Preference is given to travel that includes a serious educational component. Participants must be currently enrolled in an approved educational program. Students spend approximately one and one-half weeks in Eastern Europe and a month in Israel. The Center for Jewish Education's Teen Leadership Exchange program brings 11th and 12th graders to Karmiel, Baltimore's Partnership 2000 sister city in Israel.
Participants spend three weeks enjoying home hospitality in Israel.
Then, in the fall, teens from Israel visit families in Baltimore. The Teen Leadership Exchange is available only to a limited number of motivated and highly qualified students. Preference is given to those who already have some experience traveling in Israel. Winter Trip to Israel is held during the college winter break period. All Jewish students who reside or attend college in Maryland are eligible.