Safety + Security

YALLAH! Israel has operated outstanding summer and semester programs in Israel for over 65 years.

Throughout, Yallah! Israel has earned a well-deserved reputation for aspiring to provide the highest standard of health, safety and security in all its youth travel programs. Over six decades, we have always placed the welfare of young people entrusted to our care above all other considerations and are highly responsive to ever-changing needs and conditions.

Please see below (under Yallah! Israel Updates) for a full outline of our Safety & Security protocols.  

Yallah! Israel Updates

Updated September 2024

With the conclusion of a safe and joyful summer, we continue to plan many more meaningful experiences in Israel and Europe with the strictest safety and security standards required for teen travel programs. Israel currently hosts thousands of young adults who are traveling and sharing their feelings of safety, security, and inspiration, including the Yallah! Israel teens who have just returned home.

As always, our primary focus remains ensuring that our teens have a fun, safe, and meaningful summer experience. All program elements are pre-approved for safety and security and are double-checked daily throughout the program. In addition to following all guidelines outlined by the National Emergency Portal and the Situation Room of the Israel Ministry of Education, which approve outdoor activities for Israeli children, we take extra precautions to ensure our community’s safety.

Accommodations

  • Accommodations will not be in proximity to areas of tension near the borders of Lebanon, Syria, or Gaza.
  • Every accommodation will have a safe room, and campers will receive clear instructions on its location upon arrival.
  • An armed guard will always be present on site.

Tours and Outdoor Activities

We’re excited to plan an amazing experience in Israel while adhering to the following safety measures:

  • Every site and activity will be approved in advance and on the day of the activity by the Situation Room of the Israel Ministry of Education.
  • An armed guard will accompany the group 24/7, and campers will be briefed on how to respond in case of an alarm or emergency.
  • All travel will be done privately on chartered buses—no public transportation will be used.
  • Yallah! Israel takes the liberty and responsibility to modify the itinerary and accommodations if there is reason to believe that the original plan can no longer ensure the safe environment we require.

With health, safety, and security as our top priorities, we look forward to celebrating an unforgettable, joyful, and meaningful summer in Israel together.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Safety & Security

YALLAH! Israel is cautious and conservative

  • Throughout their stays, Yallah! Israel groups reside in secure accommodations
  • Itineraries are reviewed daily – and changed as necessary – to ensure that planned routes and destinations provide the highest level of safety
  • Yallah! Israel’s full-time education and logistics professionals in Israel consult daily with the Security Department of the Jewish Agency for Israel who are in constant contact with the Israeli government, police, and military authorities

YALLAH! Israel groups only travel in the safest and most secure areas

  • Yallah! Israel groups travel only in our own chartered buses – never on public transportation
  • With appropriate safety protocols in place, Yallah! Israel provides comprehensive touring and learning programs focused on ancient and modern Israel
  • Contingency plans will be implemented as necessary to move groups to safety and/or to bring them home as appropriate

YALLAH! Israel keeps parents
well-informed

  • Parents can reach the senior supervisors in Israel and the U.S. 24 hours a day for the duration of the summer program.
  • Yallah! Israel’s office in North America is open 8 hours a day and we check voicemail every weekday.
  • Our website is available 24 hours a day for updates and news. It is our goal to provide as much information as possible, enabling families to make informed decisions about their teen’s participation.

YALLAH! Israel outlines all safety and security guidelines

  • Yallah! Israel participants and parents must sign the Yallah! Israel Code of Conduct, signifying their willingness to abide by all rules, regulations and safety guidelines throughout the program
  • Yallah! Israel staff members and participants receive a thorough orientation regarding expectations for appropriate behavior and safety and security procedures and protocols