Call: (404) 456-6605 · Email: etgar36@etgar.org
Address: P.O. Box 2212, Decatur, GA 30031
Get on the road…
and change the world!
Etgar 36 is dedicated to developing the future Jewish political voice by taking Jewish teens on journeys throughout America, developing their identities, and empowering them to get involved politically and socially to change the world. Learn more about us »
Etgar 36 Featured in Huffington Post! Click here to read about the impact of an Etgar 36 journey.
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What do you think?
On an Etgar 36 journey...
Meet with people who made history happen
On an Etgar 36 journey...
Discover who you are
Take a Summer Journey
Learn about history, politics and activism while exploring America with other Jewish teens
Discover your political voice and power to create change by seeing the sights, meeting the people, understanding and debating the issues that make up America for 36-days this summer. For all Jewish teens; also with a 22-day option. Learn more »
Plan a Group Trip
Unique educational journeys for Schools, Synagogues, Youth Groups, and more
Expand your students’ minds and world by taking them on a journey during the school year! Help connect them to the world, teach them a deeper level of social action, and create an unforgettable experience that will bring your group together as never before. Learn more »
2013 Summer Journey Dates
Registration is open now… only 35 spaces available and filled on first come first served basis.
- Etgar 36 (36 days) – June 23 to July 30, 2013
- Etgar 36 West (22 days) – June 23 to July 14, 2013
- Learn about our prices
What's New
Etgar 36′s Philosophy on Social Action Trips
Read an article by Etgar 36 founder Billy Planer about how we think of social action and social learning trips.
Hear Etgar 36 Director Billy Planer Interviewed on Sirius /XM Radio
Billy Planer was the guest host on “E Street Nation”, a talk show hosted by noted rock music author and authority Dave Marsh. Listen to the excerpts where Billy speaks, and tells stories, about Etgar 36. Read more »
Etgar 36 Named One of North America’s Most Innovative Jewish Nonprofits
Etgar 36, an Atlanta based Jewish educational venture created by Billy Planer, has been named one of the nation’s 50 most innovative Jewish nonprofits in Slingshot, a resource guide to Jewish innovation. Read more »
Etgar 36 Meets Brad Pitt at Reunion in New Orleans
Our first-ever reunion was a smashing success! We chose New Orleans because it is one of the major cities that we are not able to visit during the summer. It also, unfortunately due to Hurricane Katrina, has many valuable lessons for us to learn about the state of our country. Read more »
