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Trek Israel
Year 11

1st July - 22nd July 2026

Open to Year 11, S4, and 4th year, join teens from across the UK for an unforgettable journey through Israel. Discover the country’s highlights, dive into meaningful dialogue about Israel and the Jewish world, and experience it all in BBYO UK’s unique pluralist way!

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November 24th - Applications open

November 24th - Information Session on Zoom at 19:30

 

December 16th - Early Bird deadline for non-members

January 26th - Application Deadline

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Initial application requires a deposit of £500 within 48 hours of registration. This is refundable for 48 hours. Until January 26th, any cancelation or application rejection will refund the deposit minus the £150 admin fee. 

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Places are secured on a first-come, first-served basis - lifetime members are guaranteed a place if registering for Trek within the first week of Launch Day (Nov 24th). Anyone who registers for lifetime membership by November 20th can receive the membership price.

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Full payment is due April 26th

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Basic travel and medical insurance is included in the cost of the trip. We recommend that you get your own comprehensive insurance - especially if there are any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Financial assistance is available through the UJIA bursary programme. 

There is also financial assistance made possible by the Mosaic Grant. This is a grant of £2,200 to those with limited engagement with Jewish/Israel experiences. Eligibility is based on:

1) Geography - access to Jewish communal infastructure

2) Engagement - previous involvement in Jewish activities and communal life

3) Israel - previous visits to Israel

 

Please note that there is no guarantee of receiving the either the Mosaic or UJIA Grant. The earlier you apply the better. Subsidy applications close on 18th of January. 

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Additional costs:

GP forms (£40-£80)

Spending money (£250-£400)

ETA Visa - (£6)​

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BBYO and UJIA's Code of Conduct must be strictly adhered to. No refunds will be given if teens are sent home for disciplinary reasons. 

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What You Need to Know

Why BBYO?

BBYO is proud to be the largest pluralistic Jewish movement, operating in over 60 countries and reaching 100,000 teens worldwide. After attending Trek Summer, teens will be welcomed into an exciting peer-led movement with a lifelong opportunity to continue their involvement and make an impact in their community, travel internationally, and make memories to last a lifetime.

 

Our tour reflects the true diversity of Jewish life with participants from all denominational affiliations.

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