Registration Form
2026 Season
Medical and Accident Insurance: each participant MUST have current medical insurance which is valid in Israel.
Participants will not be accepted without proof of insurance, which must be presented upon arrival.
Statement of Health and Insurance Status
I hereby state that I have complete health, accident, and personal possessions (theft and damage) insurance, valid in Israel for the duration of my stay on the excavation. My doctor and my insurance program have determined me to be medically fit and capable of meeting the demands of manual work in a hot climate. I am aware that should my declarations be false or misrepresented, I would have no claim for compensation from the Project, its supporting institutions, directors, or staff.
Statement of Conduct
1) By joining this excavation, the participant consents to having their picture taken by the expedition for scientific and promotional purposes. If you would prefer for your picture not to be used, please be in touch directly.
2) The excavation directors exercise the right to dismiss participants from the excavation for breaching the expedition's rules of conduct or for any other reason deemed justified by the directors.
3) If a participant is dismissed from the excavation for reasons noted in No. 2 above, the balance of their room and board will not be reimbursed.
4) Persons with a severe snoring disorder must bring an effective anti-snoring device, such as a CPAP machine, in consideration of their roommates. A good night’s sleep is an imperative component of the expedition’s success and we ask you to comply. Lack of compliance may result in you having to get and pay for a single room.
By checking this box, I confirm that I have valid health insurance and I have read the above Statement of Conduct and agree to these conditions.
Registration Details and Costs
The excavation is three weeks long and takes place from Sunday, June 28, until Friday, July 17, 2026 (departure Friday morning after breakfast). A minimum stay of two weeks is preferred, although exceptions can be made.
Please indicate the weeks you wish to participate:
* The week runs from Sunday afternoon (room reception from 14:00) until Sunday morning (vacating room by 10:00), a total of 7 nights. Payment is for this entire period, whether you stay the weekend or not. The last week of the dig has a total of 5 nights, as all participants must depart by 10:00 on Friday morning, July 17.
If you wish to stay at the dig accommodations before or after your registered stay, this requires a special request and will be confirmed pending availability.
Mode of Payment and Refunds
Full room and board accommodations costs $910 per seven-night week ($810 for returnees) for a shared unit (two to four people). The final week of the dig is five nights long and costs $655 ($585 for returnees). There is no refund if the volunteer chooses not stay over the weekend or chooses to leave earlier than the pre-determined day of departure.
If you prefer a single room, the cost is $250 per night ($1750 for a 7 night week, $1250 for the final 5 night week).
A deposit of 20% of the total cost is due upon registration, see details below.
Costs for 2026 are as follows (in USD):
Weeks
1–3
Total Cost
2,455
1+2
1,800
2+3
1,555
Discounted Returnees Cost
2,205
1,620
1,395
Deposit
490
1,965
Balance
Discounted Balance for Returnees
1,715
360
1,440
1,260
310
1,245
1,085
The balance is due no later than the day of one’s arrival and is a pre-condition for beginning to dig.
**The room and board prices are for non-Israeli citizens who are exempt from Value Added Tax (V.A.T.). For this reason, we will need a scan or xerox of the photo and information page of your passport, as well as the blue entry slip given to you by passport control upon your arrival in Israel. Please give these two documents to the office at our accommodation for copying upon arrival. A participant with an Israeli passport (even if one has dual citizenship) must add 18% V.A.T. to the costs.
Payment of Deposit
After you submit the registration form, you will receive an official acceptance email, usually within 72 hours. You will also receive a separate email containing a link for paying your deposit. After you have paid your deposit, you will receive an email with a receipt confirming your payment.
Refund Policy
Refunds for your deposit are available until June 1. After June 1 there will be no refund.
If you do not show up for the excavation on the dates for which you have registered, or decide to withdraw after your arrival, or are expelled from the program by the binding decision of the directors, we regret to inform you that no refunds can be given.
If we are forced to cancel the excavation, you will receive a full refund.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
A limited number of scholarships are available to team members who can demonstrate financial need in order to participate on the project. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a college or university. For details please write directly to Dr. Nava Panitz-Cohen (panitz@mail.huji.ac.il).
Academic Credit
It is possible to participate in the excavation's field school for academic credit. If you are interested in participating, please indicate below and be in touch with Dr. Nava Panitz-Cohen (details above) for more information.
Thank you for submitting your registration form for the Tel Abel Beth Maacah excavation. We will contact you shortly.
