USY is heavily subsidizing the cost of this program.
$3,199 – Space is limited. at this price | $500 Deposit
Real cost of convention $4,620
Cost should not be an obstacle, generous scholarships are available to all on top of the discounted price and travel subsidy
Price includes all lodging, meals, activities, staff, bus service, security, airfare from JFK, all room and board, transportation in Israel, licensed tour guide, and all activities.
Full cancellation before September 3.
$500 cancellation fee between September 4 – October 5.
$1000 cancellation fee between October 6 – October 19.
No refunds after October 19.
On top of our cancellation policy, we also offer a third party illness protection insurance plan (similar to flight insurance) called purchase protection. Purchase protection is available to purchase through our registration system for a small fee and provides a full refund if the participant is not able to attend due to illness. For more information on the purchase protection please click here
All Jewish teens in 9th – 12th grade are welcome to attend.
Departure:  December 22nd – departing Newark (EWR) at 1:15pm arriving in Israel on December 23rd at 6:35am
USYers should arrange for flights to arrive into Newark (EWR) airport on December 22nd. Flights arriving into Newark must arrive no later than 9:00am. Staff members will be monitoring flights and meeting USYers at the airport. Those who are driving to the airport should meet us at the EL AL airline check-in counters, Terminal B, on the 3rd level at 10:00am.
*USY Staff will be in the airport starting around 9:00am on Dec 22nd.
Please note: Our program begins at Newark airport. If you fly into another NYC area airport, it is your responsibility to meet the group at Newark.Â
Return: Arriving into Newark on January 30th at 6:00am
Outgoing flights can be booked after 10:00am on December 30th out of Newark.
Once you have made the appropriate arrangements, please fill out the domestic flight information form below no later than Oct 20th, 2026. This information is crucial in order for us to meet incoming flights on the day of departure. Please note: We cannot meet the participants unless we have the enclosed form with the requested information.
If you can’t find a time within our travel windows please be in touch directly to our Director of Business Operations, Avram Pachter at [email protected] to discuss travel.
Chidush provides full room and board throughout the trip and three kosher meals a day. Participants will stay in either quad or double rooms. Throughout the program, participants will stay in a variety of accommodations including hotels, hostels, and the Agron Guest House.
We cannot guarantee that there will always be WiFi available throughout the program. If you plan to bring a smart device, we recommend that you either purchase a cell phone plan or SIM card. If you do not intend to purchase a local plan, please review procedures to prevent data roaming in Israel as it can lead to very high costs.
Chidush will make every effort to provide options to those who require special diets. Vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free options are provided at every meal for participants who sign up for them. Please provide this information in your medical forms.
Finances should never be a barrier to participation. If you need additional assistance, please reach out to [email protected].
All passports must be valid for six months following your return flight. Obtaining a new passport can take weeks, or sometimes months. Please check your passports now and apply for a new one if necessary to ensure your ability to participate in Chidush.
