Guidelines
Type of trip:
Educational; peer group of young people traveling together; organized by a non-profit organization, educational institution, or religious institution; staffed by qualified personnel; or structured with a predetermined itinerary
Age:
All Jewish students between the ages of 13 - 22 may apply; students over 18 must indicate why the Birthright Israel trip will not meet their needs at this time.
Limits:
A student may not be awarded this grant more than once.
Trips may be funded up to 30% of the eligible expenses with a maximum of $6,000 per student.
Simon Family Passport to Israel Grant Recipient: Jordan Parker-Ashe
With the support of the Simon Family Passport to Israel grant, Jordan Parker-Ashe traveled to Israel to participate in the BBYO Passport Trek Israel program. As part of the program, Jordan took part in a five day wilderness immersion group hike which took them from the Mediterranean to the Sea of Galilee with amazing experiences she will never forget!