Tawonga's 10th TSL trip - An Israel trip like no other!
Four Weeks: July 15 - August 14
Entering 11th and 12th grades

What is TSL Israel?

Teen Service Learning (TSL) Israel is a teen Israel trip based around service, experiential learning and travel. These components, coupled with cross-cultural exchanges, teach you what it means to be a responsible Jewish global citizen.

Service and Learning

Roll up your sleeves and make a real difference. On TSL Israel, Tawonga partners with organizations that cultivate ongoing relationships in communities in Israel. Our time in these communities is used to share stories and participate in community improvement projects. The feeling of working side-by-side with those committed to bettering their communities is an unparalleled and life-changing force long after the trip is over. Learning through discussions, guest speakers, readings and Jewish texts grounds our service in the context of global issues and the Jewish tradition.

Travel

Travel Tawonga-style to visit places of interest all around Israel including Jerusalem, the desert, and the Upper Galilee. From the Western Wall to Bedouin villages, we go beyond the tourist path and the headlines. As part of our travel to the north of Israel, we will stay with Tawonga teens who live in this region and have also attended our Noar L'noar (Youth to Youth) program.

Bring It Home

After an unforgettable trip, head back for four days at Camp Tawonga. Celebrate Shabbat, relax...then present your experiences to younger Tawongans, including everything you’ve learned about Israel, tikkun olam, and the issues facing us as responsible Jewish global citizens.

Applications

There are limited spaces in this program. Teens interested in the TSL Israel program must fill out an application, provide a reference, and have an interview with Aaron Mandel, Teen Program Coordinator to discuss the program.
Apply Now!

"TSL changed my life. It made me consider the world from a whole new angle. Before this trip, I never would have considered joining an organization like the Peace Corps - now it is one of my dreams." -David, TSL Israel participant

"You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give." -Winston Churchill

Go Local! TSL Food and Farm takes you across California from the seed to the table!
Three Weeks: June 17-July 6
Entering 9th to 11th grades

Program highlights include:

• Volunteering, living and learning on local farms and at local farmers'
markets
• White water rafting on the American River
• Three days at Camp Tawonga to pass forward your experience to younger campers

Service and Learning

Visit and volunteer on different farms, seeking the answers to questions about where food really comes from. Get your hands dirty planting vegetables, building a fence, or gathering eggs. Experience firsthand the stages of the systems that bring food from field to table.

Go beyond the buzzwords as you grapple with issues like organics, sustainability, and eating local. Find out what our Jewish tradition has to say about food and farming. Armed with new knowledge, a trip to the market will never be the same!

Travel

Take a break from farm work in between each week to go backpacking, whitewater rafting, and celebrate Shabbat. While car-camping and traveling as a small group, you'll see the beauty of California on this unforgettable road trip.

Bring It Home

The last stop on your journey is Camp Tawonga. Relax by the river, see the stars from around the campfire, and share what you’ve learned with the greater community.

Applications

There are limited spaces in this program. Teens interested in the TSL Food and Farm program must fill out a short questionnaire and have a conversation with Aaron Mandel, Teen Program Coordinator to discuss the program.
Apply Now!

"I loved this trip! I learned a ton about farming, and it was fun as well. The trip was all I expected and so much more." -Sophia, Food and Farm participant