Etgar 36

Learn About History, Politics & Activism

Etgar 36 is dedicated to developing the future political voice by taking you on Journeys.

On the road, you will become empowered to get involved politically and socially to change the world.

Read about Etgar in the New York Times! Click here.

Billy Planer was inteviewed on SiriusXM radio! Click here to listen.

36-Day or 22-Day
Summer Journey

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Programming Year
Civil Rights Journeys

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Etgar 36 Founder & Director Billy Planer gave an ELI talk (think TED but Jewish based) on the importance of speaking to those we disagree and how to do it. The core of what Etgar 36 is all about!

15+

Years of experience running group trips

450+

Teen alumni of our summer journey

50+

Schools & organizations that have taken an Etgar journey

18,000+

Past participants on one of Etgar's Civil Rights Journeys

Summer Journey

Set off on a summer of adventure

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Group Journeys

Choose from one our Civil Rights Journeys

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Etgar 36 has pivoted during the virus and is now offering three experiences

MindTrips: An Online Discussion Series Presented by Etgar 36

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Socially Distanced
1 Day & 2 Day Civil Rights Journeys

Montgomery ~ Selma ~ Birmingham

Because some things need to be experienced in person

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Virtual Conversations for Your
Groups on the Following Topics:

Jews and Blacks in the Civil Rights Era and Now

How to be Comfortable Having Uncomfortable Conversations

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