Sachlav

What Sachlav does

Sachlav is a Jerusalem-based Israeli tour operator with over 30 years of experience in educational tourism, specializing in programs for young Jewish adults visiting Israel. The company operates as an authorized partner for Birthright Israel Foundation, delivering the free 10-day 'Israel on the House' trip, the 2-week Birthright Volunteer trip, and the Birthright Onward internship program. Sachlav also partners with Masa Israel Journey to deliver a 6-week volunteer program based in Tel Aviv with weekly placements across Israeli communities.

The company's core product is all-inclusive programming covering hotels, food, sites, attractions, and licensed tour guides, augmented by ancillary services including cell phone plans, flight booking, short-term apartment rentals in Tel Aviv, and medical insurance. Sachlav generates revenue through program fees for non-Birthright offerings (volunteer trips, internships, customized group tours), transaction fees on ancillary services, and commissions from partner providers such as hotels and insurance companies. The Birthright Israel trip itself is free to participants and funded by Birthright Israel Foundation.

Sachlav serves primarily young Jewish adults aged 18-35, including college students, young professionals, and recent graduates, as well as group tour organizers seeking customized educational tours. The company relies on a direct sales model with personalized consultations via email and phone, supplemented by an Ambassador referral program that incentivizes past participants to recruit new travelers. The company operates without any proprietary technology platform, functioning as a traditional services business with no disclosed AI capabilities or software products.

Name

Sachlav

Website

https://sachlav.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sachlav is a Jerusalem-based Israeli tour operator with 30+ years of experience delivering Birthright Israel trips, volunteer programs, and internship placements for young Jewish adults aged 18-35, complemented by ancillary travel services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Jerusalem

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tour and Program Services: Sachlav generates revenue through all-inclusive tour programming fees including hotels, food, sites, attractions, and licensed tour guides. Programs include 2-week volunteer trips, 6-week Masa volunteer programs, internships, and customized group tours.
2. Additional Travel Services: Revenue from ancillary services including cell phone plans, flight booking, short-term apartment rentals, and medical insurance. These services are offered as add-ons to core tour packages.
3. Commission from Partners: The company partners with hotels, insurance providers, and other Israeli service providers, likely earning commissions on bookings arranged for participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sachlav is an Israeli tour operator that delivers all-inclusive educational tourism programs in Israel, including the free 10-day Birthright Israel trip, a 2-week Birthright Volunteer trip, a 6-week Masa volunteer program, and the Birthright Onward internship program. Ancillary services bundled with or offered alongside these programs include cell phone plans, flight booking, security coordination, short-term Tel Aviv apartment rentals, and medical insurance for international travelers.

