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Habonim Dror North America is a Jewish Zionist youth movement that operates across the United States and Canada. It runs six summer camps (מחנות קיץ), an Israel summer program called MBI, a Gap-year program in Israel called Workshop, and year-round activities in many regions of North America known as Eizorim/Kenim. The movement describes itself as built on the pillars of Progressive Labor Zionism, Judaism, Socialism, Social Justice, and Hagshama — the actualization of values.
What the movement offers
| Program | What it is |
|---|---|
| Summer camps | Six מחנות קיץ (summer camps) across Canada and the United States |
| MBI | An Israel summer program |
| Workshop | A Gap-year program in Israel |
| Eizorim/Kenim | Year-round activities in many areas of North America |
The ideological pillars
Habonim Dror North America frames its programming around five pillars:
- Progressive Labor Zionism
- Judaism
- Socialism
- Social Justice
- Hagshama — the actualization of values
These pillars are the stated basis for both its camp and Israel programs and its year-round regional activities.
What you'll find on the website
Beyond program information, the site publishes statements and updates tied to the movement's calendar and values. One example is a Yom Ha'atzmaut 2026 post dated April 23, 2026, marking 78 years since the founding of Israel. The statement quotes Israel's declaration of independence — that the state "will be based on freedom, justice, and peace as envisaged by the Prophets of Israel; it will ensure complete equality of social and political rights to all its inhabitants" — and frames the day as a yearly reminder to keep shaping Israel by those values, "even in the most challenging moments."
The site also includes a "Support Habonim Dror" section for those who want to contribute to the movement.
Who this is for
This page is useful if you are trying to identify the organization behind habonimdror.org, understand what kind of programs it runs, or decide whether its camps, Israel summer program, Gap-year program, or local Eizorim/Kenim activities match what you or a family member are looking for. If you want details on a specific program — dates, eligibility, or how to apply — the individual program pages are the next place to look.