Girls Israel Volunteer Experience (GIVE) is a 5 week Israel summer program where extraordinary high school girls are given the opportunity to experience hands-on Judaism through the art of giving back.
On GIVE, we visit an array of chesed organizations and experience firsthand what it means to be a responsible member of the Jewish people by helping those in need. From soup kitchens to medical clowning, greeting a Nefesh B’Nefesh flight to painting kindergartens in underprivileged communities, GIVErs are able to contribute to the many needs of those Jews living in Israel.
While GIVE’s primary focus is volunteer work, touring and exposure to the land of Israel continues to be a major piece of the summer. When not engaged in chesed activities, GIVE takes you to many of the major tourist attractions throughout Israel. Some highlights include spending Shabbat in Tzfat, banana boating on the Kineret, hiking in the Judean desert and the Golan, mountain rappelling and floating in the Dead Sea.
GIVE is an opportunity for girls to give back some of the good that they have received in their lives to those less fortunate. For an amazing summer that allows you to experience tangible Judaism in an incredibly exciting environment, while making friends from all over, sign up for NCSY’s GIVE!
Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!
Payment Schedule
- $250 due at time of application, $100 is non-refundable
- $750 due at time of acceptance
- $3500 due for GIVE on March 1st
- Balance due on May 1st
All summer programs fees must be paid in full to NCSY by May 1. Any pending scholarship requests WILL NOT be applied towards the balance. In the event that a person has a pending scholarship either with NCSY or with another organization, that person’s balance must be paid in full by May 1 INCLUDING the amount pending in scholarships. If after May 1 additional scholarship monies are received by NCSY, NCSY will immediately credit the account for the amount received. Scholarships will be applied towards the cost of the program ONLY when NCSY has received an official letter of intent from the funding source.
GIVE Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Depart JFK on LY002
Overnight:
Aircraft
Day 2
Arrive at Ben Gurion, Israel
Tayelet - Orientation
Kotel
Check in and Dinner at Mevaseret
overnight:
Mevaseret
Day 3
Hod Yerushalaim Old Age Home
Old City and Lunch
City of David
Light & sound
Warrens Shaft
Hizkiyahu Tunnels
overnight:
Mevaseret
Day 4
Visit to Har Herzl
Or Meir Uvracha
Neve Michael
Shlock Rock Concert
overnight:
Mevaseret
Day 5
Shuk Machne Yehuda
Preparation for Shabbat
Shabbat Candle
Kabbalat Shabbat
Seuda
Oneg
overnight:
Mevaseret
Day 6
Shabbat
Tfilla
Kidush
Educational Program
Seuda
Rest
Shabbat programs
Mincha
Seuda Shlishit
Ma'ariv and Havdala
Pizza and activity
Overnight:
Mevaseret
Day 7
Medical Clowning training
Lunch at Mevaseret
Practice medical Clowning in Hospital
YOM NCSY
overnight:
Mevaseret
Day 8
The Home Game at Mevaseret
Meet Anita Tuker
Yad Vashem
overnight:
Mevaseret
Day 9
17th of Tamuz
Activy in Mevaseret
Break the fast at Ana Ticho
Kotel and Kotel Tunnels
Third entrance
overnight:
Mevaseret
Day 10
Leave For Masada
greet the sun on the mountain..
