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SUMMER FOR TEENS

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Summer Experiences for Teens

Welcome to BBYO Passport — the leading provider of travel experiences for Jewish high school and middle school teens. Join us for a summer of new experiences, new friendships and a new way of looking at the world. Passport programs span destinations on five continents and combine elements of active touring, community service, and meaningful Jewish experiences.

Registration for Summer 2019 is about to begin. Sign up to learn more!

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By Place

BBYO Passport offers summer experiences on five continents and across 22 countries. What part of the world will you explore this summer?

By Type

BBYO Passport offers different types of summer experiences for teens with diverse interests. Discover which BBYO Passport program is right for you!

By Age

BBYO Passport summer experiences are available to teens currently enrolled in 8th through 12th grades. See what’s available for you!


Summer Announcement

Follow our teens as they journey across five continents this summer!VIEW THE BLOG

MARCH OF THE LIVING

March of the Living

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ISRAEL FAMILY JOURNEY

Israel Family Journey

Your summer and winter break family Israel adventure starts hereTRAVEL WITH US

GAP YEAR IN ISRAEL

 

Jumpstart Your Future Today!

Masa Israel JourneyMasa Israel JourneyMasa is the global leader in long-term international career development and leadership experiences in Israel for young adults from around the world. We offer top-notch gap year, freshman year and study abroad programs in Israel. It’s a year on – not a year off. Whether you want to explore your future degree, network with peers from around the world, volunteer or immerse yourself in all Israel has to offer – Masa Israel can help you find the perfect program.

 

Academic Gap Year Programs

Tel Aviv University

Academic Gap Year at Tel Aviv University

The program is foundationally like a freshman year of college, as it is integrated with the rest of the yearlong study programs for coursework and activities. What sets it apart is the focus and attention on its participants. Students will have much closer access to faculty and supportive program staff.

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Freshman Gap Year at Hebrew University

The Rothberg International School of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is pleased to introduce an innovative option designed for recent high school graduates entitled The “Hebrew and Israeli Culture Program.” This academic program will enable students on all Hebrew levels to achieve a high degree of fluency in Modern Hebrew through exposure to the language and culture of Israel.

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

Freshman Year of Engineering and Science at Technion

The Freshman Year of Engineering and Science is a full year program combining Hebrew language studies and cultural activities within the framework of a challenging math and science-based academic program.

Bar-Ilan University

Mechina Bar-Ilan University – Pre-Academic Program

The Mechina (preparatory) Program at Bar-Ilan University is an intensive year of study aimed at preparing participants for academic life in Israel. Mechina consists of intensive Hebrew language study (approximately 25 hours per week), followed by two academic semesters of 30 hours of intensive Hebrew language study plus Jewish Studies, mathematics or statistics, Israeli geography and government, and introductory level academic courses based on possible career choices.

 

Traditional Gap Year Programs

Young Judaea

Young Judea Year Course

Year Course isn’t a year off between high school and college – it’s a year ON! Expand your mind, your horizons, and your life experience as you discover another culture, volunteer, study, and develop your Jewish identity before heading off to college.

Nativ

Nativ College Leadership Program

Nativ, USCJ’s gap year program for Jewish high school graduates, is dedicated to creating and inspiring the Conservative Jewish leaders of tomorrow. Nativ, which means “path” in Hebrew, provides a unique opportunity to explore new directions on the journey to becoming a Jewish adult.

 

Aardvark Israel Immersion Programs

Aardvark

Aardvark Israel Programs offer Jewish students from around the world the opportunity to “MAKE ISRAEL YOURS,” by providing a tailor-made, modular curriculum, so students can build a customized experience in Israel. Aardvark offers volunteering and internships, the chance to study and earn university academic credit, an opportunity to explore the hidden gems of Israel through trips and excursions, and independent living in apartments in the center of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

 

 

Speciality Gap Year Programs

Bina

Bina Social Action Gap Year in Tel Aviv

Experience Israeli society with Israeli peers in Tel Aviv, Israel’s most exciting city. Live and Volunteer in south Tel Aviv. Explore the Jewish bookshelf from a pluralistic and progressive perspective. Join BINA’s thriving community from Israel and around the world.

#BigIdea

#BigIdea

Develop your career in hi-tech by building your resume with BIG IDEA! You will intern at top Israeli tech companies and Startups. Get inspired by Israeli entrepreneurs. Become a professional app developer with our training course which will give you the skills and knowledge to succeed with your future hi-tech career.

Kol Ami

Kol Ami

Kol Ami is a 6-month gap year experience pairing post-high school Israeli teens with Jewish teens from around the world. The program strives to forge a deep, meaningful, and lasting connection among the next generation of Jews, who embrace their differences. On Kol Ami participants learn about each other, while exploring Israel, volunteering, taking a wide variety of classes, and living together as a community.

GOI

Masa Israel is a project of the Government of Israel and The Jewish agency for Israel, made possible through the generous contributions of the Jewish Federations of North America and Keren Hayesod-UIA.

The Jewish Agency for Israel

Speak to a gap year expert to learn more. Schedule Your Call

Summer Announcement

Follow our teens as they journey across five continents this summer!VIEW THE BLOG

Summer Experiences – Homepage

Summer Experiences for Teens

Welcome to BBYO Passport — the leading provider of travel experiences for Jewish high school and middle school teens. Join us for a summer of new experiences, new friendships and a new way of looking at the world. Passport programs span destinations on five continents and combine elements of active touring, community service, and meaningful Jewish experiences.

Registration for Summer 2019 is about to begin. Sign up to learn more!

Experiences |  About Us  |  Enrollment  |  Current Families  |  Blog

By Place

BBYO Passport offers summer experiences on five continents and across 22 countries. What part of the world will you explore this summer?

By Experience

BBYO Passport offers different types of summer experiences for teens with diverse interests. Discover which BBYO Passport program is right for you!

By Grade

BBYO Passport summer experiences are available to teens currently enrolled in 8th through 12th grades. See what’s available for you!

In Their Words

Discover the impact of a Summer Experience with BBYO Passport.

Israel for teens

BBYO has been so welcoming. Right from the start, I made friends and felt part of a community.– Jamie W, Haworth, NJ
Israel programs for teens

I came home with a new and more personal connection to being Jewish.– Jessica H, Prospect, KY
Summer in Israel for teens

Traveling to Israel with BBYO helped me realize that we as Jews are part of a much larger people.– Neil M, Fairfield, CT
Summer experiences for teens

Our staff helped us not only experience a new culture but to see the world with a new perspective. – Sydney A, Buffalo Grove, IL
Family tour of Israel

I’ve become so close with everyone in our group — it’s literally been the best experience of my life.– Jonathan R, Plano, TX
Family travel to Israel

I could not be happier – the teens, the staff, and the educator – everyone was amazing! – Rebecca G, Rockville, MD
Family vacation in Israel

I made lots of new connections. This was an uplifting trip – I feel part of a greater Jewish experience. – Harrison F, Richmond, VA
Family Israel experiences

I found BBYO a really great place to find my Judaism and to connect with teens. This experience is definitely something that I will take with my all my life. – Molly B, Los Gatos, CA

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