Parent Handbook - Biluim Israel 2019
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Parent Handbook Biluim Israel 2019
Dear Israel Participant and Parents,
Welcome on board for Biluim Israel 2019. This handbook is meant to serve as a guide in
preparation for the upcoming summer. Please note the deadlines below to submit your fees
and forms.
Balance of Program Fees April 1st, 2019
Supplementary Application Form March 1st, 2019
Waiver Form March 1st, 2019
Code of Conduct and Behavior Contract March1st, 2019
Medical Form March1st, 2019
If you have questions or concerns please contact Agnes Epstein at 416 781-5156 x 222.
Yours Sincerely,
Risa Epstein Ryan Peters Agnes Epstein
National Executive Director Director, Biluim Israel Administrator, Biluim Israel
Canadian Young Judaea Canadian Young Judaea Canadian Young Judaea
STEP ONE - PASSPORTS
To participate in this trip you must have a valid passport.
The passport must be valid until at least February 6th, 2020.
If you are an Israeli citizen or if one of your parents is an Israeli citizen you must contact the
Israeli consulate immediately to arrange for the necessary exemption. In many cases, if one
parent has Israeli citizenship then so does his/her children. The law is complicated and only
the consulate can give you accurate advice. If you are classified as an Israeli citizen, please
arrange for a valid Israeli passport. It is illegal for an Israeli citizen to enter the country as a
tourist using a foreign passport.
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Canadian Young Judaea is a corporation without share capital incorporated pursuant to Part II of the
Canada Corporation Act.STEP TWO - BALANCE OF FEES
Program Fees: Balance of fees is due in our office by April 1st, 2019 it is divided between
Canadian and US Funds. Payment options below:
• Canadian Fees: Canadian cheque and E-Transfer (Payment should be sent to
risa@youngjudaea.ca Security question should be your participants full last name and
the security answer should be “biluimisrael”)
• US Fees: US Cheques, US money orders and US bank drafts should be made payable
to “Biluim Israel” and your participants name should be included on the memo line.
• We cannot accept a cheque from your Canadian Account for the US portion of the fee.
Payments should be mailed to: Biluim Israel
788 Marlee Ave. Suite #205
Toronto,Ontario
M6B 3K1
If fees are not paid by April 1st, 2019 the participant’s Air Ticket will not be issued.
STEP THREE - THE FORMS
The Supplementary Forms can be found on the Biluim Israel website. It is imperative in the in-
terest of your camper’s health, welfare and logistical planning of the program that they are ac-
curately completed and submitted online by March1st, 2019.
In order to successfully fill out the online forms please have the following information accessi-
ble:
• Uploaded photo of passport
• Exemption from army service if your child is an Israeli Citizen
• Medical information including medications, allergies, date of last tetanus shot
• Family Weekend information including name, address, contact numbers and emails of
host family
• Two bus requests
• Flight information (arrival and departure) if you live outside of Toronto
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Canadian Young Judaea is a corporation without share capital incorporated pursuant to Part II of the
Canada Corporation Act.Travel Information:
Participants flying into Toronto to join the Biluim Israel trip must arrive at least FOUR (4)
hours prior to our departure. In order for staff to meet your child at the airport, please ensure
that you indicate all accurate flight information no later than May 1, 2019.
Flight Extensions:
Requests for extensions (for Israel Only participants) are subject to flight availability.
To avoid disappointment it is in your best interest to make these arrangements with us no later
than March 15, 2019.
There is an additional charge for the flight change.
Family Weekend Information
Pickup: Thursday July 18th, 2019 (late afternoon)
Drop Off: Sunday July 21st, 2019 (morning)
The purpose of the Family Weekend is to allow participants to spend time with their relative’s
family and friends in Israel. Please choose one of the following three options.
Option 1. You will be staying with relatives and/or family friends. A week prior to the
family weekend we will confirm with your relatives or friends in Israel pick up
and drop offs . We offer two options: Tel-Aviv or Jerusalem.
Option 2. You will be staying with the relatives or family friends of another participant.
We ask that you ensure that these people are aware that you will be staying with
them.
Option 3. You will be staying with a Young Judaea Alumni and can contact
agnes @youngjudaea.ca for more information.
Option 4. Participants who will not be staying with family or friends during this weekend
will remain under the supervision of Canadian Young Judaea staff members at a
hotel in the Jerusalem area. The atmosphere will be relaxed with time spent at
the beach/pool in addition to other recreational activities. The rules and regula-
tions of the trip will be strictly enforced. There is an additional charge of
$375.00 USD for this option. This fee includes accommodation and meals. Lo-
cal transportation and leisure activities during the weekend will be paid for by
the participants. Please add this amount to your program fees.
**Please note that options 1 and 2 above are subject to the following stipulations:
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Canadian Young Judaea is a corporation without share capital incorporated pursuant to Part II of the
Canada Corporation Act.• No participant will be released, under any circumstances, to individuals who are not author-
ized in the Family Weekend section of the Supplementary Application Form or to individuals
who are below the age of 25.
• The Rules and Regulations of Canadian Young Judaea Israel Experience remain in full effect
throughout the family weekend. We ask that you speak to your relatives and friends in Israel
to ensure that they understand the rules and regulations.
All information must be sent to the office by March 1st, 2019.
Name and address changes must be received by June 15th, 2019.
After June 15th, 2019 no refunds or changes will be accepted.
