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Habonim Dror (the Builders of Freedom) 

is an international Progressive Labor Zionist youth movement.

Habonim Dror North America (HDNA) is based on the pillars of Progressive Labor Zionism, Judaism, Social Justice, Socialism and Hagshama (actualization of values).  Its mission is:

To create Jewish leaders who will actualize the principles of social justice, equality, peace and coexistence in Israel and North America

To build a personal bond and commitment between North American Jewish youth and the State of Israel

There are six summer machanot (camps) in North America. They also run year-round kenim (local chapters) for kids starting in 2nd grade. Once campers reach high school, they can participate in HDNA leadership seminars and programs with peers from across the country and the world!

SEMINARS

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West Coast TZEDEK

Seminar

9th-12TH GRADERS 

Part of the Tzedek program, this weekend seminar in the early spring is a unique opportunity for 9th-12th graders to meet their West Coast friends from Camp Miriam, located in Vancouver, British Columbia. Each year the seminar location rotates between LA and Vancouver. Participants of West Coast Seminar spend the weekend getting to know each other as they engage in learning discussion on relevant topics such as Jewish identity, social action, and leadership.

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Veida/Winter

Seminar

10th GRADE and up

Every winter, members of Habonim Dror join together for one week to learn about and discuss the movement and its stance on social issues in America and Israel. Every other year, this seminar includes a 3 day democratic process to decide movement direction, priorities and stances. Participants discuss in caucus groups and vote on proposals, written by peers, which address Habonim Dror’s structures and constitution. This unique opportunity, therefore, gives Habonim Dror members ownership over their own youth movement.​

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Maapilimot

Seminar

COLLEGE AGED

Each Spring, Habonim Dror’s Ma’apilimot (college-aged members) convene to learn, engage in discussion, and prepare for the summer. Like all other Habonim Dror seminars, participants will interact and house with fellow movement members from the other five camps. Traditionally, Ma’apilimot Seminar takes place at Machaneh Galil, located in Pennsylvania, or Machaneh Moshava, located in Maryland.

PROGRAMS

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MBI: Machaneh Bonim

Israel Trip for 11th graders

MBI is Habonim Dror’s five week program in Israel. Participants travel throughout Israel, learn about its history and contemporary society, and build strong ties with fellow members of their national shichva (age group).To learn more, click here

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Workshop

Gap Year Program 

Workshop is Habonim Dror’s nine-month gap year program in Israel for high-school graduates. This program focuses on education and social service in Israel through communal living and relationship-building. To learn more, click here.

EXPLORING ISRAEL
AS A SHARED SOCIETY

Habonim Dror's Progressive Birthright Experience

This no-cost* 10 day tour of Israel connects participants to Judaism through a social justice lens. The trip includes learning about organizations and people that are working towards peace and a just Israeli society.  Winter dates: December 31-January 10, 2018/19.

To learn more...

* Must be in New York for group flight on December 31st, participants are responsible for their own travel costs to New York.

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OUR SISTER CAMPS

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6 sister camps
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