A trip to Israel will change your life.
JewishColumbus is proud to have been sending teens and young adults to Israel through our Israel Experience Grants program, awarding up to $2,000 per eligible teen.
Through this program, JewishColumbus has sent nearly 700 teens and young adults to Israel since 2005, allowing them to visit Israel to learn about the Jewish homeland, the vibrant people, and amazing culture.
Israel Experience Grants are available for Central Ohio Jewish teens between the ages of 15–19 who reside and/or whose parent(s) reside within the boundaries of JewishColumbus’ Annual Campaign.
Grant Application
View our grant application for more information about the Israel Experience Grant program, including:
- Additional grant guidelines
- Acceptable programs
- Grant amounts
- The grant application
If you have any questions, please reach out to Bonnie Cram at [email protected].
Please note: Scholarships are only awarded to those applicants living within Central Ohio.
RootOne vouchers and Israel Experience Grants together can get you there faster!
RootOne grants offer a voucher of up to $3,600. Choose from more than 60 different trips.
Travel to Israel becomes affordable for Jewish high schoolers with the RootOne voucher. Trips are available for every kind of traveler, from foodies to history buffs to volunteering.
You’ll gain a deeper connection to Israel and other Jewish teens across the country, making friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
To learn more about RootOne and browse trips, visit the RootOne website.
Explore Different Israel Opportunities
An Israel Experience program is an encounter with the realities and dreams that shape the Jewish experience. Start exploring opportunities with the sites below and you’ll be on your way to the experience of a lifetime.
Various Movement Trips to Israel
Looking for a trip affiliated with a specific movement? Check out the organizations below to find the perfect match.
- BBYO Passport, the leading provider of travel experiences for Jewish high school and middle school teens.
- CTeen Heritage Quest, a journey through Poland and Israel.
- Bnei Akiva, the religious Zionist youth movement.
- Habonim Dror, the Labor Zionist youth movement.
- NCSY, the Orthodox Union’s National Conference of Synagogue Youth movement.
- NFTY, the Reform movement’s North American Federation of Temple Youth.
- Camp Ramah, experience Israel with Camp Ramah.
- USY, the Conservative movement’s United Synagogue Youth.
- Young Judaea, the Zionist youth movement sponsored by Hadassah.
Shorashim
Shorashim is the experience of a lifetime. Travel with Israeli peers and learn about Israel through their eyes. Hike, explore modern Israeli culture, and create friendships that will last a lifetime.
Alexander Muss High School in Israel
Alexander Muss High School in Israel is a 6-week, 8-week, or full semester non-denominational, English-language academic program in Israel with sessions offered throughout the year.
Yad B’Yad Israel Experience
Yad B’Yad Israel Experience brings high school students together with Yachad members, adults and teens with special needs, on an Israel adventure.
Israel Scouts / Tzofim Chetz V’Keshet
Israel Scouts / Tzofim Chetz V’Keshet is a month-long Israel summer program for teens ages 14–18 from North America and around the world.
Masa Gap Year Programs
Masa Gap Year Programs encourage teens to take a year between high school and college to volunteer, learn, travel, and expand their horizons in Israel.