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    • 6 Points Sports Academy Israel!

    • Age Group: 11th & 12th grades
    • Description: June 26 - July 17, 2019 The Union for Reform Judaism’s Sports Israel offers teens the opportunity to combine thei ...read moreJune 26 - July 17, 2019 The Union for Reform Judaism’s Sports Israel offers teens the opportunity to combine their passion for sport, travel and Judaism in one place: on a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Israel. Imagine seeing Israel as an athlete, with sports as your backdrop. Imagine a group of teens challenged with the task of teaching young Israeli children how to cradle a lacrosse ball, or on mixed teams with their Israeli peers for a game of baseball, sharing in each other’s culture and learning from their experiences together. Imagine those same teens meeting with influential Israeli athletes, learning from and being inspired by them as mentors in the field. URJ Sports Israel brings like-minded 11th-12th grade athletes together to explore, play, teach, and learn Israel – all through the lens of sports. read less

    • Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI)

    • Contact Email: info@amhsi.org
    • Contact Phone: (800) 327-5980
    • Description: Alexander Muss High School in Israel, known to most as AMHSI or just HSI, is a study abroad program in Israel for hi ...read moreAlexander Muss High School in Israel, known to most as AMHSI or just HSI, is a study abroad program in Israel for high school students. This is a high school unlike any other, where education is imparted through experience and history is infused into everything you do. While keeping up with classes from your home school and gaining important college preparatory skills, you will also be learning about Israel through first-hand experience. In Israel, your "classroom" is the land itself as you travel to the places where history was made. Email: info@amhsi.org; Phone: (800) 327-5980; Website: http://amhsi.org read less

    • American Israel Gap Year Fair

    • Address: 910 S. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, , 90036
    • Date: Thursday, November 21, 2019
    • Contact Email: assistant@aigya.org
    • Description: Thursday, November 21, 2019, from Time: 6:30-9:00PM Location: Shalhevet High School Address: 910 S. Fairfax Ave., ...read moreThursday, November 21, 2019, from Time: 6:30-9:00PM Location: Shalhevet High School Address: 910 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036 Here are some testimonials from student attendees "How did the fair help you solidify your decision to go to Israel on your gap year?" ​ "This fair is amazing. It reminded me how important Israel is and how (gap year) impacts your identity" "Helped me bring my parents into the conversation" "Gave me more options to consider than just the school visits and how every program is different" "Helped me solidify my choices" ​ "Helped me realize the Gap Year is good for me and encouraged me to want to experience it" Our Israel Gap Year Fair, the largest on the West Coast and the only cross-denominational fair in the country, offers more than 50 different Israel programs that appeal to students of all backgrounds. DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR THE FAIR read less

    • AMERICAN ISRAEL GAP-YEAR

    • Address: 1619 S. Robertson Blvd Los Angeles,
    • Contact Email: nfo@aigya.org
    • Contact Phone: (310) 702-0644
    • Description: American Israel Gap-Year Association (AIGYA) advocates for increased participation in the Israel Gap Year for the p ...read moreAmerican Israel Gap-Year Association (AIGYA) advocates for increased participation in the Israel Gap Year for the purpose of establishing a deep relationship with Israel and the Jewish people. We provide workshops, Israel gap-year counseling, events and resources for program exploration into this life-changing year in Israel. read less

    • Ardvark Israel Gap Year Program

    • Description: Aardvark Israel offers long-term gap year programs located in the two most exciting cities in Israel: Tel Aviv and J ...read moreAardvark Israel offers long-term gap year programs located in the two most exciting cities in Israel: Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Everyone on Aardvark will…Do all this together while making lifelong friendships with other young Jewish students from all over the world! read less

    • B'nei Akiva Mach Hach BaAretz Summer Israel experience

    • Contact Email: machhach@bneiakiva.org
    • Contact Phone: (212) 465-9536
    • Description: Monday, July 9 – Tuesday, August 14 Mach Hach BaAretz is an amazing and inspiring 5-week Israel summer tour for 1 ...read moreMonday, July 9 – Tuesday, August 14 Mach Hach BaAretz is an amazing and inspiring 5-week Israel summer tour for 10th graders. Fall in love with the country and form an everlasting bond with its people! read less

