NCSY Israel Trips
NCSY
Grades Served:
9, 10, 11, 12
NCSY Summer is more than just summer trips. It is one of the most meaningful and memorable experiences of a person’s lifeI NCSY offers multiple summer Israel experiences that cater to teens with different interests and backgrounds. NCSY offers trips just for boys or girls, as well as co-ed experiences. Trip offerings include:
- GIVE (girls only): GIVE (Girls Israel Volunteer Experience) is a chesed (volunteering) program in Israel focused on giving back to the land and the people of Israel. Along with daily learning, touring, and exciting evening activities, 9th-12th grade participants grow their passion for chesed, love of Judaism, and personal connection to Israel.
- Hatzalah Rescue (boys only and co-ed options): Hatzalah Rescue is a 4-week program for 9th-12th grade teens looking to learn CPR, hemorrhage control, and how to be a first responder. On Hatzalah Rescue, teens will be certified as EMR’s, volunteer on an ambulance, and assist in the Hatzalah logistics center, all while learning the intricacies of Hatzalah and their daily operations. A boys only trip and a co-ed trip are offered each summer.
- JOLT Israel (co-ed): JOLT Israel (Jewish Overseas Leadership Training) is for 10th and 11th grade teens who want to become leaders and enhance their leadership skills. The highlight of the program is running a camp for siblings of children with chronic illnesses.
- Kollel (boys only): NCSY Kollel’s sterling reputation is based on the unique combination of learning, trips, sports and relationships, which result in the summer of a lifetime. On Kollel, 9th-12th grade boys have the opportunity to understand, strengthen, and intensify the commitment to Israel and the Jewish people.
- Michlelet (girls only): Michelet is an incredibly balanced program that incorporates interactive learning, meaningful chesed trips, touring the land of Israel and, most of all, fun! This 6-week program is for 6th-12th grade girls.