Zealous Israel Project
The dates for the next Zealous Israel Project are July 20, 2025–June 18, 2026.
Request your application today!Over 2,000 years ago, a young carpenter from Nazareth left His home to travel the highways and byways of ancient Israel and invited 12 men to come follow Him. In the tradition of all Jewish disciples of that day, they clung to His every word and learned to live the teachings of their Rabbi. They heeded the call of their Teacher, Yeshua (Jesus), and their obedience set in motion a chain of events that would leave the entire world changed forever.
The Zealous Israel Project (ZProject) is 11 months of servant-based discipleship in Israel for Christian young adults. Every year Bridges for Peace selects 10 young people to volunteer with us and be discipled in the footsteps of Jesus within our international Christian community. We see you discovering your calling, using your gifting, and growing in character throughout the year. Join our mission to support Israel and build relationships between Christians and Jews in Israel and around the world.
You are invited to join a movement of young people who will encounter God in His Land through compassion, adventure and revelation.
Need to Know:
- To be eligible for the ZProject, you must be a Christian, be 18–30 years old, and you must be interested in serving the Jewish people in Israel.
- Applications are almost ready for the 2024–2025 ZProject (Z9). To request an application for the 2024–2025 ZProject (July 21, 2024–June 20, 2025), please fill out this form.
- The cost of tuition for the next ZProject 2024–2025 is US$7,995. Tuition includes housing, food budget, transportation in Jerusalem, educational materials and monthly excursions. This does not include airfare, insurance and personal expenses (i.e. clothes, personal items, eating out and entertainment).
- Up to 10 people are accepted every year for the ZProject. All ZProject members live in shared single-sex apartments.
- All ZProject members volunteer full-time at either our International Headquarters (HQ) or our Jerusalem Assistance Center (JAC). Hours are Monday to Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- ZProject members also attend community growth sessions once a week after hours, which include studies, teaching, worship, prayer and training. Weekly Scripture discussion and memory also are an important part of community growth. A highlight of the ZProject are our monthly excursions, which are taken over some weekends, allowing us to travel around Israel and experience the land.
To learn more, check out our ZProject FAQ!
If you’re ready to learn more about applying to be part of the upcoming Zealous Israel Project: click here!
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Apply to ZProjectTestimonies
“Coming to Israel with almost next to no knowledge about what Israel is really like, God used the Call to Zion tour to open my eyes to the beauty and importance of the Land of the Bible and His chosen people! Not only seeing the places of the Bible in person, but actually interacting with Jewish people revealed how alive our God really is and how He is actively fulfilling His promises. It filled my heart with a hunger to know Him even more. I know God is the one who brought me to Israel to grow me and my relationship with Him. What is more amazing than that?”
“I learned of the beautiful love story between the Lord and Israel and how He has fought for the people over the generations and has revived the land and promises hope and a future of no harm. And if He can keep an everlasting promise that big, then it leaves me knowing that He can sure do the same in my life.”
“The tour was an amazing experience that I would highly recommend to every young adult if they are considering coming to Israel. It covered different cultures, time periods, and hit all the main target points you’d want to see biblically. Making connections from all across the world in the place where the bible took place is an experience that I am very grateful for.”
