Tribe Trek to Berlin
Join us for a once in a lifetime trip to Berlin co-sponsored by Congregation B’nai B’rith and Germany Close Up (GCU).
This exhilarating eight-day trip will provide Jewish young adults with a whirlwind tour of Germany’s burgeoning, multicultural society. From arts and cultural tours, to meetings with German diplomats, professors and politicians, participants will engage in a behind the scenes look at the rebirth of the German Jewish community since WWII.
This tour will facilitate a deeper understand of German history from the Holocaust to the fall of the Berlin Wall. The group will explore Jewish life in Berlin—past and present. THIS INCLUDES walking tours of the Jewish quarter, a visit to the Holocaust Memorial, as well as, a tour of Sachsenhausen, a former concentration camp.
At night, participants will explore Berlin’s transformation into a modern, reunified, democratic country with a flourishing arts, music, and cultural scene. We will have the opportunity to meet with young German professionals and celebrate Shabbat in one of the fast-growing Jewish communities in the European Union.
FAQ’s
Application Deadline: March 20, 2016
Application includes:
Application Form (downloadable below)
Cover Letter
- Include name, profession, age
- How did you hear about the trip?
- 1-2 sentences about why you are interested in going
- 1-2 sentences on what you hope to get out of the trip
- Should be a summary of your essay
Resume
500 word essay
- My name is x and I grew up in y
- I was raised in x kind of home with y kind of Jewish background
- As a young adult I participate in the Jewish community by…
- In my professional life I…
- Why do you think it is important to go to Germany on this trip?
- What is your personal motivation?
- I think this trip can really add to my passion for…
- I think this trip will add to my understanding of…
1 Letter of Recommendation (from outside of CBB)
Your reference does not need to know you in a Jewish capacity, but should speak to your overall character. Germany Close Up requires recommendations to be written by an impartial source, such as a past or present employer, a business partner, or a supervisor of any community or voluntary organization that you are involved in. They are unable to accept recommendations from a family member, friend or CBB employee.
Some prompts for your recommendation include:
• Tell us about the applicant’s personality and core strengths.
• Why is this person a good candidate for this trip?
• What would s/he dd to the overall learning experience?
• What do you think this applicant could get out of this type of trip?
Acceptance:
- Participants will be notified mid-April to mid-May if they have been accepted into the program.
Program Dates: Wed, August 31- Wed, September 7, 2016 (8 days)
Travel Days:
Wednesday, August 30th arrive in Berlin
Thursday, September 8th depart Berlin
Program Fee: $920
Fee includes:
Airline ticket (paid for directly by participant up to $920-)
Hotel accommodation in double rooms
Most meals
Transportation within Germany
Admission fees to museums and events
Additional Fees
Tips = $55/person
Approximately one meal/day ($10-15)
Additional Information
Download “Program Details PDF” for more detailed information
What People Have Said About the Trip
http://www.jewishjournal.com/world/article/getting_to_know_germany…up_close