  
Climb Masada at sunrise, float in the dead sea, and have the trip of a lifetime on Taglit-Birthright Israel: Penn Hillel/Jewish Renaissance Project Trip!
Important Dates:
Tuesday, 2/16, 12 PM: Pre-Registration opens! (for anyone who has registered for a past trip)
Wednesday, 2/17, 12 PM: General registration opens!!!
This summer, Hillel and the Jewish Renaissance Project are partnering with Young Judaea to provide the best birthright trip ever!
To register, go to: http://youngjudaea.birthrightisrael.com
**NOTE**This is the only website you can use to register for a trip with Penn Hillel and JRP. If you register with a different organizer, you will not be registering for our trip.
Please contact Debbie with any questions.
PLEASE FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- When the registration button is live, you will be able to click the button to access the online application.
- Young Judaea should be your default Trip Organizer by applying through this page.
- Once you begin your application, choose “May” as your preferred trip month and “Israel Now” as your preferred trip session.
- Fill out your academic information, listing Penn as your current university - these fields are not mandatory, but make it much easier to make sure your registration ends up with us quickly!
- Use your penn email address when you register!
Young Judaea is the oldest Zionist youth movement in the United States.
For nearly 100 years, Young Judaea has brought together thousands of Jewish youth from across the country and around the world, of every religious, cultural, and political persuasion, through a shared commitment to Jewish values, Jewish pride, and love of Israel.
With summer and year-round programs in both the US and Israel, from 3rd grade to college and beyond, Young Judaea is truly unique in its ability to offer a fun, safe, social environment that also includes a distinct focus on education, leadership, and social action
Find out more about Young Judaea as a Taglit-Birthright Israel trip organizer here: http://tinyurl.com/ycasxhl
FAQ:
• When is the trip?
Our summer trips are usually in late May/early June, as close to the end of the school year as possible. We will share information about the dates as soon as we have it. Dates will not conflict with finals.
• What if I sign up and then I can’t go?
When you register, you are required to pay a deposit to be considered for admission. If you decide you cannot go, you can withdraw and receive your deposit back if you do so before the withdraw deadline. If you withdraw after you will lose the deposit. The deadline will be communicated to all students who register, so that there is no confusion.
• If I register am I guaranteed a spot?
Registration is a bit of a numbers game, because we cannot predict how many students will register; however, we truly work very hard to accomodate everyone who registers. If we have more registrants than spots, a waiting list will be created, and we will do our best to accommodate people from that list.
• Can I go with friends from other schools?
Non-Penn students can sign up for a Penn trip but Penn students will get priority if there are not enough spots.
• Is there anything I have to pay for?
Participants will receive their deposit back upon completion of the trip. Participants are responsible for transportation to and from the point of embarkation (usually in the New York area) and for the cost of an average of one meal a day on their own. Participants are also asked to bring $60 in tip money for tour providers in Israel. Any shopping or additional spending money is at your discretion.
• Can I see a sample itinerary?
Sure! Click here to download one.
Eligibility:
The short version of who is eligible:
• Someone who is 18-26 who identifies as a member of the Jewish people with at least one Jewish parent or a formal conversion, and who has never been on a peer trip to Israel.
The short version of who is not eligible:
• Someone who lived in Israel after their 12th birthday, or who has begun but not completed the conversion process or who identifies as a member of another faith or who has been to Israel on a peer trip.
Please contact Debbie if you have questions about your eligibility for the trip.
Taglit-Birthright Israel is an amazing, FREE, ten day trip to Israel for Jewish young adults between 18 and 26 who have never been on a peer trip to Israel. | 
