Emerging Career Professionals | Israel Free Spirit Birthright | Stories of Hope
December 28 2025 – January 6, 2026 | Jerusalem, Israel
Curated by Tzipora Grodko | Powered by the OU’s Israel Free Spirit Birthright and Emerging Career Professionals (ECP)
Thank you for your interest in the ECP Birthright Israel volunteer program
Who is this trip for?
If you’re Shomer Shabbat and Kosher, value Torah and growth, but don’t fully identify as yeshivish or modern — you’ll feel right at home. This is a space for marriage-minded young professionals who take their values seriously, but appreciate authenticity, nuance, and connection over labels.
Trip Dates: December 28, 2025 – January 6, 2026
Location: Jerusalem, Israel (hotel-based)
Trip Cost: $600
Ages: 26-33
What’s Included in the $600 Program Fee:
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Roundtrip flights from and to JFK*
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Hotel accommodations in Jerusalem
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Daily breakfast at the hotel
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Health insurance (non pre-existing conditions)
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Daily transportation to volunteer sites
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Support staff on the ground
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Volunteering 4–6 hours per day in agriculture, warehouse logistics, and more
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Beautiful Shabbat dinner together in Jerusalem
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One 12-hour day of Nova-related programming
Flights & Eligibility:
Flights are only available to participants who have not previously received a Birthright Volunteer flight subsidy.
If you have already participated in a subsidized volunteer mission, you will need to:
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Book your own flight
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Pay a $50 registration fee instead of $600
Return flights from Israel can be extended for a base price of $150.
Inbound flights to Israel cannot be changed.
Rooming:
Rooming is based on triple occupancy. Everyone gets their own bed. Option to upgrade your room for a fee. Subject to Availability.
This experience is selective and space is limited. Once we receive your application, we’ll reach out to schedule a brief interview and share next steps.
For questions, contact: Joseph.piroozian@ou.org
Registration is closed.