Would you like to be part of the Arava Institute's Israel Ride but may not be able to travel to Israel next fall?

Becoming a virtual rider is a great way to participate in the Israel Ride community, champion the Arava Institute, and promote its commitment to environmental leadership and peacebuilding — now more important than ever.

FEES & FUNDRAISING

There is no registration fee, and no mandatory minimum amount – only incentives (see below).

Top Ten Participants

Lester Blumberg$6,828
David Barash$2,500
Debra Gorra Barash$2,500
David Schreiber$828
Barry Slosberg$108
Maureen Ash$54
Robert Rosenbaum$54
Our Goal $50,000 $12,872

Top Ten Teams

Virtual Minutemenschen$6,828

The Virtual Ride supports The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies.

The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies is the premier environmental academic and research program in the Middle East, preparing future Arab, Jewish, and international environmental leaders to cooperatively solve the region’s environmental challenges. In 2024, Virtual Riders who kept the momentum going from the US, riding locally, and helped raise $37,000 in funds to fill the gap that has resulted from having to cancel the Ride two years in a row.

Some riders have expressed that they want to dedicate a certain number of miles to supporting the Arava Institute. Some riders may plan a group ride in their community for the cause. Other riders may just want to fundraise without committing to any riding. All options are welcome.

Virtual Riders are fundraising for The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies. Throughout the year, Virtual Riders are invited to training rides, and educational programs sponsored by the Arava Institute. During the Arava Institute Mission in October, we will include the Virtual Riders in a few key events.

There is no fundraising minimum. How much you fundraise is totally up to you. We appreciate any money you raise!

Riders who fundraise $1,800 will get Israel Ride shorts and those who fundraise $3,600 will get an Israel Ride jersey. The registration fee does not count towards fundraising as it is not tax-deductible.

Sign me up for the Virtual Ride Make a donation to a Virtual Rider

~See the full list of Virtual Riders here~

 

More on the Beneficiary

We know that a different future is achievable for Palestinians and Israelis.

The Arava Institute is the premier environmental academic and research program in the Middle East that brings together Israelis, Palestinians, Jordanians, and others to pursue solutions to the region’s environmental challenges and, in so doing, builds the bridges for peace. Students live together, study together, and engage in dialogue together. They cross political, cultural, and social divides that exist in their societies- courageously choosing to see humanity in each other, learn from each other, and become lifelong friends. These young people are tomorrow’s future Arab, Jewish, and international regional environmental leaders.

 

For questions and more info, contact Virtual Ride Co-Chairs, Lester Blumberg and Andrew Fischer.