We at ECJS understand that applicants may be concerned about the security situation in Israel. The safety and security of our participants is ECJS and Taglit - birthright israel's number one priority. Taglit - birthright israel and ECJS would never take on this endeavor if we felt we were unable to adequately provide an absolutely safe and secure trip. Taglit - birthright israel takes whatever precautions that are necessary to ensure the safety of all participants.

The following are some of the basic security precautions taken on the trip:

Taglit - birthright israel is in direct contact with the appropriate Israeli security and public safety authorities on a minute-to-minute basis. Before traveling to any destination, we are first cleared by the Israeli government.

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» All groups are accompanied by a GPS tracking system which is monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by a special security room (cheder matzav) whose sole responsibility is the safety and security of our groups. » ECJS, Taglit - birthright israel tours do not travel to or through certain unsafe areas such as the West Bank, Gaza or crowded areas. » Only private transportation is used on the program. » The ECJS, Taglit - birthright israel tour is a very full and structured program and participants are forbidden from ever leaving the group or going anywhere unsafe alone. » As per Israel government regulation, an armed guard and a medic accompany the group 24 hours a day for the duration of the tour. Security precautions in Israel are extensive, taken seriously and executed with total precision and professionalism. The government of Israel, a partner in this project, is devoted to the safety and security of visitors and citizens alike. All participants are given a detailed safety and security orientation upon arrival in Israel. Since the creation of the State of Israel, there has never been a perfect time to visit Israel. Something is always going on. Now, though, you have the opportunity to take advantage of the ECJS, Taglit - birthright israel gift. Taglit - birthright israel has brought well over 147,000 participants to Israel without one security related incident. Not one.