3,000 students from over 60 countries have attended its programs since 2010. Participants live in shared apartments in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

Where this information comes from

Everything here was taken from Aardvark Israel's own website and last checked on October 14, 2026. Each program's page lists the pages its facts came from. Confirm details with the program before you rely on them.

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