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Hillel International

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Jewish students and young alums between the ages of 18-26 years old are eligible for a 10-day trip to Israel. Through Hillel: Birthright Israel, they’ll explore their Jewish identity in the Jewish homeland.

Applications are now open for Hillel: Birthright Israel trips for Summer 2024. Scroll down to browse all trip dates for campus and national trips. If you have any questions, please submit a help request or call  202-449-6695 .

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Explore Your Heritage

Float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea. Embark on a sunrise hike through the desert. Pray at the ancient Western Wall. Go Jeeping in the Golan Heights. Long lasting memories…you don’t want to miss out.

Through Hillel: Birthright Israel, Jewish college students and young adults can explore different facets of their heritage.

If you have any questions about the Hillel: Birthright Israel trip,  submit a help request or call  202-449-6695 .

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This trip is a gift from Birthright Israel. The gift of a Birthright Israel trip is made possible thanks to tens of thousands of donors including individual donors and foundations, and alumni and their families that support Birthright Israel Foundation in the United States as well as the people of Israel through the Government of Israel, and Jewish communities and Federations around the world.

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JEWISH NATIONAL FUND-USA TRAVEL & TOURS

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TOUR ISRAEL WITH US IN 2024

Jewish National Fund-USA is currently running much-needed volunteer missions in Israel for variety of ages and groups, from teens to adults. JNF-USA Volunteer in Israel Missions are your opportunity to build Israel now and make a difference for the future.

Spend 4 meaningful days with us providing hands-on support to our beloved friends from communities across the Israel Envelope and the Galilee. When you help a community move back, watch a child walk into their school, dance with an IDF soldier, see the gratitude in a farmer’s eyes, you will never be the same. You will be part of history.  First there was Herzl. Then there was Ben-Gurion. Now, there’s you .  Make history. Volunteer in Israel. 

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“Our experience on the Jewish National Fund-USA volunteering mission was so meaningful. “ - Zachary Narrett. 

Read more about our mission participants’ experience here.

UPCOMING TOURS

Volunteer in israel: 4 day mission.

An exceptional chance to build Israel now & make a difference for the future.

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VOLUNTEERING DAY TRIPS

Volunteer for a day with Jewish National Fund-USA in Israel

LEADERSHIP MISSIONS

Exclusive experience for leaders and JNF-USA ambassadors.

• May 09, 2024 - May 16, 2024

SOLO TRAVELER MISSION (30S & 40S)

Experience, volunteer, and make a difference in Israel. Join other like-minded solo travelers in their 30s & 40s.

• June 30, 2024 - July 07, 2024

PARENT-TEEN VOLUNTEER IN ISRAEL MISSION

Bond with your teen on this meaningful experience helping the land and the people of Israel.

TEEN VOLUNTEER IN ISRAEL MISSION

An exceptional chance for high school students to volunteer in Israel now.

COLLEGE STUDENTS VOLUNTEERING TRIP - ALTERNATIVE BREAK

Volunteering opportunity for college students with JNF-USA's Alternative Break

EDUCATORS' MISSION

An International Educators’ Seminar in Israel powered by Keren Kayemet L'Israel

• July 09, 2024 - July 16, 2024

FAMILY TOURS

A meaningful family trip with Jewish National Fund-USA.

• December 22, 2024 - December 29, 2024

WOMEN FOR ISRAEL VOLUNTEER MISSION

Women's Mission - An exceptional chance to volunteer in Israel now.

SUNSHINE TOURS

Specially designed tours of Israel for active seniors.

• May 04, 2025 - May 13, 2025

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS FOR ISRAEL MISSION

One-of-a-kind opportunity exploring Israel’s healthcare system and innovative medical breakthroughs.

• February 16, 2025 - February 23, 2025

PASSOVER, SUKKOT, AND HOLIDAY DAY TOURS

Join Jewish National Fund–USA’s holiday day trips.

PRESIDENT’S SOCIETY MISSION

Experience Israel like never before on a tour reserved for our members of President’s Society. New mission dates coming soon.

QUEEN OF SHEBA - WOMEN'S MISSION TO ISRAEL

Embark on a journey with fellow women supporting Israel. New mission dates coming soon.

SOUTHERN ROOTS TOURS

Travel to Israel with friends old and new from the South. New tour dates coming soon.

TASTE OF ISRAEL TOURS

Experience the rich flavors of Israel’s north through food, wine, and cooking. New tour dates coming soon.

INTERFAITH TOURS

Discover the diverse cultures, communities, and religions that were born in Israel and coexist today. New tour dates coming soon.

CONGREGATIONAL TOURS

Come home for a visit.

Join our weekly day tours once resumed. Volunteer day trips are currently running regularly.

