Youth Tourism to Israel

Educational Experiences of the Diaspora

By (author) Erik H. Cohen

Publication date:

23 April 2008

Publisher

Channel View Publications

Dimensions:

210x148mm
6x8"

ISBN-13: 9781845410858

This book is a cumulative analysis of an international, longitudinal study of a tour program which brings Jewish youth from around the world to Israel. It is a case study of the longest running and most thoroughly documented, intentionally organized heritage tour program in existence, including a wealth of data never previously published. Issues central to Jewish studies are explored in depth, including cross-cultural analysis of the impact and meaning of the program in Jewish communities around the world. Additionally, it touches on core issues related to identity in the post-modern era, the sociology of contemporary tourism, and informal education and adolescent psychology and sociology. The book is relevant to researchers, professionals and university students in the fields of Jewish studies and tourism.

Chapter 1 Introduction: Jewish Educational Youth Travel to Israel: A Special Case of Diaspora Tourism
Chapter 2 What is the "Israel Experience"?
Chapter 3 Participation in the Israel Experience
Chapter 4 Historical and Sociological Background of Jewish Youth Tourism to Israel
Chapter 5 Survey of Research on the Israel Experience
Chapter 6 Perceptions of Israel
Chapter 7 Satisfaction with the Tour and Elements of a Successful Visit
Chapter 8 Impact of the Israel Experience
Chapter 9 Content of the Program
Chapter 10 Informal Education and the Israel Experience
Chapter 11 Staff of the Israel Experience
Chapter 12 Marketing
Conclusions and Reflections: The Role of Youth Tours to Israel in Contemporary Jewish Identity

Youth Tourism to Israel is a meticulous account of an educational effort that began as 'topping', but has become a major ingredient in molding identities among Jewish youngsters in the Diaspora.