We are excited that you are interested in joining the Yam L'Yam program. In the pages that follow, you will find information about the registration process and be able to download the necessary forms.

Dates: The program will begin on March 26th in Jerusalem and end on March 30th: Female groups finish the trip in Teverya and male groups finish in Nahariya.

In addition to the traveling/hiking days, there will be an orientation at SPNI in Jerusalem on Friday, March 9th at 10:30 am (Boys) and Sunday, March 11th at 8 pm (Girls), for you to review gear that you need to bring/acquire, to learn the route that you will be traveling, and to go over necessary information that will aid you in preparing for Yam l'Yam. In addition, we will meet on the evening before the program, Sunday, March 25th, at 4 pm (location TBA), in order to pack up food for our journey, and prepare the group gear.

To register for Yam L'Yam, you must fill out and return the four forms available for download on the downloads page. A separate medical form does not need to be filled out, but we require that you send us a copy of the medical form that you filled out for Yeshiva/Midrasha or Israel program.

Please note that applicants will be enrolled on a first come basis provided they meet the program requirements. Derech Hateva's final acceptance of any participant is subject to the receipt and review of all necessary forms and documents, including medical forms. Each group will have a maximum of twelve participants not including Derech Hateva educators/guides.

Cost Information:

The cost of the Yam L'Yam Program decreases the more friends you bring. You will need to indicate the names of your friends on the payment form.

For one person the cost is $385.
For two people registering together, the price is $340 per person.
For three people registering together, the price is $310 per person.
For four people registering together, the price is $285 per person.

The program cost includes:

SPNI can accept program payments by check, credit card or bank wire. For bank wires, a $15 wire transfer fee will be added to your payment. Please fill out your payments details on the payment form. Please make any $ checks payable to: SPNI.

Cancellation Policy**:

If Derech Hateva/SPNI cancels any program for which you have paid fees, Derech Hateva/SPNI will refund all payments if a substitute program is not offered, minus a $50 non-refundable fee. In the rare case that you are denied participation, the return of your program payment will be handled on a case-by-case basis, minus a $50 non-refundable fee.

If you cancel participation in a program for any reason, Derech Hateva will handle partial refunds on a case-by-case basis and is under no obligation to refund your payment. In order to cancel your participation, you must do so in writing. Should you leave the program early, by choice or due to medical concerns, there will be no refunds.

Jewish Observance:

All Derech Hateva programs are open to Jewish participants of all backgrounds and education. Derech Hateva maintains high standards of kosher food, Halachic Sabbath observance and a dress code*. The program will include daily T'fillot and Torah study.

*Dress code: Due to the outdoor conditions, most of the time you will be wearing long pants & shirts with sleeves. However, ¾ length (to the calf) loose short pants and a tee-shirt with sleeves (to the elbow) is the acceptable minimal dress in certain conditions for participants during the entire program. We will not allow cap sleeves or tee-shirts with V-necks, collars that have been cut open or off for any participant. For female participants, skirts are definitely acceptable (but not necessary) for most of the outdoor activities, although, you should be prepared to wear pants underneath. Female participants should be prepared to wear a skirt at certain sites along the way. Male participants are required to wear a Kippah or hat at all times.