Taglit-Birthright Israel : SEC. trips combine educational thought provoking sessions with fun filled excursions to the culturally rich and multicolored landscapes of our ancestral home. Regardless if you are Sephardi or Ashkenazi, traveling with the SEC will give you the opportunity to forge strong Jewish relationships with your American and Israeli peers and explore relevant issues facing Israelis today.

We aim to strengthen your Jewish identity and enrich your perspective of your heritage. We hope to bridge the gap between Jews world wide and believe that the first step is to experience the Land of Israel and understand the history, culture and heritage that unifies us as a nation.

During the 10 days you will spend in Israel, you will visit Jerusalem and its Old City, then travel to the Dead Sea and float above the salty waters. You will have tea with the Bedouins in the desert and climb to the top of historical Masada. In Tel Aviv, the city that never sleeps, you will enjoy its gorgeous beaches by day and then the exciting social venues at night. Then it is off to the north to experience the beauty of the Golan Heights and visit the mystical city of Safed. Every moment is packed with discovery, wonder and excitement.

Take this time for you to broaden your Jewish knowledge, expand your mind with your culture and heritage and make memories to last a lifetime. Take this gift and make it your own!

Our trip is a free intensive 10-day knowledge-packed trip to the most fascinating, exciting and dynamic country on earth - the State of Israel. This
generous, no-catch gift from Taglit-Birthright Israel is organized and operated by the Israelis of the SEC and includes:

* Round trip airfare to Israel from American gateway cities (New York & Los Angeles)
* Accommodations in top level establishments and two meals per day
* All local transportation, program fees and touring costs
* The experience of a lifetime!

While in Israel, you'll meet and travel with great people from across America to experience the
beauty, history and passion that is Israel! With SEC you will...

* Experience the diversity of Israel - from ancient-modern Jerusalem to the rugged volcanic     mountains of the Golan
* Learn and use conversational Hebrew and hip slang in our unique "Hebrew To Go!" (Ivrit BaDerech) language program developed in
association with the world-renowned Ulpan Akiva
* Learn about the history and achievements of the State of Israel and Zionism
* Gain a first-hand understanding of the issues facing contemporary Israeli society
* Enjoy the wide soft-sand beaches of Tel Aviv and party in the city's hippest disco
* Feel the intense heat of the Negev and float effortlessly in the Dead Sea
* Be a guest of the colorful Druze and Bedouin communities and learn about their fascinating cultures
* Dig for 2000 year-old artifacts at an archaeological site
* Travel with Israelis your age for 5 full days of the trip
* Make a great network of friends

Check out a sample itinerary for more details about your trip!

SEC trips are non-denominational and appropriate for, and sensitive to, participants of all Jewish backgrounds. Our trips are for Jewish individuals 18-26
years old (post high school) who have never been to Israel on a peer group educational program. SEC programs are co-ed. There is a fully refundable
deposit of $250 (US) per participant for the ten-day basic program. The fee is refunded after successful completion of the program.

We hope you will be one of the thousands of participants worldwide who will give SEC the privilege
of introducing you to our home and your birthright, Israel.