Spring & Summer 2013 Trips
For Jewish college age students and young professionals
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Israel Trips
Taglit Birthright Israel / Israel Free Spirit
(co-ed) Ages 18-26
The Taglit-Birthright Israel gift covers roundtrip airfare plus 10 days of accommodations and unique programs in Israel. Any Jewish young adult in the 18-26 age range who has never before visited Israel on a peer-group program is eligible to apply for the gift.
One of the trip organizers is Israel Free Spirit, which we highly recommend.
Price: This trip is a gift from Taglit-Birthright Israel
Website: http://www.israelfreespirit.com
Akiva
co-ed
Akiva is a unique mix of experiential and soulful experiences, designed for the young Jew who is interested in exploring their Jewish background and history. Akiva is situated in the heart of the old city of Jerusalem!
Dates:
May 12 - June 2, 2013
May 22 - June 7, 2013
Price: $299 (including airfare)
Website: http://akivatrip.com/
jInternship
(co-ed)
jInternship serves as a headhunter for successful companies across North America and Israel. Qualified and motivated college students/recent college graduates are placed with top-notch professional summer internships and semester-long work co-ops in a wide array of fields. Students also enjoy inspiring and empowering classes on Judaism presented by some of the world's premier Jewish educators from Ohr Somayach and Neve Yerushalyim. Generally, days are split up with classes on Judaism each morning and work as a professional intern each afternoon.
Dates:
Many sessions varying in length to choose from. Check out list of dates here.
Price: Costs vary depending on the session you join, starting at $350
Website: www.jinternship.com
Israel ReCharge
co-ed, ages 22-30
Israel Recharge is an incredible opportunity for Jewish students and young professionals from all backgrounds and affiliations who would like to experience Israel, explore their Jewish roots, and inspire their soul.
Date: June 11 - June 26, 2013
Price: Two options.
1) FREE for students who have been on a Birthright trip in the past and join the "challenge" program. (Check website for details)
2) Anyone else for $999 Including airfare
Website: http://www.israelrecharge.com/
HaMerkaz
(co-ed) 18-30
Channel 3000 years of wisdom in a meaningful, user-friendly way, while touring the real Israel like you’ve never seen before and having a great time!
Hamerkaz helps young, college-age adults decode the mysteries of Jewish tradition and rediscover the rich diversity of their heritage, showing its relevance to Jews today.
Dates:
May 20 - June 5, 2013
May 5 - 23, 2013 *For Michigan students only
Price: $1000 (including airfare) Additional scholarship available.
Website: http://www.hamerkaz.org/
Israel 2.0
co-ed ages 18-28
You already know that Israel is an incredible place. But was your last group trip to Israel just too short? Do you want to come back to Israel again, to have another chance to experience this amazing country, to enjoy the superb beaches and reefs of Eilat, to visit the famous city of Hebron and to learn more about the heritage that makes this place truly your own? Then Israel 2.0 is for you.
Upcoming program dates:
May 19 - June 3, 2013
June 2 - June 18, 2013
August 4 - August 20, 2013
Price: You only pay for airfare - the rest is free! Subsidies may be available for airfare too.
Website: http://www.israel2point0.org/
PERI
(men & women)
The Peer Educator Research Internship is a highly competitive research internship for Jewish students. An all expenses paid three week internship in Israel over winter break and up to five weeks over the summer. The purpose of this internship is to enrich the campus community with Jewish students who have a deep and sophisticated understanding of Judaism, and are trained to educate their peers in their area of expertise. Jewish students will take classes on all aspects of Judaism but will specialize in one Jewish concept that they are passionate about. Students will have the opportunity to go back to university and become a peer educator
Upcoming program dates:
May 20 - June 11, 2013
Price: FREE trip PLUS stipend
Website: www.perinternship.com
JEWEL
(women ages 19-32)
JEWEL is one of the most innovative introductory study programs today.
