I went on a month long trip to Israel before I turned 18 - am I still eligible?

YES! If you have been to Israel on an organised programme before your 18th birthday, as long as you stayed for less than 3 months, you can sign up for one of our Birthright Israel trips.

I went to Israel after I turned 18, am I still eligible?

If you participated in young adult or college student programs (after the age of 18) including university, study abroad, gap year, yeshiva/seminary, internship or any other experience under the umbrella of Onward Israel or Masa Israel—you’re not eligible (sorry!).

Can I travel with mates?

Yes — you can travel with friends, and we do our best to place friends on the same trip when you apply together or let us know in advance. That said, placements depend on availability and logistics, so while it’s very often possible, it can’t be guaranteed 100%. Our advice: apply early and flag your friend requests as soon as you can to maximise the chances.

I went on Israel Tour, am I eligible?

YES! You are eligible for a Birthright Israel trip.

BIRTHRIGHT
ISRAEL UK

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY UJIA

Summer 2027 registration is NOW OPEN!

Our most in- demand season EVER!

Eligibility & Information

WHAT IS A BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL TRIP?

Round-trip flights to Israel, comfortable accommodation, two meals a day, all ground transportation, and entry to all scheduled sites and activities.

On your Birthright Israel trip, you will travel with a group of up to 40 Jewish participants from across the UK in your age range. You will have the opportunity to connect with Israeli peers who join the group to bridge cultures and create shared memories. Your journey is led by a passionate and experienced Tour Educator who brings the history of the land to life through expert storytelling. Two dedicated madrichim will support you from pre-departure through the entire trip to manage logistics and answer any questions. A medic/security guard remains with the group at all times to prioritize the health and safety of every participant. Finally, your professional bus driver ensures smooth travels by navigating the group safely to every destination on your itinerary.

About the trip: Birthright Israel is a nonprofit organisation offering Jewish young adults aged 18–32 a fully funded, 10-day educational group experience in Israel. Designed for both first-time visitors and those returning, the programme creates space for deeper understanding, meaningful dialogue, building community with fellow participants and Israelis (Mifgashim) and strengthening Jewish identity.

Cost: the trip is FREE of charge, thanks to the generous support of the UJIA, donors and the government of Israel (a fully refundable $350** deposit is required as well as a $25 processing fee)

You are responsible for getting yourself to the departure airport and covering one meal a day. We take care of all the rest.

What is included? Round-trip flights to Israel, comfortable accommodation, two meals a day, all ground transportation, staff and entry to all scheduled sites and activities.

**Birthright Israel deposits are processed in U.S. dollars; conversion to British pounds is subject to the exchange rate at the time of payment

Age: You must be 18–32 at the time of the trip and not in high school

Jewish Identity: Recognised by a denomination, not practising another religion, with at least one Jewish parent or eligible via documented conversion

Have you been to Israel before? You’re likely still eligible!

Family trips, school trips, Israel tours, holidays or volunteering before age 18 are fine, as long as you stayed under 3 months
If you went on Israel Tour you ARE still eligibile for Birthright Israel!

Not eligible if:

You took part after age 18 in long-term or structured programmes such as gap year, yeshiva/seminary, university, study abroad, internships, Masa or Birthright Israel Onward programmes