    • BBYO Israel Journey

    • Age Group: Teens 9-12th grades
    • Description: Travel with teens from around the world on a cross-country and cross-cultural journey in the Jewish Homeland. Discov ...read moreTravel with teens from around the world on a cross-country and cross-cultural journey in the Jewish Homeland. Discover Israel's many treasures traveling between the Golan Heights in the far north to the tropical Red Sea in the deep south. Experience a Shabbat in the heart of Jerusalem, watch the sunrise from atop Masada and tap into the innovative spirit of Tel Aviv. Israel Journey covers all of the classic sites you need to experience – ancient Jerusalem, modern Tel Aviv, the lush Galilee mountains, the vast Negev Desert, the unsinkable Dead Sea and the mountaintop fortress on Masada. But we'll also take you much further. Enjoy a BBQ on the beach, take part in an active archaeological dig, sample the world's very best falafel and spend a night under the stars. More than a tour, this is a journey that is about discovering your own personal connection to this very ancient and very modern land. It's about exploring what it means to be Jewish from an Israeli point of view, It's about understanding the politics of the Middle East with new real world insights. And it's about living Jewish values through hands-on community service and Shabbat experiences. read less

    • BBYO Passport (Teen Travel Programs)

    • Contact Email: lane@bbyopassport.org
    • Contact Phone: (800) 698-1002
    • Description: Welcome to BBYO Passport — the leading provider of travel programs for Jewish teens. Join us for a summer of new e ...read moreWelcome to BBYO Passport — the leading provider of travel programs for Jewish teens. Join us for a summer of new experiences, new friendships and a new way of looking at the world. Passport trips span destinations on five continents and combine elements of active touring, community service, and meaningful Jewish experiences. The program embraces pluralistic Jewish values and is designed for anyone with a spirit for adventure and a desire to experience the full color of the world. Prior involvement with BBYO is not necessary. Tracks to Israel, Europe, South Africa, Costa Rica and the Western USA are filling up fast! Contact Person: Lane Schlessel; Email: lane@bbyopassport.org; Phone: (800) 698-1002; Website: http://bbyopassport.org read less

    • Camp Ramah Israel Seminar

    • Contact Email: ramahisrael@jtsa.edu
    • Contact Phone: (212) 678-8883
    • Description: Ramah Seminar is a 6-week trip, based in Jerusalem, which includes exploring Israel's history, archeological di ...read moreRamah Seminar is a 6-week trip, based in Jerusalem, which includes exploring Israel's history, archeological digs, tiyulim (trips) and more, including the opportunity to spend the summer with Ramah campers from all over North America. Extensions of seminar include a pre-Israel 10-day trip to Poland. For more information, applications or prices, please contact the National Ramah Office. Email: ramahisrael@jtsa.edu Phone: (212) 678-8883 Website: http://www.ramah.org.il read less

    • Diller Teen Fellows

    • Address: 5870 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
    • Age Group: 10th and 11th grades
    • Contact Email: ajacobs@westsidejcc.org
    • Contact Phone: (323) 556-5207
    • Description: The Fellowship year begins in August/September and runs for 12 months. The cohort is announced in May/June each year ...read moreThe Fellowship year begins in August/September and runs for 12 months. The cohort is announced in May/June each year. Applications will be available in Spring 2020. Be inspired and inspire others to repair the world! The Diller Teen Fellows is a pluralistic, international, youth leadership fellowship currently active in 32 communities in North America, Israel, Australia, England, Argentina and South Africa. Twenty teens from the greater Los Angeles area are selected yearly based on their leadership aptitude, commitment to Jewish learning, interest in exploring their connection to Israel, and passion for serving their community. Fellows participate in monthly Sunday workshops, three weekend retreats, two single night overnights, a 10-day peer hosting of a Diller Teen Fellow from our sister community, Tel Aviv, and a three-week trip to Israel in the summer. The Fellowship is open to high school sophomores and juniors. Applications (by current freshmen and sophomores) are accepted in the spring. Teens from all Jewish backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Fellowship year begins in August/September and runs for 12 months. The cohort is announced in May/June each year. Applications will be available in Spring 2019. To apply or mor information, go to http://www.westsidejcc.org/teens/diller-teen-fellows/ Contact Aaron Jacobs by email or call 323.556.5207 for more information. read less

