{"id":27,"date":"2025-12-31T19:45:46","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T19:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lashuvfund.org\/?page_id=27"},"modified":"2026-01-14T22:13:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T22:13:23","slug":"lashuv-israel-fund-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lashuvfund.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Lashuv Israel Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Israel is your ancestral home and a rich part of your cultural heritage. It is important to explore and get to know this part of your identity. Lashuv Fund brings Israel closer by covering eligible travel and living expenses, allowing you to “come home” sooner, for longer and more often.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Experience Israel \u2014 Your Way<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Lashuv Fund<\/strong> isn\u2019t just about dollars \u2014 it\u2019s about memories, meaning, belonging, and connection.<\/em>
It\u2019s there so you can: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2728 Go on your first trip to Israel<\/strong>
See the place your ancestors dreamed of. Touch history. Walk through cities ancient and alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 Study, learn, and grow<\/strong>
Spend a semester, a summer, or a year exploring ideas and cultures that shape you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2728 Celebrate life\u2019s milestones<\/strong>
Whether it\u2019s a bar\/bat mitzvah<\/em>, a wedding, or a gathering of family and friends \u2014 do it in the Land you carry in your heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 Explore deeply<\/strong>
Live like a local \u2014 eat the food, hike the hills, learn the language, absorb the culture and rhythm of everyday life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What Your Funds Can Cover<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can use your Lashuv Fund to *reimburse<\/em> experiences and expenses that truly bring you closer to Israel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2728Airfare to Israel<\/strong> \u2014 begin the journey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728Hotels & accommodations<\/strong> \u2014 from boutique stays to luxury<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728Tours, hikes, and group experiences<\/strong> \u2014 including Birthright, Masa, and custom itineraries<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728Study programs & educational experiences<\/strong> \u2014 earn credits, gain insight<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2728Local transportation & living expenses<\/strong> \u2014 live the adventure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728Family celebrations in Israel<\/strong> \u2014 weddings, milestones, reunions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728Hanging out, exploring, discovering<\/strong> \u2014 just being there counts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ready to plan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reach out with your travel ideas and dates \u2014 we\u2019re here to help you make it happen.
Email the team at the address on your statement. Share your plans, and we\u2019ll walk with you every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Meet our team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We’re not just a team, we’re family. Family and Israel are the center of everything we do and why we’re so passionate about this project. We’re dedicated to making your Israel experience simply amazing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jason Adelman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founder & CEO<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Maya Adelman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Co-founder & COO<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Some of our finest moments<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What is the purpose of the Israel Fund?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Israel Fund was established to strengthen the personal and family bond to the Jewish state and our ancient homeland<\/strong> by encouraging meaningful travel and extended stays in Israel<\/strong>. The fund is intended to support experiences that deepen identity, connection, learning, and engagement with the Land and People of Israel across generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can I use the funds for organized programs such as Birthright, Masa, or group tours?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Approved organized group programs, educational programs, and tours that take place in Israel are eligible expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can I use my funds for a wedding or bar\/bat mitzvah in Israel?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Family celebrations that take place in Israel \u2014 including weddings, bar mitzvahs, and bat mitzvahs \u2014 are eligible uses of the fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can I use my funds to visit friends and family and just hang out?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Absolutely. Hanging out and living like a local is a perfect way to get to know Israel and use your funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can I use my funds for study in Israel?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Funds may be used for tuition, accommodations, and living expenses related to studying in Israel. Israel has great universities, colleges, bootcamps, seminaries, and all manner of educational programs to take advantage of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can I withdraw cash while I am in Israel?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The fund operates strictly on a reimbursement basis. This means expenses must be supported with valid receipts. Direct cash withdrawals are not permitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can I use my underage child’s account for a family trip to Israel?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes. If your child is under 18 years of age, you can get reimbursed for a family trip that your child is part of. Likewise if you send your child on an organized trip to Israel. As long as the expenses can be attributed to your child’s time in Israel, the expense is valid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can I use the money for travel to Hawaii or another destination?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No. The funds in your account are exclusively intended for travel to and stays in Israel<\/strong>, which is the Jewish homeland. Eligible expenses must be directly related to travel, living, or participation in experiences within Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What if I don\u2019t currently have any interest in traveling to Israel?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

That is completely fine. There is no obligation or deadline<\/strong> to use your funds. You may leave the money in your account indefinitely, and it will continue to remain invested and reflect account activity over time. You are welcome to use it when and if your circumstances or interests change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can I use the funds for flights purchased in Israel for travel to a third country?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No. The funds may only be used for travel to Israel and for expenses that take place within Israel. Flights from Israel to other destinations are not eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can I gift or transfer my funds to someone else?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The funds are primarily intended for your own travel and for family or friends who accompany you. If you really don\u2019t see a way to use the funds personally, you may transfer your funds to your children or to another existing account holder by submitting a written request to the fund administrators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can I donate my funds to charity?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At this time, no. The fund is intended specifically for personal and family travel, experiences, and stays in Israel, not for charitable donations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How do I see how much money is in my account?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We provide annual statements in early January that show how many units you have, their value on December 31st of the previous year, and how much their value has changed over the past year. We also calculate an Internal Rate of Return, which is how much your investments earned on an annualized basis taking into account deposits and withdrawals that may have occurred over the course of the year. We currently don’t show balances online, however, you can contact the administrators at any time for your account’s current value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do I need to report income earned in the fund on my annual taxes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No. For now, any interest and capital gains realized on the assets of the fund are reported on the tax returns of the administrators and paid by them. As far you you\u2019re concerned, the money grows tax free. We will keep this arrangement as long as feasible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can I deposit cash into someone else\u2019s account as a gift, such as for my child, niece or nephew?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sure, if they are account holders already. Just coordinate with the Fund administrators. If your intended recipient is not yet an account holder, please discuss with the Fund administers to see if they are eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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