Last chance to register for Birthright!

Israel Lacrosse is offering Jewish college lacrosse players a free trip to Israel to compete in a four-game showcase tour this June.

Due to overwhelming demand, Israel Lacrosse will be doubling its’ efforts this summer and offering two 10-day Birthright trips.

Trip 1: May 31-June 9
Trip 2: June 15-25

Registration has been extended and will close on Monday, April 18th at 9am ET. Interested athletes are strongly encouraged to register immediately.

Participants must cover their own travel expense to New York for the tour, which is operated in conjunction with Amazing Israel and Taglit-Birthright. The trip is otherwise completely free of charge for Jewish athletes ages 18-26.

The trip is limited to 40 Jewish athletes (20 men’s players and 20 women’s players) who are active or recent graduates of NCAA lacrosse programs. Players from club lacrosse programs are also welcome to apply.

In addition to the exhibition games, participating players will join in the grassroots development of lacrosse by coaching young Israeli athletes, as well as touring the country to gain a better understanding of what Israel and the region have to offer in sport.

“This trip was the perfect combination of fun, educational, active and rewarding,” said Hannah Deoul, who participated in the lacrosse Birthright trip in 2014. “Playing and teaching lacrosse while learning about Israel’s rich history and connecting with other Jewish athletes was an incredibly special and memorable experience.” Deoul returned to Israel following her experience to join the Israel Women’s National Team, and also served as head coach of the U-19 Women’s Team for their first World Cup appearance.

Taglit-Birthright Israel is a not-for-profit organization that sponsors free ten-day educational heritage trips to Israel for young Jewish adults, aged 18-26. Taglit is the Hebrew word for discovery. During their trip, participants are encouraged to discover new meaning in their personal Jewish identity and connection to Jewish history and culture.

Athletes interested in this experience should register now at amazingisrael.com. Please note that all Taglit-Birthright eligibility rules apply and there are no guarantees for placement.

For additional information, please contact Amanda Tuck at [email protected].

Photo Credit: Sportpic Israel