Safety
As an American that spent most of my life in New York, I completely understand your concerns, and as you can imagine, you are not alone in your questioning. That's why USD/Hagshama and Taglit-birthrigtht israel constantly review all security measures and implement the most stringent security measures throughout your trip to ensure that we provide a comprehensive safety umbrella.
Our security precautions include:
- Careful Itinerary Planning - Our tours do not travel to or
through areas of the West Bank, Gaza or East Jerusalem (other than the
Jewish Quarter of the Old City).
- All flights to Israel are on El Al Israel Airlines - USD/Hagshama
Taglit-birthrigtht israel participants will fly on El Al Israel Airlines,
recognized as the world leader in airline safety and security.
- 24/7 Emergency Hotline - Full online contact with the proper
authorities to provide assistance as necessary.
- Detailed Security Orientation - Upon arrival each USD/Hagshama
Taglit-birthrigtht israel group is given a detailed safety and security
orientation. In addition, the tour educators and counselors of each trip
brief participants regularly regarding special security arrangements
for particular trips or days. The orientation and briefings include guidelines
for free time and general travel safety.
- Security Escort - An Israeli security escort accompanies every
USD/Hagshama group wherever they go.
- Private Transportation - USD/Hagshama Taglit-birthrigtht israel
trips do not use public transportation and employ only those transportation
companies that have excellent safety records.
- National Monitoring Room - which oversees all youth and school
tours, throughout the country. The Army, Police and other Security
Services update the Monitoring Room.
- GPS - Each group carries a special Global Positioning Unit
so that the National Monitoring Room can locate them immediately.
The unit also has an emergency assistance button, that will summon
help to the place the group is located.
- Flexibility - We will not hesitate to change and modify the group's schedule at the slightest hint of any security or safety issue.
Questions?
Just call us on 1-800-27-ISRAEL
or email us at usd@jazo.org.il
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Taglit-birthright israel is a unique partnership between the people of Israel through their government, local Jewish communities (North American Jewish Federations through the United Jewish Communities, Keren Hayesod, and The Jewish Agency for Israel), and the birthright israel Foundation, generously supported by the following Jewish philanthropic partners: S. Daniel Abraham, The Abramson Family Foundation, Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson, The AVI CHAI Foundation, The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies, Edgar M. Bronfman, Circle of Service Foundation, Susie and Michael Gelman, Richard and Rhoda Goldman Foundation, David and Ruth Gottesman, The Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Hadassah - The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Susan and Roger Hertog, Ronald S. Lauder, The Marcus Foundation- Bernie Marcus, Jane and Daniel Och, The Samberg Family Foundation, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, Judy and Michael Steinhardt, The Wasserman Foundation, Leslie and Abigail Wexner and The Wexner Foundation, Karen and Gary Winnick in North America; Marc Rich in Europe.