Etgar 36 - Summer Journeys for Teens and Social Action Journeys for Schools, Youth Groups, Synagogues, Confirmation Classes

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.

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 »

2012 Summer Journey Dates

Registration is open now… only 35 spaces available and filled on
first come first served basis.

Etgar 36 (36 days) – June 24 to July 31, 2012
Etgar 36 West (22 days) – June 24 to July 15, 2012
Learn about our prices

What's New

Etgar 36 Named One of North America’s Most Innovative Jewish Nonprofits (Sep. 15, 2008)
Etgar 36 Meets Brad Pitt (Dec. 5, 2007)

Watch a Video About Etgar 36

This video of the 2010 Summer Journey was made by participant Ali Bohrer.

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. The program was on the Sirius/XM Radio Bruce Springsteen channel. Listed to the excerpts where Billy speaks, and tells stories, about Etgar 36.