    • GIVE

    • Contact Email: moskovichl@ncsy.org
    • Contact Phone: (646) 459-5171
    • Description: Girls Israel Volunteer Experience (GIVE) is a 5 week Israel summer program where extraordinary high school girls are ...read moreGirls Israel Volunteer Experience (GIVE) is a 5 week Israel summer program where extraordinary high school girls are given the opportunity to experience hands-on Judaism through the art of giving back. On GIVE, we visit an array of chesed organizations and experience firsthand what it means to be a responsible member of the Jewish people by helping those in need. From soup kitchens to medical clowning, greeting a Nefesh B’Nefesh flight to painting kindergartens in underprivileged communities, GIVErs are able to contribute to the many needs of those Jews living in Israel. While GIVE’s primary focus is volunteer work, touring and exposure to the land of Israel continues to be a major piece of the summer. When not engaged in chesed activities, GIVE takes you to many of the major tourist attractions throughout Israel. Some highlights include spending Shabbat in Tzfat, banana boating on the Kineret, hiking in the Judean desert and the Golan, mountain rappelling and floating in the Dead Sea. GIVE is an opportunity for girls to give back some of the good that they have received in their lives to those less fortunate. For an amazing summer that allows you to experience tangible Judaism in an incredibly exciting environment, while making friends from all over, sign up for NCSY’s GIVE! Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! read less

    • Habonim Dror MACHANEH BONIM B'ISRAEL (Israel Programs)

    • Contact Email: programs@habonimdror.net
    • Contact Phone: (718) 789-1796
    • Description: What is MBI? Experience Israel by participating in the most unique program of its kind from North America. Join MBI ...read moreWhat is MBI? Experience Israel by participating in the most unique program of its kind from North America. Join MBI for a five-week summer adventure with your post grade 10 national shichva (age group). On MBI you will travel the country from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv; from the Golan Heights to the Negev. Learn first hand about the Israeli peoples, history, culture and society. Relationships developed during MBI program last a lifetime. Participants will be split into tour groups to experience the country. Activities focus on building strong ties within their groups and with their national shichva (age group). A central goal of the MBI program is to help create young leaders with strong Jewish identities who will use these their knowledge at home, in their communities and at their machaneh (summer camp). The MBI program fosters growth and new levels of understanding by creating a powerful learning environment. Israeli, North American and international youth are brought together to provide diverse insight in topics such as community building, Judaism, and the Palestinian–Israeli conflict. MBI participants will be given the opportunity to learn independently and communally about their connection to Israel and Jewish society. read less

    • Israel Teen Fellowship JOI

    • Contact Email: michael@interfaithisrael.org
    • Contact Phone: (201) 222-5264
    • Description: Israel Teen Fellowship is a two-week journey throughout Israel that focuses on diversity and welcomes all teenagers ...read moreIsrael Teen Fellowship is a two-week journey throughout Israel that focuses on diversity and welcomes all teenagers in 9th-12th grade. Fellows see and experience the country as a land of many faiths and cultures; one that is filled with diverse histories, stories, and traditions. As such, Fellows meet and interact with teens from various Israeli communities, including: Jews, Arab-Israelis, Bedouins, Druze, and Bahai'i. Participants try new foods together, learn about each other, and complete projects to help better the communities they visit. Other events include rafting the Jordan River, floating in the Dead Sea, camping out in the Negev Desert, beach time in Tel Aviv, and touring Jerusalem. More info can be found on our website: https://www.israelteenfellowship.org/ read less

    • Machaneh Bonim B'Israel (MBI)

    • Address: 8339 West 3rd Street Los Angeles, CA
    • Contact Email: programs@habonimdror.org
    • Contact Phone: (212) 255-1796
    • Description: Experience Israel by participating in the most unique program of its kind from North America. Join MBI for a 5-week ...read moreExperience Israel by participating in the most unique program of its kind from North America. Join MBI for a 5-week summer adventure with your post grade 10 "shichva" (age group). On MBI you will travel the country from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv, from the Golan Heights to the Negev. You will learn first-hand about the Israeli people, their history, culture and society. Habonim Dror North America and MBI are members of the Lapid initiative. Lapid is a coalition of high school age Israel program providers working together to sustain and grow the number of high school age youth who participate in Israel experiences. read less

    • NFTY-EIE High School in Israel

    • BJE Affiliated
    • Contact Email: nftyeie@urj.org
    • Contact Phone: (212) 650-4095
    • Description: NFTY-EIE is a semester-long program based at Kibbutz Tzuba, located in the Judean Hills and approximately 15 minutes ...read moreNFTY-EIE is a semester-long program based at Kibbutz Tzuba, located in the Judean Hills and approximately 15 minutes outside of Jerusalem. With very small class sizes, students take advanced Jewish History and Hebrew courses and connect their learning with field trips across Israel. In addition, students take regular general studies classes to fulfill the requirements of their home high schools. NFTY-EIE is part of the Union for Reform Judaism family of camps and programs in North America and Israel. Website: http://www.nftyeie.org/ Contact email: nftyeie@urj.org Contact Phone: 212-650-4095 read less

