14 days | 13 nights
High accommodation hotels:
Carlton Tel Aviv
Kfar Giladi Galilee
Mamilla Jerusalem
Feel at home and soak up all that Israel has to offer from the moment you arrive
Discover 3,000 years of Jewish history and traditions in the old city of Jerusalem
Descend to the lowest place on earth to float in the Dead Sea and scale the heights of Masada
Travel to the Mediterranean coastal city of Haifa and discover the stunning Bahà’í Gardens
Enjoy authentic and diverse cuisine, fine dining, and luxurious accommodations throughout Israel
Experience Mahane Yehuda’s open-air market, the Nahalat Binyamin street festival, and Ben Yehuda Street
FastTrack VIP assistance at the airport and transfers upon arrival and departure (as long as you arrive on October 20th and leave on November 2nd).
13 Nights hotel accommodation at the above mentioned hotels
A daily scrumptious Israeli Style Breakfast buffet
9 Dinners, and 1 Culinary Tour with Food Tasting (Lunch included)
14 Days of touring with an expert English-speaking guide
A luxurious, air-conditioned bus, with WiFi on board
A Medic/ Security personnel
Entrance fees to all sites and activities as per the itinerary
3 Bottles of Mineral Water per person, per day
Airfare
Tips
Meals not included in itinerary
Local medical insurance
Required PCR testing (COVID-19)
For more information please contact Caren Leven, Executive Director at: carenl@bzdisrael.org
Jerusalem born, Jacob is a licensed tour guide in Israel as well as a teacher and lecturer at The Tour Guide College in Israel. Shoshan is also a Senior Tour Director and Lecturer for the Geographical Society, Israel. Shoshan has visited 98 countries and led tours in 65 countries on all six continents. Jacob is fluent in 15 languages. He presents in-depth discussions on Jewish history, philosophy and culture and is deeply involved in Holocaust education.
Shalom! I will be leading the trip this summer and I hope you'll join me on this life-changing experience. Feel free to contact me with any and all questions! Adi@bzdisrael.org | 410-484-4510
Trip cost is $7,500 with up to $6,000 subsidies avaliable for MD teens. Application, including application fee, is due by February 3rd.
Travel insurance (highly recommended).
Any added costs that may be incurred in the case of positive Covid-19 PCR test results for one or more group members, thereby resulting in mandatory quarantine. Such fees may include, but are not limited to, cancellation fees at hotels, restaurants, transportation, and activities, as well as the costs of accommodations and meals needed while in quarantine.
Gratuities for hotel staff, at parents’ discretion.
Transportation for surplus luggage should the luggage exceed the amount carried on the bus.
Cellular phones or other means of cellular communication for the participants, at parents’ discretion.
For more information please contact Adi Ratzon, Israel Shlicha at: adi@bzdisrael.org
What are the dates of the trip?
June 25th- July 21st, 2023
What does the trip cost?
Trip cost- $7,500
Application fee (non-refundable)- $250
BZD subsidy for Maryland teens- $3,000
RootOne grant for teens entering 10th -12th grade- $3,000
* BZD subsidy is available to teens who have previously not been on an organized teen mission to Israel.
BZD is thrilled to announce we have been accepted as a RootOne grantee for the summer 2023 season!
RootOne is a new initiative that helps connect thousands of Jewish teens to Israel by lowering the financial barrier to participation in immersive summer trips to Israel and by investing in the educational quality of those experiences. A seamless partner for BZD with shared values, mission, and vision, we can’t wait to work with RootOne to grow the number of teens we send to Israel and enhance the depth of their experiences.
Who is eligible for this trip?
Jewish teens entering the 10th-12th grade.
Explore JNF’s Plant Your Way to Israel Program. Sell trees to be planted in Israel for the Jewish National Fund to friends and family and earn money for the trip.
If you belong to a synagogue, Men’s Club and/or Sisterhood may have funds available; also your Rabbi, through a Discretionary Fund might be able to help.
If you’re a Baltimore teen, you can apply for a needs-based CFIE scholarship through the JES (former Center for Jewish Education).
Hebrew Free Loan Association offers interest-free loans instead of scholarships.
Passport applications can be found at the following locations:
1.) any regional office of the U.S. State Department’s Passport Division;
2.) your local U.S. Post Office;
3.) any U.S. District or State Court having naturalization authority.
Do I need medical and travel insurance?
BZD’s Israeli supplementary medical insurance program covers all participants for almost everything. The exceptions are pre-existing conditions, mental health problems, eyeglasses, and dental work.
If you become ill, you will receive free medical assistance, free medication, and any additional needed care. Hospitalization is included. The plan provides coverage anywhere in Israel and operates 24 hours a day.
You must bring a copy of your family’s insurance card, including the plan name and policy number. Please also include a copy of your application.
In the event you must return home due to a medical problem or accident, the staff will send you home, and your family is responsible for the cost. Should a chaperone be needed to accompany you, your family is similarly responsible for the chaperone’s costs (if the insurance does not cover the cost).
While BZD does not provide travelers insurance, you might want to consider buying it.