About the Trip

Our trip is a free intensive 10-day knowledge-packed trip to the most fascinating, exciting and dynamic country on earth - the State of Israel. This generous, no-catch gift from Taglit-Birthright Israel is organized and operated by the Israelis of the SEC and includes:

• Round trip airfare to Israel from American gateway cities (New York & 
• Los Angeles)
• Accommodations in top level establishments and two meals per day
• All local transportation, program fees and touring costs
• The experience of a lifetime!

While in Israel, you'll meet and travel with great people from across America to experience the beauty, history and passion that is Israel! With SEC you will...

• Experience the diversity of Israel - from ancient-modern Jerusalem to the rugged volcanic mountains of the Golan
• Learn and use conversational Hebrew and hip slang in our unique "Hebrew To Go!" (Ivrit BaDerech) language program developed in association with the world-renowned Ulpan Akiva
• Learn about the history and achievements of the State of Israel and Zionism
• Gain a first-hand understanding of the issues facing contemporary Israeli society
• Enjoy the wide soft-sand beaches of Tel Aviv and party in the city's hippest disco
• Feel the intense heat of the Negev and float effortlessly in the Dead Sea
• Be a guest of the colorful Druze and Bedouin communities and learn about their fascinating cultures
• Dig for 2000 year-old artifacts at an archaeological site
• Travel with Israelis your age for 5 full days of the trip
• Make a great network of friends

Check out a sample itinerary for more details about your trip!

SEC trips are non-denominational and appropriate for, and sensitive to, participants of all Jewish backgrounds. Our trips are for Jewish individuals 18-26 years old (post high school) who have never been to Israel on a peer group educational program. SEC programs are co-ed. There is a fully refundable deposit of $250 (US) per participant for the ten-day basic program. The fee is refunded after successful completion of the program.