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Now that you are signed up for the ten-day Taglit-Birthright Israel: MAYANOT trip
and will be in Israel (for free!) you are presented with a great opportunity to
extend your stay and continue your Israel experience.
To assist you, we have compiled a list of some great opportunities that you can
participate in following your Taglit-Birthright Israel: MAYANOT trip. Feel free
to contact Efrat Bitton at
efrat@mayanotisrael.com for more information about any of the below opportunities
or any other post-trip opportunities you may be interested in. We encourage you
to maximize your Israel experience by signing up for one or more of the following
programs:
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Please
note: Your post Taglit-Birthright Israel trip can only begin after the complete Taglit-Birthright Israel trip
is over. Under no circumstances can participants leave the Taglit-Birthright Israel
trip early.
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Aside for the "3 Week Extension at Mayanot" and the "Study in Israel"
options, the below opportunities are independently run and are not affiliated with
Mayanot.
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3 Week Extension at Mayanot
You are about to participate on the Taglit-Birthright Israel: MAYANOT experience
– ten long days of fast-paced action-packed adventure, partying, learning
and inspiration. Mayanot offers the unique opportunity to extend your trip for another
3 weeks to experience Israel and Judaism in a more relaxed environment, giving you
the opportunity to internalize all that you experienced on the ten-day Taglit-Birthright
Israel: MAYANOT trip. For more information and to apply click here.
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Eilat – Jordan – Egypt
Because our itinerary covers so much of Israel there is simply not enough time to
include Eilat during the trip. However, Mayanot will make it easy for you to arrange
a low-cost visit to this beautiful seaside city so you can enjoy its beaches, coral
reefs, scuba diving, dolphin shows, off-road jeeping, amazing hikes and other attractions
with your new Mayanot friends! Also available are guided tours to Jordan and Egypt.
It is best to plan your Eilat/Jordan/Egypt trip before you leave to Israel though
our staff will be more than happy to assist you with this when you are in Israel
as well. Click here to plan your
Eilat/Jordan/Egypt extension.
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Study in Israel
Spend a semester or year studying in the heart of Jerusalem at the Mayanot
Institute of Jewish Studies. Mayanot offers a unique approach to Jewish learning
that combines a highly academic curriculum with a warm environment focused on personal
growth. Discover 3,000 years of Jewish wisdom exploring exciting areas of Jewish
heritage, culture and thought. The program includes Hebrew language classes (Ulpan),
tours throughout Israel, cultural activities, shabbatons and community service projects.
No Hebrew language or Jewish studies background is required. Scholarships and airfare
subsidies are available. Summer programs are available. For more information and
to apply please visit www.mayanot.edu.
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Archeological Digs and Excavation
The Tell es-Safi/Gath Archaeological Project is a long-term investigation
aimed at studying the archaeology and history of one of the most important sites
in Israel. In addition to participating in all facets of the excavation process,
participants will be provided with the opportunity to learn excavation techniques,
to hear lectures about the archaeology of Israel, and to go on field trips to nearby
sites of interest. Students from all over the world may earn university credits
through Bar Ilan University. For more information and to apply please visit www.dig-gath.org.
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Ascent of Safed
Located in the Old City of Safed and very close to the city's center and
tourist attractions, Ascent offers comfortable accommodations with stunning views,
Shabbat hospitality, daily classes in mysticism, a multi-media center & English
Jewish library, guided tours, a Kabbala exhibit and live music concerts. For more
information and to arrange your stay at Ascent, please visit www.ascentofsafed.com.
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GoEco Volunteer Programs
Volunteer in Israel and discover up-close the amazing cultural and natural diversity
that has followed this land since biblical times. With GoEco you can fulfill an eco-tourism
internship in the ancient city of Nazareth or rehabilitate animals in the vast Arava desert.
Dreamt of volunteering on a kibbutz, then why not join our eco-volunteer kibbutz programs.
Based on years of development and in-depth field reports, GoEco presents you a careful
selection of excellent yet affordable social and wildlife volunteer projects in Israel.
Projects start of with an exciting GoEco orientation in Jerusalem.
For more information and to apply, please visit www.goeco.org/israel.
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Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu
Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu is situated in the fertile Beit Shean valley close to the Sea
of Galilee. It is home to 300 members and an equal number of children, and combines
an observant, Jewish way of life with the principles of kibbutz life and a devotion
to the land and people of Israel.
