GO ISRAEL ESSAY Contest

Tell Us In 650 Words Or Less
“Why I Love Israel and the Jewish People”
And Your Trip to Israel could be FREE!
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All Essay Submissions Due by October 31, 2023

Explore Your Roots

Discover the Origins of Your Faith

 ORIGINS IS 

More than a tour, ORIGINS is a life-changing experience in the land of Israel for young adults between the ages 18 & 28. For 19 action-packed days, you’ll enjoy incredible views of the Sea of Galilee, swim in the Mediterranean and Dead Seas, hike through the Holy Land, explore Israel’s caves, serve at a local Jewish hospital, or in farm fields picking fruit and vegetables for Israel’s National Food Bank, or other meaningful service projects—all while making lasting friendships and deepening your faith!

  • Expect adventure

    Explore ancient biblical sites you won’t see on other trips

  • Expand Your Knowledge

    Study the Word of God through exciting, on-site instruction

  • Extend yourself

    Love the people of Israel through service projects

  • Exalt Our Savior

    Attend believers’ assemblies and worship at the Garden Tomb

 ORIGINS IS 

A life-changing experience in the land of Israel for young adults between the ages 18 & 28. Every summer we take young adults to Israel to serve the Jewish people. Year after year, God raises up a group of young people to spend time in Israel to volunteer at a hospital. The work is not easy, but our young adults go to show their support for Israel.

Places You’ll See

 
The city of Jerusalem, archaeological sites, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, the Western Wall, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Garden Tomb, and popular Ben Yehuda Street. The Galilee; Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, Masada and more!

Things You’ll Do

 
Almost half the time you’ll be doing volunteer work for the State of Israel. Hike the Holy Land. Explore caves. Help archaeologists sift through rubble taken from the Temple Mount. Swim in the Seas: Mediterranean, Galilee, and the extraordinary Dead Sea. Show the love of the Messiah to those around you.

Lessons You’ll Learn

 
How Scripture can come alive.
How to increase your love for the Jewish people and pray for the peace of Jerusalem more effectively.
How God can change your heart forever.

Tell Us In 650 Words Or Less “Why I Love Israel and the Jewish People” And You Could Win A Free Trip To Israel!
GET THE DETAILS
EXTENDED DEADLINE IS NOW OCTOBER 31, 2018!

Places You’ll See

The city of Jerusalem, archaeological sites, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, the Western Wall, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Garden Tomb, and popular Ben Yehuda Street. The Galilee; Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, Masada and more!

Things You’ll Do

Almost half the time you’ll be doing volunteer work for the State of Israel. Hike the Holy Land. Explore caves. Help archaeologists sift through rubble taken from the Temple Mount. Swim in the Seas: Mediterranean, Galilee, and the extraordinary Dead Sea. Show the love of the Messiah to those around you.

Lessons You’ll Learn

 

♦ How Scripture can come alive.

♦ How to increase your love for the Jewish people and pray for the peace of Jerusalem more effectively.

♦ How God can change your heart forever.

Upcoming ORIGINS

Our Resolve Is Giving Israel Never-ending Support

We invite you to apply for our 2024 trip:
Dates: June 12—30, 2024
COST: $3899

• Includes roundtrip airfare to and from Israel from Newark, NJ; rooming accommodations; transportation; breakfast and dinner; entrance fees to sites and activities.

• Does not include domestic airfare to and from Newark, NJ; travel insurance; personal health insurance; extra drinks that are not provided at meal time; and souvenirs.

APPLICATION

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MEDICAL REFERENCE FORM

2025
JUNE 11 - 29, 2025
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What’s it like to experience ORIGINS?

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“ORIGINS was overall a phenomenal experience. Our time at Kaplan Medical Center opened my eyes much further than touring would have.”Elisabeth from Michigan
“I truly enjoyed everything about ORIGINS but would have to say the Shabbat dinner, Sea of Galilee, and archaeological dig, were some of my most enjoyable moments.”Eleanor from Pennsylvania

Who will carry the torch as the next generation’s friends of Israel?

 

After the trip, our volunteers return home forever changed, and, most importantly, a lover of Israel and the Jewish people. Would you consider sending a volunteer?

 

Sponsor an ORIGINS Volunteer

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PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT DONATIONS TO A SPECIFIC VOLUNTEER
UNTIL A FINAL DECISION IS MADE. THANK YOU!

Join us for one of our upcoming Get Involved with FOI Interest Meetings:

May 21, 2024 | August 20, 2024

8:30 PM ET

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