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 Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is Taglit-Birthright Israel?

  • How do I register for a Birthright trip?

  • Why is a deposit required?

  • Can I travel with my friends on the program?

  • What if I don't have a passport?

  • What are the available trip dates?

  • What steps do I need to take in order to prepare for the trip?

  • Where can I see all the information about my specific trip/group?

  • I would like to extend my stay in Israel after the trip. How do I do it?

  • How can I rent a mobile phone for my trip?

  • What about safety and security?




    • What is Taglit-Birthright Israel?

    Taglit-Birthright Israel is the most significant Jewish philanthropic endeavor of its kind. The co-founders of the project have created a unique and unprecedented partnership between private philanthropists, the Government of Israel, Jewish federations and communities around the world. These partners believe that it is the right of everyone who is eligible to be offered a first-time visit to Israel as a gift from the Jewish people. Since the launch of the Taglit-Birthright Israel initiative in 1999, over 200,000 Jewish young adults have benefited from this unique opportunity through the tremendous generosity of the program's partners.
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    How do I register for a Birthright trip?

    Registration opens on February 17th at 12pm EST. You can register by clicking on the "Register Now" link on the Home Page. If you are a past applicant you are entitled to register on February 16th at 12pm EST.
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    Why is a deposit required?

    A deposit is required in order to ensure your participation in the program. The deposit is refunded after successful completion of the program, or if you have not been assigned to a flight.
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    Can I travel with my friends on the program?

    Yes!!!! Of course!!!! We encourage your friends and family to apply via our mailing list. Please email info@israelonthehouse.com with their contact information. You can request to be placed with them in the same group. We will do our very best to accommodate your requests.
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    What if I don't have a passport?

    If you are an American citizen, apply for a passport NOW! If you are not a citizen yet, you will need to apply for a visa and/or a travel document to visit Israel. For more information click here.
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    What are the available trip dates?

    It is very important for us to know in advance which trip date suits you best. You can let us know by joining our mailing list and specifying your preferred travel date.
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    What steps do I need to take in order to prepare for the trip?

    You need to do the following: (1). Fill out your application by clicking on "Register Now" on our homepage (registration opens 17th February) (2). If we dont call you for an interview, call us on our Toll Free number: 1-888-235-00-25 (3). Check your emails daily to see if you have been sent a flight assignment. If so, make sure you confirm your flight assignment by email within 48 hours (4) Make sure you have sent us a scanned or faxed copy of your passport (5) Go to the Pre-Trip Information link on our main menu on the home page and read the required information for the trip. (6) Make sure you have rented your Free Israeli cell phone (7) Make sure you have valid health insurance in place before you travel
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    Where can I see all the information about my specific trip/group?

    Click on the "Group Center" on the home page and search for your group according to the trip date or group number you have been given once you have notified of your group assignment.
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    I would like to extend my stay in Israel after the trip. How do I do it?

    Visit our "Trip Extensions" page located at the top of the homepage and learn all about extending your trip. All flight extensions are made through Gill Travel, please visit their website www.giltravel.com/extensionsinfo.htm. If you need help planning any other elements of your extended trip, Sachlav would be more than happy to help you with this.
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    How can I rent a mobile phone for my trip?

    Go the "Phone Rentals" page, where you can find out more about our great deals and talking plans and place an order online for your Free Israeli rental cell phone.
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    What about safety and security?

    Safety and security are our top priority. Safety is enhanced by the fact that we are in a structured environment. We use our own tour buses and we do not use public transportation. Itineraries are carefully planned out according to safety and security concerns. Group leaders and guides are equipped at all times with cell phones and can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by our head office. In accordance with the Israeli Ministry of Education guidelines, each Sachlav Birthright trip is accompanied by two fully-trained Israeli armed guards/medics that are with the group at all times. Also, as required by Taglit-Birthright Israel rules and regulations, there is strictly no unsupervised free time in public areas. For more information, please see our safety and security section at the bottom of our homepage.
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