The IsraelNow program fee is all-inclusive, including airfare. The actual cost of the trip is approximately $6,200 per teen. Cleveland participants’ fee is $1,150. We can offer this significantly reduced rate thanks to the generosity of The Jewish Federation of Cleveland, The JEC , our partner 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 scholarship AFTER completing the IsraelNow application by contacting Tina Keller at tkeller@akivacleveland.org . All Scholarship applications are discrete. In addition , please be in touch with your affiliated synagogue to inquire about additional subsidies they may have.

Cancellation on or Before October 15, 2023
A family that gives the JEC a written notice of cancellation on or before October 15, 2023, and completes the IsraelNow withdrawal form will be eligible for a full refund,

Cancellation between October 16, 2023-November 19, 2023
A family that gives the JEC a written notice of cancellation between October 16, 2023-November 19, 2023 and completes the IsraelNow withdrawal form , will be eligible for a refund of $500.

Cancellation after November 19, 2023
No refunds will be granted after November 19, 2023. A family must still complete and submit the IsraelNow withdrawal form  to formally withdraw from the program.

Yes! There will be a minimum 3 Pre trip half day seminars that will take place on Sundays afternoon during December-March. Participation in the Pre trip seminars is Mandatory. On top of that there will be 2 parents/teens orientations before the trip. Please see our timeline here.

There will be 5 post trip follow up activities that will take place during April- June.
Participation in the post engagement activities is mandatory.

 Please see our timeline here.

If you have conflict, please contact Tina Keller tkeller@akivacleveland.org.

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 we recommend that you do!