This information is only for families with teens currently in 11th grade. 

If your teen is in 10th grade, please go to nftyisrael.org/newman-2021.

Experience Israel with your Camp Newman friends on Adventure 2.0!

Together with your URJ Camp Newman friends, create and be part of an immersive traveling Jewish community. The Adventure 2.0 program is a unique and challenging 3.5 week summer experience created for teens who were supposed to be in Israel for Summer 2020, but were unable to do so because of the pandemic. Seek a meaningful and exciting journey to Israel filled with amazing memories and friendships that will last a lifetime!

2021 Trip Details

Program Dates Rate* Registration Deadline
Adventure 2.0 July 14 - August 9 Full - $6,975

With RootOne Voucher - $3,975

 May 1, 2021

"Don't be afraid to go out of your comfort zone to have the best experience possible" -NFTY in Israel Summer 2019 participant

Chill in the desert.

Ascend the summit of Masada at dawn. Float in the Dead Sea. Cover yourself with the famous black mud. Cool off in the refreshing waterfalls of Ein Gedi. Take lots of selfies to prove it really happened.

Get off the grid. 

Ride camels across sand dunes, sip tea in a Bedouin tent, snorkel the crystal clear blue waters of the Red Sea, relax on a sandy beach, and sleep under a peaceful blanket of stars.

Ancient meets modern. 

Discover Tel Aviv, the hi-tech capital of the world. Swim in the Mediterranean. Touch ancient ruins in Jerusalem, visited by your ancestors for thousands of years. Meet Israeli teens. Eat falafel. Yallah, let's go!

 

NFTY's professional staff in Israel and North America have designed an exciting itinerary that ensures great fun and adventure, meaningful discovery and the highest standard of safety and security.

Week One

Welcome to Israel! Start your journey with an opening ceremony at Tel Yafo overlooking ancient Jaffa, linking you into the chain of tradition of pilgrims throughout history who arrived through this port city. Swim in Eilat’s Coral Beach and snorkel in the cool water of the Red Sea. Create memories while experiencing iconic Israel – ride camels, sleep in a Bedouin tent, climb the ancient desert fortress of Masada, and float in the Dead Sea. Take in countless breathtaking views and observe extraordinary wildlife. Explore the history, spirituality and magic of the ancient city of Jerusalem. Visit the Kotel (the Western Wall), enjoy a water-hike through an ancient underground aqueduct, and shop in Jerusalem’s vibrant open-air market.

Week Two

Wander the mystical city of Tzfat, high up in the mountains of Israel. Explore the ancient alleyways and centuries-old synagogues, as you discover the origins of Kabbalah and Tikkun Olam. Get closer to Israel’s natural beauty in the Arbel Nature Reserve. Your Israeli peers will join the group for a week – a short but sweet opportunity to make lifelong friendships. Sit atop the Golan Heights while examining the important beginnings of the dream of a Jewish state in Eretz Israel. Return to Jerusalem and begin to connect our ancient past to our recent past and our recent past to today.

Week Three

Hit up trendy Tel Aviv for some beach time, and go shopping at the Nahalat Binyamin artists’ market. Go on a tour of the Yazamut Center, Israel’s exciting high-tech showcase for technological innovations. Discover the soul of modern Israel and explore the famous graffiti displays in the Florentine neighborhood of Tel Aviv. Wrap up your trip in Jerusalem, a last chance to deepen your bond to your groupmates, to your experiences, and to your Israel.

