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Each year Authentic Israel offers a series of Israel trips for families, teens, young adults, adults and grandparents that are open for the public to join. Each program is organized fully in-house, which means that we stand behind the experience from our headquarters in Israel. All listed departure dates are guaranteed.

Israel Family Journey

Adults & Families
Experience the beauty of Israel on this 10-day tour for adults and families with an optional 2-day extension to Eilat on the Red Sea. Join travelers from across North America to experience Israel's rich history, modern culture, and natural beauty. Offered in partnership with B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, the itinerary is designed to give you the full flavor of Israel. The experience is Jewish heritage-focused, all meals are kosher, and there is no bus-based touring on Shabbat. Early registration discounts apply. Learn More: Israel Family Journey

UPCOMING DATES:
 • June 28 - July 7, 2012
 • August 2 - August 11, 2012
 • August 16 - August 25, 2012
An optional 2-day Eilat/Petra extension is available after the core program

Italy Family Journey

Adults & Families
An active tour of Italy – encompassing Milan, Venice, Florence, Pisa and Rome and world-famous sites like the Coliseum, the Sistine Chapel, the leaning Tower of Pisa, the canals of Venice, the Vatican, and Michelangelo’s David sculpture. Along the way, we will learn about the colorful history of Italian Jewry and celebrate Shabbat with Italy’s present day community. Learn More: Italy Family Journey

UPCOMING DATES:
 • June 27 - July 8, 2012

My Turn in Israel

Adults & Families
Experience the beauty of Israel on this 8-day tour for adults and families with an optional 2-day extension to Eilat on the Red Sea. Join travelers from across North America to experience Israel's rich history, modern culture, and natural beauty. The itinerary is designed to give you the full flavor of Israel. The experience is Jewish heritage-focused, all meals are kosher, and there is no bus-based touring on Shabbat. Early registration discounts apply. Learn More: My Turn in Israel

UPCOMING DATES:
  • December 22 - December 29, 2011
  • May 24 - May 31, 2012
  • June 28 - July 5, 2012
  • August 9 - August 16, 2012
  • December 20 - December 27, 2012
An optional 2-day Eilat/Petra extension is available after the core program

USCJ Family Israel Experience

Adults & Families
Experience the beauty of Israel on this 11-day tour for adults and families organized by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Join travelers from across North America to experience Israel's rich history, modern culture, and natural beauty. The itinerary is designed to give you the full flavor of Israel. Membership in a Conservative Synagogue is not required to participate. Learn More: USCJ Family Israel Experience

UPCOMING DATES:
 • July 30 - August 10, 2012

March of the Living - Adult & Family Delegation

Adults & Families
Travel to Poland and Israel this spring as part of the International March of the Living. Walk hand-in-hand from Auschwitz to Birkenau on Yom HaShoah in Poland, and then experience Israel’s Independence Day in the heart of Jerusalem. Taking part in the March of the Living is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to memorialize our past and celebrate our future within an intimate group setting. Learn More: March of the Living

UPCOMING DATES:
 • April 16 - April 27, 2012

HAZAK Israel Journey

Adults 55+
Join staff from the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and fellow Jewish mature adults 55+ as we journey to Israel for a memorable ten days of travel in the Land of Milk & Honey. For our participants' convenience, this program is based out of two hotels in Jerusalem and in the Galilee. The Hazak Journey to Israel is appropriate for active Jewish seniors of all backgrounds, and membership in a synagogue is not required. Learn More: HAZAK Israel Journey.

UPCOMING DATES:
  • December 11 - December 22, 2011
  • March 4 - March 15, 2012 (waitlist only)
  • November 4 - November 15, 2012
An optional 3-day Eilat/Petra extension is available after the core program

BBYO Passport 

High School Teens (Ages 14-18)
Passport to the World is BBYO’s global travel program for Jewish teens of all backgrounds. Spanning destinations in Israel, Europe, Central America, and the Western USA, each experience shares core elements such as active touring, community service, cross-cultural interactions, and meaningful Jewish experiences. The BBYO Passport program is organized in partnership with Authentic Israel. Learn More: BBYO Passport

UPCOMING DATES:
 • Trips depart throughout the summer season

March of the Living - National Teen Delegation

High School Teens (Ages 14-18)
Join thousands of Jewish teens internationally to confront the depths of tragedy in Poland, and then travel on to Israel to celebrate the rebirth of the Jewish People. The March of the Living takes place every April to coincide with a commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day at Auschwitz and a celebration of Israel Independence Day in Jerusalem. Learn More: March of the Living

UPCOMING DATES:
 • April 16 - April 30, 2012

Israel Outdoors

Young Adults (Ages 18-26)
Israel Outdoors is an official provider of Taglit-Birthright Israel trips. Each trip is 10-days and is absolutely free. Trips are open to Jewish young adults who are 18-26 and who have never been to Israel on a peer program. Israel Outdoors is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the beauty of Israel and form friendships with North American and Israeli peers. Start the journey. Learn More: Israel Outdoors

UPCOMING DATES:
 • Winter/Spring 2011-12 (Registration CLOSED)
 • Summer 2012 (Registration opens February 2012)

Israel Pathways

Young Adults (Ages 21-30)
Israel Pathways organizes 5- and 10-month programs for young adults (ages 21-30) with generous funding from MASA ($3,000-$7,500 grants). Participants can choose from learning digital media skills in Tel Aviv, hiking the entirety of the Israel Trail, or taking part in a community service program to get a close-up experience in Israeli society. Learn More: Israel Pathways

UPCOMING START DATES:
 • February 13, 2012
 • September 3, 2012