2024-2025 Academy Travel Seminars - Academy All-Access - Form

Thank you for your interest in our Academy Travel Seminars for 2024-2025.

The educational value and social experiences which our teens receive by participating in our Academy travel programs is unparalleled. Temple Israel is therefore committed to ensuring that any member teen who wishes to travel has the opportunity to do so. Therefore, the out-of-pocket cost to Temple Israel families is graciously subsidized, and additional scholarships may be available for those enrolled in our All-Access program. Financial expense should be not the deciding factor in a family's decision.

8th and 9th graders will travel together with teens from Stephen Wise Free Synagogue & Temple Emanu El to Arizona to explore issues of immigration justice and border security. The trip will depart in the early morning of Friday, February 14 and return in the early evening of Monday, February 17. Together with our travel partner, Tzedek America, we will meet with organizations and people directly affected by the flow of migrants crossing into the United States. We will explore what happens when immigration and enforcement collide; how can we uphold the central Jewish principle, “Do not oppress the stranger,” when the stranger is in violation of federal law? As we seek to answer this question, we will meet with ICE and border patrol agents, asylum seekers, activists, politicians, DACA recipients, and humanitarians. ***And save the date for our 10^th-12^th grade Israel travel seminar, which will take place during December Break in 2025.***

10^th-12^th graders can join us for an exciting and immersive academic travel seminar to Madrid, where history will come to life as we explore the vibrant and unique Jewish heritage of Spain from February 13-18, 2025 (with an afternoon departure and midday return)! In partnership with Temple Emanu El and Stephen Wise, we will see historic Sephardic synagogues, fascinating museums, sites from the Golden Age of Jewish Enlightenment, and confront the Inquisition. Iconic landmarks await in the nearby city of Toledo, the Medieval hub of Jewish life, where great thinkers like Maimonides, Yehuda Halevi, and Abraham ibn Ezra created literary works which still guide the Jewish people today! Firsthand interactions like Shabbat with the local community and a visit to a Jewish high school will allow us to engage in in deep thinking about Jewish identity, history, and culture amidst the natural beauty and energy of one of Europe’s great cities. This is an incredible opportunity to connect with the past, have fun with friends, and deepen your understanding of Jewish heritage in Europe! ***And save the date for our 10^th-12^th grade Israel travel seminar, which will take place during December Break in 2025.***

A note about trip pricing:

The costs of each trip are outlined below at the very bottom of this form. Please note that pricing differs based on the level of engagement a teen has with our Academy and YETI programs:

In recognition of their year-long investment in our teen offerings, Academy All-Access members are eligible for our largest subsidy of the trip cost. In addition, payment plans and/or scholarships may be available for families who request them.
Temple Israel Members Not-Enrolled will receive a moderate subsidy in the cost, as well as the option to pay in installments with a payment plan.
Non-Member Families are asked to the pay the full trip cost at the time of registration.

To continue, please agree to the following terms:

* All trip fees are refundable until October 1 for all programs. After that date, deposits and payments which we begin to make to trip providers become non-refundable. We will try to refund any portion of your payment which we can, less any expenses which we cannot get back.

All trip fees are refundable until October 1 for all programs. After that date, deposits and payments which we begin to make to trip providers become non-refundable. We will try to refund any portion of your payment which we can, less any expenses which we cannot get back.

* The B'rit Kehillah (Community Agreement) can be found below. I have read this document and am aware of the behavioral expectations that will be placed on my teen(s), as well as the repercussions for any violations. I will download a copy of this document and review with my child the importance of abiding by it. I will make clear that a violation of the B'rit Kehillah may result in their being sent home early from the trip at my expense.

The B'rit Kehillah (Community Agreement) can be found below. I have read this document and am aware of the behavioral expectations that will be placed on my teen(s), as well as the repercussions for any violations. I will download a copy of this document and review with my child the importance of abiding by it. I will make clear that a violation of the B'rit Kehillah may result in their being sent home early from the trip at my expense.Click here to view the brit kehillah (We suggest you right-click to open in a new window.)

This section should be completed by the parent or legal guardian.
All fields marked with an * are required. You will not be able to submit the form without completing them.

* First Name

* Last Name

* Email for Registration Confirmation

* Name of Emergency Contact 1

Parents and/or guardians will always be our first contacts, including the ones not filling out this form. Please list other emergency contacts who can be reached during the travel experience you are registering for in the event that we are unable to reach any of you the teen's parents/guardians.

* Relationship of Emergency Contact 1

* Phone Number for Emergency Contact 1

* Name of Emergency Contact 2

See note above.

* Relationship of Emergency Contact 2

* Phone Number for Emergency Contact 2

* How many teens are you registering?

Teen 1 First Name

Teen 1 Last Name

Teen 1 Date of Birth

Teen 1 Gender

MUST match what appears on passport for Israel trip

Teen 1 Cell Phone

Teen 1 Email

Teen 1 Sweatshirt/Jacket Size (all sizes are unisex)

Please share Teen 1's Delta SkyMiles number (if applicable):

Please share Teen 1's American AAdvantage number (if applicable):

Please share Teen 1's TSA PreCheck or Global Entry number (if applicable):

* Is there anything else we should know about? This might include medical needs, social considerations, etc..

Please note here any medications (prescription or over-the-counter) that Teen 1 will be taking during the trip. Be sure to note the name of the drug, its purpose, the dosage amount, and the frequency.

* Is Teen 1 registering for the Madrid trip?

Please share Teen 1's passport number

Please note Teen 1's passport expiration date:

Per international travel protocols followed by governments and airlines, passports MUST be a valid for at least 6 months after travel is scheduled to end. Teens will not be allowed to board flights if their passport expires before this window.

Please upload a copy of Teen's 1 passport photo page

Teen 2 First Name

Teen 2 Last Name

Teen 2 Date of Birth

Teen 2 Gender

MUST match what appears on passport for Israel trip

Teen 2 Cell Phone

Teen 2 Email

Teen 2 Sweatshirt/Jacket Size (all sizes are unisex)

Please share Teen 2's Delta SkyMiles number (if applicable):

Please share Teen 2's American AAdvantage number (if applicable):

Please share Teen 2's TSA PreCheck or Global Entry number (if applicable):

* Is there anything else we should know about? This might include medical needs, social considerations, etc..

Please note here any medications (prescription or over-the-counter) that Teen 2 will be taking during the trip. Be sure to note the name of the drug, its purpose, the dosage amount, and the frequency.

* Is Teen 2 registering for the Madrid trip?

Please share Teen 2's passport number

Please note Teen 2s passport expiration date:

Please upload a copy of Teen's 2 passport photo page

Payment by credit card is due at the time this form is submitted. Costs are listed at the bottom of form, just before you click "Submit". If you are requesting a scholarship or payment plan, a deposit is due with your submission; a member of our finance department will be in touch to discuss further details. If not, full payment will be due with your submission.

* Are you requesting a scholarship or payment plan for Teen 1?

* Select the trip Teen 1 will be joining us for