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Special Groups
Each year, Israel Outdoors partners with a number of innovative Jewish organizations to provide a series of "Special Group" options for Taglit-Birthright Israel applicants. In each case, our Special Group programs are based on the core Israel Outdoors trip experience. The actual itineraries may vary according to the idea behind the trip, and certain Special Group programs are offered only to specific populations (e.g. medical students) or to applicants from a specific region or college campus. Read on for more details...
Israeli Movement: Dance, Yoga & Martial Arts (Ages 18-26)
Based on the core Israel Quest itinerary, this program is specially offered to anyone with an interest in modern dance, yoga and/or martial arts. This specialty program is designed to showcase contemporary Israeli culture and provide a unique lens for
understanding modern Israeli society. Learn Israeli martial arts class on the beach of the Mediterranean, take part in a dance/movement workshop at the edge of the Ramon Crater in the Negev Desert, and experience yoga/meditation sessions designed to help reflect on the journey. For more general details about what you will experience on the trip, check out Israel Quest.
Ages: 18-26 Group
Target: Anyone with an interest in dance, yoga, and/or martial arts
Next Trip: Winter 2010-11 (TBD)
New York City Community Israel Experience (Ages 22-26)
Sponsored in partnership with the UJA Federation of New York
 Based on the core Israel Quest itinerary, this program is specially offered to applicants who live in or are from the greater New York City area (New York City, Westchester and Long Island). This coming season three trips will be offered -- one group for participants from Westchester, one group for participants of Russian descent, and one for participants of Sephardic descent. These trips are a perfect way to experience Israel with new friends with whom you can easily stay in touch locally after your return from Israel. For more details about what you will experience on the trip, check out Israel Quest.
Ages: 22-26 Group
Target: Residents of the New York City region
Next Trip: Winter 2010-11 (TBD)
Los Angeles Community Israel Experience (Ages 22-26)
Sponsored in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
 Based on the core Israel Quest itinerary, this program is specially offered to applicants who live in or are from the greater Los Angeles area. This trip is the perfect way to experience Israel with new friends with whom you can easily stay in touch locally after your return from Israel. For more details about what you will experience on the trip, check out Israel Quest.
Ages: 22-26 Group
Target: Residents of the greater Los Angeles region
Next Trip: February 2011 (TBD)
Bay Area Community Israel Experience (Ages 22-26)
Sponsored in partnership with the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco and Birthright Israel NEXT Bay Area
 Based on the core Israel Quest itinerary, this program is specially offered to applicants from the Bay Area. This trip is the perfect way to experience Israel with new friends with whom you can easily stay in touch locally in the Bay Area after your return from Israel. For more details about what you will experience on the trip, check out Israel Quest.
Ages: 22-26 Group
Target: Residents of the San Francisco Bay Area
Next Trip: January and March 2011 (TBD)
Detroit Community Israel Experience (Ages 22-26)
Sponsored in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Detroit
 Based on the core Israel Quest itinerary, this program is specially offered to applicants who live in or are from the greater Detroit area. This trip is the perfect way to experience Israel with new friends with whom you can easily stay in touch locally after your return from Israel. For more details about what you will experience on the trip, check out Israel Quest.
Ages: 18-22 Group & 22-26 Group
Target: Residents of the Detroit region
Next Trip: December 2010 (TBD)
North Carolina Hillel Israel Experience (Ages 18-22)
Sponsored in partnership with North Carolina Hillel
 Based on the core Israel Quest itinerary, this program is specially offered to undergraduate applicants from across North Carolina. This trip is the perfect way to experience Israel with friends from your school, make new friends from across NC, and meet other Jewish students from across the world. Because this trip is offered in conjunction with the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte, applicants from the Charlotte area and/or at schools in the Charlotte area will be given priority for a portion of the slots. Special thanks to The Leon Levine Foundation for their generous sponsorship. For more details about what you will experience on the trip, check out Israel Quest.
Ages: 18-22 Group
Target: Students enrolled at any campus in North Carolina and/or from the Charlotte area
Next Trip: December 2010 (TBD)
South Florida Community Israel Experience (Ages 22-26)
Sponsored in partnership with Birthright Israel NEXTSouth Florida
 Based on the core Israel Quest itinerary, this program is specially offered to applicants who live in or are from South Florida. This trip is the perfect way to experience Israel with new friends with whom you can easily stay in touch locally after your return from Israel. For more details about what you will experience on the trip, check out Israel Quest.
Ages: 22-26 Group
Target: Residents of South Florida
Next Trip: Winter 2010-11 (TBD)
Georgia Campus Israel Experience (Ages 18-22)
Sponsored in partnership with Hillels of Georgia
Based on the core Israel Quest itinerary, this program is specially offered to undergrad age applicants from across Georgia. This trip is the perfect way to experience Israel with new friends with whom you can easily stay in touch locally on campus after your return from Israel. For more details about what you will experience on the trip, check out Israel Quest.
Ages: 18-22 Group
Target: Students enrolled at any campus in Georgia
Next Trip: December 2010 (TBD)
Maryland Hillel Campus Israel Experience (Ages 18-22)
Sponsored in partnership with Hillel of the University of Maryland
Based on the core Israel Quest itinerary, this program is specially offered to undergrad age applicants from the University of Maryland College Park campus. This trip is the perfect way to experience Israel with new friends with whom you can easily stay in touch locally on campus after your return from Israel. For more details about what you will experience on the trip, check out Israel Quest.
Ages: 18-22 Group
Target: Students enrolled at University of Maryland
Next Trip: January 2011 (TBD)
George Washington Hillel Campus Israel Experience (Ages 18-22)
Sponsored in partnership with Hillel of George Washington University
Based on the core Israel Quest itinerary, this program is specially offered to undergrad age applicants from George Washington University. This trip is the perfect way to experience Israel with new friends with whom you can easily stay in touch locally on campus after your return from Israel. For more details about what you will experience on the trip, check out Israel Quest.
