Jewish Travel Resources for Meaningful Travelers [eBook]

Traveling as a Jewish student brings unique challenges and difficult questions: “Is it safe to be Jewish in other countries?” “What food can I eat?” “Will I find a Jewish community to engage with?”

GoAbroad and KAHAL: Your Jewish Home Abroad have collaborated to bring you this eBook because we want to make traveling as a Jewish student easier, and help you fill your time abroad with intentional Jewish experiences.

For Jewish students and travelers who have questions about going abroad, we can help you find answers!

This guide was created to help ensure Jewish students have all the resources they need to spend quality time abroad successfully. GoAbroad and KAHAL: Your Jewish Home Abroad are committed to making sure Jewish students have the opportunity to travel, teach, volunteer, study, intern, and work abroad, no matter what.

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Excerpts from the eBook

On virtual travel in the Jewish world during and post Covid:

“While taking tours of museums, synagogues, and Jewish cemeteries online will never replace the feeling of seeing these sites in person, technology provides us with the great chance to explore Jewish heritage around the world without needing to step foot on a plane.”

On Jewish students studying abroad in the Middle East:

“Sometimes, our fear of the unknown, or stereotypes we have heard about other places such as the Middle East may cloud our ability to think about alternative countries where we can study abroad. While studying abroad in the Middle East is certainly not for everyone, it is absolutely a region to consider.”

What else is included?

How to Travel the Jewish World Virtually
Why You Should Pursue Jewish Service Trips
What to Know About Your Jewish Gap Year in Spain
5 FAQs for Jewish Students Studying in the Middle East
The Pros & Cons of Religious Studies Study Abroad
7 Reasons Why All Jewish Students Should Study Abroad
5 of the Best Programs for Jewish Studies Abroad
How to Find Community During Religious Holidays While Abroad
7 Things to Know Before Studying Abroad as a Jewish Student
Heritage Travel: What it is & How it Can Benefit You
7 Off the Beaten Path Locations for Jewish Students to Study Abroad
6 Best Cities for Jewish Students to Study Abroad

We have answers to your questions about Jewish travel!

Our primary contributor, Madison Jackson, has shared many personal stories of how connecting with her Jewish identity while abroad enhanced her experience. Our hope is that students of all backgrounds will be inspired to use religious identity as a launchpad for discovering meaningful moments wherever they travel.

We hope this eBook will serve as your guide as you explore the world and learn about being Jewish in other countries.

Still have questions? Let us know in the comments below!