For Israel & Overseas
Teen Israel Experiences
A meaningful experience in Israel during the teen years can make a lasting impact for years to come.
Israel Bound
Our flagship three-week summer teen trip open to St. Louis-area students and Camp Sabra participants continues to be one of the most popular trips for St. Louis teens who want to travel to Israel. It aims to help teens explore their Jewish identity, deepen their connection to Israel, and build lifelong friendships. From floating in the Dead Sea, to climbing Masada at sunrise, the itinerary is packed with iconic experiences, plus unique highlights like home hospitality in our partnership region, geo-political briefings, and a night under the stars in the Negev Desert.
2026 Trip – June 15 – July 6
National Trips for Teens
Hike, climb, discover, and explore Israel’s history with teens from near and far. Return home with endless personal accomplishments, meaningful memories, and stories you’ll never forget. Tap into our vast network of opportunities from across the nation.
Teen Merit Based Scholarship to Israel
The Stuart I. Pessin merit-based grant awards four St. Louis teens $1500 toward their Israel experience.
Passport to Israel
We help make travel accessible for families and young adults through need-based and incentive-based scholarships and grants, as well as long-term investment opportunities to ease the cost of a quality Israel experience. We offer long-term savings programs and rolling travel grants. Our support ensures cost isn’t a barrier to these life-shaping experiences. Teens and young adults are eligible to apply for grants toward trips lasting two or more weeks.
Additional Trips for Teens to Israel
Nationally Sponsored Trips
BBYO: BBYOPassport.org
Chetz V’Keshet: IsraelScouts.org
NCSY: Summer.NCSY.org
NFTY: NFTYIsrael.org
USY: USY.org/Escape
Young Judaea: YoungJudaea.org
High School Academic Programs
Continue your academic studies as you experience your “classroom without walls,” the land of Israel.
Over 3,000 years of history will come alive as you travel throughout the country with this hands-on approach to learning. Half and full semester options are available.
Alexander Muss High School in Israel: Amhsi.org
TRY (Tichon Ramah Yerushalayim): Ramah.org.il
Gap Year Programs
Consider spending five months to a year in Israel while earning college credit. Nothing else can put a lifetime of Jewish education into context as well as a long-term Israel program in which you can unpack your bags, study, volunteer and experience the country in an authentic, genuine way. Subsidies are available through MASA, a joint project of the Jewish Agency for Israel.
Aardvark – AardvarkIsrael.com
Kivunim – Kivunim.org
Young Judaea Year Course – YoungJudaea.org/YearCourse