Ages: 18-22 Group
Target: Students enrolled at George Washington University
Next Trip: Winter 2010-11 (TBD)
CUNY Hillel Campus Israel Experience (Ages 18-22)
Sponsored in partnership with Hillel of New York City
Based on the core Israel Quest itinerary, this program is specially offered to undergrad age applicants from CUNY campuses. This trip is the perfect way to experience Israel with new friends with whom you can easily stay in touch locally on campus after your return from Israel. For more details about what you will experience on the trip, check out Israel Quest.
Ages: 18-22 Group
Target: Students enrolled at CUNY schools
Next Trip: Winter 2010-11 (TBD)
Cincinatti Campus Israel Experience (Ages 18-22)
Sponsored in partnership with Hillels of Cincinatti
Based on the core Israel Quest itinerary, this program is specially offered to undergrad age applicants from across Cincinnati. This trip is the perfect way to experience Israel with new friends with whom you can easily stay in touch locally on campus after your return from Israel. For more details about what you will experience on the trip, check out Israel Quest.
Ages: 18-22 Group
Target: Students enrolled at any campus in the Cincinatti area
Next Trip: Winter 2010-11 (TBD)
Medical Students Mifgash Experience (Ages 22-26)
Sponsored in partnership with American Physicians Fellowship for Medicine in Israel
 The American Physicians Fellowship, established in 1950, is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the state of medical education, research and health care in Israel. The "Medical Students Mifgash Experience" pairs American medical students, nursing students, and already licensed nurses with Israeli medical students, medics, paramedics, and physicians for all 10-days of the program in Israel. Highlights include participation in field training exercises, military medic simulations, and opportunities to network with Israeli physicians of all backgrounds. It's a special way to experience Israel and deepen ties with your Israeli colleagues.
Ages: 22-26
Target: Students currently enrolled in or accepted to medical or nursing school
Next Trip: June 2011 (TBD)
Atlanta Community Israel Experience (Ages 22-26)
Sponsored in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta
 Based on the core Israel Quest itinerary, this program is specially offered to applicants who live in or are from the greater Atlanta area. This trip is the perfect way to experience Israel with new friends with whom you can easily stay in touch locally after your return from Israel. For more details about what you will experience on the trip, check out Israel Quest.
Ages: 22-26 Group
Target: Residents of the Atlanta region
Next Trip: TBD
Houston Community Israel Experience (Ages 22-26)
Sponsored in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston
 Based on the core Israel Quest itinerary, this program is specially offered to applicants who live in or are from the greater Houston area. This trip is the perfect way to experience Israel with new friends with whom you can easily stay in touch locally after your return from Israel. For more details about what you will experience on the trip, check out Israel Quest.
Ages: 22-26 Group
Target: Residents of the Houston region
Next Trip: TBD
Nevada Community Israel Experience (Ages 18-26)
Sponsored in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas
 Based on the core Israel Quest itinerary, this program is specially offered to applicants who live in or are from the State of Nevada. This trip is the perfect way to experience Israel with new friends with whom you can easily stay in touch locally after your return from Israel. For more details about what you will experience on the trip, check out Israel Quest.
Ages: 18-26 Group
Target: Residents of the Nevada
Next Trip: Summer 2011 (TBD)
Orange County Hillel Campus Israel Experience (Ages 18-22)
Sponsored in partnership with Hillel of Orange County
 Based on the core Israel Quest itinerary, this program is specially offered to undergrad age applicants from across Orange County. This trip is the perfect way to experience Israel with new friends with whom you can easily stay in touch locally on campus after your return from Israel. For more details about what you will experience on the trip, check out Israel Quest.
Ages: 18-22 Group
Target: Students enrolled at any campus in Orange County
Next Trip: Summer 2011 (TBD)
Manhattan Community Israel Experience (Ages 22-26)
Sponsored in partnership with the JCC in Manhattan
 Based on the core Israel Quest itinerary, this program is specially offered to applicants who live in Manhattan. This trip is the perfect way to experience Israel with new friends with whom you can easily stay in touch locally after your return from Israel. For more details about what you will experience on the trip, check out Israel Quest.
Ages: 22-26 Group
Target: Residents of Manhattan
Next Trip: TBD
Jewish Renewal Israel Experience (Ages 18-26)
Sponsored in partnership with ALEPH - The Allience for Jewish Renewal
Music, creative ritual, joy and deep learning will infiltrate every aspect of the tour. You will pray and learn with Israeli Jewish Renewal teachers and peacemakers, experience an ecstatic welcome of Shabbat and dive into the mystical energy of Sfat. Expect chanting, drumming and niggunim on the bus, meaningful rituals at holy sites like the Kotel, sunrise prayers at Masada and more. This year’s trip will be led by remarkable ALEPH leaders: second generation Jewish Renewalist, aspiring cantor and martial artist Sarah Beck-Berman, and ALEPH Rabbinic Student, chant leader, environmental activist and spiritual storyteller Ilan Glazer.
Ages: 18-26 Group
Target: ALEPH members, friends, and anyone interested in the Jewish Renewal movement
Next Trip: TBD
Cleveland Community Israel Experience (Ages 22-26)
Sponsored in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Cleveland
 Based on the core Israel Quest itinerary, this program is specially offered to applicants who live in or are from the greater Cleveland area. This trip is the perfect way to experience Israel with new friends with whom you can easily stay in touch locally after your return from Israel. For more details about what you will experience on the trip, check out Israel Quest.
Ages: 22-26 Group
Target: Residents of the Cleveland region
Next Trip: TBD
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