Program Dates


Program Dates

BLACKOUT DATES/HOLIDAYS
Bases may close during the holidays with little or no warning.   Please  see the following schedule for (Holiday Dates) and the *Blackout Date note following the schedule for more information.

Start Dates
Programs generally begin on Sundays and conclude on Thursdays, except during blackout dates and holidays. You may also combine multiple weeks to suit your schedule. For specific start date requirements, please consult your Sar-El Canada office. 

Special Programs:
Learn about Sar-El’s special programs by following these Links:

  • Krav Maga– Empower Yourself While Supporting The IDF
  • Ulpan – Ulpan BaKibbutz – Hebrew Learning the Sar-El Way!
  • KKL & Sar-El – Rebuilding Israel’s Forests Together
  • Magen David Adom – Sar-El’s Lifesaving Collaboration with Magen David Adom
  • March of the Living – A journey of memory, meaning, and unity through Poland (2026 sold out)
  • TOP SECRET:  – Beyond Sar-El, a unique and immersive educational experience that explores Israel through the lens of intelligence, strategy, and history beyond the headlines. (2026 sold out)

Note, Special programs may involve additional costs which are payable to Sar-El Israel in US Dollars and are on limited dates. Canadians must register for all programs via the Sar-El Canada website. These special programs are not always available and tend to fill quickly.

Click here for the most up-to-date price and schedule on Sar-El Israel’s site

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Programs generally begin on Sundays and conclude on Thursdays, except during blackout dates and holidays. You may also combine multiple weeks to suit your schedule. For specific start date requirements, please consult your Sar-El Canada office.

See the Sar-El Israel site for a complete description of the following special programs.

*BLACKOUT DATES/HOLIDAYS
Sometimes there are blackout dates due to holidays and volunteers will have to leave the bases,  sometimes for a few days if the holiday is in the middle of the week. Often we are given very little notice from the bases so all volunteers must be prepared in case they have to stay in hotels/hostels during the holidays. If volunteers do not want to incur the expense of staying in hotels, they should avoid coming during any holidays. This applies (but is not limited) to Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Succot, Pesach, and Shavuot.