JLIC/Birthright Onward Israel Trips

Cost: $50

Eligibility:College students and recent grads! Even if you’ve already done a Gap Year, another OU-JLIC summer program, Onward, or Birthright — you’re eligible!

Volunteering Options: 

Volunteer options will span from people facing work to agricultural farming. More specific options will be discussed in your interview with the volunteer program director.

What’s included?

• Flight reimbursement of $500-$900 (see more details below)
• 15% coupon on a direct flight to Israel with ElAl
• 350 NIS ($100) a week partial food subsidy
• Accommodation in YTVA, Baka Jerusalem
• One program wide shabbat in Baka
• Transportation from and to the airport in Israel
• Volunteer placement
• Work hours: 4-6 hours per day
• Paid transportation to volunteer sites
• Health insurance
• Educational/ Social programming
• Living in Israeli Society
• Support Staff

Flight Stipends:

• Reimbursements on flights will be provided by the program organizer to participants who have successfully completed their volunteer program.
• Arrange your own flight and get reimbursed as follows:
  • North America & FSU: $700 USD
  • Europe : $500 USD
  • Latin America: $900 USD
  • Other Countries: $700 USD
•  The level of the reimbursement cannot surpass the cost of the ticket.
• You will need to present plane tickets and proof of purchase to the program organizer in order to receive your refund.
• Refunds will be carried out not approximately 6 weeks following program completion.
• An EL AL exclusive offer for 15% off on direct flights to Israel (code is available after you complete your application)
• Reimbursements are available for flights starting February 26
• Reimbursements for non-direct flights will only be processed for stop-overs that are less than 24 hours

For any questions, email Ilana Bauman Waxman – ilana.bauman@ou.org

Yavneh/JNF-USA Trip

Trip Overview: Each day of the trip is comprised of volunteering, touring, education, and independent time in the evenings and on Shabbat. Included with the trip: round-trip flight to Israel, accommodations, most meals, and medical insurance.

Travel Options: Flights are included and participants will have the opportunity to choose from a group flight or individual option.

Fundraising: Each participant is responsible for raising a minimum of $1500 from at least 5 unique donors for JNF-USA’s Israel Resilience Campaign that is dedicated to rehabilitating the South of Israel. Your fundraising page is created upon registration. All participants joining the Yavneh bus will have a $500 contribution to their fundraising goal from Yavneh!

Interested in the trip? Email Gracie Newmark to learn how to apply to the Yavneh bus – gracie@yavneh.us. Limited spots available!