At Berman, we are deeply committed and connected to the Land and State of Israel. One of the core ways we show our appreciation and love for Israel is through our Upper School Mission, which occurs every four years. We are thrilled to announce that planning for our 2026 Upper School Mission to Israel is underway! First and foremost, we would like to thank Debra and Denny Berman for providing this opportunity for all of our Upper School students to travel to Israel together for an experience of a lifetime.
What are the dates of the mission and the basic itinerary? The mission will take place mid-November. We are finalizing the exact dates. We will provide a much more detailed itinerary in the Fall, but one of the key features will be the opportunity for students to choose from one daily itinerary track in advance.
How do students get to Israel? We have group flights to Israel. More details to come.
Is the cost of the trip refundable if my child decides not to go? Unfortunately, our costs are set in advance and based on a per student rate. Once your child commits to attending the mission and our payments are made, these costs become non-refundable. If a student registers and then ends up not going on the mission, you forfeit the $1050 registration fee and will be charged a $500 cancellation fee.
What do I need to do now?
What if my child has an Israeli passport? If you have an Israeli passport and you will be at least 18 years old, you should contact the embassy to determine if you need an exemption from the IDF.
Will there be a reunion dinner for MJBHA alumni in Israel? Yes! As in previous missions, there will be a Reunion Dinner. Stay tuned for more details!
Will the school communicate with the parents during the mission? Yes! We will update the Facebook (Berman Hebrew Academy) and Instagram (@Bermanupperschool) pages daily.
There will be much more information to follow and the FAQ list will be updated regularly on the school website.
