

The StandWithUs Kenneth Leventhal High School Internship is a year-long program for student leaders in 11th and 12th grade who want to proactively impact their local schools and communities. Leventhal Interns learn about Israel, how to effectively combat antisemitism, and gain leadership skills. The interns then bring this education to their peers through interactive and creative initiatives and programs. Leventhal Interns travel to Los Angeles for two leadership conferences throughout the school year. They hear from world renowned speakers, build relationships with other student leaders, and train with StandWithUs staff members.

2025-2026
INTERNSHIP
IMPORTANT DATES:
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January 20, 2025: Nomination and Application period begins
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April 4, 2025: Applications close
AboutTheInternship
- 01Eligibility Requirements: Must be a rising junior (11th) or senior (12th) in high school in the United States or Canada Applicants must be self-identified leaders, who want to cultivate their leadership skills, learn about Israel, combat antisemitism, and make an impact in their schools and communities Must be nominated by a teacher, mentor, or community leader who can speak to the applicant’s skillset
- 02Participants will be expected to attend 2 conferences, 2 meetings each month, and run 4 programs throughout the Leventhal Internship. The most outstanding Leventhal Intern will be declared the regional winner and receive $500 toward a future flight to Israel. Conferences: The High School Internship Conference will take place on in the fall and the International Conference dates will take place in the spring Mentorship Meetings (MM): Leventhal Interns will meet with their regional manager once a month. The MM will cover the personal and professional goals of the student, Israel education, and program planning. Continuing Education Seminar (CES): CES meetings are held once a month and cover many topics, including Israeli internal politics, the Israeli-Palestinian and Israeli-Arab conflict, and international relations, as well as education about identity, antisemitism, and diaspora Jewish communities. WhatsApp Participation: We encourage Leventhal Interns to participate in the regional WhatsApp chat. Regional Managers will send links regarding current events and various topics for students to continue learning in between the meetings. Educational Programs: Leventhal Interns are required to put on 4 educational programs for their peers. Possible locations or audiences include a high school Israel or Jewish club, a youth group, a place of worship, or in a classroom. Programs should have one Israel education or combating antisemitism component in order to count as a StandWithUs Kenneth Leventhal High School Internship program. Program ideas include but are not limited to: ▪ A film screening and discussion ▪ A powerpoint presentation ▪ An external speaker, including a Holocaust survivor ▪ Gamification of a topic ▪ Culture events Interns are required to submit comprehensive reports to their StandWithUs Regional Manager within 1 week after the scheduled event. This includes 4 photos of participants engaged in the program, a short, written report about the event and the impact the event had on the participants. If a Leventhal Intern requires finances for the program, it must be approved by the Regional Manager before the program. Leventhal Interns have access to $200 for programming. Legacy Building and Recruitment: It is recommended that StandWithUs Kenneth Leventhal High School Interns recruit replacements from their schools or youth group for the following internship class.
- 03The application process is twofold. Incoming juniors or seniors in high school must first be nominated for the StandWithUs Kenneth Leventhal High School Internship, and then submit the application. Once we receive the application, students will be contacted by a regional manager to schedule an interview. The nomination form can be found here.

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