VOYAGER
- 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.
Art & Culture 
Cooking Workshop 
Current Affairs 
Expert Scholar 
Food Tasting Tour 
Food & Wine - Local Specialists
Nature Walks 
Social Justice - Street Food
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
WELCOME TO ISRAEL
Mon. Nov 30, 2026
- Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed by your tour educator who will accompany you on this journey of education and inspiration.
- Check into the hotel.
- Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared, private dinner, at a local restaurant, as your J² Expert Educator provides a substantive briefing on the current regional landscape, helping frame the days ahead with context, nuance, and clarity.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
IN SEARCH OF HOPE
Tue. Dec 1, 2026
- Begin the day with an in-depth learning session at the Shalom Hartman Institute. Together with a leading scholar, explore how ancient Jewish texts speak to modern moral and communal dilemmas, weaving timeless ideas into today’s most pressing questions.
- Continue to an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit at Israel’s National Library. Gain private access to rare manuscripts, historical archives, and special collections that preserve the intellectual and cultural treasures of the Jewish people. Engage directly with curators and scholars to better understand how memory, preservation, and scholarship shape Jewish continuity.
- Head into the Old City of Jerusalem. Pause at the Southern Steps, a powerful site of ancient pilgrimage, for reflection and prayer. Walk through the Armenian Quarter, learning about this small but enduring community whose history is deeply interwoven with Jerusalem’s complex mosaic.
- Progressive Jewish communities have struggled for recognition in modern Israel. The establishment of a prayer section for egalitarian communities along the Western Wall is part of that struggle. We will visit the pluralistic prayer area along the Western Wall - Azarat Yisrael - to draw inspiration and strength from all that has been achieved and all that still lies ahead, and to discuss recent political developments that endanger these efforts.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3
JUSTICE, COMMUNITY, AND HEALING
Wed. Dec 2, 2026
- Begin the morning with a walk through Gazelle Valley, an inspiring example of grassroots environmental activism that preserved open green space in the heart of Jerusalem. Learn about civic engagement and the intersection of urban development and ecological responsibility.
- Visit Israel’s Supreme Court, where Ori Narov of the Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) will guide a conversation on Jewish values, democracy, minority rights, and the ongoing evolution of Israeli judicial tradition.
- Lunch on your own at Mahane Yehuda Market, offering the opportunity to support small local vendors and experience the vibrancy of contemporary Jerusalem.
- In the afternoon, participate in a powerful culinary workshop with Rabbi and chef Nissimi, a reservist whose role includes notifying families of fallen soldiers. Through baking challah or babka, explore how food becomes a vehicle for comfort, memory, and resilience. Rabbi Nissimi shares his personal story and reflects on healing, responsibility, and hope.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4
RESILIENCE IN THE GAZA ENVELOPE
Thu. Dec 3, 2026
- Check out of the hotel and travel south to the Gaza Envelope.
- Visit Kibbutz Nirim with Rabbi Avi Dabush, Executive Director of Rabbis for Human Rights, for a conversation about activism, trauma, and moral courage in times of crisis.
- Continue to the memorial site of the Nova Festival next to Kibbutz Re’im, honoring those murdered on October 7, 2023. Take time for reflection and remembrance.
- Meet residents and volunteers in the Eshkol region who chose to uproot their lives for a year to help rebuild. Hear firsthand about resilience, rebuilding, and the human dimension of recovery.
- Visit ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran Rehabilitation Village was named to honor the memory of Eran Almog, the late son and guiding light of founders Didi and Major General (Res.) Doron Almog. Fueled by his love for Eran, who was born with severe autism and cognitive disabilities, Doron Almog led the creation of the one-of-a-kind rehabilitation village in Israel’s south, a community where people from diverse backgrounds and all levels of ability can live, heal and grow together.
- Drive to Tel Aviv and check into the hotel.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5
CULTURE & CREATIVITY IN THE CITY
Fri. Dec 4, 2026
- This morning, visit the Hatikva neighborhood, once among Tel Aviv’s most economically challenged areas and now a vibrant community rich with immigration stories and cultural traditions. Enjoy a tasting tour through Hatikva’s open-air market, experiencing the flavors that reflect Israel’s diverse Jewish communities.
- Explore Nahalat Binyamin Arts & Crafts Market, supporting small local businesses and contemporary Israeli artisans.
- Return to the hotel to prepare for Shabbat.
- Join Rabbi Chen Tzfoni at Kehilat Raanan for an honest and meaningful conversation about the realities of leading a liberal religious community in Israel - including the backlash they faced after hosting a joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony.
