Cost and Dates | hdnaisrael

Program Dates

July 1-July 28, 2027.*

Program Cost

$8,285 USD (early bird price) | $12,185 USD (full price)

Early Bird pricing is available through Sunday, November 29, 2026

$3,600 USD RootOne Voucher** | $300 USD Early Bird Discount

What’s Included?

✓ International Airfare*** ✓ Travel Health Insurance ✓ Bus Staff ✓ Meals ✓ Laundry ✓ Room & Board ✓ Israeli SIM Card ✓ Entry Fees

✓ Guest Speakers ✓ Ground Transportation

Please reach out to Hilla (programs@habonimdror.net) to learn more.

*Please note, dates are subject to change based on registration and current airline reservations.
***Domestic flights are not included. Canadian flights from Toronto and Vancouver to U.S. international airports are included.

**Thanks to a new initiative called RootOne, which seeks to dramatically increase the number of teens visiting Israel next summer, a limited number of $3,600 USD RootOne Vouchers will be applied on a first come/first serve basis. RootOne is seeded through the generosity of The Marcus Foundation and is powered by The Jewish Education Project. To remain eligible to receive your voucher, you will need to complete approximately 10 hours of pre-trip programming through RootOne's online platform. Once you register for MBI and reserve your RootOne voucher, you will receive more information directly from RootOne on how to complete the pre-trip requirements.

Scholarship Information

We understand that as a traveling program, MBI is more expensive than families may be used to paying for a summer at machaneh. We try as hard as we can to make MBI affordable for everyone by working with families to research and apply for scholarships. Below we have listed a few scholarship opportunities that are good places to start. If you would like additional assistance identifying and applying for scholarships, get in touch with our Business Administrator, Sue Aistrop, at finance@habonimdror.org

The $3,600 RootOne vouchers (see above) are available to all participants on HDNA programs, and require only 10 hours of online pre-trip programming, most of which can be completed anytime online. Participants need to be registered for MBI through our program provider, Yallah! Israel, in order to gain access to the RootOne voucher application once it opens.

Some HDNA camps offer scholarships for Israel and leadership development programs. We recommend that you reach out to your local Camp Director or Board Chair to learn more about these scholarship opportunities.

Many local Jewish Federations offer financial aid for teens to participate in summer Israel trips. If you would like assistance reaching out to your local Jewish Federation get in touch with Hilla Kabazo at programs@habonimdror.net.

The Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund offers need-based grants for teens wishing to participate in Habonim Dror North America MBI. Grants are awarded to American and Canadian applicants. Learn more about this fund HERE.

Many synagogues have scholarship funds to assist Jewish youth in participating in Israel programs.

Other Jewish community organizations may have scholarships available or be able to assist you in identifying other sources of funding in your area. Contact the local JCC, or other Jewish and Zionist organizations that may be in your area.