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The Oranim Advantage

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The Oranim Advantage - Israelis Inside

With Oranim, you won't see Israel as a tourist. Just as you would rely on a Briton to show you the real England, so too can you rely on Oranim to show you the real Israel. That's because Oranim was founded by Israelis, is headquartered in Israel and fully operated by Israelis. What's more, Israelis your age join you on the trip and you can chat them up with the Hebrew you learn on Oranim's unique Hebrew To GO! program.

As Israelis, we are extremely proud and honored to introduce you to your homeland. We treat you like family and provide the utmost in terms of quality service, accommodations, educators and safe surroundings so you have the time of your life! No one knows Israel better than the Israelis of Oranim. So join Oranim and get Israelis Inside®.

Aside from Israelis Inside®, there are lots of other reasons why Oranim was the choice of thousands of Taglit-Birthright Israel participants. Check out the following Oranim Advantages:

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The Trip - It's Fun, Fascinating and Totally Free!

The 10-day trip is fun. It's also educationally, personally and Jewishly stimulating and engaging. You'll experience the diversity of Israel ranging from the ancient-modern city of Jerusalem to the rugged volcanic mountains of the Golan Heights. You'll feel the intense heat of the Negev desert, float effortlessly in the Dead Sea and gaze over the Galilee's green rolling hills. You'll enjoy the wide soft-sand beaches of Tel Aviv as well as the city's hippest disco. In short, you will gain, grow and learn all while falling in love with a small, unique and fascinating country that basks in the warm Mediterranean sun.

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The People - Diversity is the Key:

Why go to Israel with 40 people that you already know when you can establish a global network of friendships? Oranim is Taglit-Birthright Israel's leading organizer of international groups and currently operates groups from many countries including the United States, England, Argentina, the Former Soviet Union, Poland, Germany and Hungary. During your trip, you'll meet students and professionals from these nations since our trips often share the same hotels and we plan joint programs such as parties and educational events. So, aside from getting to know a country and its people, you meet your peers from the world over!

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Learn Hebrew - Oranim's Unique Hebrew To GO! Program:

Just a few decades ago, the Hebrew the language was reserved solely for learning Torah in seminaries. Nowadays, toddlers to taxi-drivers, pedestrians to prime ministers speak the Holy Tongue effortlessly. With Oranim, you too will learn to speak some choice Hebrew in our unique Hebrew To GO! (Ivrit BaDerech) program, developed in coordination with the world-renowned Ulpan Akiva in Netanya. No prior knowledge is necessary. The lessons are short, painless and fun (this NOT Hebrew school) and the results - well they are pashut madhim!

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High Quality Programming & Educators:

Oranim was the first organizer ever to bring students to Israel for Taglit-Birthright Israel. Since 1999, over 30,000 young adults have enjoyed a Taglit-Birthright Israel trip operated by Oranim. One of the secrets of Oranim's success is the high quality educational program we provide as well as the dynamic, professionally trained and 100% Israeli tour educators that travel with each group. In short, you enjoy a superior program, great lodgings (in great locations) in the company of great people! What could be better?

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The Method - We're Vertically Integrated:

That means that we don't outsource ANY element of your trip to Israel. The Oranim team plans, creates and delivers all aspects of your trip - from superior educational components to the nuts-and-bolts tour logistics. Our unique integrated approach makes for a smooth and secure program that few can match since they outsource either the tour logistics or the educational components, or both! When you choose Oranim, you get Oranim.

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Full Service Office in North America:

Oranim is Israeli based, but we understand the importance of providing excellent services to clients. That's why we have an exceptionally competent team of people working in North America to facilitate your trip with Oranim. They are available to answer questions and help you prepare for the time of your life.

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The Follow Up - Alumni Programming:

Oranim hosts alumni reunions in Israel and in North America along with different types of 'grassroots' events in your community. Oranim gives you a great excuse to return to Israel, see old friends and tour new parts of the country - all at attractive prices.

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Multiple Departure Gateways:

Why should you traverse America just to fly to Israel? With Oranim, you choose a departure gateway convenient to you such as New York, Chicago, Miami or Los Angeles.

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Multiple Departure Dates:

Oranim offers multiple departure dates from a key of gateways including New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Chicago. That means you have the flexibility to join a tour suited to your busy schedule and catch a flight from a nearby city!

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The trip is a gift from Taglit-Birthright Israel
N. American Representative: Phone: 1-888-281-1265   Fax: 216-691-9849 ; 216-691-9850   E-mail: info@israelfree.com