About Our Program
Combining fun and education, USD Hagshama’s birthright trip gives you the one of a lifetime chance to experience Israel’s beauty as well as it’s complexity.
Once you choose to join USD Hagshama for the 10 day experience that will change your life, you will embark on an exciting journey taking you from the lowest point in the world found at the Dead Sea, to the pinnacle of mount Massada. In between those two you will visit the Western Wall, ride a camel in the enchanting desert, enjoy wine-tasting in the Galilee, experience a Jewish Sabbath in Jerusalem, watch an authentic musical show, explore Tel-Aviv – a young and dynamic city – and learn about the historical traditions of the nation.
Hagshama will expose you to the diversity of Israeli society: social initiatives of young people who want to contribute, contemporary culture and will also allow you acquaint yourself with the complex political scene of the country. Our tour will connect you to your Jewish roots and will encourage you to ask questions and look for their answers.
This trip, in our mind, is just the beginning of your relationship with Israel. Hagshama’s staff doesn’t just take you to Israel – once you’re home, they bring Israel back to you!
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Learning about the Past, Connecting to the Future!
Questions?
Just call us on 1-800-27-ISRAEL
or email us at usd@jazo.org.il
This trip is a gift of Taglit-birthright israel
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Please note that due to an overwhelming response in registration for this round of Taglit-birthright israel trips, your application may be entered into a lottery. There may be a chance that we will not be able to accommodate all eligible applicants this round. Please do not assume that you have automatically been accepted as a recipient of the Taglit-birthright israel gift until you have heard so directly from your Trip Organizer.
Taglit-birthright israel is a unique partnership between the people of Israel through their government, local Jewish communities (North American Jewish Federations through the United Jewish Communities, Keren Hayesod, and The Jewish Agency for Israel), and the birthright israel Foundation, generously supported by the following Jewish philanthropic partners: S. Daniel Abraham, The Abramson Family Foundation, Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson, The AVI CHAI Foundation, The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies, Edgar M. Bronfman, Circle of Service Foundation, Susie and Michael Gelman, Richard and Rhoda Goldman Foundation, David and Ruth Gottesman, The Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Hadassah - The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Susan and Roger Hertog, Ronald S. Lauder, The Marcus Foundation- Bernie Marcus, Jane and Daniel Och, The Samberg Family Foundation, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, Judy and Michael Steinhardt, The Wasserman Foundation, Leslie and Abigail Wexner and The Wexner Foundation, Karen and Gary Winnick in North America; Marc Rich in Europe.