ISRAEL JOURNEY

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BBYO STANDS WITH ISRAEL

We have not canceled any of our BBYO Summer 2024 Israel experiences. We will keep a careful watch on the situation and elevate the safety of our participants above all else. That said, we remain hopeful that by the summer, the Jewish homeland will once again be a place where Jewish teens can safely explore, connect, 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

Jun 18 - Jul 9, 2024  Available

Jun 25 - Jul 16, 2024  Available

Jul 2 - Jul 23, 2024  Available

Jul 9 - Jul 30, 2024  Available

Jul 16 - Aug 6, 2024  Available

Jul 23 - Aug 13, 2024  Available

current grades CURRENT GRADES: 9-11
COMMUNITY SERVICE: ~6 Hours
DURATION: 22 Days

Are you currently in grade 12? Click here to see Israel Journey trip details that are applicable to you.

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: This Israel Journey experience is for anyone currently in grades 9–11. If you’re a senior, click here for the trip details applicable to you.

Information

In November 2023, BBYO launched a new summer registration system that requires families to create a brand-new account, as it is not connected to any of the systems you may have previously used. Please visit bbyo.my.site.com/s/login and click Register Now to start this process. Need help setting up your account? Visit this document for step-by-step instructions.

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

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