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What’s a “Shteiger” anyway?

Shtei•ger [noun]

Originating from the Yiddish term meaning "to rise" or "to ascend, “shteig" fittingly mirrors the journey and aspirations of all Shteigers during their year in Israel and beyond.

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An action-packed two-week summer program to prepare you for Israel
Attend DiscoverU
This famed program, with divisions for both boys and girls, sets you up for success in Israel.

Hosted at TheZone’s resort-style campus with sports, on-site activities, and trips of a lifetime!

Set yourself up for success in Israel with tools and inspiration, real-life gemara or learning skills, and an appetizer for the year ahead.

Meet people headed to the same seminaries and yeshivos as you!

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You’re in Israel! Oorah’s many programs and stipends will help you maximize your year.
Learn with a TorahMate
A mentor and a friend

Weekly half-hour learning sessions of the topic of your choice.

Over the phone or even in person - gain a home away from home!

Bonus! Join your TorahMate for Shabbos meals and more.

Join ChillZone Jerusalem
Your Motzaei Shabbos chill

Learning, fun, and inspiration

Meet up with your friends weekly

Pizza, drinks, and activities

Attend ShabbaZones
Unforgettable Shabbos experiences

Uplifting and inspiring experiences with the Oorah family

Reconnect with friends, mentors, and fellow Shteigers

Great food and beautiful locations!

Shteig in Yeshiva and Seminary

Shteigers receive a $5,000 financial aid package to help make their year of growth both possible and incredible.

Shteigers Financial Details

DU Join DiscoverU (pre-Israel)
Go to DU
$250 monthly, totaling $2500
TM Learn with a TorahMate
Go to TorahMates
$625 quarterly, totaling  $2500 (minimum 8 Torahmates sessions required per quarter)
Oorah Attend ShabbaZone
Go to Oorah
Participation required at this inspiring, fun, andifting weekend getaway!>

Funding will be released directly to your yeshiva/seminary and is contingent upon participation in Shteigers sub-programs. Students who do not attend Discover U (pre Israel), do not actively participate in the TorahMates program, or fail to attend the Annual Shabbazone will not receive funding and may be terminated from the Shteigers program.

Bonus!

ChillZone Attend ChillZone Jerusalem!
Go to ChillZone
Receive $125 monthly bonus spending money for attending at least 3 out of 4 weeks each month.
DU Join DiscoverU (post-Israel)
Go to DU
Receive a $1000 bonus towards your flight! Subject to approval and continued participation in the TorahMates programs.

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You can take the Shteiger out of Israel, but you can’t stop them from shteiging! Whatever your next chapter in life, we’ll be there.
Attend DiscoverU (Optional Return Session)
Don’t navigate it all on your own

Spend time with your friends, rebbeim and mentors

Enjoy transformative, real-life learning to help you re-enter the “real world”

Bonus! Receive $1,000 towards your flight back (or for personal use)!

Learn with a TorahMate
Keep the inspiration Going

Learn weekly with a new TorahMate back at home

Via phone or video call

Keep your Torah learning and Judaism strong!

An Israel experience exclusively for the aspiring student

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