Chavaya Options
It’s time to choose your own adventure! Learn about the different Chavaya options you can choose to experience for 4 days during your trip.
Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World in Israel)
Explore critical social issues facing modern Israel and make your own personal contribution. Projects may include working with new immigrants, special needs children, or the elderly. Upon completing this option you will receive a community service certificate.
Gadna (Army Training)
Participate in simulated Israeli Defense Forces basic training while living on an Israeli Army base. See for yourself what life is like in the IDF, a challenging touchstone experience shared by nearly all Israelis.
Yam L’Yam (Sea to Sea)
Join this four day trek from the Kinneret (the Sea of Galilee) to the Mediterranean. Gain experience climbing, orienteering, hiking, mountain biking and camping.
Sar-El (Volunteers for Israel)
Work side-by-side with Israeli soldiers and make a meaningful contribution to their base. You will get a deeper knowledge of the role the IDF plays and upon completing this option you will receive a community service certificate. *This option is ONLY for teens travelling with Adventure National Session 1, L’Dor V’Dor National Session 1, Camp Coleman, Garin Greene, GUCI, Jacobs Camp, Camp Kalsman, Camp Newman, OSRUI, and WBT .