For more information, please visit: http://www.seliyahu.org.il/eVolunteers.htm.
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Livnot
Livnot offers some volunteer and adventurous opportunities in Israel following
your Taglit-Birthright Israel: MAYANOT trip. In addition to Individual volunteering, they
offer one-week volunteer programs geared specifically to people who want to stay on in Israel
after Birthright and come to Tzfat for a week of volunteering and hiking. Also, the 4-week
Galilee Programs offer a longer opportunity to stay and volunteer. For more information and to apply please
visit http://www.livnot.com/landingpages/volunteer.aspx.
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Israelight: Inward Bound
You have seen the Israel you don't see on the news, now learn about the Judaism you didn't get in Hebrew School!
Delve into the secrets of Kabbalah with master mystic and best selling author Rabbi David Aaron.
$125 includes 12 nights accommodations in the Old City, daily gourmet healthy wholefoods lunch and tours!
For more information and to apply now please visit extendyourbirthrighttrip.com.
visit http://www.extendyourbirthrighttrip.com.
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Mahal - Volunteer Service in the Israeli Army
The duration of the Mahal IDF programs for non-Israeli citizens is 14 ½ months
(or 18 months including Hebrew studies). There are also IDF programs of 14 ½
months for overseas Israelis. For more information, assistance and application please
visit www.mahal-idf-volunteers.org.
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Magen Dovid Adom – Ambulance Volunteer Program
This exciting two-month group experience is for independent young adults, aged 18
and over. Participants undergo a first-aid training course in Israel, and are then
placed in one of the numerous Magen David Adom Centers around the country, where
they work on ambulances with other Israeli volunteers, providing first aid and emergency
care. The program includes housing in absorption centers, as well as trips and seminars,
and is run several times a year. For more information and to apply please click here.
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Marva – Israeli Army Basic Training Experience
A physically challenging two-month army experience for tourists between the ages
of 18-28, who know a basic level Hebrew. Marva offers participants the opportunity
to experience life in Israel while learning about the IDF, survival skills, field
training, self-defense, topography and navigation, and meeting Israeli soldiers
while hiking and touring throughout the country. Four sessions are offered throughout
the year beginning in June, September, December and March. for more information
and to apply please click here.
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Otzma
Live, learn and volunteer in a 10 month all–encompassing experience that includes
leadership training, contributing to civil rights and community building, learning
Hebrew and exploring Jewish and Israeli tradition. A challenging, educational, and
hard-working experience designed to give participants an opportunity to live and
work in a variety of settings throughout Israel. For more information and to apply
please visit www.otzma.org.
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Sarel – Volunteer at an Israeli Army Base
Sarel is a 3 week volunteer program with the IDF. Volunteers live on army bases,
and do maintenance work such as packaging food and medicines for soldiers, fixing
army equipment, clearing out storage spaces, etc. There are social aspects to the
program as well. For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.sar-el.org.
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Yad Vashem
Working to promote Holocaust education and remembrance The International School
for Holocaust Studies organizes educational programs and produces educational materials
for a variety of target populations and educational organizations in Israel and
abroad. Internship opportunities are offered for educators and students from overseas.
For more information and to apply please contact Yad Vashem through www.yadvashem.org.
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Melabev
After having spent 10 days with young people your age you might want to make contact
with some older people and volunteer in one of Melabev's centers. Our centers are
for people with memory problems including Alzheimer's and dementia. We concentrate
on what the people like to do and provide art, music, dance, pet, and horticulture
therapies in a very supportive atmosphere. We also use Savion computer program for
cognitive stimulation. Come give of yourself and you will get so much in return. For more
information go to www.melabev.org.
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Extras
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Jewgether
Jewgether is a hospitality network that connects Jewish people from around the world and
helps Jewish travelers find a place to stay. Using its intuitive site, Jewgether.org,
post-Birthright travelers have the opportunity to find like-minded individuals, of all age groups,
who have opened their homes to visitors from abroad. This unique opportunity gives such
travelers the opportunity to explore Israel on their own, while connecting with locals,
providing an interesting perspective and different view on the country. Ranging from
Shabbat dinners and recommendations on the country's hot spots to staying over for few
days, Jewgether locals add another unique layer to an already eye-opening trip, rounding
off the Birthright while strengthening international Jewish bonds. www.jewgether.org.
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