No, you don't need to speak Hebrew, but it's always a plus!

Yes, prior Israel experience is not required.

Yes, you can participate in up to two volunteer trips and still receive the Birthright Israel Onward funding for each one. The two trips do not need to be consecutive, and you will be responsible for your arrangements between trips.

Yes! Participating in this volunteer program will not disqualify you from a future Birthright Israel trip or Onward program, provided that all other eligibility requirements are met.

Yes, prior program experience in Israel does not exclude you from participating and receiving full funding.

Participation requires a non-refundable $50 USD registration fee and a $250 USD security deposit, which is refundable if you are in good standing at the end of the program.

Housing, transportation to and from volunteer placements, transportation to and from the airport, health insurance, and organized activities are all included in the cost of the program. A modest stipend of $100 USD per week for food is also provided. Housing may take the form of a furnished apartment or conventional hotel accommodations.

Housing, transportation to and from volunteer placements, health insurance, and organized activities are all included in the cost of the program. A modest stipend of $100 USD per week for food is also provided. You are responsible for travel to and from Israel as well as to/from the airport in Israel. A flight reimbursement is available – read on for details.

Housing will be in a conventional shared hotel room.

There will be a community manager and a staff person focusing on logistical support.

Travelers are briefed ahead of arrival on the standard security protocols we follow. Although very rare at this point, travelers should be aware that there is a possibility they will be present for a rocket alert siren during our travels. Fortunately, Israel has sophisticated anti-rocket protections, and we will only travel in parts of the country that are away from the border areas where there is reasonable time to seek protection in the event a siren sounds.

If the security situation in Israel worsens, we will adjust the program as needed, and we will cancel the program if we are not confident in being able to provide a safe and meaningful volunteer experience in Israel.