Thank you for your interest in our Academy Travel Seminars for 2024-2025 .
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 10th -12th grade Israel travel seminar, which will take place during December Break in 2025.***
10th -12th 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 10th -12th 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:
* 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.
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.
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* How many teens are you registering?Please select one of the following: 1 2
* Please list any medications (prescription or over-the-counter) that you anticipate 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:If None, please write "N/A"
* Is there anything else we should know about? This might include medical needs, social considerations, etc..
* Is Teen 1 registering for the Madrid trip?Please select one of the following: Yes No
Please upload a copy of Teen's 1 passport photo page
* Please list any medications (prescription or over-the-counter) that you anticipate 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:If None, please write "N/A"
* Is there anything else we should know about? This might include medical needs, social considerations, etc..
* Is Teen 2 registering for the Madrid trip?Please select one of the following: Yes No
Please upload a copy of Teen's 2 passport photo page
Payment in full 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" .
* My families are members of another congregation:Please select one of the following: Yes No
* I understand that my family is subject to a surcharge as we are not members of any congregation. Please select one Arizona Madrid This additional fee will applied to the total cost below.
EXPLANATION OF COSTS
The educational value and social experiences which our teens receive by participating in our Academy trips is unparalleled. Temple Israel is there 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.
For Academy All-Access
Arizona - full payment - $1500 (through Sep 30 or $1750, $500 deposit for scholarship, $500 deposit for payment plan
Madrid - full payment - $2750 (through Sep 30) or $3000, $500 deposit for scholarship, $500 deposit for payment plan
For TI Member Family Not-Enrolled
Arizona – full payment - $2000, $500 deposit for payment plan
Madrid - full payment - $3250, $500 deposit for payment plan
For Non-Member Families (registration opens October 1)
Arizona – full payment - $2250 if members of another congregation, $2750 if unaffiliated
Madrid - full payment - $3500 if member of another congregation, $4000 if unaffiliated
*Parents MUST pay by credit card when submitting application - either full cost or the deposit amount if requesting scholarship and/or payment plan.