Travel
and Logistical Arrangements
What
if I can't leave on the assigned departure date? Can
I go early?
Participants
need to leave for the program on their program's assigned
departure date. Please keep in mind that you will be
required to arrange travel to the programs departure
location..
Can
I extend my stay in Israel?
There may be an option to extend your stay (up to 90 days
maximum) depending on which flight you are traveling on as
well as availability. Please note that there will be a fee
charged by the airline/travel agent for any deviations from
the group itinerary. The Taglit birthright israel: Jerusalem Fellowships will provide
you with all the necessary information regarding ticket extensions.
What
will the $250 deposit be used for? Are there any hidden
costs?
The
$250 deposit is to ensure that your seat is filled on
the airplane and that you participate fully in the program.
If these conditions are satisfied, your deposit will
be returned shortly after your return home.
The
only other costs to participants are a handful of meals
and tips for guides/drivers (which should total about
$100), as well as travel to your programs departure location.
Participants may wish to bring additional spending money.
What
if I get sick in Israel? Do I need my own health insurance?
The
Taglit birthright israel: Jerusalem Fellowships is committed to the emotional and
physical well-being of all participants on our programs.
All participants
are required to purchase emergency medical
insurance to cover them during their stay in Israel. We
will purchase the insurance for you, for a charge of
$20. This insurance covers emergency conditions on the
ground, and will not cover any pre-existing conditions,
follow-up treatment or expenses after participants return
to the United States.
All
participants are required to have their own health insurance
to cover these contingencies. You should contact your
local insurance carrier for their coverage and reimbursement
policies. Your security deposit may be used to cover
any incidental medical expenses incurred by the Taglit birthright israel:Jerusalem
Fellowships on your behalf during the course of the program.
As
part of the Taglit birthright israel: Jerusalem Fellowships medical coverage, the
following levels of treatment are available in the event
of illness or injury:
-
Basic first aid is administered by a medic accompanying
the group, such as dispensing bandaids, medicine for
headaches, etc., much like a camp nurse.
- Should the medic and group staff decide that a doctor needs
to be consulted, the participant will be seen during pre-arranged
doctor's hours. These doctors maintain a supply of common
medications and, when necessary, prescribe additional medication.
They will also refer participants to specialists, when necessary.
- Should urgent medical care be required, participants will
immediately be taken to an authorized clinic or to an emergency
room.
Participants
will be accompanied by a staff member on any visits to
doctors, clinics or hospitals.
Is
security a concern?
The
safety and security of participants is our primary concern.
A security orientation for issues specific to travel
in Israel will be given to all participants upon arrival.
Precautions
will be taken to ensure the safety of all participants
and to minimize safety risks. The itinerary of each group
is coordinated with the appropriate Israeli security
authorities. Experienced travel guides, well versed in
security procedures, lead these trips and maintain ongoing
contact with the Jerusalem Fellowships office in Israel.
What
if I am unable to go at the last minute?
If
you are chosen to go on the program you will have to provide
a $250 deposit ($300 Canadian) to reserve your place. If
you cancel your participation on the trip after the published
deadlines for cancellation, then you will forfeit the security
deposit.
What
happens in case of emergency?
Participants
will be provided in advance with contact information
for the New York Jerusalem Fellowships office and the
hotels in which they will be staying on the program.
On
a daily basis, the Jerusalem Fellowships office. will
also be in contact with our birthright israel staff in
Israel. A report from Israel with health, programming
and other issues will be forwarded to our NY office regularly,
and our staff will be available to answer questions during
our normal business hours.
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