Taglit-Birthright Israel
your free ten-day trip to israel!!
Bonuses of coming with the Boston University trip:
1) Oranim, previously the largest trip organizer, is no longer running Birthright trips. This means that choosing the BU Hillel trip is now even more important
2) You are more likely to get a spot if you choose the BU Trip.
3) You can stay connected when your friends from the trip—they will be down the street from you rather than across the country. Friends made on the National trips are friends for 10 days...friends made on the BU trip come back to Boston to be friends for life!
4) If your non-BU student friends or relatives would like to join you on the trip, have them register for the BU trip as well as a BU student! There will be other non-BU people on the trip, and they will benefit from the BU Leaders’ years of experience as well as our carefully selected itinerary.
5) You will get to meet and socialize with students on your trip several times BEFORE the trip leaves.
6) The BU staff will customize the itinerary based on our participant’s interests.
We will also have a group of graduate students and alumni on our trip.
Our trip includes:
A jeep ride in the Golan Heights
A tour of the Golan winery
A visit to Tsfat, the city of Jewish Mysticism
Shabbat in Jerusalem
A walking tour of the Old City of Jerusalem
A night in Tel Aviv
Floating in the Dead Sea
Hiking Masada
A night in a Bedouin Camp in the Negev Desert
A Camel Ride!
Click here for a sample itinerary!
Sign up for an email reminder about registration by emailing KateLynn at BUbirthright@gmail.com with your Name, Email, and Phone Number
TO REGISTER :
- Go to www.israelonthehouse.com
- Click on “Register” on the upper toolbar.
- Specify the Boston University Trip
- Follow the instructions to input your information.
- Complete your registration by paying your deposit.
- Email or G-chat KateLynn Plotnick at BUBirthright@gmail.com to confirm that you are on the roster.
• Your registration is not complete until you have paid your deposit.
• The waitlist will be determined with a first-come first-serve policy based on submission of deposit.
Eligibility:
• You must be between 18-26 years old;
• You must be Jewish;
• You must have never been on a peer-tour of Israel before (family trips are fine!)
Deposit:
• The $250 deposit is required to complete your registration.
• You will have about a month after registration ends to cancel your trip and get your deposit back—if you’re not sure or don’t know whether or not you can commit, register, get the deposit in, and cancel if you need to. The deposit is the only thing that can reserve your spot on this free trip!
• If you go on the trip you will receive your deposit back when you have returned.
Costs:
• The trip is really free. Taglit-Birthright Israel covers at least two meals every day (and gives you petty cash for the third), hotels, flights, all transportation and programs.
The CJP Campus Advantage
The Boston Jewish Federation, also known as CJP has funded a groundbreaking program to enrich the student Taglit-Birthright Israel experience. The mission is to enhance Taglit-Birthright Israel beyond the trip itself. CJP's Taglit-Birthright Israel Campus Initiative provides resources and programming for Birthright alumni on Boston campuses. As an "Alum" of the trip, the entire Jewish world is open to you when you return.
This initiative provides funding, hosts events, and has staff members whose sole mission is to make sure that the excitement of your Israel experience does not end when you leave Israel. The professional on your campus (it is Lauren Kaskey at Boston University) will organize reunion events that are held only for the students on your trip.
Sachlav: Boston University’s Tour Provider:
Go to Sachlav’s website (www.israelonthehouse.com) for answers to frequently asked questions and information like this: What You Get, On The House
Come to Israel "on the house" with Sachlav's free Taglit-Birthright Israel trip! We'll introduce you to the land, people, spirit and action that makes Israel one of the most exciting places on earth!
Although this trip is totally "on the house" we spare no expense to make sure that it will be on of the most amazing experiences of your life. We show you the country in a way that no one else can, offering:
• A Jerusalem weekend and even visiting the Kotel (Western Wall) on Friday evening -- a quintessential experience that should not be missed!
• A night out in Eilat, Israel's sizzlin' hot resort town on the shores of the Red Sea.
• Snorkeling and swimming in the clear Red Sea waters among colorful coral and tropical fish.
• Kayaking in the cool and refreshing Jordan River.
• Spa, jacuzzi, swimming, mud treatment and floating in the Dead Sea.
• Spend a night under the stars it a Bedouin tent. Ride a camel and experience Bedouin culture.
• Barbecue at the the house! Hang with Sachlav's charismatic CEO Divon Yron as he welcomes you to his house and into his family.
• Travel with and get to know Israeli soldiers from elite combat units.
• Experience vibrant Israeli nightlife at parties and nights out on the town!
• Our Expedition Trip offers up challenges for those who are into extreme sports: Mountain biking and extraordinary hiking on some of Israel's most beautiful trails.
• Top notch Israeli tour guides supported by an enthusiastic Israeli staff that will give you a warm welcome and unforgettable experience.
• Flexibility and openness to religious, non-affiliated, every age group, etc.
For more information about Taglit-Birthright Israel, contact KateLynn Plotnick.