February 15-24, 2026
Volunteer, help out, visit soldiers, uplift communities, plus enjoy the beautiful land of Israel which will forever be our home.
For Jews ages 21-39
Total Cost: $1,200
Cost Breakdown:
$600 Birthright Covers:
- Round-trip flights (if joining from group flight locations)
- Hotel accommodations in Jerusalem, including breakfast
- Mandatory daily volunteering (4 hours per day) supporting communities affected by the war
$600 CYP Fee Covers:
- Our group's trip supplements the Birthright volunteering with a full, robust program of bonding, meaning, visiting soldiers, visiting and uplifting communities, a meaningful Shabbat and more
Not Included:
- Meals beyond breakfast
- Additional personal expenses
$200 Discount Available If you have a CYP Academy voucher, your CYP Encounter cost drops to $400, bringing the total trip cost to $1,000.
Sign Up Process
1️⃣ Step One: Fill out the CYP Encounter Israel application (Be sure to select our trip dates)
2️⃣ Step Two: Once accepted, you will receive an email with instructions to register on Birthright and complete their process, including paying the additional $600 fee OR selecting the alternative flight option.
3️⃣ Step Three: Finalize your travel details and get ready for an incredible experience of giving and growth.
Flight Options:
Participants have two options for travel:
1️⃣ Join the Birthright group flight for $600 (i.e. the flight is included in the full Birthright fee).
2️⃣ Book your own flight and pay only $50 (instead of $600 to cover the Birthright program fee.)
This flexibility allows participants to choose the best travel arrangement for their needs.
Accommodations:
Participants will be hosted in comfortable Jerusalem-based hotels as part of the Birthright program.
Questions?
For anything related to Birthright, flights or sign up, please reach out to encounter@chabadyoung.com
Four anything related to our specific group (CYP Upper East Side), email chabadyp@gmail.com