• FOR REASONS OF SAFETY AND SECURITY CANADIAN YOUNG JU-
DAEA DOES NOT ENDORSE OR MAKE USE OF TRAVEL ON PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION. RELATIVES AND/OR FAMILY FRIENDS AT THE
DESIGNATED POINTS IN TEL AVIV/ JERUSALEM, OR ANY OTHER
DROP OFF POINT, MUST MEET ALL PARTICIPANTS.
The Statement of Responsibility and Waiver Form
Please read and sign the Waiver Form and submit it online by March1st.
2019 Retain a copy of this document for your records.
The Code of Conduct and Behavior Contract
Due to the unique nature of our program, participant’s will at all times adhere to these rules and
behave in a mature fashion. Please read over the list of rules carefully and discuss them at home.
We will go over them again upon arrival in Europe/Israel, but it will be assumed that partici-
pants and parents are already familiar with them. After you have read the rules and regulations
sign the Code of Conduct and Behavior Contract and submit it online by March 1st., 2019. Re-
tain a copy for your records.
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Canadian Young Judaea is a corporation without share capital incorporated pursuant to Part II of the
Canada Corporation Act.The Medical Form
Canadian Young Judaea and the Biluim Israel staff intend to rely on the completed medical
form and any supplementary letters. Omissions and/or misrepresentations are at the risk of the
participant, his/her parents, and physician.
The information on the medical form, supplementary letters, and reports concerning the physi-
cal, mental, and/or psychological condition of the participant shall be held by Canadian Young
Judaea and the Biluim Israel staff as strictly confidential.
STEP FOUR - PREPARING FOR THE TRIP I
Spending Money:
We suggest $750.00 CDN as reasonable amount of spending money.
No additional funds will be advanced during the summer to participants without
prior payment to our Toronto Office.
**Bankcards from major Canadian and American banks work in Israeli bank machines. There is
a $5-$10 service charge for each transaction. Due to the time involved in locating a bank ma-
chine, especially in remote locations, we recommend that bank/credit cards be used only
for extra money** Most participants bring a cash (approximately $300 to exchange upon arri-
val) and a debit/credit card.
STEP FIVE - PREPARING FOR THE TRIP II - PACKING
A packing list is available on our website
But here are a few important notes:
- It is recommended to bring a sleeping bag liner for our camping trip.
- You must have one (or two) water bottles that total two to three litres.
Although this sounds like a lot of water, there will be certain hikes
where they will be required to have this much (and perhaps even more)
on them at once, because of the inability to refill for a certain amount of
time. Large water bottles or camel backs are both okay. If campers don’t
have 3 litres worth of water, they will have to buy a water bottle for that
particular day/hike.
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Canadian Young Judaea is a corporation without share capital incorporated pursuant to Part II of the
Canada Corporation Act.Personal Medication:
It is advisable that you bring any items that you regularly use, including Tylenol and Advil. Any
prescription medications should be clearly labeled with your name and you should bring enough
to last you for the entire trip plus your prescription, if required.
PLEASE LEAVE ALL VALUABLES AT HOME!!
STEP SIX - PREPARING FOR THE TRIP III - DEPARTURE
YOU WILL NEED YOUR PASSPORT AT THE AIRPORT SO DON’T PACK IT
On the day of departure, it is very important that you arrive at the airport on time and ready to
go. You will be notified of the confirmed time a few weeks before the trip. You should have
your duffel bag and carry-on. When you arrive at the airport check-in with a staff member and
follow their instructions. At this time you will be given your ticket. Don’t lose it - it is your re-
sponsibility to hold onto your ticket until a staff member collects it on the plane. Lost tick-
ets are subject to a re-issuing fee.
STEP SEVEN - ARRIVAL IN POLAND and/or ISRAEL:
Cell Phones
Cell phone use is permitted but not during programs or guiding.
Security
The Biluim Israel staff takes the issue of security very seriously. Our itineraries are approved
and monitored by the police, military, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Education and Society
for the Protection of Nature. Our programs are under the full supervision of the security depart-
ment of the Jewish Agency. All participants will receive a detailed security briefing upon arrival
in Israel.
Emergency Contact
Prior to the program’s departure, you will receive all the Emergency Contact information.
Accommodations
While on the trip we will be staying in various modern youth hostels and hotels. You will each
be sleeping in private rooms with two to six other people from our trip. In most cases each room
has its own bathroom and shower. Fresh sheets, pillows, and blankets are supplied at each base.
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Canadian Young Judaea is a corporation without share capital incorporated pursuant to Part II of the
Canada Corporation Act.Food
All meals are provided and are kosher.
Laundry
We will arrange to have laundry sent out every 8-10 days. Laundry is paid for separately by
each participant and is priced by the bag. Please label all of your clothing. In addition we rec-
ommend that you bring a small bottle of liquid detergent for hand washing of delicate or valua-
ble items. Canadian Young Judaea cannot assume responsibility for lost or damaged items of
clothing.
Medical Treatment And Coverage
Participants do not have medical insurance in Poland.
Participants have basic first aid coverage in Israel, and any medical issue that
arises will always be handled right away. However, families must also purchase
more extensive medical insurance, simply to cover the cost of any unforeseen
medical issues that might arise.
Proof of Insurance must be submitted to the office prior to departure.
Theft
Earlier in this manual we advised you to leave valuable items at home. Here are some tips to
protect your property.
• never leave ANY item unattended, even for a moment.
• keep your room locked at all times.
• don’t leave valuable items out in the open or unattended.
• always carry your wallet with you in your front pocket or in a sturdy pouch.
• count your change after purchases.
• never show-off large amounts of money on the street.
• Report any theft to a staff member immediately.
Canadian Young Judaea is not responsible for any stolen, damaged or
lost items while on the trip.
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