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About IsraelExperts
Established in 1999, IsraelExperts is a fully-licensed Israel tour operator committed to creating programs that blend first-hand Israel experience with Jewish educational principles. For more than 11 years, IsraelExperts has been running and organizing Taglit-Birthright Israel trips and was recently recognized by Taglit-Birthright Israel for consistently providing participants with the best in creative programming.
Comprised of experienced Israel destination professionals, logistics experts, informal educators and accredited tour guides, IsraelExperts works with major organizations around the world in the field of Israel-Diaspora relations and Israel education and is one of Israel’s premier tour operators. IsraelExperts is headquartered in Gedera, Israel.
At IsraelExperts, we believe that a successful Israel program must combine quality, innovation, educational value, fun, a hands-on interactive approach and logistical flawlessness. We are committed to providing our Taglit-Birthright Israel participants with the very best that Israel has to offer.
What Is Taglit-Birthright Israel?
Taglit-Birthright Israel is the most significant Jewish philanthropic endeavor of its kind. The co-founders of the project, philanthropists Charles R. Bronfman and Michael Steinhardt, have created a unique and unprecedented partnership between the Government of Israel, Jewish federations/communities around the world and private philanthropists. These partners believe that it is every Jew's right to be offered a free first-time visit to Israel as a gift from the Jewish people.
Taglit-Birthright Israel is an innovative partnership between the people of Israel through the Government of Israel, private philanthropists through the Birthright Israel Foundation and Jewish communities around the world (North American Jewish Federations through the United Jewish Communities (UJC); the Jewish Agency for Israel; and Keren Hayesod).
Since the launch of the Taglit-Birthright Israel initiative in 1999, close to 300,000 Jewish young adults have benefited from this incomparable opportunity through the tremendous generosity of the program's partners.
All of IsraelExperts Taglit - Birthright Israel programs are free, 10-days, co-ed and appropriate for all Jewish backgrounds.
Am I Eligible For Taglit-Birthright Israel?
You are eligible for the Taglit-Birthright Israel gift if you meet all three of the following criteria:
- Jewish
- 18 through 26 (see below)
- Have never been to Israel before on an organized peer trip which lasted more than 7 days.
Regarding age, for Summer 2013 Taglit-Birthright Israel have set a cutoff date of May 1st 2013. If you turn 27 before May 1st then you are NOT eligible for any Summer 2013 departure. If you turn 27 ON or AFTER May 1st then you ARE eligible and this will be your LAST CHANCE!!
On the other end of the age range, you must have turned 18 AND completed high school before your trip departure date.
Family visits to Israel or private visits on your own do not disqualify you. If you are unsure whether a previous visit to Israel affects your eligibility, contact us to find out.
For Taglit-Birthright Israel eligibility requirements, you are Jewish if you have at least one Jewish parent (mother or father) and consider yourself to be Jewish, or if you have completed a conversion course (certification will be required).
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