NEW YORK, N.Y.— Registration is now open for the first-ever “Law Enforcement Israel Adventure.” a free 10-day trip to Israel for Jewish-American law enforcement officers between 22 and 29 years of age, co-sponsored by Birthright Israel, Shorashim, the National Conference of Shomrim Societies (NCSS), and Jewish National Fund (JNF).

This trip, which will depart from New York City on May 29 and return on June 9, is designed to connect law enforcement officials to their Jewish roots and Israeli counterparts.

According to organizers, in addition to exploring Israel’s multifaceted historic, cultural and scenic sites, participants will have the unique opportunity to meet with and learn from the law enforcement community in Israel, who will travel through Israel with the group.

“This is a very important mission, and I am extremely pleased that the National Conference of Shomrim Societies (NCSS) can play an active role in it,” said Lawrence Wein, president of NCSS, an organization for Jews who work as police, fire, and public safety officers. ”Members of law enforcement applaud Birthright Israel for taking on this task so that younger officers nationwide will be able to visit Israel and gain a better understanding of its history, their cultural connection, and the existing conflicts, to hopefully one day be part of a solution.” Calling Birthright Israel “an integral experience for any young Jewish adult to have,” Michael Waitz, Shorashim’s North American director, noted that the Birthright Israel Shorashim experience takes the regular Birthright trip “a step further by connecting Americans with their Israeli counterparts, as they connect professionally and personally on a life-changing adventure.”

The idea for this unique Birthright Israel trip was conceived by NCSS chaplain Rabbi Tzvi Berkowitz, of Howard Beach, N.Y., who worked with Birthright Israel and Shorashim to bring the idea to fruition, increasing the eligibility age requirements from 26 to 29 to allow a larger range of young adults to take part in this vital program.

When he first heard of the trip idea and the unique audience, Russell F. Robinson, JNF’s chief executive officer, immediately signed on: “Our nation’s first responders and public safety officers are dedicated selfless public servants who put their lives on the line each and every day. National Shomrim is to be commended for devising this opportunity so that Jewish police officers can interact with their Israeli “partners” and have enriched careers as both Jews and as officers.”

To register for the Shorashim Law Enforcement Adventure visit IsraelwithIsraelis.com/lawenforcement.

For more information, contact Adam H. Brill at (212) 879-9305 x222 or abrill@jnf.org.

This trip is a gift from Birthright Israel.