Destination Israel

What Destination Israel does

Destination Israel is a privately-held, Tel Aviv-based experiential education organization founded in 2008 that designs and operates structured internship, volunteer, and remote-work programs in Israel for young Jewish adults (primarily ages 18-35). Its core product is the Tel Aviv Internship Program, a 4-5 month placement program that matches participants with over 1,200 Israeli host companies spanning Hi-Tech, consulting, marketing, finance, journalism, non-profit, and policy sectors; named hosts include Wix, Deloitte, KPMG, SimilarWeb, AppsFlyer, Guesty, Cukierman & Co., Champel Capital, and i24News. The portfolio is layered with shorter-format products (Onward TLV Internships at 2 months, Summer Internships at 8 weeks, Birthright and Masa Volunteers at 1-6 weeks), a 'Work From Israel' remote-work program, a paid Fast Track Pro internship track, specialty medical volunteer placements with United Hatzalah and Magen David Adom, and three tiers of bundled Tel Aviv housing (Aleph at $6,990, Bet at $7,990, Gimel at $8,990) with a $250 registration fee.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through program fees paid by individual participants, augmented by Masa Israel Journey grants of $1,000-$5,000 that flow to eligible applicants based on age and country of origin. The go-to-market is hybrid: direct sales through the destinationisrael.com website and Zoho application forms, supported by advisor-led consultations, alongside a community-led channel driven by a 6,000+ alumni base from 18+ countries and partnerships with Masa Israel Journey, Onward Israel, Birthright Israel, Hillel, and Jewish community organizations. The company has raised no institutional capital, operates with a core team of approximately 11 people under Founder/CEO Dani Mor, and functions as a mature, founder-led services operator rather than a venture-backed technology business; AI/ML is not part of the product surface, and the company's competitive position rests on its host-company network, channel partnerships, brand recognition (self-reported #1 Tel Aviv internship program), and 17 years of operating history.

Name

Destination Israel

Legal name

Destination Israel

Website

https://destinationisrael.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Destination Israel is a privately-held, Tel Aviv-based experiential education provider founded in 2008 that runs 4-5 month internship, volunteer, and remote-work programs in Israel for young Jewish adults (18-35), placing them with 1,200+ Israeli companies and operating through Masa, Onward, and Birthright partnership channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Experiential Education and Internship Placement Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Provider-Run International Internship Programs (Multi-Country/Multi-Industry) (EDAIAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paid Placement & Au Pair/Working Holiday Placement Programs (EDAIAFAD), Internship Housing & Accommodation Services (EDAIAFAJ), Unpaid/Volunteer-Linked Work Placement Programs (EDAIAFAE), Jewish Heritage & Israel Pilgrimage Travel Agencies (THAKAHAC)

Keywords

• Internship placement programs
• Volunteer travel programs
• Experiential education Israel
• Remote work abroad
• Hebrew language immersion

Headquarters

HQ city

Lod, Israel

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Comprehensive program fees covering housing (Aleph $6,990, Bet $7,990, Gimel $8,990), internship placement, Hebrew Ulpan classes, group trips, and enrichment activities. Pricing differs by program length and housing tier selected.
2. Registration Fee: $250 USD registration fee charged per application. Partially refundable ($175) if cancelled within 7 days of payment and 60+ days before program start.
3. Masa Grant Assistance: Facilitates Masa Israel grants ($1,000-$5,000 USD) for eligible participants. Company administers Masa-eligible programs but grant funding comes from Masa Israel Journey.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Destination Israel organizes and sells short and long-term educational and experiential programs in Israel for young Jewish adults aged 18-35, including internship placements (2-month Onward TLV, 4-5 month Masa Tel Aviv Internship, 8-week Summer Internship), volunteer programs (4-6 week Masa Volunteers, 1-2 week Birthright Volunteers, United Hatzalah, Magen David Adom), and remote work programs (4 week to 4-5 month Work From Israel). Program packages typically include furnished housing in Tel Aviv (Aleph, Bet, or Gimel tiers), internship or volunteer placement, Hebrew Ulpan classes, organized group trips around Israel, visa assistance, and facilitated access to Masa Israel Journey grants of $1,000-$5,000 USD.

