Travel Opportunities
Experience Israel on an action-packed journey exploring ancient sites, local hotspots, and natural wonders. Travel with Israeli peers who will introduce you to the vibrant culture, and mouth-watering cuisine that makes Israel a top vacation destination.
Dates: May 29th - June 9th
Cost: Free
Eligibility: Jewish students who haven’t been on an organized trip to Israel
Join other student leaders from Manhattan on an intensive 8-day trip to Israel that provides participants the opportunity to gain a first-hand experience of the State of Israel, its people, and culture. This trip will include many highlights from exploring ancient sites to natural wonders while experiencing the culture of the land. Student leaders will also hear from high level speakers and different organizations.
Dates: August 8th - 16th
Cost: $250
Spend your summer interning 4-5 days a week while immersing yourself in contemporary Israeli society. In addition to living and working in Tel Aviv, you will experience tour days, a weekend seminar and group activities with a cohort of other young adults. In your free time, you will have the opportunity to explore Israel’s amazing nightlife, culture, and rich history.
Dates: Track 1: May 29, 2024 – July 23, 2024
Track 2: June 5, 2024 – July 30, 2024
Track 3: June 10, 2024 – August 4, 2024
Eligibility: Birthright alumni
Cost: $999* (Large scholarships available for the first 15 students to apply)
In addition, participants will be required to submit a $400 security deposit in advance via credit card. Deposits will be refunded at the end of the program pending good standing
The program cost includes housing, educational programming, program staff, basic medical insurance, and ground transportation within the city of residence.
Birthright Israel Onward believes that under the current conditions in Israel, it is possible to run our programs safely and securely in line with Israeli Civil Defense guidelines and with the effective defense layer provided by Iron Dome. In fact, we are currently bringing hundreds of volunteers to Israel. If the situation changes significantly on the ground we will take the necessary precautions and make the necessary adjustments. If in the future, we don’t believe that we can safely and securely run our programs, we will postpone them until safer times.
HOB (Hillel on Base) is a 10-day trip to Israel volunteering on an IDF (Israeli Defense Force) base. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to help support Israel during this time
You will:
1) Be on an IDF base in IDF uniform and alongside soldiers
2) On Kibbutz Keturah, which is currently hosting 150 displaced Israelis from Kibbutzim Nir Oz and Beeri since October 7th.
Dates: May 29th - June 9th, 2024
Eligibility: Has been to Israel before
Cost: $400 (includes accommodations, food, flights)
Unpack Israel's complexities, explore Israel's borders, learn advocacy, and network with key Israeli figures and influencers. To meet the significant challenges students now face, Habara is launching a seven day, student leadership mission to Israel for a select delegation of 20 North American students
The focus of the mission will be to provide students with first-hand accounts of what happened, as well as provide information, resources and tools to better equip pro-Israel student leaders on key campuses to be more effective in their efforts to combat both antisemitism and anti-Israel propaganda and articulate an effective and sustained pro-Israel message on their campus. Student participants will be selected based on their current experience as pro-Israel leaders on campus and social media foot print.
Dates:
May 19, 2024 - May 37, 2024
June 16, 2024 - June 24, 2024
Cost: $399 + $250 refundable deposit
Eligibility: Participants must be undergraduate students with at least two semesters left on campus after the conclusion of their trip.
Spend a week making an impact by volunteering in Israel with children, the environment, people with special needs, and minority communities. More details coming soon!
Eligibility: Birthright and Gap-Year Alumni
The Geula program for this year will begin in late May to early June.
Here are some more details:
Program: Two-week International Young Women Leadership program in Paris/Israel
Date: End of May 2024
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
Cost: Completely free to participants, all expenses sponsored by the World Zionist Organization
How to Apply:
Visit the website: Geula Program Website
Deadline: Submit applications by March 1, 2024
JewishGen is pleased to invite applications for its fourth annual JewishGen Future Scholars Fellowship program to take place from July 9, 2024 - July 18, 2024. Rising second-fourth year undergraduate students in accredited colleges or universities are invited to apply.
This immersive program, created in partnership with The Matzevah Foundation, and the Friends of Jewish Heritage in Poland, focuses on the role of Jewish cemeteries today in preserving the memory and legacy of former Jewish communities.
This program is nearly fully subsidized, save for a $450 (to be paid upon acceptance and commitment to the program) non-refundable registration fee. All other expenses will be completely covered by JewishGen (including r/t travel from NY, transportation in Poland, meals, lodging, materials, etc). Dietary laws will be observed.
For more information on how to apply please click here: https://www.jewishgen.org/fellowship/
SUMMER 2024: July 21 - August 6
This year, their signature program (see description below) takes on new focus and meaning with a special emphasis on volunteer activities. In the aftermath of October 7th, Israel 2.0 is determined to aid the war effort, supporting our brothers and sisters in Israel. Together, we will win!
This trip is an amazing, two-week experience in the land of Israel. Take a challenging bike ride around the Kinneret, visit the mystical city of Tzfat and its world famous art colony, and wander in the desert, taking spectacular hikes in Southern Israel.
Explore some of the deep wisdom of the Torah and the unparalleled history of the Jewish people in a fun and engaging way, while learning the meaning behind Jewish traditions, and experiencing a taste of Jewish spirituality.
Last, but not least, spend a week in Jerusalem! Feel the pulse of the capital of Israel, meet a variety of important leaders, and learn the issues of the Palestinian/Israeli conflict from people with first-hand knowledge.
AGES 18-30
ALL BACKGROUNDS
Apply here: https://www.israel2point0.org/programs/signature/