    • Onward Israel

    • Location: City;South Bay;Valleys;SGP Valleys
    • Contact Email: onwardisraella@jewishla.org
    • Contact Phone: (323) 761-8372
    • Description: You’re sitting in a funky Tel Aviv cafe with an iced coffee in your hand and a smile on your face. It’s been a c ...read moreYou’re sitting in a funky Tel Aviv cafe with an iced coffee in your hand and a smile on your face. It’s been a crazy day at the office. You’re two weeks into an eight-week internship, and you’ve made new friends, learned new skills, and your conversational Hebrew isn’t too shabby! This could be you: Onward Israel Los Angeles is your chance to travel to Israel with a group of new friends from LA and gain valuable professional experience while exploring contemporary Israel. Learn more at www.OnwardIsrael.org. Costs: $600 program fee, payable online upon acceptance (includes housing, partial board, transit to/from work, and program) $300 refundable participation & security deposit, payable in cash upon arrival in Israel. Participants arrange and pay for their own flights Dorm-style housing in the center of Tel Aviv Intern 4-5 days each week Three Israel Seminar days One Shabbaton Experience, One Weekenders Experience. Sample Internship: Travel to Israel with other Angelenos to explore your professional interests, build your resume, and experience Israel like a local. Once your internship is over, you’ll come home with valuable new skills and experiences on your resume and some great new LA friends. Past Internship Placements Include: Research labs The David Intercontinental Hotel, University of the People, Veed.me, Heschel Center for Sustainability, Eco Motion, Discovery Gan, Trio Tel Aviv, Institute for National Security Studies, Bialik-Rogozin School for At-Risk Children., Tel Aviv Municipality, Kav Laoved, a non-profit advocating for the rights of migrant workers, Lingua.ly, Gala Prompter, AlphaMusic. Onward Israel LA is operated through a partnership between the Beacon and Shapira Foundations, Masa Israel Journey, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, and other leading philanthropists. Onward Israel LA is organized in Israel by Young Judaea. Stay in Touch OnwardIsraelLA@JewishLA.org 323.761.8372 read less

    • S.T.A.R Magen Teen Israel Trip

    • Age Group: 15 and 16 year olds
    • Contact Email: info@lastar.org
    • Contact Phone: (818) 782-7359
    • Description: Ages: 15 or 16 years old Three Weeks of: Tel Aviv, Fun, Jerusalem, Spirituality, Masada, Excitement, Dead Sea, Ad ...read moreAges: 15 or 16 years old Three Weeks of: Tel Aviv, Fun, Jerusalem, Spirituality, Masada, Excitement, Dead Sea, Adventure, Eilat, Beauty, Tiberius, History, Tzfat, Awe, Great Food & Hotel and much more! Memories & Friendships For a Lifetime! Requirements: Applicant must have attended two S.T.A.R. Shabbatons (One being in 2016 before the Israel trip) The applicant has to attend at least five S.T.A.R. events/trips. Applicant must be a member of a synagogue. Applicant must be 15 or 16 years old to apply. Space is very limited. Special scholarships are available, for more information contact us at 818-782-7359 or email: info@lastar.org. read less

    • Tzofim Chetz V'Keshet Summer Israel Camp Program

    • Contact Email: cvk@israelscouts.org
    • Contact Phone: (212) 390-8130 ext. 309
    • Description: Chetz V'Keshet has been bringing teenagers who finished 9th -12th grade from all over the world to Israel for a ...read moreChetz V'Keshet has been bringing teenagers who finished 9th -12th grade from all over the world to Israel for a 4-week summer program since 1981. Our teens experience Israel's culture, heritage, language, and society as they tour the beautiful country. We hike, bike, swim and travel all across Israel while learning about its people and rich history. Each participant engages in several volunteer activities and completes up to 40 hours of community service during the program. During Gadna week, our participants will get to experience hands-on army training and educational activities with Israel Defense Forces (IDF) commanders. This year, you can also earn 3 college credits if eligible and accepted to our dual enrollment program. What makes Chetz V'Keshet truly unique is our Israeli participants--25% of our participants are Israelis who are members of the Israeli Tzofim youth movement. Our counselors are all Israelis who are fluent in English, have completed their army services and mastered our intensive training course. Website: http://www.israelscouts.org/chetz-vkeshet Contact Info: Orlie, Director, 212-390-8130 ext. 309 read less

