Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Birthright registration has begun!

For returning registrants only.
Tomorrow at 12pm for the new registrants!


Please refer to links on top right of this blog for more info, and to apply.


Make sure to submit your deposit early, so you won't be waitlisted.


Oh yeah, and please don't forget to put my name in the referral code boxes: bigmoish. Thanks.


Contact me if you need help!
Alrighty folks!
You all ready for the best update?
Here goes:


(*This update was sent to all those that had signed up for the updates from Chaya Birthright* 
For more info, and to take part of the burden off of Chaya, you can call me @ 602-214-2044; or email me @ birthright2010@gmx.com
Please do not forget to place BigMoish in the referral code box!
MAKE SURE TO CHOOSE THE CORRECT TRIP!!!)

It may feel like winter outside...
But summer is just around the corner!
You are receiving this message because you have applied to participate in a Taglit-Birthright Israel trips with Israel Free Spirit in the past.

Don't Be Left in the Cold. Be Prepared!
Registration for May, June, July, and August 2010 free Taglit-Birthright Israel trips opens at 12pm EST on Tuesday, February 16th for returning applicants.  Mark you calendar now. Be sure to start your risk-free registration at www.israelfreespirit.com in order to claim your priority trip assignment status with Israel Free Spirit.

NOTE: For new applicants, registration opens 12pm EST on Wednesday, February 17th at at www.israelfreespirit.com

How Does Registration Actually Work??
Registration works in a few stages. Please read this carefully!
STAGE #1. The Primary ApplicationFirst, you will need to fill out Taglit-Birthright Israel's Primary Application where you will be asked to select what kind of trip you prefer and what month of travel you prefer. Be sure to select  OU-Israel Free Spirit as your program provider (Why Israel Free Spirit?). You will also be asked to submit a $250 refundable trip deposit. Your application will only be considered complete once you have submitted the refundable deposit.
 
STAGE #2. The Secondary Application Within a few hours of completing the Primary Application, you will receive an email invitation to complete the Secondary Application on the Israel Free Spirit website. On the Secondary Application you will be able to view and choose actual Summer 2010 trip dates in May, June, July and August. Here you can also let us know if you wish to travel with a friend.
 
STAGE #3. Eligibility Interview & Trip AssignmentsOnce you complete the Primary and Secondary Application we will notify you about scheduling a phone based interview. Actual trip assignments will happen in mid-March.
What If the Trip I Want Is "Waitlisted"? [READ THIS]
Depending on what time you register, you may notice some trip are "waitlisted" in the Primary Application. If you choose a waitlist trip, you will not be able to initially submit the trip deposit. DO NOT BE ALARMED!
 
Israel Free Spirit treats EVERYONE who registers at ANY TIME on February 17th exactly the same way -- even if you are not allowed to submit a deposit because the trip you want is "waitlisted". If this happens to you, just be sure to join the waitlist so your application is complete on time!
 
So long as you fully complete the Primary Application on February 17th you will be treated equally!
 
Show Me the Trip Dates Now!!
We would love to! But according to Taglit-Birthright Israel rules we can not post actual trip dates till you have completed your Primary Application. So long as you are sure to choose OU-Israel Free Spirit, you will get an email invitation to our Secondary Application where you can view the options and select your top-10 trip date choices. As of now, Yeladim trips are scheduled for August, but we may have more options once registration closes.
 
What Are My Chances of Getting ON?? 
Good news! This coming summer Taglit-Birthright Israel will be substantially increasing the number of available trip spots. That means more choices and better changes of being selected. It's impossible to make exact projections, but we can tell you that this summer's waitlist will be shorter than last year's.  

 
Calling Your Friends & Family
Share the gift of Taglit-Birthright Israel with your friends and family.  Pass this information on to a friend or family member today. 
  
Finally, if you have questions, send me an email atyeladimisrael@gmail.com or call Chaya at 1-646-352-3777. We love our trips and are more than happy to tell you all about them.

Best wishes...and get excited!

Israel Free Spirit Staff

**Please note:  Registration for Yeladim-Netivot trips is with Israel Free Spirit.  Please look for the appropriate trip option when selecting trip dates.  Looking forward to some amazing trips!!!

Chaya
Yeladim-Netivot
Israel Free Spirit
yeladimisrael@gmail.com
646-352-3777

Monday, February 15, 2010

LESS than 3 days away!!!


