Brunnenstraße 33, 10115, Berlin
+49 30 24 62 7885
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It's time for you to take a GAP Year

The Berlin-based  professional and personal development program for young Jewish adults. 

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What is JAcademy for you?

Career development

  • Intern at 2 high-profile companies in Berlin and London
  • Increase your hireability with a Business English certification
  • Boost your business skills with practical courses
  • Enlarge your network by meeting successful CEOs and managers

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Personal Growth

  • Improve your relationships with soft skill courses
  • Travel to multiple countries for unforgettable experiences
  • Discover yourself through one-on-one coaching
  • Create lasting friendships in a small group

Inspiration

  • Connect to your roots through Jewish literacy and philosophy
  • Learn how to implement Jewish values and mindfulness into your life
  • Attend Jewish social events and expand your Jewish network
  • Visit different communities and experience authentic, Jewish life

TESTIMONIALS

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« JAcademy combines work, inspiration, growth, and travel into one, action-packed year, so you connect to your heritage and explore your interests in order to make informed decisions about your future. »
Georg
Cohort 2016-2017
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« JAcademy is an experience of a lifetime. The program offers a unique gap year filled with mind-blowing Jewish learning, challenging seminars, and internships. I recommend JAcademy to everyone who wants to develop in a professional and personal sense. Jacademy gave me opportunities I haven't gotten otherwise! »
Jessie
Cohort 2016-2017
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« JAcademy encourages me to reach my full potential. My great teachers, new adventures, and amazing group of friends inspire me every day. JAcademy is the ideal preparation for my future. »
Evelyn
Cohort 2019-2020
Sarita
« JAcademy gave me teachers who see the value in questions, welcome deep conversation, and provided a way to apply all my learning to my everyday life. »
Sarita Guindi
Cohort 2017-2018

JAcademy - Your Jewish GAP year

Choose with confidence

Making big decisions is tough. Our stimulating and varied program helps you discover your goals, strength, and interests so you make the right decisions, confidently.

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Discover who you are and who you can become​

The smartest people work every day to provide the best service and to make our clients happy

Semester I
Get to know your new friends, apartment, and city while diving right into courses.
10 Days in NY
Get up close and personal with exceptionally successful business and political leaders while you enjoy the best the Capital of the World has to offer.
Berlin Internship
Put your skills to work at an 8 week internship in one of Berlin's startups or established companies.
Semester II
Increase your knowledge and continue improving your skills with classes and workshops.
London Internship
Get career clarity and experience during an intense 4 week internship at one of London's impressive firms.
Semester III
End the year with introspective workshops to help you apply what you've learned and confidently make decisions about your future.
MORE!
Experience new and memorable trips, classes, and events added each year.
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Apply for Scholarship

Every student has a chance to apply

We work with every student to create a payment structure that works for them. Full year, all-inclusive price: 14,000€ (Price does not cover medical insurance and local transportation costs).

Financial aid for qualifying students: Up to 12,000€

*Request an application for details.

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Testimonials

A6503150
«JAcademy combines work, inspiration, growth, and travel into one, action-packed year, so you connect to your heritage and explore your interests in order to make informed decisions about your future».
Georg
Cohort 2016-2017
Bewerbungsbild[3179]
«JAcademy is an experience of a lifetime. The program offers a unique gap year filled with mind-blowing Jewish learning, challenging seminars, and internships. I recommend JAcademy to everyone who wants to develop in a professional and personal sense. Jacademy gave me opportunities I haven't gotten otherwise!»
Jessie
Cohort 2016-2017
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«JAcademy encourages me to reach my full potential. My great teachers, new adventures, and amazing group of friends inspire me every day. JAcademy is the ideal preparation for my future».
Evelyn
Cohort 2019-2020
Sarita
«JAcademy gave me teachers who see the value in questions, welcome deep conversation, and provided a way to apply all my learning to my everyday life».
Sarita Guindi
Cohort 2017-2018

Meet Our Leaders

Sarah Brodsky Dues

Director

Sarah serves as Director of the JAcademy program, and brings talent, experience and organizational expertise. 

Rav Yaakov Rabinowitz

Educator

Rav Yaakov Rabinowitz was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He is an ordained rabbi, a licensed psychotherapist, and trained as a chef. He holds a masters degree from New York University and is passionate about helping people find their purpose. In his spare time, Rav Yaakov loves listening to podcasts and audiobooks, and is an avid student of Brazilian Jiujitsu.

Rav Shloimie Ringer

Educator

Rav Shloimie Ringer, originally from Antwerp, Belgium, spent 15 formative years in his hometown before embarking on an 11-year journey of intensive yeshiva study in Israel. After dedicating the last 4 years to becoming a rabbi, he was ordained by the esteemed R. Yitschak Berkovitz. Passionate about impacting lives, he now lives with his wife and 2 kids in Berlin, all while nurturing his love for learning.

Schlomo Bonadarev

Educator

Schlomo Bondarev, originally from Kiew, raised in Düsseldorf, is a passionate advocate for Jewish empowerment and community development. As the Director of Olami Germany, he and his team guide the journey of Jewish students and Young Professionals, fostering growth and connection to Jewish values. With a background in financial economics from the universities of Konstanz and the Manchester Business School, Bondarev’s thirst for knowledge led him to further deepen his Jewish understanding at Machon Yaakov Yeshiva in Jerusalem. Founding board member of the Jewish Students Union of Germany (JSUD) and former Vice President of the Jewish community of Konstanz, he channels his zeal for development into creating spaces for young minds to flourish.

Martin

Educator

Martin is a storytelling trainer, personal coach, mindfulness teacher, and author with more than 15 years of experience working with more than 1000 people in intercultural settings. He has been published in most major German papers.

Rav Daniel Fabian

Educator

Rav Daniel Fabian studied biology and was ordained as a rabbi by the Rabbinerseminar zu Berlin. He works as a research assistant at the Nikolaus-Cusanus Chair of the Humboldt University zu Berlin and is completing his doctorate in law as the Dr. Roman Skoblo Fellow. He is also the state rabbi and police rabbi of Saxony-Anhalt and honorary co-chair of Congregation Kahal Adass Yisroel. He lives in Berlin with his wife Daniela and their 5 children.

JAcademy is proudly supported by:

THE RONALD S. LAUDER FOUNDATION
THE RONALD S. LAUDER FOUNDATION

Contact us:

+49 30 24 62 7885
[email protected]
Brunnenstraße 33, 10115,
Berlin, Germany

Impressum

Herausgeber

Lauder Yeshurun gGmbH
Brunnenstr. 33
10115 Berlin

Geschäftsführer

Joshua Spinner

Handelsregister Abteilung

B Amtsgericht Charlottenburg HRB 66635 B

Postanschrift und Kontakt

Lauder Yeshurun gGmbH
Brunnenstr. 33
10115 Berlin
Tel: +49-30-40 50 46 930
Fax: +49-30-40 50 46 939
E-Mail: [email protected]

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