ORIGINS Application

ORIGINS Application
More than a tour, ORIGINS is a life-changing experience in the land of Israel for young adults between the ages 18-28. For 19 action-packed days, you’ll enjoy incredible views of the Sea of Galilee, swim in the Mediterranean and Dead Seas, hike through the Holy Land, explore Israel’s caves, serve at a local Jewish hospital, or in farm fields picking fruit and vegetables for Israel’s National Food Bank, or other meaningful service projects—all while making lasting friendships and deepening your faith!

Please provide a second point of contact other than yourself by which we may reach you:
Second point of contact relation to you:*

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Second Contact (other than yourself) First Name:*
Second Contact (other than yourself) Last Name:*
Second Contact (other than yourself) Email:*
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Second Contact (other than yourself) Phone Number:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Please indicate if you would like your second point of contact to receive any ORIGINS updates regarding the trip for which you are applying:*

Program Information
For which year of ORIGINS are you applying?*
How did you hear of The Friends of Israel's ORIGINS program?*
If other, how did you hear about ORIGINS Program*
Please write a paragraph indicating why you are interested in this trip:*
Costs associated with ORIGINS include roundtrip airfare to and from Israel, rooming accommodations, transportation, breakfast and dinner, and entrance fees to sites and activities. Costs do not include personal transportation to and from the domestic point of departure, travel insurance, personal health insurance, extra drinks that are not provided at meal time, airport meals, two meals during shopping excursions and souvenirs.*

I understand and agree.Other
Israel Requirements for Entry: As of May 15, 2023, tourists entering Israel are no longer required to present a medical insurance policy which includes Covid-19 coverage. However, a valid passport is required. Do you already have a passport in your possession that is valid for at least six months after our return date?*

Yes, I have a valid passport.Yes, but I need to renew my passport.No, but I have already applied for a passport.No, and I have not applied for a passport.

Personal Information
Gender*

FemaleMale
Date of Birth (you must be 18 years of age by the time the ORIGINS trip begins)*

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Are you currently enrolled as a student?

YesNoOther
State name of school and grade level
Current Occupation *
If you are under the age of 21, has your parent or guardian given you permission to participate in the ORIGINS program (pending application acceptance)?*

YesNoI am over the age of 21

Potential Academic Credit:

You may wish to check with the educational institution you attend to see if they will award credit to you because of your participation in the ORIGINS trip. If so, The Friends of Israel will assist you, provided the requirements do not necessitate a change in the trip’s itinerary, or place any undue obligations upon The Friends of Israel.

Spiritual Life
Please submit a brief testimony (60 words or more) of how you came to know the Lord. Your testimony should include a clear explanation of the gospel so that someone else, if reading your testimony, would know how they, too, could come to know the Lord:*

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Home Church Name:*
Denomination or Affiliation:*
Church Website Address *
I am in complete agreement with The Friends of Israel Doctrinal Statement.*

YesNo
You are not in complete agreement, please explain:*
Disagreement with The Friends of Israel's Statement of Faith does not necessarily prevent you from being accepted into the ORIGINS program. However, if you disagree with The Friends of Israel's Statement of Faith and you are accepted into the program, we expect that you will not associate or link your doctrinal disagreements with The Friends of Israel, nor make your area of disagreement an issue of debate or contention while on the program for the sake of team unity. As the apostle Paul urged us, "With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" (Eph. 4:2-3).*

Although I disagree with The Friends of Israel Statement of Faith, I understand and agree to the above expectations.Other
Have you ever been on a ministry trip before, or been actively involved in ministry?*

YesNo
Please explain:*
Has your department head approved your participation in this program?*

YesNoOther

Clarification and Confirmation
Dismissal – I understand that participants may be immediately dismissed from an ORIGINS trip in Israel for not being completely honest with their answers on this application, behavior unbecoming a Christian, behavior deemed to be dangerous to persons, property, or security, or violating any part of this agreement. Dismissal from a trip will result in immediate removal from the group and the participant will become solely responsible for any and all expenses incurred thereafter, including, but not limited to lodging, transportation, and meals. All costs and fees paid to ORIGINS will be forfeited with no refund upon dismissal.
Do you understand and agree to the above?*

I understand and agree.Other
If you have any questions, or wish to give further explanation of your answers above, you may do so here:

Thank you for your assistance by filling out this application.

[Note: ORIGINS, a ministry of The Friends of Israel, reserves the right to accept or not to accept any applicant as a member of an ORIGINS team. ORIGINS may also cancel an applicant’s acceptance for reasons it deems appropriate.]
By signing below, I hereby certify that the statements and answers I am providing in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I understand that statements or information furnished in this application are subject to verification.*

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