Set in Jerusalem's lovely Ramat Eshkol neighborhood, Jewel lets you explore your Jewish Heritage in a warm and easygoing environment, with top lecturers from around the world. Jewel is a holistic program that encompasses classes, tours, day trips, group activities, a Shabbat experience in the Old City of Jerusalem.... making the Jewel experience a perfect gem.
Upcoming program dates:
June 2, 2013 - June 25, 2013
June 30, 2013 - July 24, 2013
July 28, 2013 - August 21, 2013
Price: $699 (including airfare)
JLE
(men)
The Jewish Learning Exchange gives Jewish men from diverse backgrounds and affiliations an opportunity to explore Israel and what it means to be Jewish. The JLE is famous for its extensive touring program ranging from half day & full day expeditions around Jerusalem to 3 day tours up to the Golan, to the Galilee and down to the Negev.
Dates:
May 20 - June 4, 2013
June 23 - July 8, 2013
Price: $499 (including airfare)
Website: www.ohr.edu/jle
Essentials
(men)
The Essentials program is for men ages 18-29, and offers a unique opportunity to gain a strong understanding of core concepts in Jewish thought, while living in the heart of Jerusalem’s Old City. The program also tours regularly around Jerusalem and throughout Israel. While in Israel, you can drop by any time for a free class.
Dates:
Price: $599 (including airfare)
Website: http://israel.aish.com/essentials/
BIZRAEL
Undergrads, MBA Students & Young Professionals (ages 19-29)
BIZRAEL will provide participants an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Israel's economic advancements and will allow them to meet top business leaders, tour the country, and learn about their Jewish roots and what it takes to become an advocate for Israel. This
is a major opportunity for career advancement.
Date:
May 26 - June 10, 2013
Price: $950 (including airfare)
Website: Bizrael
Hasbara Fellowships
(co-ed)
MEOR Vision
(men & women) 20's
Based in Jerusalem, MEOR Vision is three-weeks of high level Torah study, Jewish education, and Jewish leadership training. MEOR Vision is interactive and personal. Together with outstanding Jewish educators and a dynamic peer group, you will delve into Talmudic discourse, acquire new skills in concentrated study of Jewish texts, learn leadership theory and technique, and focus on personal character development. The program includes a customized individual learning component, where you will learn and develop a topic of your choice. Inspiring shabbatonim, exciting evening activities and on-site classes all add to the unparalleled experience.
Upcoming program dates:
May 19 - June 9, 2013
Price: $650 (including airfare) $450 with M/2 voucher (inquire for details)
Website: www.meor.org/vision
The TAG Experience
(Women)
The Jewish Women's Renaissance Project offers women all over the world a special gift; a highly subsidized, 9 day action-packed trip to Israel and experience what it means to Transform and Grow. The excitement of touring, learning, and sharing on this trip with other women from all walks of life, is unforgettable.
Upcoming Trips:
Many trips planned from cities throughout North America. Check website for details.
Price: Trips are highly subsidized. Check website for additional details.
Website: The TAG Experience
GoSephardic
(co-ed) Ages 20-28
For anyone Sephardi, ages 21-28, GoSephardic is the perfect start for your spiritual quest. We present both the mystical and the rational approach to Judaism. In 3 weeks you will build a foundation in areas like Self Development, Prayer, Philosophy, History, Sephardi Culture and Customs…
Discussions about Israeli politics, relationships, religiosity, Shabbat, proofs of our ancient past and Jewish philosophy.
Touring Israel ,praying in the Holy sites of our Tsadikim adventurous activities are but a few things on the agenda.
Upcoming Dates:
June 16th - July 1st - 1. Boys-only learning trip (combination of learning and touring)
2. Girls-only learning trip (combination of learning and touring)
June 30th - July 16th - 1. Co-Ed Classic GoSephardic trip
2. Boys-only learning trip (combination of learning and touring)
Price: $999 including flight - Limited scholarships available
Website: http://www.gosephardic.com
Hadar
Sephardic men, ages 18-24
If you are proud of being Sephardic, then you will love Hadar. This year, we're bringing you the most exciting, mind-blowing trip you will ever have in Israel. Spirituality, education and fun all rolled into one. Hadar is taking you on an electrifying 11 day tour through the best sites of Israel while touring, you will also learning about Sephardic heritage & the wisdom and beauty of Judaism, from dynamic speakers and educators. You will visit Jerusalem,Eilat, Hevron, cave of the patriarchs Tel Aviv, northern Israel and more!
