Why Now
For 55 amazing summers, BBYO has been providing meaningful summer experiences in Israel for high school-age teens. We understand the unique transformational power of Israel on teen development. We also understand that many parents these days are considering waiting until after high school for the fully subsidized 10-day Taglit-Birthright Israel program. While Birthright is right for some, we believe strongly that an educationally-oriented high school-age summer program remains the single best time and the single best way to experience Israel. Here’s why…
Fuller & Richer Experience
Passport to Israel programs range from three to four weeks of travel in Israel. During the course of this experience, Passport participants cover every region of Israel, and they gain a richer connection to Jewish history, spirituality, and modern culture.
Importance of High School Age Travel
Passport to Israel trips are open to high school age teens – current 9th through 12th graders. While experiencing Israel at any age can be a meaningful journey, we believe that a high school-age program is a uniquely powerful moment to visit Israel from a developmental perspective. By the time today’s teens reach college age years, frequently their priorities have started to shift, and they can be less receptive to the positive educational message of a program like Passport to Israel.
Investment in the Future
There are enormous scholarship opportunities for high school age Israel travel. These scholarship funds are offered by local federations, synagogues, and even by BBYO regions. Often times these scholarships can significantly reduce the financial cost of an Israel trip. We encourage you to explore these scholarship opportunities aggressively and take advantage of our no-risk registration policy. However, no matter what the cost of a Passport to Israel trip is to your family, we hope you will agree with us, that a high school-age Israel trip is not like any other summer travel program. It is an investment in the future (Learn more: Alumni Testimonial).
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