Volunteer, Travel & Learn in Israel

Take your summer in Israel to the next level with one (or more!) of our 4-day elective adventures. Pick-up a new skill, learn about Israeli society on a deeper level, or try something outside of your comfort zone. You can choose front these two options

ISRAEL XPR
An opportunity to pursue your passions with three elective sessions and long weekend touring adventures

以色列之旅
Our flagship Israel experience – travel across Israel from the Red Sea to the Golan Heights on this classic journey with 1 elective session

Our 4-day electives are a perfect complement to your summer travels, and with so many options to choose from, your bound to find an elective that speaks to you!

Sea-to-Sea Hike
Hike across Israel, from the Mediterranean Sea in the west to the Sea of Galilee in the east. Scale rugged mountains, camp out under the stars, and learn how to thrive in the wilderness as our ancestors did! Along the route, you’ll gain a new appreciation for Israel’s terrain, you’ll visit diverse villages, and you’ll gain a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment to cherish for a lifetime.

Volunteering & Service Learning
Give of yourself in Israel, knowing that you not only toured the Land but also gave something back. Based in the Galilee, our volunteer projects vary and typically include working with immigrant youth, minority communities, environmental restoration, and infrastructure improvement. Together we'll learn, volunteer, and reflect on the journey as we connect with Israeli society on a much more personal level.

The IDF’s Gadna
Ready for a character-building challenge that you can look back on with a sense of pride? Gadna is a “basic training” style experience organized by the legendary Israel Defense Forces for high school teens from abroad. Gadna offers a glimpse of this quintessential Israeli experience without being political or militaristic in nature. You'll learn new skills, new Hebrew words, and simulate what life is like on a real Israeli army base.

Maccabi Sports
Explore Israel through sports! Get active, get in motion, and join a unique Israel experience focused on athletics. You don’t have to be a serious athlete to enjoy this elective. You’ll play sports with Israeli teens from Maccabi Tzair, get trained in Israel's best facilities, be inspired by athletes’ stories, learn how sports can bring the Jewish People together. After these four days, you will feel better – stronger – higher!

Scuba & Watersports
Nothing says summer in Israel like good times at the beach, and on this elective, you'll do so much more than enjoying Israel's Mediterranean Coast. Learn from the masters and pick-up scuba diving, windsurfing, and stand up paddleboarding skills. You'll even have the opportunity to explore Israel's underwater archaeological treasures off the coast of Caesarea National Park.

We give volunteers the opportunity to stand up for things they believe in, learn leadership skills, connect with new cultures, challenge themselves, make an impact and form deep, lifelong relationships. This all happens in safe environments while having a ton of fun!