The IsraelNow program fee is all-inclusive, including airfare. The generous support of philanthropic funds makes IsraelNow possible and drastically reduces the program costs incurred by participants. Thanks to a subsidy from the IsraelNow National, the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education, and The Greater Miami Jewish Federation. 

The Miami subsidized participant fee is $3,100.

We invite any family in a position to do so to cover CAJE’s contribution. The additional payment will go towards scholarships for IsraelNow and is fully tax deductible. A receipt will be provided upon request. 

Grants and Need-based Financial aid are available.

Miami’s IsraelNow program, in partnership with Greater Miami Jewish Federation, offers the following:

• NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP: There are some limited scholarships available through CAJE and the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. There will be a separate Financial Assistance application to complete. To receive the application contact CAJE’s Bari M. Lutz, Teen Program Coordinator & Project Specialist at barilutz@caje-miami.org
• GIFT OF ISRAEL SAVING PROGRAM: If teens are enrolled in Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Gift of Israel Savings Program they can use their funds to reduce the cost of IsraelNow. A Gift of Israel account may be used for a peer-based Israel travel program with Jewish educational content. In order to be eligible to receive matching funds for travel on an Israel program, a child must be enrolled in Gift of Israel for at least three years.

The IsraelNow Miami trip cancellation timeline is as follows:  

In the event a change in external conditions between now and the start date prohibit IsraelNow, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, and CAJE from holding the program, families will receive a refund of all monies we can recover from our providers less $1,000  (less credit card fees).

• Cancellation before October 30, 2024
  A family that gives the Center of the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE) written notice of cancellation on or before October 30, 2024, and completes the IsraelNow withdrawal form will be eligible for a full refund, less $500 non-refundable deposit  (less credit card fees).
  
  
• Cancellation between October 31, 2024 – December 1, 2024
  A family that gives CAJE written notice of cancellation between October 31, 2024 – December 1, 2024, and completes the IsraelNow withdrawal form, will be eligible for a refund of all money paid to CAJE less $1,000 (less credit card fees)

• Cancellation after December 2, 2024
  No refunds will be granted after December 2, 2024. A family must still complete and submit the IsraelNow withdrawal form to formally withdraw from the program.

Please CLICK HERE for a letter to help explain the IsraelNow program and educational experience to schools and teachers. This will be provided to your teens prior to departure so that teens can receive an excused absence for missing school days.

As teens start high school, there are many opportunities to get more involved within the Miami Jewish Community!

• Check out jteenmiami.org to learn about all the possible programs and community opportunities teens have during their high school years.
  
  
• We encourage IsraelNow alumni to participate in CAJE’s signature programs: Diller Teen Fellows (10th/11th grade) and Miami’s March of the Living (12th grade).
  
  
• Follow the Instagram account JTeenMiami to stay up-to-date on what is happening in our community and get involved with leadership and learning opportunities.
  
  
• Meet with a member of the CAJE Teen Department in person for ice cream, coffee, or just a Zoom to have one-on-one conversations and discover the programs that are the best fit for you.
  
  
• Engage in post-trip programming with your IsraelNow cohort and other Miami IsraelNow alumni.