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Summer Institute Application Extension Deadline
February 29, 2020
March:
March:
Holy Land and Jordan Pilgrimage
October 17 - 30, 2020
"Let's Talk About Jerusalem"
February 23, 2020
2026 SUMMER INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Program Overview:
JPB’s summer institutes offer youth (9th-12th grade) a transformational, multicultural experience that fosters a new generation of Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Druze leaders, committed to each other and to building peaceful and just societies in Israel, and the United States.
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With a focus on peacebuilding and leadership, our four summer programs create a stimulating space where high school students can enhance their communication and conflict management skills while forming a rich and supporting community.
We believe that a just and lasting peace is created by engaging with the difficult topics facing our world today. Core to our program is the exploration of social justice issues in the USA and the Middle East, with a focus on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Program Locations and Dates:
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Discovery Institute for 14-15 year olds, Navasota and Houston, Texas
August 2-12, 2026*
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Innovation Institute for 15-16 year olds, Nicosia, Cyrpus
July 1 - 10, 2026*​​
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Diplomacy Institute for 16-17 year olds, Geneva, Switzerland
July 17 - 28*, 2025*
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Leadership Development Institute for 17-18 year olds, Derry, Northern Ireland
July 27 - August 5, 2026*
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EXCEL Teachers for professionals, Derry, Northern Ireland
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EXCEL 4 for professionals, SGC in Jerusalem
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EXCEL U.S. for teaching professionals, Navasota, Texas
June 8 - 13, 2026​
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*Middle East Participants return home a day after the conclusion of the program
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Program Costs:
Each Middle East participant is required to pay a program fee ($1,550 USD), which covers round-trip airfare to/from the USA, housing, meals, ground transportation, and all program activities. This fee does not cover the cost of an ESTA/ETA or travel insurance. Limited partial scholarships are available.
Each American participant is required to pay a program fee ($1,350 USD), which covers housing, meals, ground transportation, and all program activities. This fee does not cover travel expenses, the cost of an ETA or travel insurance. Limited partial scholarships are available.
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Program Flyer:
Check out the program flyer for this summer below in English, Arabic, or Hebrew:
2026 Summer Institute Application
NOW OPEN!
Application Deadline:
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The deadline for Middle East participant applications is March 1, 2026. The deadline for American participant applications is May 1, 2026. Once all programs are filled, a waitlist will be created in case of participants dropping out of the program. Our application process is competitive and we strongly encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.