 

What is Adventure 2.0?
Adventure 2.0 is a unique 3.5-week trip designed specifically for URJ camp teens who were supposed to go on NFTY in Israel in Summer 2020.
Why are we only going to Israel for 3.5 weeks?
In coordination with URJ Camp Directors, this 3.5 week trip was created for teens to have the opportunity to go to camp and Israel in the same summer.
Will I still get to see all of Israel?
Yes! Our team is already hard at work designing our Summer 2021 trip itineraries to ensure a full Israel experience.
Will I still be with my year from camp in Israel?
Yes! Our unique Adventure 2.0 trips are only for current 11th graders.
Why is this trip only for teens who are currently in 11th grade?
To the extent possible, we try to keep camp and age cohorts together on our trips. This preserves friendship groups, and takes into consideration developmental differences between grades. In addition, these dates are designed to accommodate those teens whose camp calendars allow for them to both be at camp and be in Israel this summer. There are separate trips for those teens whose Israel summer is 2021.
I still want to go to camp, will I be able to?
Your camp will be in touch to provide details about the choices available to you this summer.
I was supposed to go in 2020 but want to do a 4-week trip, can I do that?
The 3.5-week trips are designed for those teens who were supposed to be in Israel in 2020. 4-week trips are only for those participants whose Israel summer is 2021.
Can I still use by b'nai mitzvah certificate for the trip?
Absolutely! To redeem it, please email a copy of your certificate to teentravelbursar@urj.org.
If I received a scholarship for 2020, is it automatically added for 2021?
No. All scholarships granted for 2020 trips were reversed and any scholarship money we received was returned to the original scholarship providers. It is likely that you may need to reapply for 2021 scholarship, so please reach out to the providers directly.
I was previously registered for Summer 2020. Do I need to resubmit all of the forms I did for the 2020 trip?
Yes. Unfortunately, any forms you submitted for Summer 2020 will need to be resubmitted. Forms will be available to registered families later this Fall.

We know that a summer adventure to Israel is expensive, and we want to help you find financial support so your teen can have this unbelievable experience. Most families are able to find funding through local sources. We recommend that you start by reaching out to your synagogue and clergy. Additionally, below we list information we have about funds available through Jewish Federations, Bureaus of Jewish Education, and other organizations. If you learn of additional funds through other organizations, please let us know so we can share with other families.

Jewish Federation Scholarship by State

Arizona

Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix - The Harold & Jean Grossman Teen Israel Experience Scholarship Fund is available for teens 15-18 years old who live in Greater Phoenix and are attending a program in Israel that lasts at least 16 days.

California

Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, The Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties - Provides multiple scholarship options, including need-based and need-blind scholarship for high school students in Sonoma and Marin Counties, San Francisco and the Peninsula from Mountain View north.

Jewish Federation of the East Bay - Scholarship is available for high school students who reside in Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, or Solano Counties.

Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles - Provides two scholarship options: The POST Partnership Grant offers a $500 incentive for participants traveling to Israel for the first time on a group trip. The Israel Experience Financial Aid Scholarships offer need-based scholarships.

Jewish Federation of San Diego County - My Israel Journey Teen Subsidy Program offers up to $1,750 for teens from San Diego County.

Jewish Federation & Family Services of Orange County - JFFS offers need and merit-based educational grants for high schools traveling on an Israel program.

Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley - Scholarship applications are accepted year-round for 9-12 graders affiliated with NFTY who wish to travel to Israel.

The Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region - The Jewish Federation provides up to $500 towards an approved organized trip to high school students.

Nevada

Jewish Nevada - Israel Program Scholarships are for high school students participating in a peer-based Israel experience.

Oregon

Jewish Federation of Greater Portland - Offers up to $1,800 for high school students traveling on an approved Israel program for at least 3 weeks.

The Jewish Federation of Lane County - Offers scholarship to local Jewish teens for travel to Israel.

Washington

Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - Offers up to $3,000 for high school students who are permanent residents of Washington State. Apply by January 13, 2020 for the first round of applications.

Other Financial Assistance Options

*Thanks to a new initiative called RootOne, which seeks to dramatically increase the number of teens visiting Israel next summer, a limited number of $3,000 RootOne Vouchers will be applied on a first come/first serve basis. RootOne is seeded through the generosity of The Marcus Foundation, and is powered by The Jewish Education Project. If a $3,000 RootOne Voucher is still available, it will be applied before charging your account. If it is not available, your teen will be added to a Voucher waitlist and we will notify you if there are any changes. For more information on RootOne please visit our FAQ page.