Spring/Summer 2010 Trip Options:

Trip dates for upcoming trips will not be available prior to registration.  You will be able to register for a specific month and type of trip ONLY.  We hope to offer trips in May, June, July & August.

    *    All applicants will be notified of their departure date no less than 1 month prior to departure.
    *    All departure dates will be assigned at the discretion of CIE.
    *    CIE will not accept requests for specific departure dates.
    *    All departure dates are subject to change.

Program Descriptions:

	Taglit-Birthright Israel: CIE Original Program (Ages 18-22) - If sunrise at Masada, touring the historic Old City of Jerusalem, rafting down the Jordan River, hiking in the Golan Heights, spending the night in the desert at the Bedouin tents, floating in the Dead Sea, archeological digging in the Israeli desert, partying in Israeli nightclubs, meeting tons of new people and MUCH MORE attracts you, then Taglit-Birthright Israel: CIE invites you to join us!  This program is ONLY for those applicants who will be 18-22 years old when the trip travels.
	Taglit-Birthright Israel: CIE Original Program (Ages 23-26) - Enjoy Israel’s most exhilarating spots with other young professionals. Tour the historic Old City, experience Masada’s breathtaking sunrise, hike the Golan Heights, raft down the Jordan River, dig in Israel’s archeological desert caves, spend the night in the desert at the Bedouin tents, visit the mystical city of Tzvat, party in Israeli nightclubs and MUCH MORE! Don’t miss this opportunity to explore Israeli culture and history with other young adults just like yourself. This program is for those applicants who will be 23-26 years old when the trip travels ONLY.
	Taglit-Birthright Israel: CIE Canadian-Russian Adventure (Ages 18-26) - Were you born in the Former Soviet Union and speak Russian?  Join a group of young Russian Jews from St. Petersburg, Russia as well as Israeli-Russian soldiers for a 10-day adventure in Israel.  Explore the beauty, history and complexities of the country through a common cultural lens.  With your peers, you will get to hike the Golan Heights, enjoy Bedouin hospitality in the desert, experience the culture of Tel Aviv and the holiness of Jerusalem, as well as meet Russian-speaking professionals to learn about the unique contributions made by FSU immigrants to Israeli society, academics and science.  You will walk away feeling inspired not only by Israel's physical beauty and spirituality but also by the relationships you will develop with Russian-speaking young adults from Canada, Russia and Israel. Though this trip is for Russian-speaking participants, the program will be in English.
	Taglit-Birthright Israel: Amazing Israel 'No Limits' (Ages 18-26) - This is a unique trip to participants who require the use of a wheelchair from both the U.S. and Canada.  Participants with just about any physical disability are welcome to join and travel Israel, see the classic tourist sites and visit Israel's hidden gems. This trip will ensure that no matter who you are or what your boundaries, you will get the classic Taglit-Birthright Israel experience with No LImits! This trip will be run by Amazing Israel; please contact them at amazingisrael@routestravel.com or 1-800-606-0416 for more information about this trip.