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YOUR journey
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Archaeology 
Current Affairs 
Heritage 
Art & Culture 
Food & Wine 
Home Hospitality 
Jeep Tour 
Nature Walks 
Local Specialists
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
ON OUR WAY
Wed. Jun 25, 2025
- Depart the US.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
WELCOME TO ISRAEL
Thu. Jun 26, 2025
- Arrive at Ben-Gurion International Airport.
- Meet your J² Expert Educator who will accompany you on this journey of education and inspiration.
- Stop at the Haas Promenade for a lookout of the Old City and the traditional shehehiyanu blessing of thanksgiving.
- Check into your hotel.
- Presentation with journalist and author Matti Friedman, who will discuss why the media’s eyes are fixed so firmly on Israel and will argue that the extensive coverage is leading to less, rather than more, understanding of the situation.
- Welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
A MOSAIC OF JERUSALEM
Fri. Jun 27, 2025
- Visit ZAKA Search & Rescue, Israel's Voluntary Community Emergency Response Teams, dedicated to a profoundly meaningful mission: honoring the dead and ensuring a proper Jewish burial for those who tragically lose their lives unexpectedly.
- Explore the neighborhood of Mea She’arim for a window into the world of Ultra-Orthodox Jewry.
- Discover the historic Hanevi’im Street (Street of the Prophets), one of Jerusalem’s earliest modern neighborhoods. View the home of Eliezer Ben Yehuda, the visionary who revived the Hebrew language, and the residence of renowned artist Anna Ticho. Admire the architectural beauty of the Ethiopian Church and the Italian Hospital, along with other fascinating sites that tell the story of Jerusalem's rich heritage.
- Return to the hotel to freshen up for Shabbat.
- Friday services with Kehillat Zion, led by Rabbi Tamar Elad Appelbaum.
- Home Hospitality Shabbat dinner/communal Shabbat dinner with local congregants.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4
SHABBAT IN JERUSALEM
Sat. Jun 28, 2025
- Morning services at Kol Haneshama, a leading Reform congregation.
- Walk along the new urban Park Hamesilla (Railway Park), built along the old railroad of Jerusalem.
- Study session with leading scholar.
- Explore the Israel Museum, housing more than 5,000 years of cultural treasures.
- Mark the end of Shabbat with a communal Havdalah ceremony at the Kotel.
- Evening: Cultural activity (specifics TBD).
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5
MEMORY & RENEWAL
Sun. Jun 29, 2025
- The Shifting Landscape of Memory – Walking Up Mount Remembrance: During our walk – which includes the entire complex of Yad Vashem and Har Herzl – we’ll explore how Israel commemorates the Holocaust and its link to the birth of the State of Israel. From Yad Vashem’s sculpture garden to the state memorial for terror victims, ascending to the military cemetery and the grave of Theodor Herzl, we’ll delve into how Israeli public space has adapted and evolved in response to shifting identities.
- Option 1: Visit Yad Vashem, the national memorial to the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust.
- Option 2: Explore The National Library of Israel.
- Walk through the Israeli “Capitol Hill”: along the Knesset – Israel’s Parliament and its famous Menorah, the Supreme Court building, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Israeli National Bank, and the Israel National Library.
- Aliyah stories through music with a local piyyut expert.
- Enjoy a nighttime tour of the Mahane Yehuda Shuk (market).
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6
IN SEARCH OF HOLINESS
Mon. Jun 30, 2025
- Check out of the hotel.
- Stop and pray shaharit at Ezrat Israel, the pluralistic section of the Kotel (Western Wall).
- Visit Shiloh, which, according to the Bible, was the center of Jewish life and worship before Jerusalem and the Temple were built.
- Wine-tasting at the Shilo Winery.
- Visit Tel Amal, the historic site of one of the first Homa u'Migdal (Tower and Stockade) settlements, a symbol of pioneering resilience in Israel’s early days.
- Enjoy a water hike in the Majrase Nature Reserve by the Sea of Galilee.
