I was on a previous Birthright trip to Israel, am I still eligible?

Yes. If you’ve been on a previous Birthright trip, gap-year, Yeshiva, or other organized trip to Israel, you are still eligible for this trip.

I was on a previous Birthright trip to Israel, will this be the same?

No. Your standard Birthright experience was a 10-day trip to multiple tourist sites and cities throughout Israel. This is a volunteer trip to Israel.  We spend four half-days volunteering throughout Israel.  Some of our volunteer experiences may be directly related to supporting the communities directly impacted by the October 7th attacks. Evenings will be free on your own.

What is the cost of THE trip?

We have three separate group flights organized for this experience. Below are the costs. These costs include flight + accommodations.

• New York - Cost: $600 (group flight available)

• Los Angeles - Cost: $600 (group flight available)

• London - Cost: $300 (group flight available)

• Everywhere else - Cost: $600 (email Julie@goyael.com to join!)

What does the price include?

• Roundtrip group flights

• Partial food subsidy of $100 for the week

• Housing in a prime location in Tel Aviv with safe rooms (double or triple occupancy per room)

• Single room upgrades available for an additional $100 per night​

• All arrangements for volunteering each day for about 4-6 hours per day

• Organized transportation to volunteer sites each day

• Comprehensive health insurance. For anyone with preexisting conditions we recommend additional insurance and they should email Julie@goyael.com

• Engaging educational and social programs

• Opportunities to meet and connect with local Israelis around Israel

• Dedicated support staff for the entire duration of the trip

I don’t live in any of the above cities, can I still join?

Yes. You can meet us in any of the destination cities and join our group flight. 

I can’t join a group flight and live outside the United States, can an individual flight be organized for me?

Yes. Please email julie@goyael.com

I’d prefer to get to Israel on my own using points, or to pay for my own flight OR VISITING ISRAEL ANYWAY.  Can I still join the trip in Israel and not join any of the group flights?

Yes.  If Birthright is not booking the flight for you, you can still join the program and only pay $50. 

I am only half-Jewish. Am I eligible for this trip?

Yes. Birthright requires you to have one Jewish parent to be eligible for this volunteer trip. 

I am a convert to Judaism, am I eligible for this trip?

Yes.

I am Jewish, but I am married to someone who is not Jewish. Can they join me on this trip?

Yes. Non-Jewish married spouses of eligible Jewish applicants may join!

I am Israeli, but live abroad.  Am I eligible for this trip?

You can join as long as you have not spent more than one full year in Israel since the age of 18.

I grew up in Israel, so I am not eligible for this trip, but the person I am married to is eligible for the trip. May I still join them?

Please email Julie@goyael.com. You can potentially join through Birthright’s "mifgash" program where Israelis join the group.

I see the trip is eligible to those ages 26-50.  Why are there age restrictions?

These are the rules of Birthright. However, check out this similarly subsidized trip open to all ages.

I know Hebro is a group that produces events specifically for gay men—will other letters of the LGBTQ community actually be on the trip?

Hebro is known for curating events primarily for cisgender gay men, and that will definitely be reflected in the makeup of this trip. However, this volunteer trip is open to the entire LGBTQ community, and we wholeheartedly welcome all identities under the rainbow.  That said, we can't guarantee a perfectly balanced mix, but we encourage all to join and bring their friends.

I want to extend my trip. Is that possible?

Yes. You’ll have to arrange that on your own with Birthright's travel agency, and there will be fees attached to that. Info on this will be sent out once you are registered.

I want to go…
- but Israel…
- BUT BIBI…
- BUT THE ISRAELI GOVERNMENT…

Passion noted. Participation optional.