The moment their heart finds its home in the Holy Land
From vibrant markets to sacred sites, every part of our teen leadership trip to Israel is an opportunity for discovery and growth. Guided by experienced mentors and surrounded by fellow campers, teens will forge lifelong connections, deepen their understanding of Jewish heritage, and return home with a heart filled with memories and a spirit ignited by the magic of Israel.
Each teen leadership trip to Israel is geared toward campers interested in becoming future leaders in the community and at camp.
Please note: In light of the ongoing situation in Israel, we’ve made a mindful decision to pivot from this important trip for summer 2025. While we deeply value our connections to Israel and the opportunity to explore our homeland, health and safety remain our top priorities.
In 2016, we partnered with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, as well as community congregations, to lead the biennial Sue & Alan Kaufman & Family Teen Mission to Israel. Now, in alternate years, rising teens are eligible for either that or the Joy and Allan Nachman Teen Leadership Trip to Israel (grades nine through 12).
On both trips, former Israeli campers join their American peers and travel together throughout Israel, then return to Tamarack as part of the Teen Leadership Village — further deepening their bonds. As a result, a generation of Tamarack campers and staff have grown up alongside their Israeli counterparts. The relationships developed over the years have impacted the lives of thousands of families here and in Israel, fostering compassion and understanding of challenges faced on both sides. These deep personal connections help fuel our desire to stand together, and we are thrilled that the future of the Elaine and Michael Serling Israeli Camper Program is secure.
Get Dates and RatesIn light of the ongoing situation in Israel, we’ve made a mindful decision to pivot from our Sue & Alan Kaufman & Family Teen Mission to Israel for summer 2025. While we deeply value our connections to Israel and the opportunity to explore our homeland, health and safety remain our top priorities.
With that in mind, we have partnered with BBYO Passport to offer a meaningful alternative: an immersive trip to Costa Rica! This program will combine TLV’s leadership development focus with unique opportunities for adventure, cultural exploration and local Judaism.
Alternatively, for participants who do not wish to attend the Costa Rica portion of the program, we will offer a full summer TLV program at Camp Maas.
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