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Zahal Shalom is dedicated to healing and lifting the spirits of disabled Israel Defense Force veterans. Through our innovative programming and initiatives, we create life-changing experiences that inspire, uplift and heal wounded IDF veterans. In gratitude for their service and sacrifices for the State of Israel, we provide our support at no-cost to the veterans, allowing them to forget their troubles, worry and pain and emerge from their injuries inspired and motivated. The cultural, educational, and social events we offer enriches their lives, promotes a sense of new opportunities, and fosters bonds of love and support between them and our community.

Zahal Shalom invites all men and women who were injured during their service in the Israel Defense Forces to apply to join one of our delegations. We recognize that every veteran has a unique situation. The following applicant criteria are considered on a case-by-case basis: Ability to communicate easily in English Ability to walk and travel as part of a tour group, with or without walker/wheelchair Ability to be photographed and videographed for multimedia made available to the general public No participation in other free wounded veteran trips

There is no catch, no strings attached! You are under no obligation to Zahal Shalom, which finances and runs the tour for any future activities or financial obligations. We do this because we want to show our graittude for the immeasurable sacrifices wounded veterans make for Israel.

Over 500 wounded Israel Defense Force veterans from all over Israel have joined Zahal Shalom delegations. Our participants hail from Northern to Southern Israel and come from all Jewish religious backgrounds and degrees of travel experience.

Zahal Shalom is funded by private donors and philanthropists around the world. We raise the funds needed to invite our delegations thanks to thousands of donors each year who want to ensure that Zahal Shalom tours remain a gift to wounded veterans who we are forever indebted to for years to come.

Our application process is broken down into three stages: The Preliminary Application: Eligible veterans interested in joining a delegation are first required to submit a Preliminary Application. This will allow us to collect basic information about the applicants background, service, and injury. This information will be sent to our International Recruitment office who will decide if the applicant will be invited for an interview. The Interview: Veterans will then be invited for an interview either in-person with a Zahal Shalom representative in Israel or via video-call with an International Recruitment committee in America. The interview will allow us to gain more insight on the veteran, their story, and who they are as a person. This greater depth will allow us to better evaluate if their a good fit for our organazation. The Decision: After the interview, candidates will finally be evalueted by Zahal Shalom's Executive Board in America. If chosen, the applicant will be invited to join a Zahal Shalom all-expense-paid-for trip in America!

Zahal Shalom only accepts applications online at zahalshalom.org/vatikim. We do not accept any solicitation through phone, email, fax or our social channels.

After submitting the preliminary application, it typically takes us 4-8 weeks to process your information, depending on the time of year it is sent. If it has been more than 8 weeks and you have not recieved a response beyond your initial confirmation email, please contact recruitment@zahalshalom.org for more information on the status of your application.

Of course! We are committed to partnering with our veterans during the review process. Our International Recruitment team is available at recruitment@zahalshalom.org to answer any questions you may have during the application process.

Our tours offer a wide array of incredible opportunities for you to explore the best the New York City and Wahsington D.C. has to offer. While we do not release itineraries for security purposes, here's a mix of experiences that our recent delegations have enjoyed: Riding in the Celebrate Israel Parade on motorcycles Watching Broadway shows Celebrating on rooftop bars in Manhattan Meeting congressional leaders in Washington D.C. Touring the Pentagon Visiting Times Square and many neighborhoods in New York City Boat rides in the Hudson River Pool parties at the homes of our local Jewish community

Our host committee pairs veterans with local Jewish hosts in the New York City area who host the delegation members during their two week trip. While the majority of trip itineraries consist of activities and experiences that are done as a group, veterans spend some down-time on the weekends with their hosts. (When the delegation takes a brief overnight trip to Washington D.C., hotel accomodations are arranged.)

Veterans depart from Tel Aviv International Airport (TLV) and typically fly into Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

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As an orgnanazation devoted to wouned veterans, Zahal Shalom is dedicated to ensuring that our program is accessible for veterans with all types of disabilities. All types of assisted walking devices are accomodated.