Mayanot Israel

Name

Mayanot Israel

Legal name

Mayanot Israel

Website

https://mayanotisrael.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Travel Services

NAICS

Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Jewish Heritage & Israel Pilgrimage Travel Agencies (THAKAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Jewish Theological Seminaries & Rabbinical Colleges (EDAHAKAH), Short-Term Secondary Immersion & Cultural Exchange Trips (EDAIAHAD), Language Immersion Programs & Camps (Local/Seasonal) (EDAMAFAL)

Keywords

• Jewish heritage tours
• Birthright Israel trips
• Educational travel programs
• Volunteer abroad programs
• Hebrew language immersion

Headquarters

HQ city

Jerusalem

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Trip Participant Deposits: Mayanot collects a $360 USD fully refundable deposit from Birthright Israel participants. The deposit is returned upon successful completion of the trip or refunded if the participant cancels before the 65-day deadline.
2. Volunteer Program Fees: The Volunteer In Israel program charges $950 for North America departures, $550 for Europe, and $1150 for Mexico, South America, Australia, and New Zealand. Includes airfare, accommodations, meals, and programming.
3. Post-Trip Study Program: A 3-week post-Birthright study extension program at Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies. Participants pay a subsidized fee of $180 (scholarship rate, compared to normal tuition of $799).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mayanot Israel provides free 10-day educational trips to Israel for Jewish young adults aged 18–26 under the Birthright Israel framework, with structured cultural, historical, and religious programming. Beyond the core trip, the organization offers extension programs and volunteer opportunities that allow participants to extend their stay in Israel for further study, community service, and immersion experiences.

Product overview

Mayanot Israel is a Birthright Israel trip provider offering a portfolio of travel and educational programs for Jewish young adults. The core offering consists of free 10-day Birthright Israel trips (Classic, Themed, and Campus variants) for participants ages 18-26, including airfare, accommodations, meals, and comprehensive touring of Israel. Beyond the core trips, Mayanot offers extended programs including a 3-week study extension, the Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies for semester/year-long study, the Volunteer in Israel program, Ascent of Tzfat spiritual programs, Livnot U'Lehibanot adventure-community service trips, and Ulpan Hebrew language learning. The organization draws inspiration from Chabad spirituality and partners with Chabad on Campus for campus-based trips.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Birthright Israel 10-Day Trip
• Extension Programs
• Volunteer Program

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Chabad on Campus International FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor campus-based Birthright Israel trips, Mayanot partners with Chabad on Campus International Foundation through their 100+ centers across the United States. This partnership provides recruitment channels and educational support.
• Mayanot Institute of Jewish StudiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem offers extended study programs for Birthright Israel alumni ages 19-29. The institute provides Hebrew language classes (Ulpan), tours, Shabbatons, and community service projects.
• Livnot U'LehibanotminorOthersPost-trip extension partner offering one-week Northern Exposure programs in Tzfat combining community service, off-the-beaten-track hikes, and spirituality workshops for $195/week.
• Ulpan La-InyanminorOthersPrivate language school partner offering Hebrew language courses. Fuses conversation focus with top teachers and customized material. Runs group and private classes since 2008 at multiple locations in Israel as well as online.
• CTAS (Recommended Travel Insurance)minorOthersMayanot recommends CTAS for travel insurance as they are familiar with the Birthright Israel system and medical care in Israel. CTAS charges $45 for the duration of the Birthright program and provides full medical and travel insurance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Ayelet Tours: Established Jewish educational travel operator providing trip logistics for many Jewish youth programs and Birthright providers. Functions as a B2B operating partner rather than a direct consumer-facing competitor.

Direct peers

• Livnot U'Lehibanot: Israel-based non-profit offering volunteer, hiking, and spiritual programs in Tzfat, including the Northern Exposure program. Direct overlap with Mayanot's Tzfat and Livnot extension products, and already an operational partner.
• Keshet: Birthright Israel trip provider offering similar 10-day educational Israel experiences with a pluralistic Jewish educational bent. Competes directly for participants through the same Birthright platform.
• Chabad on Campus International Foundation: Strategic partner of Mayanot for campus-based trips, with 100+ centers across US universities. Coordinates recruitment, educational content, and Chabad-inspired programming for the same Jewish student demographic.
• Young Judaea / Hadassah: Long-established Zionist youth movement running Birthright trips and year-long Israel programs (Tzvat, Year Course). Directly comparable in target audience, trip duration, and educational philosophy.
• Masa Israel Journey: Long-term immersive Israel programs (semester/year) for Jewish young adults ages 18-30. Operates the same target demographic as Mayanot's Mayanot Institute extension and competes directly for the post-Birthright cohort.

Others

• Ulpan La-Inyan: Hebrew language school partner of Mayanot offering group and private classes since 2008. Provides the language component that complements Mayanot's study extension products.

Broad incumbents

• Hillel International: The largest Jewish campus organization globally, which also runs Birthright trips and alternative break/experiential Israel programs. Competes for the same Jewish young adult cohort through a broader portfolio of programming.
• Taglit-Birthright Israel Foundation: The umbrella organization that funds and governs the Birthright Israel program. Mayanot is one of its approved trip providers, so the foundation sets the rules, funding flow, and provider allocation that drive Mayanot's revenue.

Emerging players

• Onward Israel: Short-term Israel internship and service-learning programs for Jewish young adults. Targets the same post-Birthright age cohort (18-26) but emphasizes career-building rather than heritage tourism.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/mayanotisrael
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mayanot

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