More About The Internship Program
December 22, 2008
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About The Interns
The IPA Washington interns are chosen from throughout the United States by a professional and lay committee. Congressmen, Senators and executives of Jewish political organizations have contacted us to let us know how pleased they are with the caliber and performance of OU interns. OU interns have served in many Congressional offices, including those of Senators Hillary Clinton, Chuck Schumer, Joseph Lieberman and Barbara Mikulski, and Congressmen Eric Cantor, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Jerrold Nadler and many others. They have also served in Jewish political organizations including AIPAC, the Anti-Defamation League, the National Jewish Democratic Council, and the Republican Jewish Coalition, as well as in the Hebraics Section of the Library of Congress.
We hope that our student interns will act as informed catalysts for the political involvement of other young Jewish students at their colleges and universities.
The Program
The IPA interns work in their office of placement on a full time basis over an 8 week period in June and July. Interns work in an array of tasks which may include research, constituent services, speech writing, and attending hearings of interest.
IPA Interns have a unique, and what we hope will be an ongoing relationship with the OU. For this reason, the OU provides programming to make the weeks spent in the Washington area educational and meaningful. Speakers have included the White House liaison to the Jewish community, the Executive Director of AIPAC, the Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, the legislative assistants of the House International Relations Committee among other Washington leaders.
Housing, Food and Expenses
Housing
The OU/IPA will arrange for housing - to be paid for by the interns. Housing will be located on the campus of Georgetown University.
Expenses
Interns should expect to spend roughly $2,500 to $3,000 on housing, food, transportation in Washington and entertainment. There is financial aid available on a limited basis. Please contact our office if you feel this is appropriate for you.
With the exception of 2 Shabbatonim sponsored by the OU, Shabbos arrangements are the responsibility of the individual intern.
How to Apply and Receive Credit
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