Volunteer this Spring Break in Israel

The Combined Jewish Philanthropies Campus Initiative, IACT invites you to join other students from Boston-area colleges and universities as they return to Israel for the second straight year to volunteer in communities and lend a hand in rebuilding the Carmel areas devastated in the wildfires.

The fire started in northern Israel, just south of Haifa, Boston's Partnership 2000 city. Beginning at around11:00 a.m. on December 2, 2010 it spread quickly, consuming much the preserved forest. The fire - the deadliest in Israel's history - claimed at least 44 lives; More than 17,000 people were evacuated, including several villages in Boston's partnership region. There was considerable property damage and environmental destruction.

In March, 2011, 20 students representing six Boston area campuses took part in an Alternative Spring Break trips that assisted in the rebuilding of the Northern Israel communities.

Working together with our Partnership 2000 Region, we will do our part for the people of the Carmel region, and for the land that so desperately needs repair. The Boston-Haifa Connection has been changing lives and opening hearts since it was established by Combined Jewish Philanthropies and the City of Haifa in 1989. The Connection builds “living bridges” between the sister cities and strengthens the social fabric of both societies.

Dates: Sunday March 18th - Monday Morning, March 26th, 2012 (7 days)

Cost: only $600 with generous subsidy from Combined Jewish Philanthropies.

Price includes round-trip airfare from Boston and 7 days/6 nights accommodation in Israel. There will be several "independent meals" during the course of the program and participants will be responsible for their own transportation to/from Logan airport.

Only 20 spaces on this special mission to Israel - register now to reserve your space in this historic project!

Eligibility:

• This trip is for people that have already visited Israel on an organized program
• This trip is for Jewish college students
• Participants must pay a program fee of $600