The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah, in partnership with Taglit Birthright Israel and organizations Israel Outdoors and Amplify Israel, is offering a Birthright Israel Volunteer experience for Reform Jewish adults ages 26-50. Kansas City will be one of multiple communities participating.
The trip, spearheaded by B’nai Jehudah’s Rabbi Stephanie Kramer, will be a Tel Aviv-based volunteer program from July 7 through 16. Created by the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue’s Amplify Israel initiative, the trip was created in response to Oct. 7 and the need for support in Israel.
Attendees will volunteer four-to-six hours per day on projects such as supporting farmers who lost their workforce; assisting in rebuilding efforts in communities impacted by the Israel-Hamas War; and providing other logistical and community support where it is needed most. Evenings and weekends will be generally open for personal exploration.
The free program includes shared accommodations, volunteer projects, staff support and medical insurance. A $50 registration fee is required, and optional group flights are available.
“Early Bird” preregistration is open until Feb. 15 at israeloutdoors.com/reform by choosing the Kansas City option. After preregistration, applicants will be contacted for an interview and next steps.
More information is available at israeloutdoors.com/reform.
