Specialty 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 Quest 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). Read on for more details. 
 

Medical Students Mifgash Experience (Ages 22-26)

In partnership with American Physicians Fellowship for Medicine in Israel

The American Physicians Fellowship for Israel, 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 and Canadian medical students (including admitted 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. For more general details about what you will experience on the trip, check out Israel Quest.

Ages: 22-26
Target: Students currently enrolled in or accepted to medical or nursing school
Next Trip: June 2012 (TBD)

AEPi & AEPhi Members Experience (Ages 18-22)

In partnership with AEPi and AEPhi

Join your college-age brothers and sisters from campuses across America for a peer experience in Israel not quite like any other. The trip itinerary is based on the core Israel Quest program and is organized in partnership with Alpha Epsilon Pi and Alpha Epsilon Phi.

Ages: 18-22
Target: Current students affiliated AEPi and AEPhi
Next Trip: May 2012 (TBD)

BBYO Alumni Experience (Ages 18-22 / Ages 22-26)

In partnership with BBYO

Based on the core Israel Quest itinerary, this experience is open to BBYO alumni, advisors, and their friends. These trips are a great opportunity to re-connect with old friends, make new ones, and experience the very best of Israel! Organized in partnership with BBYO Friends & Alumni Network.

Ages: Separate groups for ages 18-22 / Ages 22-26
Target:  BBYO alumni, advisors, and their friends
Next Trip: May and June 2012 (TBD)

Jewish Renewal Experience (Ages 18-26)

In partnership with ALEPH: The Alliance for Jewish Renewal

Based on the core Israel Quest itinerary, the Jewish Renewal Experience incorporates encounters with Israeli Jewish Renewal educators and peacemakers, a spiritual welcome of Shabbat, the mystical energy of Tsfat, ecological teachings and visits, rituals at Yad VaShem and at the Kotel, sunrise prayers at Massada, chanting, drumming and singing during our bus journeys – and more. Jewish Renewal is a religious movement within Judaism which endeavors to reinvigorate modern Judaism with mystical, Hasidic, musical and meditative practices. This program is sponsored in partnership with ALEPH: The Alliance for Jewish Renewal.

Ages: 18-26
Target: Anyone interested in experiencing Israel with a Jewish Renewal approach
Next Trip: August 2012 (TBD)

ROTC & Military Cadet Israel Experience (Ages 18-22)

Based on the core Israel Quest itinerary, this program is specially offered to undergrad age applicants from the military academies as well as ROTC students and their friends nationwide. This trip is the perfect way to experience Israel with new friends from back home and from Israel with like-minded interests. For more details about what you will experience on this trip, check out Israel Quest.

Ages: 18-22 Group
For: Students enrolled in ROTC or any military academy program
Next Trip: December 2011