A little About the Israel Experience

THE ISRAEL EXPERIENCE – EDUCATIONAL TOURISM SERVICES LTD., a subsidiary of the Jewish Agency, specializes in providing comprehensive programs for teens, students and adults from Jewish communities around the world. For decades, we have proven our commitment to creating and operating top-notch Jewish Zionist programs in Israel and in Europe, making us the leading provider in the field of Jewish educational travel.

OUR MISSION is to strengthen Jewish Identity among Jews – especially youth – living in communities outside of Israel.

OUR COMMITMENT is to provide safe, content-based and educational experiences that offers each participant a chance to EXPERIENCE Israel in every sense.

OUR PROMISE to each of our clients is to provide high quality programming at fair and reasonable prices and by superior logistical services.

INFORMAL JEWISH EDUCATION

We are proud to be a part of the vibrant and dynamic field of informal Jewish education, leading the way in Jewish educational travel to Israel and Europe. Our educational vision is based on a holistic approach, which combines the fun of touring with experiential learning opportunities that enable each and every participant to fully engage in every activity. We are fully committed to strengthening the Jewish identity of each of our participants and to playing a significant role in ensuring Jewish continuity around the world.

THE NORTH AMERICAN DIVISION

The North American Division of The Israel Experience Ltd. provides safe, educational and innovative programs for youth and students of Jewish communities from across North America. We work with numerous organizations, including the youth movements of NFTY, USY and central Jewish Federations from across North America. Additional clients include many Jewish schools such as Solomon Schechter and several synagogues from across the country. We also operate numerous Taglit birthright Israel trips.

Our educational vision is based on an experiential approach upon which different programs are based, all tailored to the needs and wishes of each of our clients. We offer each of our clients comprehensive packages that include a carefully designed itinerary that is based on cogent educational themes and is supported by sound logistical backup. To this end, we maintain an open dialogue between each client and our logistical and educational experts. Our team of professionals has gained extensive experience incorporating the specific needs of our clients into the itineraries, creating thematic, educational programs that provide each participant a meaningful and comprehensive experience.

Each program is unique in that the educational staff, the group and the interactions between them are what create the special essence of each separate group. With this in mind, Our staff, both our full-time professionals and our seasonal guides and counselors, are all experienced, dedicated professionals who are not only the best in their field, but also share a passion for Jewish and Zionist education and for Israel programming of the highest quality possible. Our staff is carefully trained to not only be knowledgeable and effective in their guiding and teaching, but also skilled at adapting to the ever changing variables they encounter in their work.

Our commitment to the success of each program has enabled us to expand our work continuously over the past years. We look forward to working with you to create, plan and implement the best possible experience for you and your group participants.