For more than 70 years, BBYO has been the most trusted name in teen travel. Our global network and partnerships, now spanning 63 countries, make us experts at planning the perfect summer for your teen. BBYO is also a proud RootOne Trip Provider. RootOne is an initiative that helps connect thousands of Jewish teens currently enrolled in grades 9–12 to Israel each summer for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.


BBYO is waiting on guidance for rules and eligibility from RootOne for Summer 2026. FAQs listed below reflect the guidance that has been given in previous summers for the $3,000 voucher.


RootOne voucher applications are not open yet for Summer 2026 programs. Once you apply for a trip that is eligible for a RootOne voucher, BBYO will communicate when the voucher application becomes available.

ABOUT THE VOUCHER

Voucher eligibility for families is determined, and subject to change, each year at the discretion of RootOne. These FAQs will be updated once guidance for Summer 2026 has been announced by RootOne.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Application guidelines for families have not been released by RootOne for Summer 2026. The information below is subject to change at the discretion of RootOne.

AFTER YOU APPLY

Voucher obligations and nekudot requirements for families have not been released by RootOne for Summer 2026. The information below is from Summer 2025 and subject to change at the discretion of RootOne.

RootOne LLC, [a/is a] Delaware limited liability company, whose sole member is the Board of Jewish Education, Inc. d/b/a The Jewish Education Project, a New York not-for-profit corporation.

NOTE: A completed voucher application does not guarantee approval. Voucher decisions will be at the discretion of RootOne.

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