Dead Sea
Ein Gedi
Back at Mevaseret
overnight:
Mevaseret
Day 11
Yad Lakashish
Chazon Yisha'ya
Lunch
Travel South
Bike ride Lahav reagon
Check in
overnight:
Yerucham
Day 12
Nachal Gov Hike
Coach Latet, Yerucham
(Clothing Gmach)
Day 13
Shabbat
overnight:
Yerucham
Day 14
Yad Lakashish
overnight:
Mevaseret
Day 15
Day with Sderot
overnight:
Mevaseret
Stand together
Day 16
Travel to Binyamin
Tel Shilo - dig the past
Tour of Mishkan Shilo site
Lunch
Meet Ulpanat Dolev Girls
overnight:
Mevaseret
stand together
Day 17
Travel North
Nir David - Raft building
Nir David - kayak basketball game
lunch
Swim in the kinneret
overnight:
Mevaseret
Day 18
medical clowning
Shalva
Early dinner
NA Laga'at
overnight:
Mevaseret
Day 19
Drop off at OU center
Drop off at Arlozorov train station
Depart for Shabbat by Families
Shabbat Candle lighting
Overnight:
By families and Friends
Day 20
Shabbat
Shabbat by Families and Friends
Day 21
Pickup from OU center both groups
Pickup from Arlozorov train station
Crawl through the Biar tunnel
Burger Lunch on the water spring
Enjoy the cold water of the ein Sajma
Found a new trail in Gush Etzion
overnight:
Mevaseret
Day 22
Leket Israel
Intra
overnight:
Mevaseret
Day 23
Chazon Yisha'aya
Yad Eliezer
overnight:
Mevaseret
Day 24
Absorbtion Center, Tzfat
Overnight:
Tel Aviv Hotel, Tzfat
Day 25
Project - Livnot Ulehibanot
Overnight:
Tel Aviv Hotel, Tzfat
Day 26
Rehabilitate the Carmel Forrest
Visit to Otsar hastam
Shabbat Candle lighting
Kabalat Shabbat in Tzfat Shul
Friday Night Meal
Tish/Oneg Shabbat
Overnight:
Tel Aviv Hotel, Tzfat
Day 27
Shabbat
Tfilla
Kidush
Shabbat Meal
Educational Program
Rest
Walking Tour of Tzfat
Mincha
Seuda shlishit
Ma'ariv and Havdala
night trip to Meron
Overnight:
Tel Aviv Hotel, Tzfat
Day 28
Project - Livnot Ulehibanot
Travel Back to Mevaseret
overnight:
Mevaseret
Day 29
Tour of Chevron
Me'arat Hamachpela
Kever Rachel
Seuda Mafseket and Eicha
overnight:
Mevaseret
Day 30
Tisha Be'av
Educational Programs
Rest
Break the fast
overnight:
Mevaseret
Day 31
zichron menachem
Chaims (Hatsori School)
Activity
BBQ
overnight:
Mevaseret
Day 32
Dialogue in the dark
Paintball
overnight:
Mevaseret
Go to Tish by Rabbi Baruch Farberman
Day 33
Machne Yehuda
Meah She'arm
Candle Lighting
Kabbalat shabbat at the kotel
Seuda
overnight:
Jerusalem Gates Hotel
Day 34
Shabbat
Tfilla
Kidush
Shabbat Meal
Educational Program
Rest
Mincha
Seuda shlishit
Ma'ariv and Havdala
Pizza in Town
overnight:
Jerusalem Gates Hotel
Day 35
Plant a tree In Israel
Last minute shopping
Farewell Banquet
Ben gurion Airport
Day 36
depart on flight LY001
05:40
Arrive at JFK
Leshana HaBa'ah Beyerushalaim
לשנה הבאה בירושלים...
Q: How do I apply for an NCSY Summer Program?
A: The application will be open late October, please continue to check back on our website for updates.
Q: What forms do I need to fill out before I can be accepted?
A: Acceptance decisions will not be made without a completed application, recommendation letters, and medical waivers. ** Please note, all programs require a telephone interview before an acceptance decision is made.**
Q: I have applied, now what?
A: Upon completion of your online application, you will receive a confirmation email. All NCSY Summer Programs also require a brief telephone interview as part of the application process. In the unlikely event that you do not receive a phone call to schedule your interview within three weeks of submitting your online application, kindly send an email to Summer@ncsy.org or call us at 1-888-TOUR-4-YOU.
Q: Until when can I apply for the programs?
A: All programs work under a rolling admission system which means that there is no final date to apply to the program. Once the program reaches capacity, we will stop accepting applications for that program. Most programs fill to capacity sooner rather then later so applying early is always recommended.
