There is no time like the present to go to Israel.

Whether you want to...

pray at the Western Wall...

... tour Jerusalem...

... or float in the Dead Sea...

... many UJC Missions are available throughout the year and there is sure to be one to fit your schedule and peak your interest.

Click here for information on UJC Missions.

This site includes a calendar of trips, as well as fast facts, packing lists and information on the weather that will be useful for any trip to Israel.

Peoria Community MIssion to Israel: November 9-19, 2008.  Complete Mission Itinerary & Costs.  Mission Application & Release forms.

Please call the office for Mission Subsidy Forms. Funds are limited; please apply early.

If you are

If you are

a high school student interested in an Israel experience here are two useful websites:
www.israelexperience.com
www.israelprograms.org
http://www.jafi.org.il/ed/ex.htm

Many of the national youth group organizations (NFTY, BBYO, USY, etc. sponsor trips and information is available on their websites.)

You may also CONTACT US for more information or assistance in locating a program.

Subsidies through the Jewish Federation of Peoria.

You may be eligible to receive a subsidy if you are a member of the Peoria Jewish community. $500 subsidies may be available to High School students going on an approved trip and adults going on a UJC mission.

Long Term study in Israel.

If you are planning to spend a semester or a year studying in Israel at an accredited institution contact the office for a Grant Application form. The Paula Bork Memorial Loan Fund will be making grants available for this type of study. Contact Us for details and an application form.

While in Israel consider visiting Ein Hod Artists' Village, a picturesque artist's village, the only one of its kind in Israel, and one of the few such villages in the world. Nestled in natural vegetation and bordered by an ancient olive groves. It lies on the western slopes of Mt. Carmel, in a breathtaking landscape looking out towards the sea and the Crusader fortress of Atlit.