OUT! FOR ISRAEL
Join Ami x Hebro for a meaningful volunteer experience in Israel — a journey of purpose, connection, and unforgettable experiences.
How to Apply
Hebro Application: All Applicants Start Here
- •Thoroughly read through the Trip Details section below, especially the FAQs
- •Apply through Hebro
- •Be sure to indicate that you are applying as part of Ami so we can keep you updated on all Chicago contingent-specific information
- •Hebro interview
- •Pay the $99 Hebro program fee via Venmo
Birthright/Tailor Made Application
- •Complete the Birthright/Tailor Made application
- •Pay the Birthright/Tailor Made program fee
- •Interview with Tailor Made
- •Pay final payment
- •Pack your bags and fly to Israel!
Reminder: What is refundable?
- • Hebro Program Fee: Non-refundable
- • Tailor Made Program Fee: Except for $50, this is refundable up until April 1. After that, no refunds.
- • Exception: If Tailor Made/Birthright cancels the trip, you will be refunded both fees.
Program Dates
Sunday, June 7 - Monday, June 15
Outbound Flight
Flight Departs JFK: June 7 @ 1:55 AM
Flight Lands in TLV: June 7 @ 7:25 PM
Return Flight
Flight Departs TLV: June 15 @ 12:05 AM
Flight Lands in JFK: June 15 @ 5:45 AM
Program Costs
Early Bird - Before February 15:
Join the Group Flight from NYC to Israel:
Hebro Program Fee: $99
Tailor Made Fee: Triple Room: $988 | Double Room: $1,028 | Single Room: $1,389
Required Tipping to Tour Educator/Leader: $50
Booking Your Own Travel to Israel:
Hebro Program Fee: $99
Tailor Made Fee: Triple Room: $438 | Double Room: $478 | Single Room: $839
Required Tipping to Tour Educator/Leader: $50
Regular Pricing - February 15 - April 1:
Join the Group Flight from NYC to Israel:
Hebro Program Fee: $99
Tailor Made Fee: Triple Room: $1,363 | Double Room: $1,403 | Single Room: $1,764
Required Tipping to Tour Educator/Leader: $50
Booking Your Own Travel to Israel:
Hebro Program Fee: $99
Triple Room: $638 | Double Room: $678 | Single Room: $1,039
Required Tipping to Tour Educator/Leader: $50
Refunds:
Hebro Program Fee: Non-refundable (unless trip is cancelled)
Tailor Made Fee: You may cancel until April 1 and receive a refund of your entire payment except $50.
What's Included
- ✈️Round-trip flight from JFK–TLV (if you select the Group Flight option). Note: This does not include Chicago to JFK flight.
- 🏨Accommodations at the Grand Beach Hotel
- 🚌Coordination & transportation to all volunteering activities
- 🥐Daily breakfast
- 🧭Professional tour guide
- 🕯️Visit to the Nova site
- 🩺Basic health insurance
- 🙌Dedicated support staff with you every step of the way
- ✡️ 🏳️🌈Hebro community partner organizer
Eligibility
- •Ages 26-50
- •Jewish (as per Birthright guidelines: One Jewish parent or Jew by Choice)
- •A non-Jewish partner of an eligible participant may attend as well
Sample Itinerary
Note: This is a sample rough draft itinerary. Subject to change.
Sunday, June 7 - Day 1
- •Land in Israel
- •Check in to the Grand Beach Hotel in Tel Aviv
Monday, June 8 - Day 2
- •Volunteer day
- •Required Geopolitical Briefing
Tuesday, June 9 - Day 3
- •Volunteer in the morning/afternoon
- •Free time in the evening
Wednesday, June 10 - Day 4
- •Volunteer in the morning/afternoon
- •Visit to the Nova Site
- •Free time in the evening
Thursday, June 11 - Day 5
- •Volunteer in the morning/afternoon
- •Free time in the evening
Friday June 12 - Day 6
- •March in Tel Aviv Pride!
- •TBD Shabbat evening programming
Saturday, June 13 - Day 7
- •Free day
Sunday, June 14 - Day 8
- •Volunteer in the afternoon
- •Closing session in the early evening
- •Depart to airport at ~9:00pm
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