What is the Taglit-birthright FREE 10-day trip to Israel?  Does UVM Hillel send a group?  YES!!! go to www.freeisraeltrip.org to sign up starting February 12th, 2008! This summer 2008, Hillel is offering 12 different trips. Believe it! Applicants will have the following options: Campus Explore Trip (May and June) National Explore Trip (June and August) ASL interpreted/Spoken English Trip (June) Outdoor Adventure – Land (July) Outdoor Adventure – Sea (July) Arts and Culture (July) Jewish Literature/Journalism (August) Grad Students/Young Professionals (June and August) AND, we’re offering four community trips for the 22+ group: Baltimore (May), Austin (August), Seattle (June) and Detroit (May). This amazing opportunity is a 10 day FREE trip to for Jewish young adults ages 18-26 who have never been to on a peer-group trip. You can find more in depth info about who sponsors the program and how it was started at www.freeisraeltrip.org.  UVM Hillel will be sending a campus-based group of UVM Jewish students during the winter.  Sign up for winter 2007-2008 trips begins September 5th and is mostly on a first-come first-served basis, so don’t miss it! This could be your chance to travel with other UVM students as you: Explore Jerusalem Hike through the Galilee region Check out Tel Aviv Swim in the Dead Sea Scale the heights of Masada Enjoy free time Meet Jewish leaders and your Israeli peers Learn about Israel and your Jewish identity Your birthright gift includes round-trip airfare on El Al, land accomodations at quality guest houses and hotels, and most meals. Participants will be responsible for travel to and from our gateway city, some meals, as well as gratuities for drivers and guides. A $250 deposit, fully refundable upon completion of the trip, is required. Take a look at the several trip options.