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Israel Travel Opportunities

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About Student Travel

There is nothing in the world quite like a trip to Israel - and JUF has the tools help you get there. Whether you're a student looking for your first experience or someone who travels regularly, there are plenty of options available to you. Best of all - some of them are completely free!

Research Travel Opportunities

  • birthright israel provides the gift of first time, peer group, educational trips to Israel for Jewish young adults ages 18 to 26.
  • OTZMA is a 10-month volunteer/leadership program in Israel, for 20-26 year olds, that combines social action, civil rights and community building. Spend 3 months in an absorption center learning Hebrew, 3 months doing community service and using your skills in a development town and 3 months on a kibbutz or participating in an internship track.

Scholarship Opportunities

If you are a resident of Illinois, even if you attend an out of state university, you are eligible for scholarship grants for Israel trips and related conferences via the Israel Initiative. Fill out a travel scholarship application today.

Additional Travel Resources