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For teens, college students and young adults, an Israel experience is much more than a trip. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to forge bonds with Israel and the Jewish people, with memories that stay with participants well into adulthood. At the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, we know that Israel opportunities are many, and costs can sometimes be prohibitive. Our Israel and Overseas Department is here to help you, whether you’re a parent looking to save and plan for your child’s Israel experience, or a young adult who wants to find the Israel program that’s just right for you.

Gift of Israel Savings Program

You want to give your child a meaningful Israel experience. We want to help you plan and save for it. When you enroll in the Gift of Israel Savings Program (formerly Passport to Israel), Federation and your synagogue will help make Israel much more affordable.

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College and Post College Programs

Whether you wish to study abroad, volunteer or even jump-start your career in Israel, you can spend a few months in Israel through Masa Israel Journey, which offers a full menu of programs and scholarships.

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High School Age Programs

Young adults, college students and high school students can spend a few weeks, a semester or a summer in Israel. Interested in registering for a Birthright trip? Here’s where you can find just the right program to match your interests and goals.

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Looking for Scholarships?

There are a limited number of need-based scholarships available for children and young adults looking to make an Israel experience a reality.

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Israel Experiences Blog

Federation is working to build a strong Jewish future by offering various opportunities for Israel experiences. Living in Israel and participating on a program can be transformative for many young adults. Read personal accounts about these experiences and stay up-to-date on what it is like living in Israel.

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Join a Synagogue for 5786

Join a Synagogue for 5786

If you’d like to become a synagogue member for the High Holidays and beyond, there is a congregation in Miami-Dade County ready to welcome you.

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Israel’s Mobile Mental Health Care Unit

Israel’s Mobile Mental Health Care Unit

In supporting the mobile Road to Resilience program in the north of Israel, Federation is helping to address the region’s increase in mental health care needs.

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Much-Loved Milk & Honey Coming Soon

Much-Loved Milk & Honey Coming Soon

Don’t miss one of Jewish Miami’s most loved community service events of the year! Register now for Milk & Honey, organized by Jewish Community Services of South Florida and Federation and help vulnerable seniors in our neighborhood.

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Teen Israel Academy: A New Kind of Israel Education

Teen Israel Academy: A New Kind of Israel Education

Calling all high school juniors and seniors: Are you looking for a safe academic space to grapple with Israel’s complexities and challenging questions before heading off to college? Apply now for the second cohort of Teen Israel Academy.

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