Written by Brittney Leif
1. Food
Whether it’s falafel, or schwarma, Israel has some amazing food. You just have to try it to believe it.
Whether it’s falafel, or schwarma, Israel has some amazing food. You just have to try it to believe it.
2. Staff
The staff members you go with will help make your journey through Israel complete. They are like your camp counselors for the 10 day trip, but in a good way. If you go on our URI Hillel trip you will get to explore Israel with Yaniv!
The staff members you go with will help make your journey through Israel complete. They are like your camp counselors for the 10 day trip, but in a good way. If you go on our URI Hillel trip you will get to explore Israel with Yaniv!
3. Coffee
One word: Aroma. You will never experience coffee the same way. Whether you run on Dunkin’ or can’t live without your Starbucks now, you will come home to America craving Aroma.
One word: Aroma. You will never experience coffee the same way. Whether you run on Dunkin’ or can’t live without your Starbucks now, you will come home to America craving Aroma.
4. Shopping
Sure we might love the Providence Place mall here in RI but the shopportunities in Israel are one of a kind. Just look at this beautiful market you could visit this summer!
Sure we might love the Providence Place mall here in RI but the shopportunities in Israel are one of a kind. Just look at this beautiful market you could visit this summer!
5. Beaches
Plot twist: Israel is not all desert. In Rhode Island, ‘Gansett beaches are the place to be, but the Tel Aviv beaches are world-renowned.
Plot twist: Israel is not all desert. In Rhode Island, ‘Gansett beaches are the place to be, but the Tel Aviv beaches are world-renowned.
6. Summer
A major perk is that the trip is at the beginning of summer, so you have plenty of time to get back for jobs, internships or other summer plans!
A major perk is that the trip is at the beginning of summer, so you have plenty of time to get back for jobs, internships or other summer plans!
7. Historical sites and beautiful scenery
Every day you will see something new- from the lowest point on Earth, the Dead Sea, to the top of the Masada. Each day will bring a new adventure in a new place that has been around for millennia.
Every day you will see something new- from the lowest point on Earth, the Dead Sea, to the top of the Masada. Each day will bring a new adventure in a new place that has been around for millennia.
8. Israelis
Meeting new people from around the world will help you to grow as a person and as a global citizen. If you ask anyone who has been to Israel, meeting people from this welcoming culture is one of the most exciting experiences, especially when you meet the soldiers!
Meeting new people from around the world will help you to grow as a person and as a global citizen. If you ask anyone who has been to Israel, meeting people from this welcoming culture is one of the most exciting experiences, especially when you meet the soldiers!
9. Cost Effective
We get it- we’re broke college students too, so this opportunity to travel overseas for such a low cost is amazing! The $250 deposit is refundable after your trip. Everything besides a few meals, tips and spending money is covered- so what are you waiting for?
We get it- we’re broke college students too, so this opportunity to travel overseas for such a low cost is amazing! The $250 deposit is refundable after your trip. Everything besides a few meals, tips and spending money is covered- so what are you waiting for?
10. Community
Not only will you meet amazing people in Israel that will allow you to feel connected to a land across the world, but you will also become closer to fellow American and University of Rhode Island students. You will create an everlasting bond with the friends you make on birthright.
Not only will you meet amazing people in Israel that will allow you to feel connected to a land across the world, but you will also become closer to fellow American and University of Rhode Island students. You will create an everlasting bond with the friends you make on birthright.