Jewish National Fund-USA is a living, breathing organization and it's part of building the future of Israel. On every trip, they show me something I've never seen or heard of or shine a new light on a place I've been to and loved before. They have the connections to offer a perspective on Israel that most tourists never get to see. – Dr. Kenneth Fried

About Jewish National Fund-USA's Travel & Tours

Jewish National Fund-USA is currently running volunteer missions in Israel. Additional tours have been postponed to late 2024 and early 2025. We look forward to returning home; visiting our communities in the Negev and Galilee, meeting the special people that make Israel the incredible land it is, and taking a behind-the-scenes look of how vision comes to life with Jewish National Fund-USA's work on the ground. 

Discover the magnificence of southern Israel and the Negev, take in breathtaking views of the Galilee, experience the rich culture and multi-layered history of the old city of Jerusalem, visit the iconic neighborhoods of Tel Aviv, enjoy authentic cuisine, but most importantly, make memories that will last a lifetime. Start your adventure by exploring Israel’s iconic sites including the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv's sunny beaches, Masada's grand views, and more. From there, take the path less traveled to explore Israel’s north and south. Travel to southern Israel with us; get glimpses of blooming fields in the Negev desert, taste delicious local fruits and vegetables, and meet the farmers who are making innovative agri-tech advancements. Get to know the people who have made new lives all across the region, and see how we inspire the transformation of the sand dunes into vibrant communities. Northern Israel brings with it a change of scenery. Travel through the lush green mountains, experience local wineries, enjoy an authentic kibbutz experience, and connect with local artisans, businesses, and entrepreneurs who make the region into a thriving community. Join us on our exclusive, curated, high-end tours that will take you off the beaten path. Find the trip that's right for you. We've got your backstage pass to Israel.

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What is an Israel experience program? Israel experiences are identity-building, peer group programs run by non-profit organizations that allow participants to learn in-depth about the land, culture and people of Israel. The list of approved Israel programs is constantly changing as new programs are developed. For your convenience, we have included links below to various suggested organizations to help find the best possible Israel experience for you. Since there are many other programs and not every one is approved, please contact us ( [email protected] ) if you have a question about a specific Israel program.

Looking for high school trips or Gap Year programs? Visit Trips for Teens .

