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ßÙßÇÂþ»­ (SUNY) Center for Israeli Studies Internship at the JDC Archives 

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), a leading Jewish humanitarian
assistance organization established in 1914, seeks an intern to work in summer 2025. The Archives internship provides the opportunity to learn about archival research as well as archival arrangement, description, and preservation. Students will gain hands-on experience working with historians and archivists to describe historical materials for research use.
Opportunities vary by semester.


The JDC Archives is one of the world’s most important repositories for the study of modern Jewish history and of American humanitarian intervention. To learn more about the JDC Archives, visit our and find us on !


For Summer 2025, the following projects are expected:

  1. Create a study/research guide of the material we have on the Exodus ship to be published online
  2. Create a guide of the resources we have on Israel in our collection ()
  3. Dependent on time, there is potential to work with the Film and Photo Archivist on cataloging images from Israel during the 1950s-1960s. There are at least 1,000 photographs from this time period.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS GAINED

You will gain:

  • Familiarity with archival concepts
  • Familiarity with archival research techniques
  • Familiarity with aspects of Jewish world history in the 20 th century

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Faculty recommendation from ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Center for Israeli Studies
  • Current or previous coursework in Jewish Studies and/or Jewish History
  • Strong interest in archives, librarianship, or Jewish history
  • Ability to bend, reach, and lift up to 30 lbs. Occasionally, up to 10 lbs. regularly
  • Ability to read words and numbers
  • Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
  • Ability to communicate in person or over the telephone

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work on one’s own and as part of a team
  • Ability to ask clarifying questions, troubleshoot, and solve problems
  • Proficiency with common computer applications (MS Office Suite, etc.)


LOCATION:
Typically, the intern will work at JDC’s New York headquarters in midtown Manhattan and at its climate-controlled offsite facility in Long Island City where some of the collection is stored.
Remote work is a possibility.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

  • Employment Type: Part Time
  • Hours: 12-20 hours a week, between the hours of 8:45AM – 4:45PM. Schedule dependent on intern availability.
  • Location: New York, NY
  • Reports to: Deputy Director of the JDC Global Archives
  • Job Function/Department: Archives
  • Expected/Preferred start date: To be determined - typically open as semester or summer programs

Journals and Links to Centers

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Centers for Israel Studies

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Libraries,  Archives, Texts

(Hebrew):  Archive of Modern Hebrew writings, including early Zionist thinkers (i.e., ), poets, philosophers, et. al.

  (English): The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) archive entered the government project of "intensifying national foundations and heritage", with the aim of preserving and digitizing the British Mandatory section. The digitations project includes, first and foremost, the physical preservation of the different files, which include hand and typewritten texts, photographs, maps and plans that appear on a variety of papers, including greaseproof, rice, stencils and others.

Other Resources


The Israel Institute works in partnership with leading academic, research and cultural institutions to enhance knowledge and study of modern Israel in the United States and around the world. Founded in 2012 as an independent, nonpartisan organization based in Washington, DC, the Institute supports scholarship, research and exchanges to build a multi-faceted field of Israel Studies and expand opportunities to explore the diversity and complexity of contemporary Israel.

The Abraham Path is a long-distance walking trail across the Middle East. The path retraces the journey of Abraham, the legendary ancestor of over half of humanity, who is known for his hospitality and kindness toward strangers.

The Abraham Path Initiative (API) is an international organization cultivating the development of the path along with local and international partner organizations. The initiative is a non-profit, non-religious and non-political organization.

Heksherim – the Research Institute for Jewish and Israeli Literature and Culture – is leading the way, building a broad-based collection of archival materials. The growing archives already include the works of internationally renowned authors such as Amos Oz, Aharon Appelfeld, Yehuda Amichai, Ruth Almog, David Avidan, Yocheved Bat-Miriam, David Schutz and Nissim Aloni.

The archives aim to preserve the original and collateral materials of multiple writers "in context" while providing an atmosphere conducive to research. The rich and varied collection offers visitors rare access to an entire generation of Israeli writers, providing a glimpse into their creative processes.