Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taglit-Birthright Israel?
Taglit-Birthright Israel provides the gift of first time, peer group, educational trips to Israel for Jewish young adults ages 18 to 26. Taglit-Birthright Israel operates on a belief that it is every Jewish person’s birthright to visit Israel. To date, over 300,000 young adults from 52 countries have traveled to Israel for the first time on Taglit-Birthright Israel trips.
What is the program?
The Taglit-Birthright Israel: MAYANOT trip is an adventurous and educational ten day tour of Israel. It includes extensive touring of Israel, interactive discussions, recreational activities and much more! To see some of the trip highlights click here.
Why is this trip free?
The trip is free because Taglit-Birthright Israel: MAYANOT believes that a visit to your homeland is your birthright. Taglit-Birthright Israel’s founders created this program to send thousands of young Jewish adults from all over the world to Israel as a gift in order to diminish the growing division between Israel and Jewish communities around the world; to strengthen the sense of solidarity among world Jewry; and to strengthen participants’ personal Jewish identity and connection to the Jewish people.
How safe is the trip?
Let us assure you that the safety and security of our participants is our number one priority. Taglit-Birthright Israel: MAYANOT would never take on this endeavor if we felt we were unable to adequately provide an absolutely safe and secure trip. We take whatever precautions are necessary, no matter the cost, to ensure the safety of our participants at all times. For more details of our safety precautions please visit our safety page.
How do I apply?
In order to be considered for a trip the following simple steps must be taken as soon as possible after registration begins for a respective session:
Step 1: Apply online here and complete the 8 part application.
Step 2: Submit a fully refundable $250 USD deposit.
Step 3: After receiving your login information, follow the link to Mayanot’s secondary application and submit the required forms.
Does Taglit-Birthright Israel pay for my domestic airfare to the gateway city?
Participants are responsible for getting to the gateway city on their own. Taglit-Birthright Israel: MAYANOT does not pay for any expenses related to this.
How will the deposit be returned?
If you are accepted to the program and assigned to a flight, you will receive an email from Taglit-Birthright within a week of your return, with a link to receive your deposit. If you cancel in writing prior to the deadline, or are not accepted to a program in the current season, then your refund will be issued directly back to your original method of payment.
Can my friends join me on the trip?
Sure! Refer your friends to sign up and submit a deposit as soon as possible and we will try and keep you in the same group. You can refer your friends here.
Taglit-Birthright Israel provides the gift of first time, peer group, educational trips to Israel for Jewish young adults ages 18 to 26. Taglit-Birthright Israel operates on a belief that it is every Jewish person’s birthright to visit Israel. To date, over 300,000 young adults from 52 countries have traveled to Israel for the first time on Taglit-Birthright Israel trips.
What is the program?
The Taglit-Birthright Israel: MAYANOT trip is an adventurous and educational ten day tour of Israel. It includes extensive touring of Israel, interactive discussions, recreational activities and much more! To see some of the trip highlights click here.
Why is this trip free?
The trip is free because Taglit-Birthright Israel: MAYANOT believes that a visit to your homeland is your birthright. Taglit-Birthright Israel’s founders created this program to send thousands of young Jewish adults from all over the world to Israel as a gift in order to diminish the growing division between Israel and Jewish communities around the world; to strengthen the sense of solidarity among world Jewry; and to strengthen participants’ personal Jewish identity and connection to the Jewish people.
How safe is the trip?
Let us assure you that the safety and security of our participants is our number one priority. Taglit-Birthright Israel: MAYANOT would never take on this endeavor if we felt we were unable to adequately provide an absolutely safe and secure trip. We take whatever precautions are necessary, no matter the cost, to ensure the safety of our participants at all times. For more details of our safety precautions please visit our safety page.
How do I apply?
In order to be considered for a trip the following simple steps must be taken as soon as possible after registration begins for a respective session:
Step 1: Apply online here and complete the 8 part application.
Step 2: Submit a fully refundable $250 USD deposit.
Step 3: After receiving your login information, follow the link to Mayanot’s secondary application and submit the required forms.
Does Taglit-Birthright Israel pay for my domestic airfare to the gateway city?
Participants are responsible for getting to the gateway city on their own. Taglit-Birthright Israel: MAYANOT does not pay for any expenses related to this.
How will the deposit be returned?
If you are accepted to the program and assigned to a flight, you will receive an email from Taglit-Birthright within a week of your return, with a link to receive your deposit. If you cancel in writing prior to the deadline, or are not accepted to a program in the current season, then your refund will be issued directly back to your original method of payment.
Can my friends join me on the trip?
Sure! Refer your friends to sign up and submit a deposit as soon as possible and we will try and keep you in the same group. You can refer your friends here.