ISRAEL JOURNEY

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BBYO STANDS WITH ISRAEL

With safety as our paramount concern, we have never and will never send our teens into an unsecure situation. We remain in continual contact with our Israeli trip operator and look forward to creating a space where Jewish teens can safely explore, connect, give back, and have fun together. Read more on our safety page →

OVERVIEW

Discover Israel's many treasures on this transformative journey with a focus on historical exploration, exhilarating adventures in nature, and cultural connections.

DESTINATION: Israel
TRAVEL DATES


Jul 9 - Jul 30, 2024  Available

current grades CURRENT GRADES: 9-11
COMMUNITY SERVICE: ~6 Hours
DURATION: 22 Days
PROGRAM FEES
LAND COST : $5,680

Airfare cost to and from Israel is not included in the land cost. Flight information will become available in the spring. Need-based scholarships are available.

RootOne

This program is eligible for a $3,000 RootOne voucher. Find additional voucher details and requirements here.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • Accommodations (hotel, kibbutz & desert tent)
  • All meals
  • All programming
  • Private transportation
  • Security escort & monitoring
  • Medical insurance
  • Laundry service
  • Gratuity for program staff
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DETAILS

Our most popular Israel program choice, this experience takes teens to every corner of this small, but ecologically diverse and beautiful country. Together, we’ll uncover thousands of years of Jewish history on a transformative adventure that starts and ends in the Old City of Jerusalem. In between, teens will stop to explore unique cultures and traditions in the Galilee, feel the vibrant energy of urban Tel Aviv, and spend a night under the stars in the Negev.

A few of our favorite trip moments:

  • Water activities like rafting down the Jordan River, effortlessly floating in the Dead Sea, snorkeling in the Red Sea, and surfing on the Mediterranean Sea
  • Hikes to hidden waterfalls in Ein Gedi, the summit of Masada just as the sun is rising, and down Mount Arbel as you overlook the Sea of Galilee
  • Visits to historical wonders like the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Jaffa’s ancient seaport, and Bahai Temple Gardens in Haifa
NOTE: Looking for a meaningful way to make an impact on displaced communities after October 7? Consider traveling on Volunteer Israel.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Discover 3,000 years of Jewish history and traditions in Jerusalem’s Old City


Float in the Dead Sea and scale the heights of Masada to watch the sunrise


Navigate the wilderness on a camel trek and enjoy a delicious desert feast in Bedouin tents


Get your hands dirty and learn a new skill on the Dig-for-a-Day Archaeological Seminar


Raft down the Jordan River and swim under the Ein Gedi desert waterfalls


Experience Mahane Yehuda’s open-air market, the Nahalat Binyamin street festival, and nightlife on Ben Yehuda Street


Soak up the innovative spirit of Tel Aviv and enjoy its lively beach culture


PROGRAM REVIEWS

BBYO Menorah White

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