There are group trips from time to time held in order to introduce participants to various geographic areas. Israeli society unfamiliar to tourists and native born residents alike. Participants are encouraged to spend shabbatot, holidays, and free time with adoptive families. There are two planned vacation breaks during the year - winter and Passover. Each lasts approximately a week.
Participants have to be ready and willing to function within a structured group environment.
There is a professional staff based in Jerusalem responsible for implementing the program. All staff members have experience working with young adults from N. America and most are either Israeli born or immigrants to Israel. United Jewish Communities and local Federations are responsible for recruitment and admissions.