Your Summer Adventure
In Israel Awaits

Join thousands of North American Jewish teens for a life-changing summer experience in Israel! Find the perfect RootOne trip just for you, and claim your RootOne Voucher.

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How RootOne Works

Choose the right
summer Israel
experience for you

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RootOne Voucher

Travel to Israel affordably

Who We Are

RootOne helps thousands of Jewish teens travel to Israel each summer for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. RootOne is an ambitious initiative, seeded by a generous gift from The Marcus Foundation and powered by The Jewish Education Project

“Teen travel to Israel is a deeply impactful experience that can set a teen on a path for ongoing, meaningful Jewish engagement filled with lifelong friendships”

David Bryfman

CEO, The Jewish Education Project

What We Do

As teens embark on a complex journey of enrolling in college and entering adulthood, solidifying their Jewish identity is critical. The value and impact of Israel summer programs on Jewish teens has been proven to better connect them to their identity and community, as well as increase their confidence and empower them.

RootOne is offering an open RFP for additional Jewish organizations to apply for funding to grow existing teen Israel summer programs or to initiate teen Israel summer programs that they have been incubating. RootOne’s vision is to continue to grow and expand from here, to partner with more organizations to send many more Jewish teens to Israel in the future.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do RootOne Vouchers work?

Teens interested in receiving a RootOne Voucher will confirm they are eligible and find a supported RootOne trip provider. After the teen completes the pre-trip early requirements from RootOne, our organization will provide a $3,000* Voucher directly to your selected trip provider who will then deduct the cost from your trip.

Am I eligible for a RootOne Voucher?

In order to receive a RootOne Voucher, an individual must be a current 9th, 10th or 11th grade Jewish teen, must reside in the United States or Canada and must apply to one of the programs listed under our Find a Trip page.

RootOne Voucher recipients must also complete pre-trip early experience requirements, participate in post-trip engagement opportunities, and sign the required releases.