Explore Israel. Discover who you are.
There’s no substitute for exploring Israel during the formative teen years. CJP connects every Jewish teen in Greater Boston with trips, programs, and scholarships so they can discover their history and their people.
Israel teen travel: adventure, connection, and growth
Something shifts when teens travel to Israel. They find their tribe, figure out what Judaism means to them, and forge connections that carry into adulthood. They don’t come back the same; it’s the kind of turning point that sparks lifelong Jewish engagement.
Israel teen programs: scholarships and financial support
Every Jewish teen deserves to experience Israel firsthand. We offer savings programs and scholarships to make it happen.
You can save for your child’s trip to Israel with the Myra and Robert Kraft Passport to Israel savings plan. Open the account when they’re in third grade and save up to $2,200 for a trip by the time they’re a teenager.
Start saving
RootOne offers up to $3,000 off select Israel trips. Israel travel vouchers are open to Jewish teens who are:
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Entering grades 9–11
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Live in the United States or Canada
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Have applied to one of RootOne’s affiliated programs
Your teen can get $1,500 for Israel travel from CJP! Applicants must:
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Be in grades 8–12
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Live in CJP’s catchment area
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Be registered in an Israel travel program that is group-based, provided by a nonprofit organization, and includes a Jewish educational framework
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Be registered to attend for at least 12 days, and no more than four months
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Live in a household with an Adjusted Gross Income below $250,000
Teens can receive one CJP scholarship per fiscal year. They cannot receive the scholarship twice for the same program. Applications for 2026 summer experiences are now closed.
Explore Israel teen programs and trips
When Israel teen travel becomes personal
“I have grown and learned from my experiences in Israel and made friends I will have for a lifetime. Not only do I know I always have a home in Israel, but now I have more family there than I could ever imagine.”
Delila G.
J-LOFT student from Congregation Beth El in Sudbury
“I learned so much about myself and my own Jewish identity from being in Israel and being around all different types of Jewish people. I hope that I can travel there again!”
Tar L.
J-LOFT student
“Getting to meet teens from Israel, experience everyday life with them, and see the country was really eye-opening. I’m so thankful to CJP and J-LOFT for making this possible!”
Hannah G.
J-LOFT student from Temple Beth Am in Framingham