1. Livnot U’Lehibanot
Taglit-Birthright Israel Extension Proposal
Northern Exposure
A Tzfat Spiritual Journey

2. Extension Program Goals
• Learn importance of community
• Connect to Jewish values
• Recognize bond between Diaspora & Israel
• Realize they are part of a bigger picture
• Provide a home away from home in Israel

3. Livnot’s Added Value
• Connect to Judaism through nature with hikes
• Jewish growth and learning
• Celebrating and personalizing Shabbat
• Connecting to local families
• Meeting local Israeli volunteers their age
• Experienced staff

4. Educational Philosophy

5. But don’t take our word for it…
“I came here looking to explore a part
“After seeing the
of Israel I was unfamiliar with and give
country from top to
back at the same time. But what I left
bottom as a tourist, with was so much more: An
I welcomed the chance to settle down understanding that Judaism is what you
and become part of a community. make of it, a renewed passion to get
I got a chance to reflect and connect in involved at home, in my own
my own way to my Judaism. I felt community. Livnot has given me tools
comfortable to explore, question, and to take home what I've learned from
most importantly understand that the nature, texts, and people and make it a
process and not the end point is where reality, not just a memory. This trip
the focus lies.” was an essential part of my Israel
– D.R., Scottsdale, AZ experience and my Jewish heritage.”
– J.R., Baltimore, MD

6. Community Service
Children’s hospital
Special education
Library
Building green spaces Ethiopian absorption center
Archeological excavations
Singing at home for elderly Food and clothing banks Environmental projects

7. Kehilah Bonah – Building Community
Repairing and painting homes of elderly,
disabled and disadvantaged residents of
an impoverished Tzfat neighborhood in
conjunction with the municipality of Tzfat
and the Joint Distribution Committee.

8. Hiking

9. Discussions & Workshops

10. Shabbat

11. Setting – Mystical Tzfat

12. Kahal - Tzfat National Heritage Site
More than 2,000 volunteers have participated in the
In 2006, the 16th century
excavations. Prime Minister’s office declared the Kahal
complex was completely
a National Heritage Site in 2011 and preservation is
buried underground.
being carried out by Livnot volunteers and work crew, in
cooperation with the Antiquities Authority.