GAP YEAR PREVIEW TRIP

January 21–28 | Israel | For 12th Grade Boys

Explore your options. Experience Israel. Find the right gap year for you.

Choosing where to spend your gap year is a big decision. What better way to make it than by experiencing your prospective yeshivot firsthand?

Join Sachlav Israel for an organized, week-long trip designed to help 12th-grade boys explore their gap-year options in Israel. Visit prospective yeshivot, meet students and rabbis, experience daily learning, and get a feel for life in Israel before making your decision.

And because there's more to Israel than the classroom, we'll make plenty of time for sightseeing, fun activities, and an unforgettable Shabbat in Jerusalem's Old City.

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What’s Included?

  • Explore prospective yeshivot or gap year programs, meet rabbis and students, and experience the learning environments firsthand.

  • Get a taste of the spiritual and educational experiences that await during your gap year.

  • Spend a meaningful Shabbat in Jerusalem's Old City, surrounded by the history and holiness of the city.

  • Discover Israel beyond the beit midrash with organized outings, group activities, and opportunities to make new friends.

  • Kosher food provided throughout the trip.

  • Travel with dedicated staff, full-time supervision, and security throughout the program.

  • An organized group flight option is available for students who prefer to travel together.

A Meaningful Experience, Without the Guesswork

We know that choosing a yeshiva is an important decision for both students and their families.

Our structured itinerary allows students to explore their options in a safe, organized, and supportive environment, without parents needing to coordinate individual visits, transportation, and accommodations.

Students return home with a clearer understanding of their options, firsthand experiences to inform their decisions, and memories from a special week in Israel.

Why Travel With Sachlav Israel?

With nearly 40 years of experience organizing educational trips to Israel, including Birthright and Masa programs, Sachlav Israel knows how to create meaningful, well-organized experiences for young travelers.

Our experienced team handles the logistics, supervision, and on-the-ground coordination so students can focus on exploring, learning, and enjoying their time in Israel.

Trip Details

Dates: January 21–28

Who: 12th-grade boys considering a gap year in an Israeli yeshiva

Location: Israel

Program Includes: Yeshiva visits, daily davening, shiurim, kosher meals, sightseeing, fun activities, an Old City Shabbat experience, and full-time supervision and security.

Flights: Group flight option available

Gap Year Starts Here.

One week in Israel could make all the difference in choosing where to spend your next year.

Explore your options, discover new places, and take the first step toward an unforgettable gap year.