The IsraelNow program fee is all-inclusive, including airfare. The actual cost of the trip is approximately $7,250 per teen. Cleveland participants’ fee is $1,350. We can offer this significantly reduced rate thanks to the generosity of The Jewish Federation of Cleveland, The JEC, our partners, and supporters.

GIFT OF ISRAEL SAVING PROGRAM: If teens are enrolled in The Jewish Federation’s “Gift of Israel” Savings Program they can use their funds to reduce the cost of IsraelNow. For more information visit here.

NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP: Families with greater financial need may apply for a scholarship AFTER completing the IsraelNow application by contacting Lisa Goodman at [email protected]. All Scholarship applications are discrete. In addition, please be in touch with your affiliated synagogue to inquire about additional subsidies they may have.

IsraelNow Cleveland’s payment days are as follows:

1. Sept 30, 2025 – first payment
2. October 30, 2025 – second payment

Cancellation on or Before September 30, 2025
A family that gives the JEC a written notice of cancellation on or before September 30, 2025, and completes the IsraelNow withdrawal form will be eligible for a full refund.

Cancellation between October 1, 2025, and October 30, 2025
A family that gives the JEC a written notice of cancellation between October 1, 2025, and October 30, 2025, and completes the IsraelNow withdrawal form, will be eligible for a refund of $500.

Cancellation after October 31, 2025
No refunds will be granted after October 31, 2025. A family must still complete and submit the IsraelNow withdrawal form to formally withdraw from the program.

Yes! There will be a minimum of 4 meetings that will take place on Sunday afternoon during November-March. Participation in the Pre-trip meetings is Mandatory. In addition, there will be two orientation meetings for parents and teens before the trip. Please see our timeline here.

There will be 4 post-trip follow-up activities that will take place during April- May.
Participation in the post-engagement activities is mandatory.

 Please see our timeline here.

If you have a conflict, please contact Rachel Lawton at [email protected]. 

Parents may use our letter to help explain the IsraelNow program and educational experience that can be shared with schools and teachers. Please click here to view. 

Yes! We would love to have Jewish friends going together and recommend you do!

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