- Check into the hotel and enjoy dinner.
Overnight: Upper Galilee
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7
NATURE AND SECURITY
Tue. Jul 1, 2025
- Meet with Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Eyal Dror, former commander of the "Good Neighbor Campaign" – the IDF’s Humanitarian Aid Unit for the Syrian population that was affected by the civil war and discuss recent changes in the region.
- Go for a Jeep tour of the Golan Heights.
- We'll gaze across the Golan and into Syria from the top of Mount Bental and gain powerful insights into Israel's geopolitical and security situation.
- Tour of Kibbutz Menara, a symbol of pioneering which was evacuated and partially destroyed in the most recent northern military battles.
- Raft or kayak down the Jordan River.
- Join Liz and Shai for a home hospitality meal in their home in a northern kibbutz. Liz, an actress and raconteur, will share their life and love story.
Overnight: Upper Galilee
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8
CHALLENGE OF INDEPENDENCE
Wed. Jul 2, 2025
- Check out of the hotel.
- Encounter the Christian Crusaders and their Muslim rivals at Akko (Acre).
- Explore the Museum of Underground Prisoners, where the stories of Zionist underground movements come to life. Discover the sacrifices and resilience of those who fought for Israel’s independence within these historic walls.
- Join an Israeli-Arab family at their home to talk, over tea and coffee, about their lives and to join them for a GalilEat cooking workshop, followed by a traditional lunch.
- Meet with Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, a religious Druze leader, and discuss the Druze community relations with Israel.
- Drive to Tel Aviv and check into the hotel.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 9
THE SPIRIT OF RESILIENCE
Thu. Jul 3, 2025
- Drive south to the Gaza Envelope.
- Experience a powerful visit to Kibbutz Kfar Aza, significantly impacted by the October 7 attack. Engage with community members as they share their stories of resilience and strength in the face of trauma. Learn about the immediate challenges they faced and the ongoing recovery efforts, which highlight the kibbutz's commitment to rebuilding and supporting one another in this difficult time.
- Visit Sderot, the largest town on Israel’s border with Gaza, and witness the reality on the ground. Embark on a sensory-rich culinary tour through the heart of the city, guided by a captivating local. This unique experience blends immersive tastings with powerful stories, offering a deep insight into the personal and communal resilience of Sderot’s residents.
- Pay your respects at the temporary memorial of the Nova Festival massacre site near Kibbutz Re'im, a poignant location that commemorates the tragic events of October 7, 2023, when lives were lost and communities were forever changed.
- BBQ dinner for IDF soldiers (not included).
- Return to the hotel and debrief on the day.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10
ALTNEULAND: DREAMS & REALITIES IN TEL AVIV
Fri. Jul 4, 2025
- Walk along the Independence Trail in Tel Aviv and embark on a remarkable journey that begins with the founding of Tel Aviv in 1909 and ends with the establishment of Israel in 1948.
- Explore Nahalat Binyamin, Tel Aviv’s arts and crafts market, before moving on to the Carmel Market.
- Volunteer and make food for the needy.
- Return to the hotel to freshen up for Shabbat.
- Kabbalat Shabbat services at Beit Tefila Yisraelit.
- Shabbat dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11
ROOTS AND WINGS
Sat. Jul 5, 2025
- Hike through Nahal Katlav in the Judean Hills.
- Lunch at a local brewery or winery.
- Afternoon: Relax at the beach with group activities.
- Late checkout for participants concluding their journey.
- Participate in a havdalah ceremony ushering in a new week.
- Festive farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
- Group transfer to Ben-Gurion Airport.
Overnight: Flight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12
HOME AGAIN
Sun. Jul 6, 2025
- Arrive back in the US.
RATES & LODGING
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participants
20+
Cost p/p in double room
$5,780
Cost p/p in single room
$6,885
Jerusalem: Leonardo Boutique
- Nights: 4
- Room Category: Executive
- Hotel Website
Upper Galilee: Hotel HaGoshrim nature
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Superior
- Hotel Website
Tel Aviv: The Rotschild 22 Hotel
- Nights: 3 +LCO
- Room Category: Deluxe
- Hotel Website
What to expect
- 9 nights' accommodations. Late check out on the day of departure is included.
