How much does Birthright trip to Israel cost?
Cost to send one person to Israel: $3,500. Goal number of participants each year: 50,000 Jewish young adults. Birthright Israel Foundation’s annual fundraising goal: $57 million. Yearly worldwide programming cost to provide the gift of Birthright Israel to Jewish young adults: $172 million.
Is the Israel Birthright trip free?
The mission of Birthright Israel is to give every Jewish young adult the chance to explore Israel at least once in their lifetime. The gift is funded through the generous support of philanthropists and the State of Israel. Your journey is entirely free, including the flight!
Who pays for the Israel Birthright trip?
Funds come from sources such as the State of Israel and worldwide Jewish community organizations, including the Jewish Federations of North America. Donations also come from nearly 40,000 individual donors and philanthropists every year.
How much money do I need for birthright?
All in all, we recommend that you bring $200-$250 on the trip. If you plan on bringing cash, a representative will come on the first day of your trip to exchange money. You can also exchange money during your free time on the trip.
Can you drink on birthright?
Drinking is not permitted in participants or any hotel/guest house bedrooms. Drinking is only permitted in locations that are authorized and designated for that purpose eg, pubs, hotel bar etc., with the Trip Organizers’ full knowledge and consent.
Can you go out at night on birthright?
Outings to pubs and bars as a group activity is not permitted. During ‘Leisure Nights’ participants may go to a bar and pub and drink responsibly within the parameters of the Taglit regulations.
How much money should I bring on birthright?
$200-$250
All in all, we recommend that you bring $200-$250 on the trip. If you plan on bringing cash, a representative will come on the first day of your trip to exchange money. You can also exchange money during your free time on the trip.
Do I need a visa to go to Israel from us?
For U.S. and Canadian citizens, all you need is a passport that’s valid at least six months longer than your date of arrival in Israel. (For stays up to three months, you don’t need a visa.)
Do people drink on birthright?
Drinking is never permitted during program time or while on the bus. Drinking is not permitted in participants or any hotel/guest house bedrooms. Drinking is only permitted in locations that are authorized and designated for that purpose eg, pubs, hotel bar etc., with the Trip Organizers’ full knowledge and consent.
How much is flight ticket to Israel?
Good to know
| Low season | October |
|---|---|
| Cheapest flight | $199 |
| Average price round-trip | $1,330 |
| Good deal round-trip | $1,039 |
| Good deal one-way | $581 |