Hesed
The Friends of Israel Hesed program is an adult volunteer service trip to Israel. Based on Genesis 12:3, this unique trip is a wonderful opportunity for Christians to bless the people of Israel with "Hesed" (Hebrew for "loving-kindness").
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Contact Information
First Name: *
Middle Name: (if you do not have one, enter N/A) *
Last Name: *
Your cell phone number (or the best number to reach you) *
Are you able to receive texts on your phone if we need to reach you? 
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Citizenship *
Street Address: *
City *
State/Province *
Zip/ Postal Code *
If you are selected as a team member, do you give permission for FOI to share your contact information (address, email) with other team members? *
Program Information 
For which year of Hesed are you applying? *
How did you hear of The Friends of Israel's Hesed program? *
Please write a paragraph indicating why you are interested in this trip:
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Costs associated with Hesed include roundtrip airfare to and from Israel, rooming accommodations, transportation, breakfast and dinner, and entrance fees to sites and activities.

Costs do not include personal transportation to and from the domestic point of departure, travel insurance, personal health insurance, extra drinks that are not provided at meal time, and souvenirs. 
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Israel Requirements for Entry: As of May 15, 2023, tourists entering Israel are no longer required to present a medical insurance policy which includes Covid-19 coverage. (For more information, see here.) However, a valid passport is required. 

Do you already have a passport in your possession that is valid for at least six months after our return date?
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Skills
Do you have singing abilities sufficient to carry a tune? *
Tell us of any instruments you may play:
Please tell us of any practical or technical skills and/or experience you might have (e.g., mechanical, carpentry, painting, construction, maintenance, cleaning, etc.): *
Please check the following practical skills that you are able and willing to perform: *
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If you have preferences from the above list of tasks, please list them here:
Personal Information
Gender *
Date of Birth *
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Current Occupation  *
If retired, specify former occupation (if not retired, enter N/A): *
Spiritual Life
Please submit a brief testimony (but more than just a couple of sentences) of how you came to know the Lord. Your testimony should include a clear explanation of the gospel so that someone else, if reading your testimony, would know how they, too, could come to know the Lord: *
Home Church Name: *
Denomination or Affiliation: *
Church Website Address *
I have read The Friends of Israel Doctrinal Statement.  https://www.foi.org/vision/statement-of-faith/ *
I am in complete agreement with The Friends of Israel Doctrinal Statement. *
If you are not in complete agreement, please explain: *
Disagreement with The Friends of Israel's Statement of Faith does not necessarily prevent you from being accepted into the Hesed program. However, if you disagree with The Friends of Israel's Statement of Faith and you are accepted into the program, we expect that you will not associate or link your doctrinal disagreements with The Friends of Israel, nor make your area of disagreement an issue of debate or contention while on the program for the sake of team unity. As the apostle Paul urged us, "With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" (Eph. 4:2-3).

(Note: If you do agree with The Friends of Israel's Statement of Faith, select N/A below.)
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Have you ever been on Hesed before, or any other ministry trip, or been actively involved in ministry? *
If yes, please explain:
Health and Safety
Due to the physical challenges of this trip we are unable to accept team members who are physically or mentally disabled or handicapped.
Declaration of Health –  Please be advised that Hesed may call at times for rigorous exertion and physical effort, including manual labor, walking or hiking 4-5 miles a day, and some stairs. I declare that I am in good physical and mental condition, capable of participating in the Hesed program. *
If you have any special health needs that we should be aware of, please explain what those are. Be specific, and include all allergies or dietary restrictions. (If not applicable, enter N/A.) *
Please list any medications that you are currently taking or need to avoid in case of medical emergency situations that might arise during Hesed. (If not applicable, enter N/A.) *
Final Instructions
Once your application is reviewed and approved you will receive notification of your preliminary acceptance as a member of the Hesed team. Final member participation is contingent upon our receiving:

1. Pastor or Ministry Leader's Reference Form (click here)
2. Medical Reference Form filled out by your primary care physician (click here)
3. Signed Hesed Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability Form (email to follow) 
4. Signed Hesed Volunteer Expectations Agreement Form (email to follow) 
5. Signed Hesed Background Check Policy Form (email to follow) 
6. Signed Volunteer Venue Forms (email to follow)
7. Personal Domestic Travel Arrangements Form (email to follow)
8. Critical Information Form (email to follow)
9. Signed The Friends of Israel Program Ministries Funding Policy Form (email to follow)
10. Signed Acknowledgment of The Friends of Israel Program Ministries Payment Policy Form (email to follow)
11. Full payment for the program prior to departure 

(Note: Do not send money with this application. Payment instructions will follow upon your preliminary acceptance as a member of the Hesed team.)
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Clarification and Confirmation
Dismissal – I understand that participants may be immediately dismissed from Hesed trip in Israel for not being completely honest with their answers on this application, behavior unbecoming a Christian, behaviors deemed to be dangerous to persons, property, or security, or violating any part of this agreement. Dismissal from a trip will result in immediate removal from the group and the participant will become solely responsible for any and all expenses incurred thereafter, including, but not limited to lodging, transportation, and meals. All costs and fees paid to Hesed will be forfeited with no refund upon dismissal. *
If you have any questions, or wish to give further explanation of your answers above, you may do so here:
Thank you for your assistance by filling out this application. 
[Note: Hesed, a ministry of The Friends of Israel, reserves the right to accept or not to accept any applicant as a member of a Hesed team. Hesed may also cancel an applicant’s acceptance for reasons it deems appropriate.]
By clicking the SUBMIT button, I hereby certify that the statements and answers I am providing in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I understand that statements or information furnished in this application are subject to verification.
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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