VOYAGER
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YOUR journey
We hope you will join us on this very exciting and meaningful journey to Argentina. We look forward to traveling together with you.
Stephanie & Warren Spar and Robbie & Adam Weissenberg, Chairs
This mission is intended for Greater MetroWest Community Members who make a minimum individual or household gift to the 2027 UJA Annual Campaign of $10,000 ($5,000 for NextGen, ages 25-45).
For more information, contact Kim Farrell at [email protected]
The Itinerary is tentative and subject to change
Art & Culture 
Current Affairs 
Expert Scholar 
Food & Wine 
Heritage - Local Specialists
Nature Walks 
Special Access 
UNESCO Heritage Sites
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
ON OUR WAY: DEPARTURE FOR ARGENTINA
Sun. Mar 7, 2027
- Depart the United States.
- The Itinerary is tentative and subject to change.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
BUENOS AIRES UNVEILED: HISTORY, IDENTITY & FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Mon. Mar 8, 2027
- Arrive this morning in Buenos Aires, where European elegance meets Latin American passion. Transfer to your hotel.
- 12:00 p.m. Gather at the hotel to meet your J² Expert Educator and local guide, who will accompany you throughout this immersive journey.
- Begin with an introduction to Puerto Madero, one of the most ambitious urban renewal projects in Buenos Aires. Once the city’s port docks, the area has been transformed into a vibrant district of modern offices, residences, and cultural spaces. Enjoy a 20-minute premium boat navigation offering a unique perspective of the city from the water.
- Continue to La Boca and Caminito Street, a colorful and lively neighborhood known for its brightly painted houses, tango dancers, and street performers - an evocative reflection of Buenos Aires’ immigrant heritage.
- Proceed to an introductory walking tour of the historic heart of the city:
- Plaza de Mayo, the political and historical center of Buenos Aires
- The iconic Casa Rosada, Argentina’s presidential palace
- The Metropolitan Cathedral and Cabildo, architectural landmarks central to Argentina’s colonial and independence history
- Check in at the hotel.
- Gather for a welcome dinner, where your J² Expert Educator will introduce Argentina’s Jewish history and contemporary cultural landscape, followed by a conversation with a distinguished guest.
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
ROOTS, RESILIENCE & RESPONSIBILITY: JEWISH LIFE IN BUENOS AIRES
Tue. Mar 9, 2027
- Tour the Buenos Aires Holocaust Museum with Executive Directors Jonathan Karszenbaum and Fabiana Mindlin, followed by an intimate conversation with a Holocaust survivor.
- Visit the historic Libertad Synagogue and Jewish Museum, home to significant artifacts documenting the evolution of Argentina’s Jewish community.
- Walk through the Once District, a vibrant Jewish neighborhood featuring synagogues, Jewish theaters, seminaries, and communal institutions.
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
- Visit the AMIA Memorial, honoring the victims of the 1994 terrorist attack, followed by a private conversation with Sergio Widder, Regional Director of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, offering candid insight into Jewish life and security in Latin America today.
- Meet with Israeli Shlichim of The Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) for an intimate conversation about their role as living bridges between Israel and Argentine Jewry. Learn how these Israel-based emissaries work within schools, synagogues, youth movements, and communal institutions to strengthen Jewish identity, foster people-to-people connections with Israel, and shape the next generation of Jewish leadership in Buenos Aires.
- Return to the hotel.
- In the evening, enjoy “The Argentine Experience” - a hands-on cultural event featuring empanada-making, tastings of Argentina’s finest wines, and insights into local culinary and cultural traditions.
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
COMMUNITY, MEMORY & LEADERSHIP: JEWISH IMPACT IN ARGENTINA
Wed. Mar 10, 2027
- Check out from the hotel.
- Meet with the Israeli Ambassador to Argentina for an exclusive briefing on Argentina–Israel relations and regional dynamics.
- Visit ORT Argentina, one of the most distinguished Jewish educational institutions in Latin America. Founded in 1936, ORT Argentina serves thousands of students across multiple campuses in Buenos Aires and Tigre, combining rigorous academic and technological learning with Jewish experience and identity. At ORT you will meet faculty and students to gain insight into how the institution fosters leadership, innovation, and community engagement through its comprehensive educational model.
- Explore Le Dor Va Dor, a Jewish senior residence, and meet with representatives of the JDC to learn about their essential work supporting vulnerable populations.
- Visit the Memorial Park for the Victims of State Terrorism, honoring those who were detained, disappeared, and murdered during Argentina’s military dictatorship (1969–1983).
- Enjoy a late lunch at a local restaurant.
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto Iguazú.
- Check in at the hotel and enjoy dinner.
- Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Iguazu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
WONDERS OF NATURE: IGUAZÚ FALLS & THE POWER OF CREATION
Thu. Mar 11, 2027
- Embark on an exhilarating Jungle Safari Adventure, traveling by all-terrain vehicle through the subtropical forest, followed by a boat ride beneath the falls for a thrilling, up-close encounter with the cascading waters.
- Board a gas-powered ecological train to the Upper Falls circuit for dramatic views of Devil’s Throat, one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world.
- Lunch on own.
- Continue exploring the Upper and Lower Circuits of Iguazú National Park, experiencing lush jungle landscapes, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking waterfalls.
- Return to the hotel and enjoy dinner.
Overnight: Iguazu
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6
JEWISH PEOPLEHOOD & SHARED FUTURE: RETURN TO BUENOS AIRES & SHABBAT
Fri. Mar 12, 2027
- Check out and fly back to Buenos Aires.
- Meet with a representative of the Latin American Jewish Congress for insights into Jewish life, advocacy, and interfaith coexistence across the region.
- Visit the MALBA Museum (Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires), featuring an exceptional collection of modern and contemporary Latin American art, including works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
- Meet Wally Liebhaber, Director of Malka, a Jewish youth initiative fostering identity, leadership, and community engagement.
- Check in at the hotel and prepare for Shabbat.
- Celebrate Kabbalat Shabbat at Amijai Synagogue, led by Rabbi Alejandro Avruj, in a warm and inclusive communal setting.
- Share a Shabbat dinner with members of Buenos Aires’ Jewish community, fostering meaningful connections and dialogue.
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Shabbat Dinner
DAY 7
SHABBAT ELEGANCE: REFLECTION, MEMORY & CULTURAL BEAUTY
Sat. Mar 13, 2027
- Morning at leisure.
- Come together for Shabbat lunch.
- Enjoy a walking tour of Recoleta, Buenos Aires’ most elegant neighborhood, known for its grand architecture, historic mansions, and refined atmosphere.
- Visit Recoleta Cemetery, the final resting place of many of Argentina’s most prominent figures, including Eva Perón.
- Stop at the Israeli Embassy Memorial, honoring the victims of the 1992 bombing.
- Evening at leisure to explore Buenos Aires’ vibrant dining, cultural, or nightlife offerings.
Overnight: Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast, Shabbat Lunch
DAY 8
ART, PASSION & FAREWELL: CELEBRATING BUENOS AIRES
Sun. Mar 14, 2027
- Check out from the hotel.
- Experience Argentina’s most iconic art form - the tango. Led by a professional dancer, learn the basics of tango while exploring its history and significance in Argentine culture.
- Enjoy a private guided tour of Teatro Colón, led by Laura Hazam, Director of Institutional Affairs and Communications. Internationally renowned for its acoustics, Teatro Colón is consistently ranked among the world’s top opera houses.
- Available only on Sundays, explore the vibrant San Telmo Flea Market, stretching across ten blocks and offering antiques, crafts, and local treasures.
- Gather for a farewell lunch.
- Transfer to Buenos Aires International Airport for your return flight home.
Overnight: Flight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 9
RETURN HOME: ARRIVAL IN THE UNITED STATES
Mon. Mar 15, 2027
- Arrive in the United States, concluding a powerful and enriching journey through Argentina.
RATES & LODGING
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participants
20+
Cost p/p in double room
$8,375
Cost p/p in single room
$9,975
Or similar hotels.
The price of the mission is based on a minimum of 20 fully paying participants. If the group reaches 30 registrants, the price will be reduced to $7,399 per person. Registration open
The price of the mission is based on a minimum of 20 fully paying participants. If the group reaches 30 registrants, the price will be reduced to $7,399 per person. Registration open
Buenos Aires: Park Hyatt
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Standard Room
- Hotel Website
Iguazú: Gran Meliá Iguazú
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Jungle View
- Hotel Website
Buenos Aires: Park Hyatt
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Standard Room
- Hotel Website
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What to expect
- Six nights of accommodations.
- Seven days of guided touring with a J² Expert Educator and professional local guides, including six days in a luxury, climate-controlled bus.
- Private arrival and departure transfers to and from Buenos Aires International Airport.
- Daily breakfast, five lunches, and five dinners.
- All gratuities for your J² Expert Educator, local guides, and drivers.
- Round-trip flights between Buenos Aires and Iguazú.
- Access to the J² adventures App, available on the App Store and Google Play (activated 30 days prior to departure and throughout the mission).
- Complimentary bottled water on the bus.
- Hotel porterage.
- All entrance fees and program costs as outlined in the final itinerary.
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions
- Credit card fees.
- Flights to & from Argentina.
- Early check-in or Late check-out.
- 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.
- US and foreign airport taxes, Q fuel surcharge and border taxes when applicable.
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions.
- 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 $1,000 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 120 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 120 or more days prior to departure incur the loss of the deposit. Cancelations made 119 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.
- 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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