Program FAQs

This program is heavily subsidized by Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP). To register for this program, families must reside in CJP’s catchment area.

BBYO is also a proud partner of RootOne, which provides $3,000 travel vouchers to eligible Jewish teens toward their trip balance.

Yes! Assuming the teen lives in CJP Greater Boston’s catchment area and applies for—and receives—a $3,000 RootOne voucher, the final cost for the trip, including flights, is only $600 total.

Flights, lodging, meals, guided tours, program activities, ground transportation, security and escort, laundry, and basic medical insurance are all covered by the $600 program cost.

That’s expected! Upon registration, families will initially see the full balance. Once eligibility for the CJP subsidy is confirmed, the discount will be added. The $3,000 RootOne voucher will appear later—after you apply, are approved, and complete RootOne’s required steps.

There’s no separate application for the CJP Greater Boston subsidy—once a family registers and eligibility is verified, the discount is applied automatically.

To apply for the RootOne voucher, visit our RootOne page for eligibility details and application instructions.

Jewish teens currently in grades 9–12 who live within CJP’s Greater Boston catchment area are eligible for this subsidized trip. Teens outside this area are welcome to join Israel Journey through one of our non-partner departure groups at the standard rate.

That’s the goal! If enough participants register, this will be a dedicated Greater Boston Bus traveling together throughout Israel. Teens will have a chance to form lasting local friendships while exploring Israel as part of the larger Israel Journey program community.

This departure will run July 7–28, 2026.

If these dates don’t work, families can explore other Israel Journey sessions or BBYO Passport experiences. The subsidized program is only for the July 7 departure. View all options on our Destination Guide.

For a full overview of the itinerary, educational components, and daily life on the trip, visit the Israel Journey landing page.

The CJP Greater Boston bus follows the same itinerary but is offered at a dramatically reduced cost thanks to our partners at CJP and RootOne.

Our BBYO Summer Team is happy to help! Email bbyosummer@bbyo.org or call 202-537-8091 with any questions about eligibility, funding, or registration.