A deposit of $250 is due upon completion of this form and is fully refundable if your application is not accepted.

September 13, 2021 - Initial application opens. Deposit is due upon application.

December 1, 2021 - Last day to submit application with a deposit. 

• Applications will be processed on a rolling basis.
• A letter of recommendation by a Federation approved local Rabbi or Cantor and an interview with a Federation professional and/or lay leader is required prior to acceptance into the program. If the teen does not have a relationship with a rabbi or cantor that can write a letter of recommendation, the Federation will help arrange for this.
• All teens will be informed of final decision within 30 days from initial application and submission of the required letter and interview.
• Space on the trip is secured only following that final decision, and only so long as fee milestones are maintained.
• Pre-trip sessions will begin on December 12. In order to take advantage of the reduced cost, teens must participate in five of the seven pre-trip sessions. Any missed sessions will have a makeup assignment.

March 1, 2022 - All remaining fees must be paid in full.

Cancellation Policy: If a participant cancels at any point, they agree to pay the full unsubsidized cost of any non-refundable expenses already incurred on their behalf. This includes flights, land costs and all other program costs.

Tentative Pre-trip and Post-trip education session dates. Sessions may be virtual or in person depending on current county guidelines. 

Pre-Trip Sessions: 

• December 12, 2021
• January 23, 2022
• February 27, 2022
• March 27, 2022
• April 10, 2022
• May 1-8, 2022 – Celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut and Israel Week
• June 12, 2022 – Getting Ready to Go! (Parent and Teen session)

Israel Trip:

• June 27 - July 18, 2022

Post-Trip Sessions:

• End of Summer 2022
• Winter Break - December 2022
• June 2023 - Session with the next cohort

The Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas/ Dallas Israel Teen Tour will provide

• All materials needed for the program.
• Travel to/ from Israel, ground arrangements in Israel, and 3 meals per day in Israel.
• All food provided to the participants by the Federation at programs in Dallas and in Israel will be kosher.

By signing this document, I agree to attend and participate in:

1. All pre and post trip sessions and programs, either virtual or in-person depending on current community guidelines. If a teen cannot attend a session, please inform the Federation staff as soon as possible. A make-up session or assignment will be determined based on circumstance.

2. A 3-week Israel experience including all events, programs, and activities while in Israel.

In addition, I agree:

3. To be in possession of a valid passport whose expiration date extends for at least 6 months from date of our departure from Israel, July 18, 2022.

4. Share learning and experiences with other Dallas Teens and the Dallas Jewish community.

5. Abide by all procedures and instructions issued by the Federation and program administrators. A code of conduct must be agreed to and signed by all teens and parents upon acceptance into the program.

6. That my teen’s name can be included in press releases issued by The Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas, and that this information, as well as his/her photograph or other likeness, may be used in Federation publications, on the Federation’s website and in any Federation video or audio materials.

7. Agree to pay the cost of any non-refundable expenses already incurred on my teen’s behalf should I cancel participation in the Dallas Israel Teen Tour or if my teen is removed from the program for violating the code of conduct.