Product overview

Sachlav is a leading Israeli tour operator with over 30 years of experience in educational tourism, offering a portfolio of Birthright Israel programs and volunteer experiences. The core offerings include the free 10-day Birthright Israel trip (Israel on the House), the 2-week Birthright Volunteer trip, the 6-week volunteer program with Masa, and the Birthright Onward internship program. These are complemented by an Ambassador referral program that incentivizes past participants to recruit new travelers. Supporting services include all-inclusive programming (hotels, meals, guided tours), cell phone plans, flight booking, security protocols with GPS tracking, short-term apartment rentals in Tel Aviv, and medical insurance—creating a comprehensive travel experience management service rather than a single product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Birthright Israel (Israel on the House) Free 10-day educational trip to Israel offered as a gift from Birthright Israel, providing participants an immersive experience exploring Israeli culture, history, and communities. Available to eligible Jewish young adults through the Sachlav operator partnership.
• Birthright Israel Volunteer (2-Week Trip) Two-week volunteer opportunity in Israel combined with Birthright heritage travel experiences, allowing participants to engage in community service while exploring the country.
• Birthright Israel Onward (Internship Program) Summer internship abroad program allowing participants to work and live in Israel while continuing their Birthright experience.
• 6-Week Volunteer Program with Masa Six-week volunteer experience for young adults ages 18-35, based in Tel Aviv with weekly placements supporting different communities and organizations across Israel. Includes housing in Tel Aviv.
• All-Inclusive Programming Services All-inclusive programming package including hotel accommodations, authentic Israeli cuisine, curated site visits, and licensed professional tour guides. Provided as an add-on to core tour packages.
• Sachlav Ambassador Program Referral program for Birthright alumni to share their experience with others, earning rewards for each participant who registers through their unique referral link.
• Customized Group Tours Customized educational tours, group travel, and heritage trips to Israel designed for organizations and institutions seeking to arrange all-inclusive group itineraries for their members or beneficiaries.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Birthright IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSachlav is an authorized operator for Birthright Israel programs, including the free 10-day trip ('Israel on the House'), Birthright Onward internship program, and Birthright Volunteer trips. This partnership is central to Sachlav's business model, providing access to Birthright's participant network and program framework.
• Masa Israel JourneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSachlav partners with Masa Israel Journey to deliver the 6-week volunteer program for young adults ages 18-35. Masa provides program framework and funding while Sachlav handles on-the-ground operations, volunteer placements, and housing in Tel Aviv.
• Israel Ministry of EducationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSachlav coordinates with the Israel Ministry of Education's Situation Monitoring Room for daily approval of trip itineraries. This partnership involves coordination with IDF, Israel Police, and other security authorities to ensure participant safety.
• Israeli HotelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSachlav partners with 'some of the best hotels in all of Israel' as part of their all-inclusive programming package. The company arranges accommodations for tour participants across the country.
• Local Israeli Medical Insurance ProviderminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSachlav partners with a local Israeli medical insurance company to provide comprehensive health insurance for international travelers. Features include no co-pays or deductibles, no paperwork, 24-hour English-speaking support, and coverage for hospitalization, prescriptions, emergency dental, and medical specialists.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Shorashim / JRoots Birthright: Shorashim/JRoots is an authorized Birthright Israel trip operator running heritage and educational trips with a UK community origin. It targets the same young Jewish adult demographic and competes with Sachlav for North American and international participants.
• Mayanot Institute: Mayanot is another authorized Birthright Israel trip operator running 10-day educational journeys with a Jewish heritage focus. It directly competes with Sachlav for the same Birthright participant pool and offers similar volunteer and educational extensions.
• Otzma Jerusalem / Otzma Tours: Otzma is an authorized Birthright Israel operator and also runs longer-term programs including career-oriented trips. It directly competes with Sachlav for the same participant demographic and offers similar post-Birthright pathways.
• Israel Free Spirit (Tomer): Israel Free Spirit is a long-established Birthright Israel trip operator that runs free 10-day trips plus extended educational programs. It competes directly with Sachlav on the same authorized-operator roster serving Jewish young adults.
• Tagger Jerusalem Birthright: Tagger Jerusalem is an authorized Birthright Israel operator offering 10-day trips with Jerusalem-focused itineraries. It is a direct competitor in the same authorized Birthright operator ecosystem as Sachlav.

Others

• El Al Israel Airlines: El Al is the dominant Israeli flag carrier that transports Birthright Israel participants and supports group travel logistics. It is a transport supplier and ecosystem participant relevant to Sachlav's flight-booking add-on service.
• Birthright Israel Foundation: Birthright Israel Foundation is the donor-funded umbrella organization that funds and allocates participants to authorized operators including Sachlav. It is the principal ecosystem partner and gatekeeper for Sachlav's core trip volume.

Emerging players

• Masa Israel Journey: Masa is Sachlav's partner for the 6-week volunteer program but also operates its own direct provider axis across the Jewish young-adult sector. It is comparable as the central ecosystem orchestrator and competes indirectly for participant mindshare.
• Onward Israel / The Israel Project: Onward Israel operates the post-Birthright internship program that Sachlav also delivers. As a peer funder/operator in the same Masa Onward ecosystem, it competes with Sachlav's internship offering and targets overlapping participants.
• Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life: Hillel is the dominant Jewish campus organization that funnels eligible students into Birthright Israel and other Israel experience programs. It serves as a primary feeder channel — both a partner and a competitive touchpoint for Sachlav's core demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

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