Short-term programs for College Students and Young Adults

• Birthright Israel Free 10-day trips to Israel for college students and young adults who have not previously traveled to Israel on a peer trip. **Please note that Jewish Federation Israel Experience Savings Funds and Scholarships may not be used for Birthright Israel**
• Jewish National Fund Jewish National Fund (JNF) programs provide a Zionist education to empower students with the tools to advocate for Israel on college campuses.
• World Zionist Organization Hagshama offers information on various short- and long-term programs in Israel.
• Livnot U'Lehibanot Livnot programs combine community service with hiking, touring and learning, allowing participants to explore their Jewish roots. Programs range from one week to five months.
• Volunteers for Israel The mission of Volunteers for Israel (VFI) is to connect Americans to Israel through volunteer service.
• Jewish United Fund Missions Travel to Israel with other Young Leaders on the YLD National Leadership Mission! Participants have the opportunity to tour, learn and discover Israel with other young professionals from Chicago and across the country.
• Habonim Dror Habonim Dror is the Labor Zionist youth movement, with links to its Israel programs.
• Shorashim Shorashim's programs connect Americans directly with Israelis.
• Amirim A program for students who want to spend their summer during college doing an internship in Israel. Participants will spend two months interning in a field of their choice while also having the freedom to explore Israel.
• Camp Kimama Israel Kimama is the largest and leading international Jewish summer camp in Israel, offering an unforgettable experience for children and youth (ages 7-17).  Since 2004, Kimama has hosted a unique encounter for Jewish children, with over 1,800 campers from 42 countries around the world. Both English and Hebrew are the official languages at Kimama.
• Friends of Israel Scouts - Tzofim Information about Tzofim Chetz V'Keshet and Tzofim Keshet, programs of the Friends of Israel Scouts-Tzofim.
• Honeymoon Israel Spend nine exhilerating, romantic and memorable days exploring Israel with your partner, while building friendship and community with other couples from your city.
• Kefiada Each year, JUF's Partnership Together sends up to 16 counselors to KEFIADA, our English-speaking summer camps in our Partnership Together region.
• Onward Israel Onward Israel is a two month professional internship program in sunny Tel Aviv. Live in Israel, build your resume and tour the country with Onward's specialized educational programming.
• Israel Summer Business Academy ISBA is a collaboration between the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis and the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) in Herzliya.  This is an opportunity for undergrads to study and immerse themselves in the Israeli business environment.  The ISBA is a six-week summer program and course credit will transfer back to a student's home institution.
• Career Israel Short Track The Career Israel Short Track is a 2-4 month professional internship program open to college/university students and graduates from all over the world.
• Kibbutz Ulpan (Summer) This Kibbutz Ulpan provides the unique experience of working with Israelis on a kibbutz while at the same time offering classes in the language itself. Participants work on the kibbutz for half of the week and study in Ulpan for the other half, thus having the chance to utilize the Hebrew they are learning in an authentic Israeli setting.
• Magen David Adom The Magen David Adom volunteer program is an amazing opportunity for you to serve Israel, where it is most needed. Volunteers are trained for one intensive week of study in Jerusalem and work on ambulances in all of Israel's major cities for 4-5 weeks.
• Marva The Marva Course was created in 1981 with the objective of giving young Jewish adults in the Diaspora ages 18-28 the opportunity to experience life in Israel through an army experience.
• The Leadership Project at Oranim College The Leadership Project at Oranim College is a unique, month-long, academic summer program that offers students the opportunity to experience the real Israel, in all its complexity and nuance, while studying Israeli history, society and leadership with top professors. Academic credit is available. Located in the beautiful, multi-cultural Galilee, we invite you to join us!
• Pardes The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, a nondenominational coed institute of Jewish studies in Jerusalem, offers one week sessions in January and one month sessions over the summer.
• WWOOF   An organic farming organization that connects volunteers with different farms in Israel, including kibbutzim, moshavim, and smaller family farms. They provide an opportunity to work the land and learn about the movement for sustainable agriculture in Israel.
• Jewish Helping Hands   A US-based volunteer/funding organization which works with non-profits in several countries, primarily Israel. 
• Israel Way (Destination Israel) Israel Way (Destination Israel) offers a wide variety of options: Intern in Tel Aviv, become a social entrepreneur & volunteer in the North, teach English to children who live in co-existence, live on a kibbutz, learn how to become a winemaker, or work in the hospitality industry in Eilat - they have it all.  
• Israeli Leadership Seminar for Teachers and Community Executives of the Jewish World Sponsored by the MOFET Institute, this seminar will deal with models of Jewish/Israeli leadership by examining participant management styles and consolidating ways of promoting community leadership in the framework of the role they are currently performing or will perform in the future. July 9-18, 2013. 
• Technion- Israel Institute of Technology The Technion is Israel's premier technology university.  It is ranked among the world's most innovative universities.  Technion programs have special appeal to top international students and researchers as a result of a successful combination of high-level academic standards and its relevance to the needs of modern society, and proven record for educating leaders in science and technology.
• Hand in Hand - Project Harmony Started in 2009 by two American college students, Project Harmony has grown into a well-established camp setting serving over 150 Arab and Jewish youth in Jerusalem each summer. The camp serves youth in grades 4 through 8 in an English immersion environment, and is staffed by English-speaking international volunteers and local high school students. Project Harmony brings Jewish and Arab youngsters together for four weeks (including a one-week staff training) of day camp during the month of July at Hand in Hand’s campus in Jerusalem.
• Green Apprenticeship at Kibbutz Lotan The GA trains participants to understand and create sustainable solutions for the issues facing the modern world.  Short- and long- term options available.
• Maccabi USA Maccabi USA is a Jewish organization that uses sports as an engagement tool to build Jewish pride, identity, community, and connection to Israel for people of all ages. The Maccabiah features 10,000 Jewish athletes from 80 countries, making it one of the largest global gatherings of Diaspora Jewry. The competition is two weeks, though athletes are brought to Israel a week early for the Israel Connect program. The curriculum was created with partners at The iCenter and JNF, and professional educators will lead the young athletes around Israel and facilitate meaningful activities and discussions. Some of the educators will stay on as a resource during the competition since athletes will have free time in between their games to explore Israel.

Programs from 5 months to 1 year

• Masa Israel Journey Masa Israel Journey, Your Gateway to Long-term Israel Programs, enables thousands of Jewish young adults to spend a semester to a year in Israel in over 150 approved programs by providing information, contacts, grants and more. To request information about specific Masa programs, contact Romi Rochwerger at [email protected] .
• Frontier Israel (Jewish National Fund) Designed to provide a real-life modern day pioneering experience via meaningful volunteer work in three regions of Israel.

Gap Year Programs

• Masa Israel Journey More and more colleges and universities are encouraging teens to take a year between high school and college. Known as the Gap Year, this special year enables high school graduates to volunteer, learn, travel, and expand their horizons. Masa Israel Journey provides a directory of Gap Year programs in Israel.  For more information about Masa gap year programs, contact Romi Rochwerger at  [email protected] .

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7 Day Experience (27-32 Year Olds)

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...

Birthright Israel trip is now available for 27-32 year olds!

it's NOW OR NEVER: travel with us on & make sure you don't miss out again!  There are limited spots available for these specific trips, so make sure you don't miss out on this opportunity again!

