Take Yourself Forward In Israel
Experience Israel’s resilience, innovation and creativity through dynamic courses programs and workshops.
15+
Years in the
making
making
For over 15 years, we’ve been shaping educational experiences that inspire, empower and transform students, young adults, olim and professionals.
Empowering This Generation To Lead, Create & Inspire
FWD Israel’s educational courses, programs and workshops are designed to help people move forward in their lives, with confidence, meaning and practical skills. By learning directly from Israel’s innovation ecosystem and the people shaping it, participants gain real-world insight, tools, and perspective that translate into valuable personal and professional growth.
Our Core Focus
Where we focus to move people forward.
Everything we do is designed to push you forward professionally and personally.
Our Programs
FWD INNOVATION: Immersive Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program
A high-impact experiential education program designed for visiting student groups and delegations from abroad seeking a meaningful, future-focused connection to Israel. The program immerses participants in Israel’s innovation ecosystem, positioning the country itself as a living model of creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurial success.
More than a tour, FWD Israel combines hands-on learning, professional exposure, and immersive travel to connect students, of all ages, to Israel’s story as one of the most remarkable innovation and entrepreneurial miracle stories of the modern era.
Onward Israel Fellowship
Learn "Future of Work Skills" & Career Development
The Future of Work Fellowship is a three-week intensive career and professional development program designed for young adults and students participating in Onward Israel or Birthright extension tracks. This fellowship brings emerging professionals from around the world to Israel, one of the world’s most innovative nations, to gain high-value skills, tools, and real-world exposure that will elevate their careers long after they return home.
Blending dynamic workshops, practical masterclasses, startup visits, innovation encounters, and experiential learning, participants receive a transformative professional growth experience rooted in Israel’s unique culture of creativity, resilience and problem-solving.
FWD ADVOCACY: Israel educational training seminar created for this moment.
As antisemitism surges globally and anti-Zionist rhetoric dominates campuses, social media, and public discourse, young Jews are being challenged beyond.
Through dynamic and highly interactive workshops, site visits to geopolitical hotspots, and direct encounters with thought-leaders, policymakers and frontline spokespeople, participants gain the clarity and confidence to understand Israel’s realities firsthand. They learn to dismantle misinformation, articulate their Jewish and Zionist identities with strength, and communicate Israel’s story with credibility, creativity and moral courage.
FWD SKILLS: Young Professionals Career Development Course
The Future of Work Fellowship is a three-week intensive career and professional development program designed for young adults and students participating in Onward Israel or Birthright extension tracks. This fellowship brings emerging professionals from around the world to Israel, one of the world’s most innovative nations, to gain high-value skills, tools, and real-world exposure that will elevate their careers long after they return home.
Blending dynamic workshops, practical masterclasses, startup visits, innovation encounters, and experiential learning, participants receive a transformative professional growth experience rooted in Israel’s unique culture of creativity, resilience and problem-solving.
ONLINE COURSES FOR OLIM
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FWD Business & Innovation
Built at the intersection of cutting-edge learning and real-world exposure, the program combines startup thinking, professional skills, and personal growth with the energy, creativity, and resilience of Israel.
Participants don’t just study ideas, they build them. They explore Israel’s innovation ecosystem, learn practical skills for the future of work and meet the people shaping the nation’s entrepreneurial landscape.
FWD Workshops: Innovation, Advocacy & Real-World Skills
Our short-form workshops are high-energy, hands-on, and built for people who don’t want to sit and listen. Each session is fast-paced, interactive, and packed with discussion, challenges, and real moments that pull participants in from minute one. We cover topics like innovation, professional development, Israel activism and advocacy, blending big ideas with practical tools, honest conversation, and a touch of fun. No lectures. No fluff. Just meaningful learning that sticks and gets people thinking, talking, and acting long after the session ends.
Experienced Team
Meet TheFWD Team!
FWD Israel is founded by David Kramer - an educator, entrepreneur, and author with over 20 years of experience in Israel and Jewish education, professional development, advocacy, and personal growth.
Our team is made up of experienced professionals, including startup founders, mentors, business coaches, and educators, who bring real-world expertise to every step of the journey. With deep roots in Israel’s startup and professional ecosystems, they’re not only leaders in their fields but also passionate guides, available throughout the program to support, challenge, and inspire participants as they grow.
Our team is made up of experienced professionals, including startup founders, mentors, business coaches, and educators, who bring real-world expertise to every step of the journey. With deep roots in Israel’s startup and professional ecosystems, they’re not only leaders in their fields but also passionate guides, available throughout the program to support, challenge, and inspire participants as they grow.
Our Impact So Far
FWD Israel, originally called NU, has been leading professional development workshops since 2010
15 Years
In The MAKING
10,000+
Student participants
20
Countries Worldwide
Words from
past participants and partners
4.8
Participant Feedback
“The program was one of the best things I did during my stay in Israel. I learned so much from the amazing speakers and places we visited and it really opened my eyes up for my future. I really want to thank the team for everything they did for us”
Michael Freedman
Participant
FAQs
Here are some common questions we are asked about FWD Israel programs. If you have any more feel free to reach out to us.
What type of groups do you cater for?
We work with all types of groups, teams, companies and organizations – both short-term and long-term programs and experiences, from all backgrounds and demographics
Do you customize for our audience?
Yes. We tailor each program according to the needs of the group, background and creative outputs
Can you deliver online?
Yes. Hybrid and online options are available; creative outputs adapt well to digital.
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