Educational Experiences in Israel
Spend the most thrilling summer of your life travelling across Israel. Learn about our amazing experiences and programs.
What's New
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Resources for Marking the Anniversary of October 7th
These materials include readings, interviews, and more that reflect on the year that has passed since the October 7th attacks.
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Hope and Pride in Be’er Sheva
During Pride Month, I participated in a leaders' trip to Israel through A Wider Bridge, an organization dedicated to connecting LGBTQ+ people in North America and Israel. Around Israel, pride events this year focused on calls to free the hostages, support the hundreds of thousands of displaced people, and reach a meaningful ceasefire.
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Impacting Camp, Connecting with Israel After October 7th
Every year, URJ Camps host Israeli counselors as a way to strengthen our young people’s connection to the land and culture of Israel. This summer, this initiative took on even more meaning in the wake of the October 7th attacks.
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10 Must-See Jewish Sites to Visit in Israel
You could spend months in Israel and still feel like you need more time! This list of the 10 essential Jewish sites to visit will help those who have only a week or two in Israel.
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Go Off the Beaten Path in Israel
For such a small country, Israel has a lot to offer by way of cultural, artistic, culinary, historical, and of course, religious, institutions. But if you're in the mood for something a little different, Israel has attractions for the more adventurous traveler. Neve Tzedek was the first neighborhood
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Outdoor Recreation in Israel
Israel has plenty to do outdoors, and it's no coincidence that nearly every Birthright group is taken hiking. The beautiful scenery and variety of terrain can make even the most "indoors" of us want to spend a day in the sun.
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Museums to Visit in Jerusalem
With sites like the Western Wall and the Old City, it can often feel like Jerusalem itself is a museum campus. While you're busy exploring the beautiful and historic sites the city has to offer, don't forget to check out the fantastic museums that reside there as well.