Jewish National Fund-USA's
Alternative Summer Break

 

May 22 - 29, 2025

Deadline for applications is April 12, 2025. 

Register Now

 

JNF-USA has been running Alternative Break trips to Israel for over 18 years! We have brought 3,000 college students and young adults ages 18-24 to get their hands dirty while making a difference for the land and people of Israel!
 

Overview of the Trip:

Each day of the trip is comprised of volunteering, touring, education, and independent time in the evenings and on Shabbat.
Included with acceptance on the trip: $1,800 stipend towards your flight to Israel, accommodations, and most meals.
 

Volunteering Highlights:

• Meet with Israelis, soldiers, survivors, and influential figures to hear their stories, firsthand.
• Work together with HaShomer HaChadash in farms to prevent a massive shortage in the Israeli market, ensuring that no farmer is left alone.
• Cook & pack meals for Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers.
• Rebuild Israel’s southern and now northern communities affected by October 7 by planting, cleaning, painting, and repairing.
• And more!

 

Travel:

Participants will work with our travel agent to book their flights. We only offer flights on EL AL to and from Israel. There is a $1,800 stipend for the ticket.  Anything over that will be the student's responsibility. Traveland will also book domestic flights if needed. To connect with Traveland – you MUST complete THIS form within 5 business days of registration. Once the form is completed, Traveland will be in touch directly to complete the ticket process

 

Registration Fee:

All students will pay a non-refundable $360 registration fee. This $360 registration fee will automatically be applied to your $2,200 fundraising goal.
 

Fundraising:

Each participant is responsible for raising a minimum of $2,200 from at least 5 unique donors for JNF-USA's Israel Resilience Campaign which is dedicated to rehabilitating the South of Israel. Your fundraising page is created upon registration.
Your fundraiser of $2,200 must be completed by April 18, 2025.

For more information, contact education@jnf.org.
 

Jewish National Fund-USA is committed to running a healthy and safe in-person volunteer experience. The health and safety of trip participants is, and will always be, JNF-USA’s top priority.