Hadassah-Brandeis Institute

HBI Gilda Slifka Internship

The Hadassah-Brandeis Institute accepts six undergraduate and two graduate students with a demonstrated interest in women’s studies, Jewish women’s studies or topics related to Jewish women/Jewish gender issues around the world to participate in our paid residential internship program. Students have the opportunity to work on their own research project, support the research of a Brandeis affiliated scholar, learn about research and careers in Jewish and gender studies, and go on day trips of interest. 

An HBI survey found that one third of over 175 former HBI summer interns  have pursued careers in academic Jewish-gender studies, or brought fresh perspectives to their work as clergy or Jewish professionals. In this way, the work of HBI finds paths into the world, making room for a more inclusive Judaism. 

Dr. Samantha Pickette, an HBI 2018 Gilda Slifka Intern, former Internship Academic Advisor, internship mentor, current HBI Research Associate, and Brandeis Hillel Assistant Director, shares her journey with the internship, HBI, and how it influenced her career.