Temple Rodef Shalom
Pre-Journey to Israel

Mar 6, 2026 - Mar 9, 2026

  • DESTINATION Israel
  • Who's Going Adults Only
  • Trip Type Pre-Trip
  • Duration 4 DAYS
  • Group Size 15+
  • Price From $2,090
Program is tentative and subject to change. Connect with our Customer Care Team by calling: (888) 230-6008 Mon.-Thur. from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).

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.

 

IMPORTANT: You have to be registered on the main trip here first in order for your registration to the extension to be valid.

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Program Itinerary

DAY 1
WELCOME TO ISRAEL
Fri. Mar 6, 2026
  • Meet your trip leaders and your J² Expert Educator in lobby of the hotel.
  • Drive to the Haas Promenade for a traditional shehehiyanu blessing of thanksgiving.
  • Join a local community for Kabbalat Shabbat.
  • Enjoy a private Shabbat dinner at your hotel.
Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
DEAD SEA BASIN
Sat. Mar 7, 2026
  • Descend to the Dead Sea Basin, the lowest place on earth.
  • Take the cable car to the top of Masada, where Jewish rebels are believed to have made their final attempt to resist Roman invaders (c 74 CE).
  • Float into happiness on the Dead Sea where the feeling of weightlessness is great fun.
  • Return to Jerusalem.
  • Mark the end of Shabbat with a havdalah ceremony overlooking the Old City.
  • Experience Jerusalem night life, including: The Mamilla Mall, the First Station, the Ben Yehuda and Nahalat Shiva Pedestrian Malls.
Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3
MEMORY & RENEWAL
Sun. Mar 8, 2026
  • Interact with elderly immigrants at Yad LaKashish (Lifeline for the Elderly).
  • Visit Yad Vashem, the national memorial to the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust.
  • Walk through the Mahane Yehuda open-air market and experience on your own the sights, smells, and tastes of Jerusalem.
  • Explore the Israel Museum, housing more than 5,000 years of cultural treasures.
  • Enjoy your free evening.
Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4
HISTORY & SPIRITUALITY IN JERUSALEM
Mon. Mar 9, 2026
  • Climb the steps to the top of the Tower of David.
  • Stroll through Jerusalem's Old City and the Jewish Quarter and experience the center of Jewish life, history, and holiness.
  • Enter the Western Wall Tunnel, the underground continuation of the Kotel, and examine important archaeological discoveries that are revising our understanding of daily life in ancient Jerusalem.
  • Closing lunch at a local restaurant before joining the main trip.
Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

RATES & LODGING

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participants
15+
Cost p/p in double room
$2,090
Cost p/p in single room
$2,750

Jerusalem: The Inbal

What to expect

  • 3 nights' accommodations.
  • 4 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator (guide), 3 days of touring in a luxury, climate controlled bus.
  • Daily breakfast, 1 lunch & 1 dinner.
  • 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.
  • 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 $250 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.
  • 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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JOURNEYS.

A family vacation to Israel. An adventure of a lifetime traveling with friends to Morocco. A  trip to Poland or Portugal with your community. What do these trips have in common? No matter where you go, you will come back with a fresh perspective and appreciation of the place you visited as well as a heightened awareness of your identity as part of the global Jewish community. 

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