The Network That Works

Excel Fellowship

Birthright Israel Excel deeply invests in the future of Excel Fellows through professional development, personal growth, and building Jewish identity. Excel Fellows call 20 different countries home and they work at leading companies:
From Google, Meta, and Palantir to Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Morgan Stanley to McKinsey, Bain, and BCG

Excel Fellowship Lifelong Journey

College Students

Summer in Israel
Global & Israeli Connections

Early Career

Professional Mentorship
Jewish Connection

Active Excel fellows (alumni) network across 20+ cities

Age 30+

Jewish Leadership
Community Engagement Tailored to Professional and Personal Interests

Active Excel fellows (alumni) network across 20+ cities

Professional Network & Career Growth

Excel selects extraordinary college students around the world for a summer business or tech internship in Tel Aviv at companies widely regarded as leaders in their fields. Additionally, each Excel Fellow is paired with an Israeli peer to see Israel through a local lens.

Lifelong Friendships & Personal Connections

Excel isn't just about professional growth-it's where lifelong friendships are formed. Fellows meet their best friends and future roommates within this extraordinary community. With active Excel communities across multiple cities and weekly events (reimbursed by Excel), you'll always find a way to connect and celebrate together. From intimate gatherings to our annual conference, the Excel community is your family for life.

Jewish Identity & Leadership Development

Excel fosters a deep, ongoing connection to Judaism and Israel. Fellows engage in meaningful Jewish experiences, from cultural events to leadership opportunities within Jewish organizations. Many Excel Fellows go on to sit on the boards of Jewish nonprofits, launch their own initiatives, and take on leadership roles that impact the global Jewish community. Through Excel, you'll strengthen your Jewish identity and contribute to causes that matter.

Birthright Israel Excel Global Board

Global Board

The Global Leadership Board serves as the planning committee for the community. They set and execute the vision for the year ahead with specific goals and develop programming and initiatives to deliver on those goals. Programming centers around professional development, social engagement, volunteering, Israel and Jewish engagement and other areas of interest.