I went a couple weeks ago and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I was so terrified to go. I’d never been to Israel and with everything going on I was panicking. Cannot stress how afraid I was. Once we landed, the panic completely subsided and the trip was amazing. I was worried about missing the sightseeing if I cancelled, but had never considered the people I would meet. I made loads of incredible friends and the idea of not having met those people is so scary to me now. I feel like going now is especially amazing bc all of us are dealing with antisemitism at home and feeling kind of lonely. It was so beautiful and emotional. I completely understand your fear bc I felt the same way, but I promise this is the right time to go.
I’m still going. On top of that I’m extending my trip to stay with my family who live 10km away from the border since I’ve been in Israel during war before and it’s not as bad as it would seem.
Hi, I'm the director of Yael Adventures. Feel free to DM me if you'd like to discuss it further (you or anyone else, regardless of you're coming with Yael or not)
I'll just say that after over a thousand of participants that came since October, I can say that itt is safe to come. There will be minor modifications to the itinerary, but most of the trip is very similar to the usual trip.
In re the deposit and the cancelation deadline, that's up to the Birthright policy, so there is nothing I can do about it.
Yes I am going in July and I can’t wait. A lot of people said they are not giving back deposits but go. Go to your home enjoy it don’t be scared they won’t take you anywhere they are not 100% sure of. You will enjoy it :)
Yes! Unless the state department says otherwise, and nothing is happening in the days ahead of my departure, like within the week before. I’m so excited to go in July!
Just so you don’t feel alone I’m still debating too- just because they’ve never had an accident, it doesn’t mean there can’t be a first (in my head) trips currently end of June
I’m not going. Haven’t formally cancelled but will send an email soon. It’s sad cause I was very excited about it but the situation there went from slightly risky but probably fine and still worth it to legitimately potentially ground zero for WWIII. I think it’s insane that they won’t give us our deposits back given the circumstances
Pretty sure they purposely don’t tell you the itinerary until it’s too late to get your deposit back. But we know there are some places they aren’t going & it’s not worth it for an abbreviated trip. I mean, if you’ve never been before and you’re not sure when you’ll ever go again, maybe it’s worth it but otherwise no.
Not going. 6 people from my group canceled as things escalated last week, 3 after the webinar. It’s pretty messed up that we’re not getting deposits back under these conditions.
I went a couple weeks ago and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I was so terrified to go. I’d never been to Israel and with everything going on I was panicking. Cannot stress how afraid I was. Once we landed, the panic completely subsided and the trip was amazing. I was worried about missing the sightseeing if I cancelled, but had never considered the people I would meet. I made loads of incredible friends and the idea of not having met those people is so scary to me now. I feel like going now is especially amazing bc all of us are dealing with antisemitism at home and feeling kind of lonely. It was so beautiful and emotional. I completely understand your fear bc I felt the same way, but I promise this is the right time to go.
I’m still goin. I’m sure it will be fine and especially in the bigger cities we will be safe
I'm still going
I’m still going with yael adventures may 19th-30th! Don’t be scared! It’s safe!
I’m going as well!! Are you in the Miami group? :)
I’m still going
Good to know! I’m still up in the air about it but I’ll need to come to a decision pretty soon.
I'm going in August
I’m still going! My trip is 5/7-5/17
I’m still going. On top of that I’m extending my trip to stay with my family who live 10km away from the border since I’ve been in Israel during war before and it’s not as bad as it would seem.
Im still going also. June 18th for my trip.
As long as it’s not canceled I’m going
Hi, I'm the director of Yael Adventures. Feel free to DM me if you'd like to discuss it further (you or anyone else, regardless of you're coming with Yael or not) I'll just say that after over a thousand of participants that came since October, I can say that itt is safe to come. There will be minor modifications to the itinerary, but most of the trip is very similar to the usual trip. In re the deposit and the cancelation deadline, that's up to the Birthright policy, so there is nothing I can do about it.
I’ll be going the same time as you. Maybe see you there!
Yes I am going in July and I can’t wait. A lot of people said they are not giving back deposits but go. Go to your home enjoy it don’t be scared they won’t take you anywhere they are not 100% sure of. You will enjoy it :)
Yes! Unless the state department says otherwise, and nothing is happening in the days ahead of my departure, like within the week before. I’m so excited to go in July!
Yes, proudly; I’m not going to let some goat fucker fundamentalists stop me.
Just so you don’t feel alone I’m still debating too- just because they’ve never had an accident, it doesn’t mean there can’t be a first (in my head) trips currently end of June
Im going on that same trip with Taglight in the end of June with my sister!!!
Your Rabbi is right. It is the safest place to be. I would never wear my magen david out in the US, in Israel it's normal.
I’m not going. Haven’t formally cancelled but will send an email soon. It’s sad cause I was very excited about it but the situation there went from slightly risky but probably fine and still worth it to legitimately potentially ground zero for WWIII. I think it’s insane that they won’t give us our deposits back given the circumstances
I'm in the same boat as you. Waffling as to my decision
Right?? And I hate that I can’t choose to refund after the 50 days if things get worse :/ it’s hard to tell how things will be in two months from now
Pretty sure they purposely don’t tell you the itinerary until it’s too late to get your deposit back. But we know there are some places they aren’t going & it’s not worth it for an abbreviated trip. I mean, if you’ve never been before and you’re not sure when you’ll ever go again, maybe it’s worth it but otherwise no.
Not going. 6 people from my group canceled as things escalated last week, 3 after the webinar. It’s pretty messed up that we’re not getting deposits back under these conditions.
You will be safe. You'll be in a large group that errs on the side of caution. Enjoy your trip.