This journey is customized for 27-32 year olds & you get the chance to explore Israel with local Israelis & young adults from around the US. Discover Israel's history, land, scenery, cities, food, & unbelievable culture on the adventure you thought was forever out of your reach.

Why This is the Shorashim Trip for you

"This was truly a trip of a lifetime. I went into this trip unsure of what was ahead of me and walked away with a true appreciation of a new culture, my family's history, tons of new friends, lots of laughs, an absurd amount of coffee & falafel, endless gratitude and memories that will stay with me for the rest of my life. [Birthright Israel] with [Shorashim] was truly life changing."

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FREE 10-DAY TRIPS TO ISRAEL

For young Jews (18-26) who’ve never been

to Israel on the Jewish GROUP tri p

(Israeli citizens who left Israel before the age 12 qualify as well) ​

Direct flights from S. Francisco, Los Angeles,

New York, Chicago and Washington DC

TRIPS ARE TAKING PLACE

TWICE A YEAR (JUNE & DECEMBER)  

Sponsored by: TAGLIT - Birthright Israel Foundation

Organized by : Mayanot Israel - one of the largest providers of Birthright Israel experience

Supported and marketed in the US : EZRA USA & partnering Russian-speaking Jewish communities

It's YOUR turn to discover the very best of Israel on our signature 8, 10, or 12-day tour designed for active adults – with guaranteed small groups and confirmed tour dates conveniently scheduled year-round.

My Turn brings together active adult travelers to explore Israel’s rich history, modern culture, and stunning landscapes. Experience the highlights of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea, the Galilee, Haifa, Golan Heights, and the Mediterranean Coast – with plenty of off-the-beaten-path discoveries and delicious meals to cherish along the way.

Choose from an 8-day or 10-day core itinerary with a 12-day Eilat Extension on the Red Sea with the option to explore the wonders of Petra in Jordan. Our fixed tour dates are scheduled throughout the year, and we guarantee no more than 26 travelers in a group.

My Turn is pluralistically Jewish in approach and welcoming to all. The itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a complete first-time Israel experience or returning anew. Because My Turn is organized in-house by our own staff and our own caring guides/educators, we provide a higher level of service, a truly authentic journey, and an excellent value.

Early Registration Savings + Risk-Free Terms = Act Now!

Sign up at least five months in advance to lock in your spot and receive a $100/person savings. All payments are fully refundable up to four months in advance, so your savings are commitment-free.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

For a more detailed view of the program, check out the Program Itinerary

Discover the four quarters of the  Old City , explore millennia of history in the  Western Wall Tunnels,  and experience the quiet of  Shabbat in Jerusalem

Descend to the lowest place on earth to float in the Dead Sea at a local resort and scale the heights of Masada  in the Judean Desert

Navigate the Negev Desert  wilderness the old-fashioned way on  camels  and enjoy a delicious  desert tent dinner feast

Experience Israel’s pioneering heritage along the  Sea of Galilee  shores, and ascend the  Golan Heights  on an  off-road jeep trek

Make a solemn visit to  Yad VaShem  World Holocaust Remembrance Center and celebrate Israel’s revival at  Independence Hall

Soak up the cultural riches, browse colorful  street festivals , and enjoy the always lively beach culture of  Tel Aviv

Travel along the Mediterranean coast to view the Bahà’í Gardens  in Haifa, the Rosh Hanikrah ocean caves, and Caesarea palace ruins

Sample Israel’s diverse cuisine at  gourmet restaurants , in a  Druze village , and in  open-air marketplaces

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

Enjoy the Red Sea's tropical beaches and underwater wonders while staying at a resort hotel in  Eilat Included with the 12-day tour

Explore hidden Nabatean Kingdom treasures on a guided  Petra day tour  in neighboring Jordan Add-on to the 12-day tour

MORE THAN A TOUR

Travel to Israel is unlike any other destination, which is why we strive to offer so much more than expected.

Educational Touring

Thoughtful educational touring with a focus on more experiences and fewer museums

Passionate Staff

Led by passionate 24×7 staff and backed by an organization you can count on

Fantastic food! 

Enjoy more authentic genuine local flavor and fewer hotel meals

Shared Journey

A focus on creating a sense of community and connection as part of a shared journey

Small Groups

Guaranteed small group tours with confirmed travel dates – plan with confidence

Program dates are confirmed, however, Authentic Israel reserves the right to consolidate or cancel trip dates in extraordinary circumstances.

No Hidden Costs 

Absolutely no hidden costs, no surprises, and a near   all-inclusive package

REAL REVIEWS FROM REAL TRAVELERS

We know you’ll cherish the My Turn experience, but don’t just take our word for it. Check out these real reviews from past travelers who have completed the journey.

Looking for even more reviews? See what our travelers say about us on TripAdvisor!