ALEPH Israel Trips

ALEPH is committed to providing opportunities for Jewish people worldwide, and particularly the next generation of young leaders, to visit Israel on spiritually grounded study tours.

Partnering with Tlalim, a premier provider of Israel tour packages and with Birthright Israel, which funds first-time Israel experiences for Jewish travelers ages 18-26, ALEPH organizes tours that include prayer, study, outdoors experience as well as a chance to meet with both Israeli and Palestinian peacemakers.

UPCOMING ALEPH/TAGLIT-BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL TOUR -- SUMMER 2008

Go to Israel FREE with ALEPH and Taglit/birthright israel!

Experience Israel and Jewish Renewal like never before.

RENEWAL IN ISRAEL  is a 10-day trip designed especially for ALEPH members and friends. The planning is still in process, but we expect the trip to take place in the last two weeks of July, 2008.

We will pray at the Kotel, float in the Dead Sea, participate in a traditional Bedouin feast and tour Jerusalem. Our special Jewish Renewal focus will add visits with Israeli Jewish Renewal teachers and peacemakers, an ecstatic welcome of Shabbat, the mystical energy of Sfat, chanting, drumming and singing niggunim on the bus, eclogical teachings and visits, rituals at the Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Kotel, surnrise prayers at Massada and more.  Israel Outdoors brings an active, engaged focus to the trip, adding kayaking,water hiking and dancing on the Galilee.

This is a truly once in a lifetime opportunity. 2006 participant, Amanda Feinstein said:

"I secretly hoped I would encounter at least one life-altering moment that would bring me back to my heritage. I was not prepared to be having these experiences on a daily basis. Never before have I gone on a trip where all of my needs felt so met (except for sleep, of course). We were offered prayer and meditation services every  morning, tons of exercise during the day, vegetarian food, wonderful leaders and 38 new friends. There were so many amazing and memorable moments on this trip, but the most meaningful aspect of my experience was finding a sense of belonging with the Jewish people for the FIRST time in my entire life!"

If you or someone you know is Jewish 18-26, a high school graduate, and has never been to Israel on an organized trip, please download our Expression of Interest Form and send it to us now!  In addition, participants will need to register at www.israeloutdoors.com between February 12 and 28. February 12th is the earliest you can do this, but the trip will fill on a first-come, first-served basis, so go to the site on the 12th if you can and select the ALEPH Jewish Renewal trip from their drop-down menu.

PAST ISRAEL TOURS INCLUDE:

ALEPH/Taglit Trip for Young Jewish Leaders, May 18-28, 2006 brought together 39 vibrant, creative young Jewish adults on a remarkable journey. Working with a traditional Birthright itinerary designed by Israel Outdoors for maximum and meaningful contact with the land, the trip included prayer at the Kotel (Western Wall), floating in the Dead Sea, a traditional Bedouin feast, a camel ride, several hikes, a kayak trip and much more. Read a full report.

                              ALEPH Israel Trip 2006