- Participate in Kabbalat Shabbat services followed by a communal dinner with members of the community. (The cost will be covered by Temple Rodef Shalom)
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6
SHABBAT IN TEL AVIV: ART, MEMORY, AND PUBLIC SPACE
Sat. Dec 5, 2026
- Morning Shabbat experience with your clergy, offering space for reflection, prayer, and communal grounding.
- Walk through the streets of Florentine, where powerful murals and graffiti capture public emotion in the wake of October 7. Explore the “Walls of Hope” installations, each mural representing one of the children who was held hostage, demonstrating how art becomes both protest and prayer.
- Meet Dr. Oded Leshem whose research on the cultural-social concept of 'hope' is relevant today more than ever. Oded will explore interpretations and examples of hope as a philosophical and social phenomenon with special emphasis on Israel and the Jewish world today. Where can we look for hope in tough times?
- Conclude Shabbat with Havdalah at Hostages Square, reflecting on solidarity, civic activism, and the meaning of shared responsibility.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7
SECURITY, BORDER REALITIES, AND NORTHERN COMMUNITIES
Sun. Dec 6, 2026
- Travel north to the Western Galilee.
- Receive a field security briefing from an expert at the Alma Research and Education Center, focusing on Israel’s northern border challenges, Hezbollah, and the broader regional security environment.
- Enjoy lunch in the home of a Druze family, supporting a local business significantly impacted by recent conflict and learning about Druze identity and loyalty within Israeli society.
- Walk the sea grottoes of the Rosh HaNikra cliffs. Discuss the geology, geography, and geopolitics that make this site internationally popular.
- Return to Tel Aviv.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 8
SHARED SOCIETY AND ZIONIST ROOTS
Mon. Dec 7, 2026
- Participate in a walking tour of Kafr Qasem, led by a local activist and organized by The Task Force on Arab Citizens. Engage in thoughtful conversation about Arab citizens of Israel and the complexities of shared society.
- Lunch on your own.
- Travel to Zichron Ya’acov, one of the earliest modern Zionist settlements, and explore its historic streets.
- Continue to Ramat HaNadiv, a stunning nature park and gardens. Hike a portion of Shvil Yisrael (the Israel Trail), reflecting on landscape, legacy, and renewal.
- Return to the hotel.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9
VOLUNTEERING, JAFFA, AND LOOKING FORWARD
Tue. Dec 8, 2026
- Begin the day with a hands-on volunteer workshop at MOLET, building furniture for displaced families from the Gaza Envelope who are rebuilding their homes. Contribute directly to tangible acts of recovery and solidarity.
- Travel to Jaffa for a guided tour through its ancient port, artists’ quarter, and layered history spanning biblical, Ottoman, and modern eras.
- Gather for a structured wrap-up conversation with your clergy and J² educator, reflecting on the journey, its challenges, and its hopes.
- Late checkout from the hotel.
- Private farewell dinner, offering space to articulate commitments and carry forward the relationships and insights formed over the week.
- Group transfer to Ben-Gurion Airport for departure.
Overnight: Flight
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
RATES & LODGING
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participants
30+
Cost p/p in double room
$5,885
Cost p/p in single room
$7,520
Jerusalem: The Inbal
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
Tel Aviv: Carlton
- Nights: 5 + LCO
- Room Category: Premium Partial Sea View
- Hotel Website
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VOYAGER PLUS
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- Guaranteed room category upgrade.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- Private airport arrival transfer.
- A signature J² gift awaiting you in your room.
- Priority dedicated Customer Care.
- A personal travel advisor for every detail, pre- and post-trip.
- $200 credit per person for a future journey, separate from this experience.
VOYAGER PREMIERE
- Guaranteed double category upgrade.
- A seamless, fully curated experience, as outlined below.
- Private round-trip airport transfers.
- A signature J² gift awaiting you in your room.
- Priority dedicated Customer Care.
- A personal travel advisor for every detail, pre- and post-trip.
- Exclusive access to sought-after dining, ticketed events, and premier performances.
- 10% preferred savings on additional hotel nights, excursions and transportation.
- $400 credit per person for a future journey, separate from this experience.
What to expect
- 8 nights' accommodations. Late check out until 6:00 p.m. on the day of departure is included.
- 9 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator (guide), in a luxury, climate controlled bus.
- Daily breakfast, 1 lunch & 3 dinners. (1 dinner will be covered by Temple Rodef Shalom)
- 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.
- 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 Israel.
- COVID related expenses, including tests.
- Late check out past 6:00 p.m. on the day of departure is excluded.
- 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).
- 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 $675 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.
- 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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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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