There is more than one Taglit-Birthright Israel trip because we all know that no two people come to Israel with the same hopes and dreams. Ezra is the most popular Taglit-Birthright Israel trip organizers among Young Jews and we have of thousands of alumni from the United States, Canada, Germany and the former Soviet Union who can tell you why Ezra is not just any trip but something more special. For participants from the Russian Jewish Community we offer special trips in Russian and English languages, and for the religious participants we offer gender separated groups!

So, why is Ezra is so special? Here are some reasons...

What makes Ezra so unique?

Over 13,000 Young Jews from the North America preferred EZRA for their Taglit-Birthright Israel trip for very good reason. We spare no expense to give you an experience of a lifetime! We really understand your needs and know very well what kind of activities you enjoy.

The young Jewish population (from 18-26 years old) is offered the amazing opportunity to visit and fall in love with their homeland. During our free 10-day trip to Israel, 40 strangers become close friends, united by an unforgettable once-in a lifetime experience. However, with Ezra the 10-day trip becomes just a beginning. To learn more about other great programs & events Ezra is doing for the community, please click here.

Ezra is an official trip organizer for Taglit-Birthright Israel, and our tours are accompanied by a variety of attractions, extending from Israel’s most northern tip to its southern borders, throughout the duration of the trip. Participants will meet Israelis in various places, such as coffee houses, night clubs, museums, army bases in various neighborhoods which best reflect Israel’s diversity to date. Through the eyes of Israelis, participants will be able to learn about modern Israel from different angles.

Ezra takes pride in some of Israel's most talented and personable tour educators. The educator’s graduates of the rigorous Israeli tour guide schools love to share their passion for life, history, Israel and the great outdoors with participants! Participants have a choice of picking a group with Russian-Speaking guide or English-Speaking guide.

Each Taglit-Birthright Israel: EZRA trip is also staffed by two North American staff (Madrichim). On our trips, we make sure that almost all of our staff supervisors are in their mid-20 or 30's, because we want our participants to connect with their trip staff on a personal level. These devoted young men & women are not just volunteers who want to go back to Israel again, but are talented and very experienced people who like to share an Israel experience with you the same way they experienced it as participants. You can bet that we have the best Staff and you can have lasting friendships with them for years to come.

There are many reasons why it is worthwhile for the Russian Jewish community to choose Ezra as their trip organizer for Taglit-Birthright Israel trip to Israel, and here are just some:

• Choice of activities in Israel in Russian or English languages based on your preferences.
• Getting to know modern Israel and the story of the Jewish nation with best tour guides from Israel.
• Sleeping in a Bedouin tent and riding camels & donkeys.
• Floating in the Dead Sea and enjoying the Mediterranean beaches.
• Experiencing a warm and fun-filled traditional Shabbat at the Western Wall and touring a spiritual City of Tzfat (Safed), a well known international center of Kabbalah.
• Climbing the ancient fortress of Masada at sunrise and walking down by Snake Path.
• Planting a tree in Ezra Forest. (yes, we have our own forest in Israel)
• Taking a crash course on how to taste and drink best Israeli wines.
• Hiking, Kayaking and exploring all over Israel from the North to the South, including cities of Tiberias (on the lake of Kineret), Haifa & Tel Aviv.
• Touring with young Israelis, including active soldiers in the Israeli army.
• The chance to hang out with other Ezra groups from Germany, Russia and Ukraine.
• An excellent customer service in North America and Israel that speaks English, Russian & Hebrew.
• And, of course, dance at best Israeli night clubs, singing songs together and making friendships that will last forever.

Please Note: All activities take place under strict security supervision!

This is a truly unforgettable once-in a lifetime experience and a trip you can’t miss. Plus Ezra offers a vast network of exciting alumni programming!

At Ezra North America we believe that friendship among group participants must start before the trip, and therefore we encourage our participants to get to know each other before the trip. For residents of New York and New Jersey states we have 2 Group orientation meetings where besides getting important information about the trip, participants meet each other. There is chance there will be orientation in other states and in Canada as well. The residents of other states are welcome to get to know each other thru Trip Facebook groups, that we specifically create once the group is formed and participants are selected.

In conclusion: There is no other high quality program of this nature for the Jewish Community in the North America. Ezra trip to Israel is a good way to start getting to know one another and this connection will continue in your place of residence where you will be able to partake in regularly youth and student activities in the USA and Canada after the trip.

All of Ezra trips are coed (except some groups for Religious participants), non-denominational and appropriate for, and sensitive to, participants of all Jewish Communities in North America or young Jews from other communities.

Trip Facebook Groups

Ezra posts a unique Facebook group for each and every trip that we organize. These groups are a great place for connecting with your fellow group participants before the trip starts and for many years to come. If you have already been confirmed on a trip, you will receive a notification with your group's specific Facebook link.