Upcoming program dates:
July 31st - August 10th, 2013
Price:
You only pay for airfare, the rest is free. Limited subsidies available towards airfare too.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Hadar.info
MJE Heritage Trip
Young professionals - 20's & 30's
This is your opportunity to experience and adventure and to see the deeper side of Israel. Join MJE as we tour the country, learn the history of our people, and connect to the spiritual foundations our the land. The trip is a combination of fun, touring, learning and enjoying all Israel has to offer with a dynamic tour guide and the MJE staff.
Date: August 3 - 12, 2013
Price: $3000 - Stipends up to half
the cost available for those who qualify.
Website: http://jewishexperience.org
Contact: israel@jewishexperience.org
JAM
(co-ed)
The JAM (Jewish Awareness Movement) Israel trip combines touring the land with classes on Jewish identity and thought. Students live in Jerusalem and every afternoon a tour bus brings the students to sites in and around Jerusalem. The itinerary has included an archeological dig, camel riding, kayaking on the Kineret, rappelling in the Qumran, a visit to the Dead Sea, climbing Masada at sunrise, an overnight trip to the north, the Tunnel Tours under the Western Wall, Tel Aviv and much much more. In addition, classes in the morning puts the sites into context, and explains the impact and meaning of Judaism. Students learn to clarify their Jewish pride and articulate why Judaism is important to them. The experience is deep, fun and meaningful, truly a trip of a lifetime!
Dates:
June 18 - July 7, 2013
Price: Subsidies are offered on a case-by-case basis
Y.E.S.
(men & women)
Y.E.S. (Yeshiva Experience @ Shapell’s) is a 3-week beginner level program, specially crafted for the student who would like to get a taste of Torah learning, as well as experiencing life in yeshiva. Y.E.S. will provide hands-on text study, informative and thought-provoking classes with expert educators, inspiring tours, and Shabbatonim. Each student will be given plenty of personal attention, with special efforts made to tailor each student’s daily schedule to his specific needs.
Upcoming program dates:
May 19 - June 9, 2013
Price: $999 (including airfare) $499 for students with M2 vouchers. Additional scholarships/subsidies are available
Website: http://www.darchenoam.org/y-e-s/
May 20 – June 10
June 24 – July 15
Mechina / Nevey
Short-term study program (women)
Mechina introductory program, is designed for the curious and inquisitive young Jewish woman, with little or no background in Judaic studies. Mechina strengthens Jewish identity through Jewish education, and demonstrates the relevance of Judaism in today’s world. Students tackle life’s toughest personal, philosophical and theological issues in a sensitive and thoughtful environment. A spirit of open exchange permeates the classroom where the students are encouraged to question and interact with some of the most stimulating teachers in today's Jewish world.
Upcoming programs:
Program is offered on a continuous, year-round basis. You can choose which dates work best for you. Generally, the full program lasts for 6 weeks. However, you can join at any time and choose to stay anywhere between two weeks to the full session.
April 10th - May 30th, 2013
June 10th - July 16th, 2013
July 18th - August 1st, 2013
August 6th - Sep. 15th, 2013
Price: Full scholarship available for qualified students
Shearim
Short-term study program (women)
She'arim College of Jewish Studies for Women offers an exceptional approach to education that combines personalized teaching, textual study skills and an integrative approach to personal growth. She'arim relates to each student as a unique person, individualizing schedules and classes as necessary.
Upcoming program dates:
Price: Tuition for short term programs is $250 per week and the dorm is $100 per week. She’arim’s policy is not to turn anyone away for financial reasons. Special scholarships are available.
Website: http://www.shearim.com
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There are also additional trips which we didn't list here which may work perfect for you.
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