Summer Israel Program (MBI)

Dates: July 5th - August 6th, 2009 Tuition: $6,200 Deadline for application: Feb. 27, 2009 Early Bird: Jan. 30, 2009

Contact: Shani Bob, Central Office 114 West 26 St., Ste. 1004 New York, NY 10001

Tel: (212) 255-1796 Fax: (212) 929-3459 Email: programs@habonimdror.org

Click here to download the Israel Phones form

Click here to sign up for a Payoneer Card

Machaneh Bonim b'Israel (MBI) Chai marks the eighteenth year that Habonim Dror will be sending post-tenth graders to Israel. This summer you have the opportunity to participate in an amazing Israel program, which will provide you with memories and lasting ties to Israel and your national group (kvutsah) that will last the rest of your life. Filling out the application is the first step towards becoming an MBI participant.

The goals of MBI are to:

• Strengthen your connection to Israel
• Understand the connection of Zionism to the movement's values
• Gain a sense of camp (machaneh) community
• Develop a connection to your national age-group (shichva) and the International Movement
• Gain insight into the complexities of Israeli society and the challenges of coexistence
• See the role of youth movements in Israel during the creation of the state and their role today
• Gain an understanding of Jewish history, heritage, and culture in Israel's past and present
• Strengthen your overall involvement in the movement
• Gain an understanding of Habonim Dror's history in Israel
• Take part in Tikkun Olam/Volunteer experience(s)
• Gain an understanding of the history and future of the Kibbutz Movement.

MBI is not just another teen tour. It is a program with specific goals and expectations for its participants. While MBI is open to post-tenth graders who have not been involved in Habonim Dror before, participants are expected to be involved in the movement after the summer is over.

Click here to see the MBI Blog

Click here to see the itinerary for MBI Chai 2009

Click here to download the packing list for MBI

Click here to see a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). If you have other questions, please contact Shani Bob at programs@habonimdror.org.

Application and Scholarship Forms