Free Trip to Israel

jym626
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:18:03 +0000

Still not understanding why you want to go, EC. If you are intrested in learning more about the Holocaust, then a trip to eastern europe would seem to be more appropriate.

If you are worried about fit, then I agree with everyone who says NOT to go when you are 18. Wait until you are in college and go with your school’s sponsored trip (other than Holy Cross obviously). That way you will know some or many of the attendees. Being in a foreign land with unfamiliar associates does not sound like it is in your comfort zone. So wait. And research other opportunities (ans many alternative program have been mentioned here).

What was it about the trip to France that was problematic? This might be relevant to your consideration of applying to birthright.

BTW, there is some expense to the attendee. The trips usually leave from NY, but you would have to pay for your own airfare to/from NY, IIRC. There may be other expenses as well.

Not surprising that someone’s grandparents may not be familiar with Birthright. But many, if not most, parents with children in this age range, especially those who are practicing jews and whose children were bar/bat mitzvahed, are familiar with this program.

Understand why you might take offense at some of the comments by some posters here. But understand too why posters might take equal offense at someone who has indicated they are Catholic, and have practiced catholicism as recently as a few months ago, wanting to take a free trip intended for Jews, especially when there are not enough spots to go around. And even if your relatives think Israel is unsafe, dirty or full of rude people, can you not see how making those comments here might cause some posters to feel offended, regardless of whether they are true or not.