Rwanda: Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village | February 21-March 3, 2011

Combine volunteering at the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village, an amazing place modeled after Yemin Orde youth village in Israel, with learning about the country, history and life in Rwanda, one of the most beautiful countries in Africa. ASYV provides a home for children left orphaned by the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. Volunteer experiences may include work in the afterschool program, farm, or kitchen. We will live in the village and try to make a difference in the lives of these young people, as well as visiting the Akagera Game Park.

China through a Jewish Lens | October 18- October 31, 2010

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience when we visit the Israel Pavillion at Expo 2010 Shanghai and learn more about China’s Jewish side. We will see Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Old Shanghai Ghetto, and the Hong Kong JCC. This Jewish heritage tour combines a classic tour of China with unique visits to places that had and have a thriving Jewish population. Even if you’ve been to China before, this trip offers new and exciting experiences.

Jewish Missions to Cuba

If you are interested in meeting with the Jewish community of Cuba, learning about their lives, having the opportunity to hear their stories, and letting them know the North American Jewish community cares about them, we have numerous opportunities for you to join a group. Experience Cuba while you give of yourself and your expertise. These missions assist with the revitalization of Jewish life in Cuba and work to improve the physical and spiritual well-being of Cuba’s Jews.

Desert Queen | October 26-November 2, 2010

JCC Association, The Jewish Agency for Israel Partnership 2000 division, and Geographical Tours are joining forces to undertake one of the most exciting Jewish women-to-women experiences: Desert Queen 2010.

What Is Desert Queen?

Desert Queen is a women-only jeep journey that takes place in some of the most exotic and challenging settings in the world. Combining a competitive outdoor adventure and 4WD expedition with personal empowerment, Desert Queen challenges participants as individuals - and no less important - as a team.

Each journey includes a 4x4 jeep convoy in which the team members drive the jeep in difficult terrain. Desert Queen also includes hiking, self-exploration, teamwork, sleeping under the stars, and so much more. The journey is led by an experienced guide and includes full logistical support, including a full-time doctor.

Israel Joint Bus Program for Teens | July 5th - August 3rd 2010

The Joint Bus program invites young people to come together in a special Israel adventure. Livingston Camp initiated the program for their CIT's, and now Pinemere Camp and Camp Chi in Chicago have joined in. In addition to exploring Israel from south to north, the group will have a chance to see Israel from the inside, spending Shabbat with teens from their Partnership 2000 communities. We will arrange Shabbat home hospitality with Maccabi Tzair (the youth movement of Maccabi World Union). One of the goals of this experience is to encourage the teens to explore and strengthen their Jewish identity through discussions and activities. The program also focuses on how the teens can bring back and share their Israeli experience with their friends in the camp setting.

Note: For teens in 10th, 11th and 12th grades.