About This Program
As part of the Onward program, this experience includes Shabbaton weekends, educational days, and group bonding activities, creating a comprehensive and enriching journey both on and off the field.
What to Expect
Most sessions will be on the field and some may be on Zoom
Participants will gain expertise in: Offensive strategies, Defensive strategies, Scouting and film analysis, Playbooks and play-calling, Football data analytics, Athletic training and personal development, Rules, regulations, and game management through intensive training, participants will enhance their flag football abilities and have the unique chance to try out for the Israel National Flag Football Team.
Program Cost
$499
The program fee includes housing in Jerusalem (likely a single bedroom in a shared apartment or hotel), access to a co-working space, weekly tours and seminars in Israel, educational programming, Shabbat programming, basic medical insurance, and ground transportation within Tel Aviv. Participants will also be required to submit a $400 participation & security deposit. Deposits will be refunded at the end of the program based on good standing.
All participants are responsible for the cost of and arrangement of their own air fare in addition to food during the program. Participants should not purchase air fare until approximately a month before the program start date, after participants have been informed that the program has been confirmed and will proceed on the scheduled dates. We recommend that your airfare includes a flexible refund policy and/or good travel insurance.
The actual cost of the program is significantly more expensive than the program fee to be paid by the participant. The program subsidy is made possible by generous supporters of Birthright Israel Onward.
Acceptance Criteria
- Participants MUST be available to participate for the entire length of the program
- Identify as Jewish- please refer to our FAQ for more information.
- Applicants must NOT have spent 3 or more consecutive months in Israel after high school, or participated in a Birthright Israel Onward program or any other mid-term or long-term educational program in Israel.
- Fluent in English
- Have a valid Passport for at least 6 months after the program end date.
Accommodations
Apartment, hostel, or dorm-style housing in Jerusalem.
The number of participants to an apartment or room is dependent on the size of the accommodations and number of participants on the program. Though Birthright Israel Onward housing can vary from program to program, all housing units meet Birthright Israel Onward standards.
To learn more about this and other Birthright Israel Onward housing details, please visit our housing FAQ.
Contact Us
For more information contact info@goyael.com