Hey folks, we're less than 3 days away from the holiest day in the Birthright Israel calendar.

It's also about the time that you start kicking your boots off and dancing to a happy month of Adar!

Also folks, make it rain (I mean the applications...)!!!


Any info necessary? Gimme a call at (623)565-9723.

And please don't forget the 'bigmoish' thingy!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

ONE WEEK LEFT!!!

HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!
(Don't forget to put 'bigmoish' in the referral code box when asked for it on the application!!! thx)
For more info, you can email me at: birthright2010@gmx.com; or call me at: (623)565-9723.


Shalom!

I am excited to remind you about Birthright registration which will open in just 1 week!!  I am very excited for this round, and am looking forward to an amazing trip!!!  Registration for Spring/Summer 2010 trips is set to begin on February 17th 2010 at 12:00 noon EST. Pre-registration will open on February 16th at noon for individuals who applied in the past and were waitlisted.

To register, please visit http://israelfreespirit.com/ and follow the registration prompts.  Please remember when selecting your trip option to look out for the yeladim option.  If at all possible, please have your passport and a credit card on hand to fill out your passport information and pay the $250 deposit.

The deposit is completely refundable shall you choose not to attend (before the deadline) or if you are not accepted onto a trip this round.  However, it is essential that you pay the deposit ASAP, as I will not consider you fully registered until you do so.

And remember-this trip is a gift; why not share it with all you know and love?  Please encourage your friends to sign up at http://www.yeladim-netivot.org/taglit-birthright-israel/subscribe.asp to receive these updates.

All the best!!!Chaya

Yeladim Netivot
yeladimisrael@gmail.com
646-352-3777

Monday, February 8, 2010

Following?

UPDATE: I just want to thank the few who have responded to my post here.


If you're following my blog posts on Birthright, please let me know at: Birthright2010@gmx.com.

Thanks!

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Update from our trip organizer!!!




People, my referral code is "BigMoish".
Please use it when you register!
(It goes in the referral code boxes)

2 Weeks until Summer 2010 Trip Sign-Up
Registration Opens February 17th at israelfreespirit.com
We know its still winter but, your summer starts in 2 short weeks. Registration for summer Taglit-Birthright Israel trips with www.IsraelFreeSpirit.com opens in EXACTLY 2 weeks on Feb. 17th @ 12 Noon EST. Register directly fromwww.IsraelFreeSpirit.com.
 
This summer we have more Taglit-Birthright Israel trips than ever before, so we have plenty of space for you, your friends and their friends!
If you haven't yet, please tell them to join our pre-trip list. Forward this email to them or send them this link: 
http://www.yeladim-netivot.org/taglit-birthright-israel/subscribe.asp
 
(Important Note: If you have applied in the past for a Taglit-Birthright Israel trip, you can register early on Feb 16th at noon from
www.IsraelFreeSpirit.com.)

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 Now for ways to increase your Registration chances!

After thousands of applicants and hundreds of trips, we've learned a tip or two we are glad to share with you.  Read the following information very carefully!   
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Chaya at yeladimisrael@gmail.com or 646-352-3777.

You are receiving this message because you signed up to learn more about upcoming Taglit-Birthright Israel trips with Israel Free Spirit.



Early Bird Catches The Trip so register (Feb. 17th). Demand is expected to be very high. Even if the system has glitches you should be patient and apply on the first day. Register directly fromwww.IsraelFreeSpirit.com
Security Deposit. You will need to pay a fully refundable $250 deposit during registration. Please make sure you have a credit card ready for making the payment.
Past applicants, you need to log in with the same registration email address you used in the past. If you do not remember the email address, or it is no longer active, click here now.
Passport Info. You'll need a valid passport to travel to Israel, but you DO NOT need passport info to register. Just skip this step and register ... you can always put the information in later. 
Add to White List. Mark the following emails as "Safe" so you get all critical registration info and confirmations. If not, important emails might end up in your spam box.
Email #1- @israelfreespirit.com
Email #2- @birthrightisrael.com 

Best wishes...and get excited!

Welcome to your Birthright Blog!!!

You've been invited to the Birthright Blog!
That means you're seriously getting serious about going on a trip.

I must warn you, this is not an official Birthright blog.
This was created solely to keep you updated with the right info (iy"h)., and of course to talk about stuff pertaining to the Birthright trips.