Product overview

Destination Israel is an educational and experiential travel organization, not a technology company. It operates a portfolio of structured internship, volunteer, and remote work programs in Israel primarily for young Jewish adults (ages 18-35). The core offerings center on the Tel Aviv Internship Program (4-5 months with 1,200+ company placements) and Masa Volunteers (4-6 weeks), supplemented by shorter Onward TLV Internships (2 months), Summer Internships (8 weeks), and specialty programs including United Hatzalah, Magen David Adom, and Fast Track Pro paid positions. Additional offerings include the Work From Israel remote work program, Hebrew Ulpan language courses, and Masa Israel Journey grants ($1,000-$5,000). Housing is provided in three tiers (Aleph, Bet, Gimel) across Tel Aviv. The programs are facilitated through partnerships with Birthright Israel, Onward Israel, and Masa Israel Journey, with an internship database of over 1,200 Israeli companies spanning Hi-Tech, consulting, marketing, finance, journalism, and non-profit sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tel Aviv Internship Program The flagship 4-5 month internship program placing young adults in over 1,200 Israeli companies across Hi-Tech, consulting, marketing, finance, journalism, engineering, and non-profit sectors. Includes housing, internship placement, scholarships, trips, and activities for international participants aged 18-35.
• Onward TLV Internships A 2-month internship program in Tel Aviv offered as part of the Onward Israel network, providing international participants the opportunity to work in Israeli companies.
• Summer Internship An 8-week summer internship program in Tel Aviv for college students and recent graduates seeking international work experience in Israel.
• Work From Israel (Masa Remote Work) Program allowing participants to keep their existing job and work remotely from Israel for 4 weeks to 4-5 months. Includes housing in Tel Aviv, monthly trips around Israel, networking opportunities, and visa support for remote work without Israeli tax obligations.
• Masa Volunteers A 4-6 week volunteer program for Jewish travelers ages 18-40 from around the world, offering opportunities to volunteer, connect, and live together in Israel while supporting communities.
• Volunteer in Israel (Birthright Israel Volunteers) Short-term volunteer programs including Birthright Israel Volunteers (1-2 weeks), offering opportunities to support communities in Israel.
• United Hatzalah Volunteer Program Volunteer program with Israel's national emergency medical services organization, providing humanitarian volunteer opportunities in Israel.
• Magen David Adom (MDA) Volunteer Program Volunteer program with Israel's emergency medical response organization, offering placements for participants interested in medical volunteer work.
• Onward Career Passport Career-focused program designed to help young professionals develop skills and gain international work experience in Israel.
• Fast Track Pro A paid internship position program offering participants the opportunity to gain professional experience while earning compensation in Israel.
• Onward Hebrew Ulpan Hebrew language learning course providing intensive Hebrew language instruction, available as part of various programs or as a standalone program.
• Housing (Aleph, Bet, Gimel Tiers) Furnished apartment accommodations in Tel Aviv offered in three tiers: Aleph (Jaffa, $6,990), Bet (Tel Aviv-Jaffa, $7,990), and Gimel (Central Tel Aviv, $8,990). All include utilities, WiFi, and access to common areas.
• Masa Israel Journey Grants Financial support program providing grants and scholarships ($1,000-$5,000 USD) for eligible participants on long-term (4+ month) Masa programs, with eligibility based on age, country of origin, and Jewish heritage.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,000+ alumni have completed Destination Israel programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Masa Israel JourneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Masa Israel partner recognized for long-term Israel programs. Masa Israel Journey provides financial grants ($1,000-$5,000 USD) and resources to eligible participants on Masa-recognized programs including Tel Aviv Internship, Remote Work, and Volunteer programs. Destination Israel administers Masa-eligible programs and helps participants apply for Masa funding.
• Onward IsraelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnward Israel offers shorter 2-month internship programs (Onward TLV) and career-focused programs (Onward Career Passport, Onward Hebrew Ulpan) that feed into or complement Destination Israel's longer Masa programs.
• Birthright IsraelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBirthright Israel-Onward Programs offer extended experiences for Birthright alumni. The Birthright-Onward track provides 1-2 week volunteer experiences and longer programs for young Jewish adults who have completed Birthright trips.
• Israeli Companies (1,200+ network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of Israeli companies offering internship placements including Wix, Deloitte, SimilarWeb, Guesty, AppsFlyer, KPMG, Cukierman & Co., Champel Capital, and many tech startups, investment firms, NGOs, and healthcare organizations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Alexander Muss High School in Israel: Israel-based study and internship provider for North American high school and college students. Comparable Israel-anchored experiential education model though serving a younger student segment.

Direct peers

• Israel Experience: Direct competitor providing internship, volunteer, and study abroad programs in Israel for international young adults, with overlapping customer segments and supplier relationships.
• Onward Israel: Operates 2-month summer internship and career programs in Israel for young Jewish adults. Destination Israel is both a partner and direct program competitor running Onward-branded tracks (Onward TLV, Onward Career Passport).
• Career Israel: Direct competitor running internship placement programs in Israel for young professionals and students, targeting a similar cohort with comparable employer placement models.
• Young Judaea: Long-running Zionist youth movement offering gap year, summer, and Israel experience programs for Jewish young adults, sharing the same target demographic and Jewish community referral channels.

Others

• World Zionist Organization: Umbrella Zionist body coordinating aliyah, education, and diaspora engagement programs. Operates in adjacent Israel-experience ecosystem and influences policy/funding that affects Destination Israel's operating environment.

Broad incumbents

• The Jewish Agency for Israel: Quasi-governmental organization connecting Jewish diaspora youth with Israel programs. Overlaps with Destination Israel on community-based referrals, Masa oversight, and Israel experience programming.
• Masa Israel Journey: Israeli government-affiliated umbrella organization funding and accrediting long-term Israel programs. Destination Israel is an official partner and implements Masa-eligible programs, but Masa is the ecosystem-level incumbent.
• Birthright Israel: The dominant provider of short-term Israel experiences for young Jewish adults. Birthright is an upper-funnel feeder for Destination Israel's longer programs and shares the same core demographic and diaspora marketing channels.

Emerging players

• Livnot U'Lehibanot: Israel-based nonprofit offering volunteer and internship programs for young Jewish adults. Comparable volunteer-placement and Israel-immersion model but with smaller scale and program breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/destinationisrael
• Facebookfacebook.com/destinationisrael
• Instagraminstagram.com/destinationisrael
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/destinationisrael

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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