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- Carefully selected accommodations, offering comfort and quality.
- 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.
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.
Heritage 
Local Specialists 
Social Justice 
Current Affairs 
Street Food
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
WELCOME TO ISRAEL
Mon. Oct 27, 2025
- 9:00am Meet your J² Expert Educator, Jeremy Aron, who will accompany you on this journey of education and inspiration.
- Pause at Hostages Square and reflect on the powerful history of the people of Israel’s relentless efforts to bring every hostage home. Discover the emotional stories of resilience and heroism, and gain a deeper understanding of how this site symbolizes the nation's unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of its people.
- Visit Dizengoff Square, a vibrant centerpiece of Tel Aviv life and a place of reflection. Witness the memorials that honor moments of tragedy and resilience, and gain insight into how this square embodies the spirit of Israeli society; its creativity, unity, and enduring strength in the face of challenge.
- Explore the bohemian neighborhood of Florentine, a hub of Tel Aviv's street art and cultural expression. Witness firsthand how graffiti and murals reflect social issues, identity, and recent events in Israel.
- Eat, drink, and learn at Levinsky Market, where we’ll sample food, sweets, and spices from all over the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
- Visions of Who We Might Be: Visit Trumpeldor Cemetery, where the great thinkers and founders of the first Zionist city are buried and discuss the vision versus the reality of Israel today. (Time permitting).
- Meet with activists from Ahim ve Ahayot LaNeshek, Brothers & Sisters in Arms, a civic-social movement of IDF reservists who united to protest the judicial reforms in Israel and became a driving force in civilian relief efforts following October 7th, supporting evacuated communities and front-line needs.
- Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
LENDING A HAND & NORTHERN EXPOSURE
Tue. Oct 28, 2025
- Volunteer and lend a hand in the fields with Leket Israel, a leading food rescue organization, by harvesting fruits and vegetables that will be distributed to individuals and families in need across the country.
- Drive north on the Trans-Israel Highway and see the Security Barrier.
- Over lunch, engage in a dialogue with Mohammad Darawshe, Director of Strategy at Givat Haviva’s Center for Shared Society and a leading expert on Jewish-Arab relations in Israel. He will offer insights on fostering a more inclusive society in Israel, while reflecting on the aftermath of October 7 and his personal loss.
- Meet the good people of Kibbutz Hanita – a historic kibbutz on the Israel-Lebanon border – who are returning home to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of the Hezbollah-Israel War. Tour the kibbutz and understand that the pioneering spirit that established Hanita is alive and well.
- Visit an Israeli Druze village to explore the rich culture, traditions, and unique role of Israel’s Druze community, gaining insight into their complex but close relationship with the State of Israel and enjoy a home hospitality cooking workshop for dinner.
- Return to Tel Aviv.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
BEARING WITNESS
Wed. Oct 29, 2025
- Travel south to the Gaza Envelope.
- 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.”
- Meet journalist Amir Tibon, a resident who survived the October 7 attack and author of the book 'The Gates of Gaza', a detailed account of that day and its wider political context.
- Visit Kibbutz Nahal Oz and stop at Givat HaTaspitaniot (the Observers Memorial Monument), a poignant site honoring the IDF field observers who lost their lives during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. Reflect on their crucial role in monitoring border activities and why their warnings prior to the attack went unheeded.
- Continue to Sderot, the most populated town in the Gaza Envelope. Take time to have lunch on own and interact with local residents to get a sense of all that the town and its people have endured since October 7th.
- Devote time to reflection and processing with your tour leader and expert educator before returning to Tel Aviv.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4
CARRYING THE STORIES HOME
Thu. Oct 30, 2025
- Check out of your Tel Aviv hotel and drive to Jerusalem.
- Tour the Yad B’Yad (Hand in Hand) bilingual school in Jerusalem, part of a network of bilingual, multicultural educational institutions. Experience a living model where Jewish and Arab communities can learn and live together in coexistence and hope for a shared and inclusive future in Israel.
- Mount Herzl is Israel's central military cemetery and hosts the graves of the leaders of the nation. Over the last several months, the recently fallen have joined this sacred place. Visit Mount Herzl and contend with the human price paid by Israeli families and the country in the Israel-Hamas War.
- Take time to explore Jerusalem's lively Mahane Yehuda Market, where you'll immerse yourself in the vibrant sights, sounds, and scents of this dynamic hub. Wander through the colorful stalls and savor the flavors of the city's diverse and dynamic culinary scene.
- Explore the National Library of Israel. Understand centuries of Jewish creativity through one of the world's most impressive collections of Jewish and Israel-related literature. In addition, the library staff is dedicated to a national project documenting the events of October 7, 2023.
- What Lifts Us Up: Visit Ezrat Yisrael, the pluralistic prayer area along the Kotel (Western Wall) for a communal prayer.
- Gather for your closing dinner and a chance to consider what you have encountered, and what you are taking home.
- Transfer to Ben-Gurion International Airport for your check-in and return flight to the US.
Overnight: Flight
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5
HOME AGAIN
Fri. Oct 31, 2025
- Arrive in the US.
RATES & LODGING
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participants
3+
Cost p/p in double room
$5,995
Cost p/p in single room
$6,840
Tel Aviv: Carlton
- Nights: 4
- Room Category: Premium Partial Sea View
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What to expect
- 4 nights' accommodations.
- 4 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator (guide), 4 days of touring in a luxury, air-conditioned bus.
- Private arrival transfer & assistance at the airport.
- Private departure transfer & assistance at the airport.
- 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.
- 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 $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 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.
- 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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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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