
Discover more this summer!
Register to join the Azekah team for their tenth season, July 17-August 12, 2022
Team members are welcome to choose when they would like to join us. Due to the nature of the excavation, the minimum period of stay is two weeks. You can elect to participate for all four weeks of the season, or you may select individual weeks in which to participate
Excavating at Azekah costs 2800 NIS per week, which includes accommodation in a shared room with air conditioning and ensuite bathroom, meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), transportation to and from the site, guest lectures, classes, tours and more! This fee does not cover accommodation or food over the weekend (Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon), or flights to Israel. We also highly recommend that you personally acquire travel insurance to ensure you are covered for all possible costs.
Price Per Week
1 Week | 2,800 NIS (~875 USD) |
2 Weeks | 5,500 NIS (~1700 USD) |
3 Weeks | 8,000 NIS (~2500 USD) |
4 Weeks | 10,600 NIS (~3300 USD) |
Those who have already excavated at Azekah before, or who are students of a partner university, may be eligible for a discount. Contact our administrators to learn more.
After submitting your application, we will be in touch with additional information regarding payment, your arrival in Israel and life at Azekah! Application forms should be submitted no later than June 1, 2022, in order to guarantee your place on the excavation. Feel free to contact us at azekah.excavations@gmail.com if you have any questions
Our Cancellation Policy
We completely understand that life can change suddenly and force people to cancel their excavation reservation. As a result, there are two different times in the year that volunteers can cancel.
Cancellation before June 30: A full refund, minus a $50 USD registration and banking fee.
Cancellation after June 30: A full refund, minus a $200 cancellation fee for each week, and a $50 USD registration and banking fee.
Cancellation during the season, or without announcement, will receive no refund. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, a new flexible cancellation policy is in place. All fees will be waived in the event we are forced to cancel the excavation or that circumstances related to the pandemic prevent you from entering Israel to join us.
2022 Excavation Application
After registering, this page will show a copy of the registration details sent to the Azekah team. Please print out your registration information for your records. You should expect to receive an email from an Azekah administrator within a week. If you do not receive a follow up confirmation from us within 7 days, please contact us directly at azekah.excavations@gmail.com with a copy of your registration form
Please note that there is currently a waiting list for unaffiliated registrations for the 2022 season. Participants from affiliated universities may register as usual.
1. Personal Details
Please complete the form in English