Program Requirements for 2026 Y2I
1. Complete online Registration Form by November 20, 2025
2. Interview with Y2I Staff (Teens)
3. Submit documents and fees in accordance with the Application Checklist
4. Attend pre and post-trip programs (Teens & Parents)
Pre-trip Meetings
| Sunday, January 25 | Teens & Parents | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | |
| Sunday, March 1 | Teens Only | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | |
| Sunday, March 22 | Teens Only | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | |
| Sunday, April 12 | Teens & Parents | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Trip Orientation |
| Sunday, May 3 | Teens Only | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | |
| Sunday, August 30 | Teens & Parents | 4:00 p.m. | Y2I Welcome Home Event |
5. Submit a post-trip reflection (Teens)
Exceptions to the requirements are considered. Exceptions must be made in writing to Sharon Wyner, swyner@lappinfoundation.org.
To receive the $500 refundable deposit back, teens and parents are expected to fulfill the requirements of 2026 Y2I.
If you have questions, please contact Sharon Wyner at 978-565-4450 or email swyner@lappinfoundation.org.
Teens who are applying for the March of the Living trip to Poland and the Y2I Trip to Israel are required to complete 1-5 above, plus:
6. Attend Pre-trip Holocaust Education Meetings:
- Sunday, December 7, 2025 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, January 11, 2026 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Monday, January 26, 2026 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. on Zoom
To receive the $300 refundable deposit back for the Poland trip, teens are expected to attend the Holocaust education meetings.
If you have questions, please contact Sharon Wyner at 978-565-4450 or email swyner@lappinfoundation.org.
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