After a long day of traveling and delays in JFK, our group was welcomed into Israel by our great tour educator, Eric. After some brief introductions and currency exchange, we headed north. Arriving in Hadera around 9:30 am, we had our first Israeli breakfast buffet- complete with hummus, tahini, cucumbers, tomatoes, a spectrum of vegetable salads, and [...]
We wanted to share with you an update from Israel Outdoors Bus 127 as they continue their incredible 10 day journey in Israel! They really enjoyed their first week, exploring the Negev desert, Tel Aviv, and then Jerusalem. Here is a special update from Israel, written by one of the group’s Israeli peer participants: My [...]
Below is an update from the group, written by participant Jewel M: Day 1- Arriving in Israel We met two of our group leaders Eviatar and Becca at JFK airport. We all made it through tight security safe and sound, and after the long 10 hour flight we arrived in Israel at 5 pm on Sunday. [...]
Thank you to the trip leaders from Israel Outdoors Bus10 for sharing! We had a safe and uneventful trip to Israel and are on our way to our hotel in Tiberias. We already have a count-off down pat, the Israel tour guide Jonathan was very impressed. Looking forward to rafting on the Jordan River tomorrow!
Alana Taub recently returned from a free Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors and Rutgers Hillel. She shared her experience with Rutgers Hillel. Thanks Rutgers Hillel for sharing! Recently I returned from a 10 day experience that was in simple words… life-changing-ly awesome. Israelis call the Birthright experience Taglit, which is Hebrew for “discover”. This [...]
Here at Israel Outdoors we are always interested in finding out more about our participants and learning about the interesting things that they do. Zachary Bluestein participated in a free Taglit-Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors earlier this summer and tells us about his aviation hobby. Thanks for sharing Zachary! Where are you from? I [...]
Preparing for your upcoming Israel Outdoors trip this winter? Don’t know what to expect? Israel Outdoors alumni Ezra is currently traveling the world, having used his Israel Outdoors trip has a jumping off point. In his blog, he writes all about the trip, what to expect, etc. I am not religious. I had a Bar [...]
Every day we will post live trip updates. Check for the group code (starting with TL-30-) for a specific group… TL-30-420 and TL-30-422: These groups left Israel late last night/early this morning. Lehitraot! TL-30-421: This group began the day exploring the Old City of Jerusalem. They visited the Kotel, where they had time for personal [...]
Here at Israel Outdoors we are always interested in finding out more about our participants and learning about the interesting things that they do. Nicole Dinion. was just on a free Taglit-Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors this past December, and shares with us her experiences as a member of the US Rowing Team [...]
Election day has come and past but we still have one more important issue for you to vote on! Who should win the Israel Outdoors photo caption contest? Please vote by no later then 12noon EST on Friday, November 8th. Who should win the Israel Outdoors photo caption contest?
