What should I see in Israel/Jordan?

Definitely check out the Mediterranean! I recommend staying in Netanya... the beaches there are beautiful and nice to walk on... no trash. Also, if you are a Christian, there are many, many sites to see. Judaism also, obviously, has deep roots here. See Masada! BEAUTIFUL PLACE! The Dead Sea is a must-see for any people who want to have a fun time in Israel. Also, Qumran. This is a lesser known area by the Dead Sea where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. If you need any more recommendations, just ask.

It's divided into Birthright Tips and Non-Birthright Tips, for your convenience. Birthright: -ENJOY IT. It's not hard to do and that'll be obvious. -Pack as light as possible, and use a suitcase or a setup that can packed and go within seconds. Try not to bring excess clothing, if at all possible (know you might have to suck it up and re-wear things). Also, save enough room to bring back a good amount of souvenirs. Basically, you'll need something big, easy to carry (wheels or a duffel bag), and something you don't mind lugging around from hotel to hotel and in a tour bus inbetween. - Set aside at least $200, but closer to $300-350, for souvenirs and meals that aren't covered. Don't include the $60 they might ask you for the tip for your tour guide, bus driver, and medic/soldier that'll accompany you for the 10 days (and put up with your or your group's sh*t). Trust me, they'll deserve it. - Money wise, I'd convert most to Sheqels. Currently, you get more sheqels for a dollar, it seems, and I'd spend it all if possible. Do know, though, that they do accept credit cards, and that there are stations where you can, for free, switch denominations from USD to NIS ($ to Sheqels). - Take lots of pictures. If you lose your camera, though, don't worry: Your 40+ new facebook friends will take care of you. Trust me on that one :D. Birthright will undoubtly take you to Jerusalem, the Negev, the Dead Sea and Tel Aviv, and unless the situation deteriorates (it shouldn't) the Golan. You will see the Western Wall, Yad VaShem (Holocaust Museum), and Masada to be sure, the others aren't due to time constraints. They also require now in addition to learning components, an exercise/outdoors activity, and/or a social action/volunteering component, such as gardening for a elderly community in Lod (what we did). Non-Birthright. - If you don't get to see it, the Baha'i gardens in Haifa. See it, it's breathtaking. - In my experience, they'll do their best to keep you out of Tel Aviv. I'd spend a day just going up and down some of their main streets, shopping. They rushed us, and it wasn't so enjoyable. - Go back to the Dead Sea if you want. Typically, they only have you there a short time, not long enough to truly enjoy it. - I would say that Haifa is worth it to just see, so I'd go down there. - If for some reason you don't go into the Golan, make a trip up there. The scenery is great and it has some great hiking and other things to do. In general: - Do learn some Hebrew phrases. Atah Medaber Anglit (to guys) and At Medaberet Anglit (to girls) should be learned (it means "Do you speak English", and is different to different genders since Hebrew is gendered like that). Also, Eifo Ha'Sherutim (where is the bathroom), and Ani Lo Medaber/Medaberet Ivrit (I don't speak Hebrew) should be learned. - Don't worry about language barriers. Hotel staff should speak English, at least those dealing directly with you, and on the street there are enough English speakers that if you can't communicate, someone nearby can translate. - Obviously, be careful when you go out late at night. If you have been drinking, especially, since while Israeli cities are normally safer than many in the Developed world, a bad neighborhood is still a bad neighborhood. - Do go to hole in the wall Hummus shops. It's a must, and generally the run down, or non-high tech restaurants are the best. Seriously.

Old city of Jerusalem Dead Sea beaches on northern side (Kalia) , hotels and resorts on southern side (Ein Bokek). Rachel's tomb. Ma'arat ha'machpela. Tiberias Safed Kosher McDonalds in Meveseret Tzion

Go for a swim in the dead sea either on the Israeli side or the Jordanian side. It's fun.