UK TRIP DATES

Trip Start Date	Trip End Date	Age Group	Departure City	Type of Trip	Group Code	Apply Here!
12/7/2027	22/7/2027	18-26	London	Explore Israel (Leeds)	TM-BR-56-434	APPLY NOW
5/7/2027	15/7/2027	18-26	London	Explore Israel (Nottingham)	TM-BR-56-382	APPLY NOW
23/8/2027	2/9/2027	18-22	London	Explore Israel (JLGB)	TM-BR-56-671	APPLY NOW
20/12/2026	30/12/2026	18-22	London	Explore Israel (Classic) - JFS	TM-BR-55-346	FULL
28/12/2026	7/1/2027	18-26	London	Explore Israel (Classic)	TM-BR-55-369	APPLY NOW
21/3/2027	31/3/2027	18-26	London	Explore Israel (Classic)	TM-BR-55-344	APPLY NOW
28/6/2027	8/7/2027	22-26	London	Explore Israel (Classic)	TM-BR-56-384	APPLY NOW
21/3/2027	31/3/2027	27-32	London	Explore Israel (Classic)	TM-BR-55-370	APPLY NOW
21/6/2027	1/7/2027	18-22	London	Explore Israel (Classic)	TM-BR-56-234	APPLY NOW
26/7/2027	5/8/2027	22-26	London	Explore Israel (Classic)	TM-BR-56-467	APPLY NOW
12/7/2027	22/7/2027	22-26	London	Explore Israel (Classic)	TM-BR-56-434	APPLY NOW
6/9/2027	16/9/2027	22-26	London	Explore Israel (classic)	TM-BR-56-715	APPLY NOW
12/7/2027	22/7/2027	18-22	London	Explore Israel (Classic)	TM-BR-56-381	APPLY NOW
16/8/2027	26/8/2027	27-32	London	Explore Israel (Classic)	TM-BR-56-607	APPLY NOW
30/8/2027	9/9/2027	18-22	London	Explore Israel (Classic)	TM-BR-56-693	APPLY NOW
23/8/2027	2/9/2027	18-22	London	Explore Israel (Classic)	TM-BR-56-766	APPLY NOW
26/7/2027	5/8/2027	18-22	London	Explore Israel (Classic)	TM-BR-56-464	APPLY NOW
5/7/2027	15/7/2027	18-22	London	Explore Israel (Classic)	TM-BR-56-382	APPLY NOW
1/8/2027	11/8/2027	22-26	London	Explore Israel (Classic)	TM-BR-56-546	APPLY NOW
28/6/2027	8/7/2027	18-22	London	Explore Israel (Classic)	TM-BR-56-383	APPLY NOW
25/3/2027	4/4/2027	27-32	London	Explore Israel (Classic) - JLE	TM-BR-55-616	APPLY NOW
28/3/2027	5/4/2027	18-26	London	Explore Israel (Classic) - Spark	TM-BR-55-347	APPLY NOW

**27-32 trips are available for a limited time only, if the application link directs you to an 18–26 trip, simply apply anyway. Our team will manually reopen your application to place you in the correct group.

APPLY TO BE A MADRICH

Tailor Made is looking for responsible, energetic madrichim to lead Birthright Israel programmes! We’re after people with a strong leadership background, a real sense of responsibility, and genuine passion for Israel. If you’re upbeat, organised, and love working with people, we want to hear from you!

MADRICHIM ELIGIBILITY RULES

Age 21+
Meaningful experience in Israel through an educational programme (beyond participating in Birthright)
Proven leadership skills and experience
Leadership experience within the Jewish community

ABOUT THE POSITION

Organise and manage pre-trip logistics
Oversee airport departure and in-flight travel
Support the Israeli guide throughout the programme
Ensure a smooth and positive experience for all participants
Help lead educational programming and group discussions
Foster a fun, flexible and inclusive environment

While the position is unpaid, all expenses are covered on the programme, and in most cases, madrichim are able to extend their tickets. Please note that Tailor Made does not cover staff travel costs to the departure airport.

Apply To Staff Here!

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Become a Birthright Israel UK Ambassador

Help more young Jewish adults across the UK discover Birthright Israel
Share the Birthright Israel experience with your mates, communities and wider networks
Receive guidance and support from the Tailor Made Birthright Israel team
Earn commission for every eligible participant you successfully recruit who confirms their place on a classic Birthright Israel UK trip

Commission

3–9 participants: £10 per participant
10–19 participants: £20 per participant
20–29 participants: £25 per participant
30+ participants: £30 per participant

End-of-Season Bonuses

🥇 Top Recruiter: £250 bonus + staffing priority
🥈 Second Highest Recruiter: £100 bonus (minimum 20 participants)

Recruitment Season

October – 1 April

APPLY NOW!

APPLY TO BE AN AMBASSADOR

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

UK Specific

Israel Tour and Birthright Israel are both amazing experiences, but they’re quite different — especially for people in the UK. Israel Tour is usually a school or youth group trip for 15–16 year olds, with a strong educational focus and a structured itinerary. Birthright Israel focuses on connection-building, history, real conversations and more independence. You won’t be travelling with your school group — you’ll meet new people from across the UK and experience Israel in a more immersive way. You’ve grown since Israel Tour — Birthright Israel is your way to see Israel properly — you’ll visit new places and see sides of the country you simply didn’t on Israel Tour, and it’s something you won’t want to miss.

Taglit Birthright Israel began with a bold idea—offering a free, life-changing trip to Israel for young Jewish adults between the ages of 18 and 26 and, in doing so, transforming the Jewish future. Our mission is to provide all young Jewish adults with opportunities for transformative and immersive shared experiences in Israel and a foundation for ongoing Jewish connection. The trip is made possible in the UK thanks to the generous support of UJIA, Committed Jewish philanthropists and individual donors and the people of Israel through the government of Israel. Today, Birthright Israel is the largest educational tourism organisation in the world that has given over 900,000 life changing journeys.

SEE GENERAL BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FAQ'S