Q: Are scholarships available for NCSY Summer Programs?
A: Yes! The financial aid application is part of the online registration process. Scholarship decisions are based on need and are made after an applicant has been accepted on a first-come first-served basis. Please note, many outside organizations offer scholarships for summer programs. You might consider calling your local Federation, ZOA, JCC, Synagogue or local NCSY office for scholarship assistance.
Q: What forms do I need to send to NCSY before I can go on a program?
A: After being accepted, you must submit a packet of legal forms and medical forms. All forms will be sent to you in a confirmation email upon completion of the online registration process
Q: When will I know if I have been accepted?
A: All programs will be accepting applicants on a rolling basis. You can expect to have an answer about three weeks after interviews have been conducted. If more than three weeks have passed since your interview and you have not been contacted regarding your participation, kindly send an email to Summer@ncsy.org or call us at 1-888-TOUR-4-YOU.
Q: When can I expect to receive an information packet for my program?
A: Packets will be mailed out before Passover. These packets will include packing lists, itineraries, flight information, specific program codes of conduct and other VERY IMPORTANT information. It is crucial that you read through the entire packet and mail in all appropriate forms. If you need this information prior to Passover, kindly send an email to Summer@ncsy.org or call us at 1-888-TOUR-4-YOU. Please note, most of this information will also be available on our website (http://www.NCSYsummer.com) around Passover time.
Q: Can I extend my stay in Israel?
A: Yes. To extend a ticket, you will need to contact the Summer Programs Associate assisgned to your program. He or she will give you the direct email address for our travel agent who will make the accommodations. Program Associates cannot arrange flights. Note: Any additional fees associated with the change are the responsibility of the program participant.
Q: Once the program has departed, how can I be in touch with my child?
A: For domestic programs, numbers will be provided. For the overseas programs there will be cell phone rental service required through a third party. There will also be an emergency number available. Some programs will also have access to fax machines and emails.
Q: Once the program has started, whom do I contact with problems or questions?
A: If you have a question regarding billing, flights or any other matter concerning your program, please contact the NCSY Summer Programs Associate assigned to your program at 1-888-TOUR-4-YOU. If your specific questions were not answered in the FAQs above, please feel free to call 1-888-TOUR-4-YOU, or email your inquiry to Summer@ncsy.org
If your specific questions were not answered in the FAQs above, please feel free to call 1-888-TOUR-4-YOU, or email your inquiry to.
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Best. Summer. Ever.
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Cover Photos
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Timeline Photos
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Midnight Run to the Kotel
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Talent Show!
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Untitled Album
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Kever Rochel
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Maarat Hamachpela
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Israeli Folk Dance
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Yad Vashem
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Ohr Meir U'Bracha
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Color War - Day 2
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Gush Katif Awareness - Anita Tucker
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Ein Gedi
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Finish Tal's Camel
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Masada @ Sunrise
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Bar-kochba's Tunnnels
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Bedouin Tents
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Camel Riding
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Chazon Yeshaya - Bus 2
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Leket - Bus 1
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Lunch in Gan HaPa'amon
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Human Pacman
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United Hatzalah - Bus 2
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Bet HaYeled - AMIT
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Color War - Day 1
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Sderot Carnival
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Nalaga'at
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Beach and Dinner in Tel-Aviv
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Preparation for Sderot Carnival
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Ask the Rabbi - Rabbi Katz @ MMY
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Leket
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Yad Sara
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United Hatzalah
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Yad L'Kashish
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GIVE vs. Michlelet B-Ball Game
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Lunch in the Park
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Bikur Cholim
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Noam Moriya, Preparing for the New School Year
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Yom NCSY!!!
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Ben Yehuda and Mea Shearim
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Chasdei Naomi
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Yad Eliezer
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Tisha B'Av
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"The Last Jew"
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Zichron Menachem
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Basketball Game
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Elvin Israel
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Rebbetzin Machlis