    • USY Israel Adventure

    • Contact Email: youth@uscj.org
    • Contact Phone: (212) 533-7800
    • Description: Climb the fortress of Masada, put a note in the Kotel in Jerusalem, lay on the beaches of Tel Aviv, and drink tea in ...read moreClimb the fortress of Masada, put a note in the Kotel in Jerusalem, lay on the beaches of Tel Aviv, and drink tea in a Bedouin tent in the Negev desert as you travel across the beautiful, diverse landscape of Israel. Highlights Include Jerusalem’s Old City. Mount Herzl. Masada. Ein Gedi. Kayaking on the Jordan River. Tzfat. Snorkeling in the Red Sea. The Dead Sea. Visits to several Kibbutzi For more information contact youth@uscj.org; youth@uscj.org read less

    • Valley Outreach Synagogue Adventures and Celebrations in Israel is Rabbi Ron Li-Paz

    • Age Group: All ages
    • Description: June 2020 will mark the tenth VOS trip to Israel with Rabbi Li-Paz in eleven years. Our experiences in Israel (and s ...read moreJune 2020 will mark the tenth VOS trip to Israel with Rabbi Li-Paz in eleven years. Our experiences in Israel (and sometimes Jordan) are a combination of adventure, experiential learning, and spirituality. Our travel partner is Ya’lla Tours of Portland Oregon. read less

    • Young Judea LGBTQ+ & Ally Israel Trip for Teens

    • Age Group: 10th - 12th Grade
    • Contact Email: summerprograms@youngjudaea.org
    • Contact Phone: (866) 599-2534
    • Description: Don’t have plans yet for the summer? Interested in experiencing Israel through an LGBTQ+ lens? Then we have an am ...read moreDon’t have plans yet for the summer? Interested in experiencing Israel through an LGBTQ+ lens? Then we have an amazing Israel summer program just for you! Meet Israeli teens from the LGBTQ+ community! Visit IGY (Israel Gay Youth) and discuss the successes and challenges of that LGBTQ+ youth face in Israel. Develop leadership skills by collaborating with prominent members of the LGBTQ+ community, active in politics, social issues, the arts, and more! Visit the Jerusalem Open House to learn about the LGBTQ+ community in an ultra-Orthodox and Palestinian communities, and discuss pink-washing and other queer middle eastern issues. Travel off the beaten track to explore sites around Israel while immersing yourself in the amazing diverse scenes in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, while interacting with Israeli LGBTQ and Ally students. Explore the queer nightlife in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, go on a culinary tour, meet Israeli artists, and plant a tree at the JNF Pride Forest in the Galilee! E-mail: summerprograms@youngjudaea.org 1-866-599-2534 read less

    • Young Judea Summer Israel Programs

    • Location: City;Valleys
    • Address: 50 West 58th St. New York, New York, 10019
    • Contact Email: info@youngjudaea.org
    • Contact Phone: (212) 303-8014
    • Description: Young Judaea has been leading summer programs to Israel for over 50 years and offer an amazing opportunity to travel ...read moreYoung Judaea has been leading summer programs to Israel for over 50 years and offer an amazing opportunity to travel abroad, meet incredible teenagers from all over, and find out for yourself what Israel is all about. This will be YOUR summer experience! Program Options: Ma'apilim - Italy/Israel, Shorashim - Morocco/Israel, Kedem - Poland/Israel, Sepharadim - Spain/Israel, Sviva - Environmental Program... and more! Email: info@youngjudaea.org Phone: (212) 303-8014. http://www.youngjudaea.org read less

    • Young Judea Ultimate Teen Adventure in Israel for 11th and 12th graders

    • Contact Email: summerprograms@youngjudaea.org
    • Contact Phone: (866) 599-2534
    • Description: It’s finally time to experience the incredible culture and beauty of Israel that you’ve heard about since your f ...read moreIt’s finally time to experience the incredible culture and beauty of Israel that you’ve heard about since your first day at camp! Machon is a great program for every Young Judaean who wants to experience Israel to its fullest. Spend the summer with your best friends exploring the major sites and hidden gems of Israel. Machon will put your leadership skills into action while creating lifelong memories. Are you ready to head to Israel? Learn more and start packing! As a new addition to the Machon experience, you will now get to start with three days at Tel Yehudah! You will participate in an exciting pre-trip program, spend quality time with the group, and be part of the great TY atmosphere! You will then be transported to the airport with your friends to begin your Israel adventure. read less