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- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
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YOUR journey
J² crafts journeys of inspiration, education, and Jewish connections to Israel and worldwide. We are guided by a simple but powerful concept: No two trips are the same; each experience should be personal, meaningful, and backed by superb service. Travel is not just about the places you visit, but the connections you make along the way.
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THE EXPERT
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS
Mon. Dec 1, 2025
- Depart for Israel.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
WELCOME TO ISRAEL
Tue. Dec 2, 2025
- Arrive at Ben-Gurion International Airport
- 14:00 PM Meet your tour educator who will accompany you on this journey of education and inspiration, at the hotel lobby.
- Experience the dynamism of Jewish life at the newly-opened ANU Museum of the Jewish People, dedicated to telling their story and representing their diversity, highlighting the creative works and cultural riches of a variety of communities in different periods of history until the present day.
- Visit Hostages Square – a major site of public activism about the struggle for the Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and the trauma of the October 7th War. Today, the square honors the return home of the last living captives while calling for the sacred task of bringing home the bodies of those murdered for proper burial.
- Dinner & Discussion – Understanding the Context: Gather for a welcome dinner with speaker Tal Schneider, Political and diplomatic correspondent, The Times of Israel.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
LIVING ON THE EDGE: IN THE SHADOW OF GAZA
Wed. Dec 3, 2025
- Travel south to the Gaza Envelope.
- Walk through Kibbutz Nahal Oz, near the Gaza border, alongside an IDF soldier from Metiv’s “Peace of Mind” program, and hear a powerful firsthand account of the October 7th attack, the resilience that followed, and the ongoing journey of healing and rebuilding.
- Stop at Givat HaTaspitaniot (the Observers Memorial Monument), both for an overview of Gaza and to honor the IDF field observers who lost their lives during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack.
- Prepare care packages for the Tatzpitaniot for Hanukah and distribute it in person.
- Pay your respects at the memorial site of the Nova Festival at Kibbutz Re’im and learn about the tragic attack that turned a weekend of celebration into a heartbreaking loss. Reflect on the memorial created by families and friends - a space of remembrance and heartbreak echoing the promise: “We Will Dance Again.”
- Devote time to reflection and processing with your tour leader and expert educator before returning to Tel Aviv.
- Dinner event with the Tatzpitanyot
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4
COMMUNITIES OF THE NORTH
Thu. Dec 4, 2025
- Depart the city for the day and drive to northern Israel.
- The Northern Front: Gain insight into the current security challenges along the Lebanese border in a briefing by 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.
- Step into the home of an Israeli-Arab family for heartfelt conversation over tea and coffee, followed by a GalilEat cooking workshop where you’ll prepare and enjoy a traditional meal together.
- Dialogue with Mohammed Darawshe, Director of Planning, Equality & Shared Society at the Givat Haviva Center.
- Return to Tel Aviv.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5
CULTURE & CREATIVITY IN TEL AVIV
Fri. Dec 5, 2025
- Volunteer with MOLET in a hands-on workshop where you'll build furniture for families from the Gaza Envelope, supporting their efforts to rebuild homes, dignity, and hope.
- Visit the Carmel Market, one of Tel Aviv’s most famous markets, filled with colorful produce, unique local goods, and a mix of Israeli and international cuisine.
- Explore Nahalat Binyamin, an arts and crafts market, where you can discover handmade jewelry, textiles, and artworks.
- Return to your hotel and freshen up for Shabbat.
- Shabbat Shalom! Welcome Shabbat with Kabbalat Shabbat at Kehilat YOZMA, a Reform congregation in Modi'in, a warm and inclusive service which reflects the diversity and evolving spirit of Jewish life in Israel.
- Enjoy a home hospitality or communal Shabbat dinner with members of the YOZMA community. An opportunity to share a traditional meal, connect over conversation, and experience the richness of Reform Jewish life in Israel.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6
DREAMERS & PIONEERS: PAST AND PRESENT
Sat. Dec 6, 2025
- Builders and Rebuilders: Walk down Bialik Street, home to many of Tel Aviv's finest early artists and authors, that saw destruction in the recent war with Iran. Visit Trumpeldor Cemetery, where the great thinkers and founders of the first Zionist city are buried.
- Stop at the Jaffa lookout for a panoramic view of the city
- Walk through the streets of Florentine, Tel Aviv, to check out local murals and graffiti that are capturing people’s response to recent events. Finish the tour with the new works of local artists entitled
- Gather as a community to welcome the new week with a Havdalah service, marking the separation between the holiness of Shabbat and the week ahead through song, ritual, and reflection.
- Relish a free evening to experience Tel Aviv’s dynamic nightlife, whether it’s relaxing on the serene beachfront, enjoying bustling cafes, or exploring trendy local spots
DAY 7
HEAVENLY AND EARTHLY JERUSALEM
Sun. Dec 7, 2025
- Check out of your hotel and drive toward Jerusalem.
- Visit the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, recently struck by an Iranian missile on the night of June 15, 2025 - an attack on Israel’s “crown jewel of science” that destroyed over 45 laboratories, including key life-sciences and chemistry research spaces, erasing years of cutting‑edge work while leaving no casualties. The visit offers a poignant lens on the intersection of science, national resilience, and the existential stakes of research under conflict.
- Enter Jerusalem, pausing at a panoramic overlook of the Old City for a 'Shehecheyanu' blessing to mark the moment of arriving in the Holy City.
- Delve into the vibrant energy of Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda Market, where the sights, sounds, and scents create a dynamic and lively atmosphere. Stroll through colorful stalls and savor the diverse flavors that define the city’s culinary scene.
- Tour the Supreme Court with a leader from the Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) to explore Israel's social justice initiatives, including the ongoing judicial reforms and the significant protests surrounding them, offering a deep dive into the complex interplay of law, religion, and civic rights in contemporary Israel.
- Visit the Kotel (Western Wall), widely considered Judaism’s holiest site.
- Come together for a meaningful closing dinner, a time to share reflections, celebrate connections, and consider how the experiences of this journey will continue to shape the stories you carry home.
- Transfer to Ben-Gurion International Airport for your check-in and return flight to the US.
Overnight: Flight
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8
HOME
Mon. Dec 8, 2025
- Arrive home.
RATES & LODGING
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participants
15+
Cost p/p in double room
$3,580
Cost p/p in single room
$4,405
Tel Aviv: Carlton
- Nights: 5
- Room Category: Premium Side Sea View
- Hotel Website
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What to expect
- 5 nights' accommodations.
- 6 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator (guide) in a luxury, climate controlled bus.
- Daily breakfast, 1 lunch & 3 dinners.
- The J² adventures App available on the App Store & on Google Play (active 30 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.
- Late check out on the day of departure.
- Assistance at the airport upon departure.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mobility: Solidarity missions are specifically strenuous, and our visits include places that are inaccessible to people who may have mobility challenges. You should be in good health and able to walk reasonable distances, often over unpaved and uneven surfaces. PLEASE NOTE: In some cases you may need to run to a shelter, if you have questions regarding this matter please speak to a J² representative.
- 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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