2027 Immersive Teen Trips
Register Now For 2027 Teen Travel Opportunities
International Seminar: Italy Reimagined
10th–12th graders are invited to join us in Rome from Thursday, February 11 through Tuesday, February 16
Immersive Fellowship: Discover Detroit
8th–9th graders can experience Detroit from Friday, February 12 through Monday, February 15
The educational value and social experiences which our teens receive by participating in these trips is unparalleled. Temple Emanu-El is committed to ensuring that any teen who wishes to travel has the opportunity to do so. For that reason, the out-of-pocket cost to families is graciously subsidized, and additional scholarships may be available for those who qualify. Financial expense should not be the deciding factor in a family’s decision.
International Seminar: Italy Reimagined
10th–12th graders | February 11-16, 2027
10th–12th graders are invited to join us in Rome from Thursday, February 11, through Tuesday, February 16, for an extraordinary Jewish heritage and leadership experience.
At a moment when many Jewish teens are asking deeper questions about identity, belonging, antisemitism, resilience, and what it means to be part of the Jewish story, Rome offers a powerful living classroom. Standing beneath the Arch of Titus, exploring the ancient Jewish ghetto, and engaging with one of the oldest continuous Jewish communities in the world, participants will deepen their connection to Jewish history, peoplehood, and community while reflecting on what it means to carry Jewish life forward today.
Alongside immersive cultural experiences, iconic historical sites, authentic Italian cuisine, service opportunities, and time to build lasting friendships, teens will grow as thoughtful, confident Jewish leaders through an experience designed not only to deepen their understanding of Jewish history but to strengthen their sense of pride, purpose, and place within the Jewish future.
Immersive Fellowship: Discover Detroit
8th–9th graders | February 12-15, 2027
Join us for an unforgettable long weekend in Detroit from Friday, February 12, through Monday, February 15, as 8th and 9th-graders explore one of the most important questions facing our generation: how do we engage with people whose perspectives differ from our own?
At a moment when so much communication happens through screens, headlines, and soundbites, this immersive experience invites teens to slow down, listen deeply, and practice meaningful dialogue across differences. Through conversations with community leaders, peers, and changemakers across Detroit’s diverse cultural, religious, and political communities, students will build real-world skills in leadership, listening, civil discourse, and respectful disagreement.
This trip will also include hands-on service learning, giving students the opportunity not only to talk about community responsibility but to actively contribute to it. Rooted in Jewish values and designed especially for teens, this experience will challenge participants to think deeply, ask better questions, and discover how disagreement can lead to growth rather than division.
Please note: there are two forms that must be submitted in order to be fully registered for our teen immersive experiences. Once the Google form has been submitted an Acceptiva link for payment will be shared with you in a separate email. Reach out to Em Besthoff at e.besthoff@emanuelnyc.org with any questions.
All trip fees are refundable until October 1, 2026 for all programs. After that, refunds may be available if your teen’s spot can be filled by another student, though change fees may apply. If your teen will need to miss school to participate in one of our trips, we are happy to provide an absence note upon request.
