Experience Jewish Learning and Community at Brandeis!
Connect with other motivated teens from around the globe, learn with Brandeis faculty and staff and explore the Brandeis campus during a life-changing summer of learning, and experiential programming with a vibrant Jewish community of friends. This summer, Genesis will offer a three-week residential program that emphasizes Jewish culture, community and identity. You’ll have the opportunity to take one of three non-credit bearing courses on Jewish history, text and Israel.


With the help of dedicated community educators and teaching assistants, you’ll explore the unique assets of Brandeis University – its world-class institutes and centers that focus on Jewish learning – while deepening your understanding of Judaism through spiritual practice, mini-courses, community-building activities, social action opportunities, guest workshops and much more.

Full scholarships available for qualified students whose applications are received by April 1. Regular application deadline is May 1

Explore new perspectives; develop and strengthen your voice; pursue your interests within a dynamic community; and discover how Jewish wisdom, study and practice can inform the way you work towards a more just world. You’ll make lifelong friends, connect with amazing Jewish thought leaders, and experience life on the extraordinary Brandeis campus.