Israel Outdoors! -- Free Israel trips sponsored by birthright israel

After you have filled out the official Taglit-Birthright Israel online application, in order to complete your registration, please carefully follow the instructions below and submit the required information where necessary .

STEP #1: APPLICANT INFO

First Name:
Last Name:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Date of Birth:	Please enter the above information exactly how it appears in your official birthright Israel application.

STEP #2: TRIP DATE SELECTION FORM

For a complete listing of programs, trip dates, and availability, check out the Israel Outdoors Registration Page. To choose a trip for the first time or to update your trip choices, complete the section below:

Have you used this form before?

NOTE: If you are updating your trip choices only and have already submitted a refundable trip deposit, simply complete the following section and press "Submit" at the bottom of the page.

First trip choice:
Second trip choice:
Third trip choice:

Travel companion requests:
Do you want to be placed on the same tour with someone in particular (i.e. do you want to be grouped with any particular friends or family members?) We try and honor all such requests, but we can not guarantee it!

Special trip choice comments:
Would you like us to know something specific about your trip choices or availability?

STEP #3: TRIP WAIVER FORM

The trip waiver form can be downloaded at the following link - TRIP WAIVER FORM. The form must be signed and dated and can be submitted by fax (1-866-665-7379) or by mail (Israel Outdoors / 5185 MacArthur Blvd, NW #640 / Washington, DC 20016). Your application will not be considered complete until both the refundable deposit and trip waiver form have been received. Trips are assigned on a first-come first-served basis, based on when your application is fully complete, so be sure to submit all of the required documentation as soon as possible!

STEP #4: MEDICAL & DIETARY INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

In order to best accommodate you on the program, you are encouraged to make a note of any current or previous medical conditions (physical, mental, etc.) as well as prescription drugs. Please note that your answers will NOT affect eligibility, and all information will be kept strictly confidential:

You are also encouraged to make a note of any special dietary needs or preferences

STEP #5: REFUNDABLE TRIP DEPOSIT

All Taglit-Birthright Israel applicants must submit a deposit in order to be considered for a trip. The deposit can be submitted via check or credit card. If you plan to use a credit card, an additional $10 processing fee will apply (see details below). Your application will not be considered complete until your deposit has been received.

Option #1: Instructions for submitting the deposit by check
If you are submitting the refundable deposit via check or money order, the payment should be made out to "Israel Outdoors" and sent to:

Israel Outdoors
5185 Macarthur Blvd, NW #640
Washington, DC 20016

Option #2: Instructions for submitting the deposit by credit card
If you are submitting the deposit via credit card, we have partnered with a service called Payoneer that will process your deposit online. A $10 non-refundable convenience fee applies for using this service.

PAY YOUR DEPOSIT ONLINE WITH PAYONEER

Is the deposit refundable?
Yes! This is really a free trip. Your deposit will be refunded so long as you go on the trip...or so long as you withdraw before getting placed on a trip...or so long as you cancel off a confirmed trip before these deadlines:

May Trips - March 17 at 9:00 am EST
June Trips - April 14 at 9:00 am EST
July Trips - May 12 at 9:00 am EST
August Trips - June at 16 9:00 am EST

You will only lose your deposit if you were confirmed on a trip and canceled after the deadline above or if you fail to abide by the basic rules of Taglit-Birthright Israel (see the Trip Waiver Form).

Why is a deposit even necessary? The Taglit-Birthright Israel gift requires all Trip Organizers to collect a refundable security deposit of $250 for each applicant. There is a good reason for this. Because the Taglit-Birthright Israel organization spends a lot of money purchasing plane tickets, the refundable deposit is required to ensure that you really do intend to board the plane with our group!

Of course, since the trip is trully free, the deposit will be fully refunded within two weeks following the end of the trip.

STEP #6: TRIP INTERVIEW

The last and final step before we can physically issue your ticket is to complete a brief telephone interview. The purpose of the interview is to make sure that you have chosen the correct program and to answer any and all of your questions. We are always happy to speak with family members as well if that is helpful. We will call you to conduct the interview. Do not worry. The order that you get interviewed has no impact on the order that we do trip assignments.