- 10 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator (guide) in a luxury, air-conditioned bus.
- Daily breakfast, 2 lunches & 6 dinners.
- The J² adventures App available on the App Store & on Google Play (active 7 days before your departure and throughout your trip).
- Water on the bus.
- Porterage at the hotels.
- All site entrance fees & program fees as per your final program.
- Credit card fees.
- Flights to & from Israel.
- COVID related expenses, including tests.
- Evening transportation when dinner is not included.
- Amendments to the program: In the event that any sites, programs or meals etc. are added to the program, an additional fee may be required.
- Personal extras: Items of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, beverages, coffee, tea, food other than the table d’hotel menu, passport and visa fees, insurance, and foreign port taxes, unless otherwise specified.
- Gratuities: Recommend guidelines for tipping are provided in the terms section.
- US and foreign airport taxes, Q fuel surcharge and border taxes when applicable.
- Value Added Tax is currently not applicable to tourists visiting Israel. Should the law change, you will be notified accordingly, and VAT will be added to your final invoice.
- Peace of Mind Travel Protection Program (POM).
- Please review our terms & conditions (T&C’s) or request that we send you our full T&C’s. Until you do that, here is the small print, and other stuff you may want to know:
- Validity | All prices quoted are based on exchange rates as of the proposal date and are subject to change without notice. Rates are per person and are based on shared twin room occupancy.
- How to Make a Reservation | The quickest way to make a reservation is to register online or contact us by email. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required in order to complete the registration process.
- For any assistance with this registration process or other trip-related queries, please email Customer Care: [email protected].
- Payments | The balance of your payment is due 90 days before your trip begins, or as specified in your invoice. You will receive an email reminder 2 weeks before this date. Various payment options are available as follows:
- Credit card | We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Please check with your credit card provider regarding international processing fees. We are unable to process payments of over $1,000 over the phone. Please submit payment online via a credit card or by wiring funds via your bank.
- Domestic bank wire transfer | Payment should be wired in the same currency that is listed on your invoice. Please add the name of your group or invoice number as a reference and forward a copy of the transfer receipt by email. The bank transfer should clearly state the beneficiary’s name on the wire transfer.
- J² Adventures reserves the right to automatically cancel your reservation on that date and it may be subject to reconfirmation should the final payment not be received.
- Cancelation Policy | All cancelations need to be made in writing. The cancelation fee depends on the date when we receive written notification of your request to cancel your booking. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable.
- Cancelation fees | Cancelations made 90 or more days prior to departure incur the loss of the deposit. Cancelations made 89 to 46 days prior to departure incur the loss of 50% of the full trip cost. Cancelations made 45 days or less prior to the departure incur the loss of 100% of the full trip cost.
- Cancelation fees may also include: Hotel or supplier cancelation fees. J² Adventures reserves the right to adjust its terms of payment, including cancelation policies and initial deposits.
- Protect yourself from fraud by being cautious and vigilant when it comes to online theft. It is crucial to note that J² adventures will never send an email requesting you to transfer funds to a new account or to redirect a payment. We will never alter our account number or issue additional payment requests without first personally speaking to you and properly identifying ourselves. If you feel uncertain about any communication (scammers often impersonate legitimate companies via e-mail or by calling), halt and contact us directly through our toll-free number listed on our website to discuss any necessary payments. Refrain from responding to suspicious emails or clicking on links or attachments unless you are completely certain of their legitimacy. By following these guidelines and staying vigilant, you can significantly reduce your risk of becoming a victim of fraud.
- Protect your investment for $495 p/p: Should you cancel your trip up to 5 days before your departure for any reason, our POM program offers you a trip refund. Call 888-230-6008 or e-mail: [email protected].
- Please click here to view our full terms (T&C’s). These T&C’s apply to all reservations created within J2 Adventures.
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