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- Carefully selected accommodations, offering comfort and quality.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- J² Customer Care available by phone and email.
- $50 travel credit per person for your next J² journey.
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.
Coming to Israel today is a special act of solidarity and of Jewish peoplehood. Israel has never faced more challenging times. We hope that your solidarity mission is about encountering and understanding where the people of Israel stand – in our hurt, in our healing, and in our hope. The mission is about bringing comfort and being comforted. It is an act of empathy and a confirmation of shared memory and destiny. Above all, the solidarity mission is about what each one of us chooses to do to make a difference on the day that we return to our communities from Israel.
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THE EXPERT
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
DEPARTURE – EMBARKING ON A JOURNEY OF HOPE
Mon. Dec 1, 2025
- Depart for Israel.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
WELCOME TO ISRAEL
Tue. Dec 2, 2025
- Transfer to hotel on own and check into the hotel.
- 6:00 P.M. Meet your J² Expert Educator and trip leaders in lobby of the hotel.
- Dinner & Conversation: Engage in a dialogue with Dan Feferman, author, speaker, and researcher, as well as Chairman and Executive Director of Sharaka, an NGO dedicated to fostering people-to-people peace between Israel and the Arab world. Dan specializes in geopolitical PR campaigns and will share insights from his work.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
LIVING ON THE EDGE: IN THE SHADOW OF GAZA
Wed. Dec 3, 2025
- Depart Tel Aviv for the day.
- Hear the emotional and inspiring story of Project 24, a grassroots initiative connecting Israeli communities affected by October 7 with North American Jews for mutual support.
- Visit Sderot, a city on Israel’s border with Gaza, to understand its community’s perseverance and strength in the aftermath of October 7.
- Meet residents of a kibbutz near Gaza to hear firsthand accounts of the October 7 attack and the daily challenges they continue to face.
- Stop at the site of the Nova Music Festival near Kibbutz Re’im and hear the testimony of a survivor.
- Reflect at the "Burnt Vehicles Compound," where 1,560 vehicles evacuated from the Gaza Envelope stand as silent witnesses to October 7. (Time pending)
- Return to Tel Aviv.
- Bring your support to Hostages Square and express your solidarity with all of Israel and ask what can be done to help.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4
REBUILDING DREAMS IN THE NORTH
Thu. Dec 4, 2025
- Check out of the hotel.
- Visit the Niv Nirel Center, a vital community initiative supporting Israeli families affected by trauma. Learn about their efforts in rebuilding lives post-October 7, providing psychological aid, and fostering resilience through education and therapeutic programs. Engage with local leaders to understand the ongoing challenges and ways to contribute to the healing process.
- Enjoy an authentic Druze lunch and dialogue with IDF Brigadier General (res.) Amal As'ad on his life experiences in Israel as a Druze Israeli IDF General. As'ad is a leader in the coalition to amend the Basic Law: Israel as the Nation-State of the Jewish People.
- Understanding the Security Challenges on Israel's Northern Border: Visit Alma Research and Education Center, specializing in Israel's security concerns on the northern border, particularly regarding Hezbollah and other regional threats, provides unparalleled insights into the complex security dynamics at play.
- Late evening arrival to Jerusalem.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5
VOICES OF CHANGE – CULTURE, JUSTICE & COMMUNITY
Fri. Dec 5, 2025
- Meet with a leader from IRAC (Religious Action Center) to learn about social justice initiatives in Israel.
- Walk through the Mahane Yehuda market, immersing yourself in Jerusalem’s diverse flavors and vibrant culture.
- Visit the Educational Bookshop, owned by the Muna family, and hear firsthand about daily life and the current situation in East Jerusalem.
- Experience the warmth of Shabbat at Kehillat Kol HaNeshama, a vibrant Reform synagogue in Jerusalem. Attend uplifting Kabbalat Shabbat services led by Rabbi Debi Shoua Haim, followed by a communal Shabbat dinner and meaningful dialogue about Jewish identity, spirituality, and the challenges and hopes of contemporary Israel.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6
SHABBAT OF HOPE & REFLECTION
Sat. Dec 6, 2025
- Attend Shabbat morning services at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC) Jerusalem: Participate in a reflective and engaging service at one of the leading centers of Jewish learning, led by HUC's renowned faculty.
- Shabbat lunch at HUC and remarks from Professor Rabbi Dalia Marx.
- Engage in an insightful text study session with Rabbi Dr. Michael Marmur esteemed scholar from Hebrew Union College. Delve into Jewish texts that explore themes of resilience, justice, and hope, connecting ancient wisdom to contemporary challenges in Israel and beyond.
- Gain a deeper understanding of Jerusalem’s complex geopolitical landscape with Dr. Sarah Bernstein, a leading expert in conflict resolution and interreligious relations. Explore the city's diverse neighborhoods, historical flashpoints, and contemporary challenges while discussing the delicate balance between its Jewish, Muslim, and Christian communities.
- Devote time to mark the end of Shabbat with a group havdalah.
- Evening at leisure in Jerusalem
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 7
REBUILDING LIVES, HONORING STORIES
Sun. Dec 7, 2025
- Check out of the hotel.
- Meet elderly immigrants at Yad LaKashish (Lifeline for the Elderly).
- Visit the new Israel National Library to explore centuries of Jewish creativity through one of the world's most impressive collections of Jewish and Israel-related literature. Engage with the library staff, who are leading a national project documenting the events of October 7, 2023, preserving firsthand accounts, testimonies, and historical records to ensure this pivotal moment is remembered and studied for generations to come.
- Walk along the streets of the Old City for a behind-the-scenes look at the various Jerusalem communities.
- Farewell dinner at local restaurant.
- Transfer to Ben-Gurion International Airport for your return flight to the U.S.
Overnight: Flight
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8
RETURN – CARRYING THE STORIES FORWARD
Mon. Dec 8, 2025
- Arrive back in the U.S., carrying the memories and lessons of resilience, hope, and unity.
RATES & LODGING
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.
participants
25+
Cost p/p in double room
$3,750
Cost p/p in single room
$4,575
Tel Aviv: Carlton
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Premium
- Hotel Website
Jerusalem: The Inbal
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Standard New City
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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, 2 lunches & 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 is not included.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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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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