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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.
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Program Itinerary
DAY 1
ON OUR WAY
Wed. Jan 22, 2025
- Depart the US.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
WELCOME TO ISRAEL
Thu. Jan 23, 2025
- Arrive at Ben-Gurion International Airport.
- Check into the hotel.
- 5:45 p.m. Meet together in the lobby of the hotel.
- Dialogue with guest speaker, Or Heller, the military correspondent for Channel 13 TV Israel. He was the foreign correspondent for Channel 10 and Ma'ariv in Paris. Or has covered security and defense issues in Israel, and around the world. Or was nominated by Globes newspaper in Israel as one of the most influential journalists in Israel.
- Private dinner at the hotel and words of welcome by Rabbi Susan Shankman and your tour educator, Uri Feinberg.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
CONNECTING TO PEOPLE
Fri. Jan 24, 2025
- The Northern Front: Meet Lt. Colonel (Res.) Sarit Zehavi, founder and president of Alma Research and Education Center.
- Visit Kibbutz Adamit in Northern Israel and meet with a resident of the kibbutz to hear first-hand of their personal and communal story post October 7th.
- Drive to Haifa and explore the reality of living in a mixed city and practicing coexistence, followed by discussion circles about anti-Semitism, racism, and collaborative action in these difficult times.
- Arrive at Or Hadash, connect with lay leaders and explore ways and means to strengthen our partnership.
- Kabbalat Shabbat service at Kehillat Or Hadash in Haifa with Rabbi Gabby Dagan and Rabbi Na'ama Dafni Kellen.
- Dinner at Or Hadash with leadership of the Kehilla.
- