Birthright

If you’d like to be connected with someone who has participated in the past or would like more information, contact Elena, our Israel Fellow at evitanov@berkeleyhillel.org. She’s happy to answer your questions and meet with you over coffee!

The stuff you’ll see:

  • Jerusalem’s Old City and Western Wall
  • The Negev and Judean Deserts
  • The Sea of Galilee
  • The Mediterranean Coast
  • The Dead Sea and Masada
  • Tzfat, the birthplace of mystical Judaism
  • Tel Aviv, the cultural capital of Israel

The stuff you’ll do:

  • Desert camel riding
  • Cultural and culinary events
  • Bedouin tent experience
  • Shopping in Jerusalem’s outdoor markets
  • Ancient tunnel crawling
  • Group and free nights out on the town

The stuff you’ll experience:

  • Celebrating Shabbat in Israel
  • New friendships with Israeli peers
  • Breathtaking sunrise atop Masada
  • Yad V’Shem Holocaust Center
  • Experiencing beach culture in Tel Aviv

Check out a video from Berkeley Hillel’s trip a few years ago!

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