Update from Israel #Bus53

We had a blast today roaming the streets of the beautiful Jaffa and Partying it up in Tel Aviv! We went to the marketplace at Jaffa and learned how to bargain for awesome souvenirs and got ourselves some delicious smoothies. We stopped to appreciate some beautiful graffiti along the walls of the city and looked…

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Update from Israel #Bus350

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…

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Update from Israel #Bus127 – Letter from Israeli Participant

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…

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Staff Training

Former Israel Outdoors staffer Yaniv Havusha writes about his experience at the exclusive Birthright Fellows program.  Read More Birthright Israel – mention this to anyone who has participated and you’ll instantly hear. “OMG, I loved my trip.” Or, “My so and so went on Birthright and loved it.” Or, “I wish I could go.” So…

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Update from Israel #Bus127

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.…

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Update from Israel #Bus10

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!

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Little Chef Big Appetite

Rachel recently returned from a free Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors and photo documented her trip on her blog. Some examples are below. See More. We traveled all over Israel for 10 days with 37 other Americans between the ages of 22-26. It was an unforgettable experience and I know so many of the…

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Update from Israel #Bus253

Bus 253 landed safely and spent our first day hiking in Sataf , by Jerusalem, and exploring some ancient caves. Today we had an early start to see the sun rise on Masada then enjoyed a hike in Ein Gedi, a desert oasis. We then headed to the Dead Sea and enjoyed  Bedouin hospitality with a traditional…

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Update from Israel #Bus252

It has been 2 fun, long and exciting days for bus 252! The minute we landed we started off on our adventure around Israel and headed to the Ancient Roman amphitheater at Beit Guvrin. We did a few ice breakers and explored the ruins. After the amphitheater we went to Bell Cave and explored the…

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Owning Her Jewish Identity: A Birthright Israel LA Way Story

Sasha K. participated in a free Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors and the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles this past February. Recently www.JewishLA.org published a post about how meaningful her trip was. Thanks for sharing! Born in Russia, Sasha Karlova didn’t know she was Jewish until she moved to the U.S. with her…

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