Trip Options

Below you will find Summer 2012 trip options. While almost all of our trips are "Israel Free Spirit" trips for 18-22 and 22-26, we also offer niche and special needs trips.

Taglit-Birthright Israel – Israel Free Spirit

Age Group Trip Options: 18-22 years old and 22-26 years old

It's your FREE 10 Day Israel trip with the unique style of Israel Free Spirit! Open to all Jewish backgrounds, this fun and exciting program allows you to deeply experience Israel through spiritually inspiring locations and local speakers, beautiful and challenging hikes, tours and activities, as well as helping those in need! Israeli soldiers of your age join you on this life-changing experience! Sign up here to receive exclusive information about this trip.

                          At the Kotel (Western Wall)

 

Hiking in the Desert

Taglit-Birthright Israel – Israel Free Spirit Single Gender

Age Group Trip Option: 18-26 years old

The Single Gender trip is designed to strengthen, awaken and satisfy the spiritual yearning for the land of Israel. We weave extra time in Jerusalem, the other holy cities, and visits to kevarim into our already-exciting program. You will deeply experience Israel through spiritually-inspiring locations and local speakers, beautiful and challenging hikes, tours and activities, and helping those in need by giving of your time and effort. You share this experience together with Israeli soldiers of your age to make a totally life changing experience! This program is open to Canadians, however all participants are responsible for their travel to and from the US gateway city of departure. Sign up here to receive exclusive information about this trip.

Taglit-Birthright Israel – Israel Free Spirit Shakespeare in Israel

Age Group Trip Option: 18-26 years old

The Shakespeare in Israel trip provides an enriching literature experience for the academically-minded and language arts savvy applicants. In addition to breathtaking sites and activities designed to connect participants with their Jewish identity, participants will also discuss stories that involve Jewish themes and explore the dynamic of Jewish and Israeli poets. Reach new heights regarding literature and discover how it pertains to you, Israel, and the community-at-large. We will use text to enhance the experience of key aspects of the program that will bring the written word to life. This program is open to Canadians, however all participants are responsible for their travel to and from the US gateway city of departure. Learn more at www.israelfreespirit.com/ilit

Taglit-Birthright Israel – Israel Free Spirit JACS / 12 Steps

Age Group Trip Option: 18-26 years old

The JACS/12 Steps trip reconnects troubled youth with their Jewish heritage and reclaims their role as active members in the community. Besides all the traditional highlights and sightseeing, participants will also visit recovery centers in Israel and speak with Israeli experts. They'll meet young Israelis who share their same addiction background, have recovered, and are now on a different track in their lives. This program is open to Canadians, however all participants are responsible for their travel to and from the US gateway city of departure. Learn more at www.israelfreespirit.com/jacs

Taglit-Birthright Israel– Israel Free Spirit Yachad / NJCD

Age Group Trip Option: 18-26 years old

This trip will enable a unique group of young people to have a personally-tailored experience of Israel. The National Jewish Council for Disabilities' believes that the Jewish community is obligated to include all people with disabilities in any opportunities that are offered to its members. Designed as an introductory level program where Israeli history and culture are presented at a basic level, our participants experience Israel in a way where they learn from what they touch, feel, hear, and eat. Our staff is trained to respond to the needs of a group with a wide array of cognitive and physical challenges. We also train our staff to meet the needs of the participants with different religious beliefs and practices. This program is open to Canadians, however all participants are responsible for their travel to and from the US gateway city of departure. Learn more at www.israelfreespirit.com/yachad

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