Take part in a life-changing, action-packed 4-week adventure to explore the history, land, and people of Israel. 

July 5 – August 2

Grades 9 – 12

This trip is geared towards public school and non-day school teens.

  • Connect with other Jewish teens
  • learn about your heritage & culture
  • Experience the beauty of Israel
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"*Additional scholarships available--contact us to make your dream of touring Israel a reality!"

Why Inspire Israel?

We Know Our Stuff

Inspire Israel is run by Bnei Akiva of the US & Canada, with over 60 years of experience running summer teen tours of Israel. We are one of the oldest organizations running Israel tours for American teens.

Our Team

Our Team

Our team is led by Director, Rav Eli Skaist who has been involved in experiential education for over a decade. Rav Eli has served as a captain in the IDF. In his spare time, he loves jamming on his guitar and most recently returned from a two-year stint in Los Angeles, California working with teens and spreading his infectious love for the land of Israel. 

National Team

Inspire Israel is also run by our dedicated national team made up of camp directors, tour guides, and travel experts who have been planning summer camps and teen tours in Israel for decades.

Health & Safety

Our number one priority is the safety and well-being of all our campers and staff. In light of the global pandemic, all health and safety decisions are made with a team of medical advisors following CDC and Israel’s Ministry of Health guidelines.

Additionally— all of our staff undergo rigorous safety training, receive an ASAP CSP Certification, and must pass background checks.

Scholarships

In addition to the RootOne voucher, additional scholarships are available on a case by case basis. We encourage all teens to apply regardless of financial means, and upon acceptance to the program will determine additional scholarship opportunities.

Awesome

activities

Hiking

Hiking

Jeeping

Jeeping

Touring

Touring

Camel riding

Camel riding

Snorkeling

Snorkeling

Kayaking

Kayaking

Hiking

Hiking

Jeeping

Jeeping

Touring

Touring

Camel riding

Camel riding

Snorkeling

Snorkeling

Kayaking

Kayaking

Sample Calendar

Inspire Israel calendar

FAQ

What is the cancelation policy in the event the program cannot run due to COVID-19?

We will refund 100% of all fees, if we cannot run the trip this summer.

Where is the program based?

Nowhere/Everywhere. On Inspire you will explore the entire country. Generally, groups stay in a hotel for 2-5 nights, then move on to another region of the country.

How many teens are on the trip?

The trip is made up of a select group of 40 Jewish teens in public school or non-day school ranging in age from 9th – 12th grade.

Do we visit museums? Is there any hiking? Do we do any volunteering?

Yes to all! Every minute of the itinerary is very well thought out so that not a moment is wasted. You will visit many sites that have great Biblical, historical and modern-day significance. You will hike mountains, deserts and wadis and learn to love Israel’s natural resources. You will do volunteer work that will allow you to contribute to, and bond with, the land and its people. For more details see the sample itinerary!

Will we have off time in the program?

There is one free weekend. If you want to spend more time with family and friends in Israel, you can arrange to arrive in Israel before Inspire starts, or you can stay after.

Are the campers well-supervised?

Yes! The bus has a staff of 5 full-time madrichim (counselors), which is a larger-than-average amount for this type of program. There is also a senior-staff member who will be traveling with the bus. Even “free time” is supervised — no camper is ever permitted to go off on his/her own.

Can special diets be accommodated?

Most of the time. Because we are a traveling camp, we do not have our own kitchens. Meals are eaten in hotels and restaurants or provided by caterers. Therefore, we do not have total control over ingredients. If you have food allergies or other special needs, you must speak with the Inspire administration before your application is considered final.

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Inspire Israel 2021 is a project of Bnei Akiva or the Us & Canada with over 50 years of experience bringing teens to Israel and made possible by RootOne is seeded through the generosity of The Marcus Foundation and is powered by The Jewish Education Project. Please visit RootOne.org for more information.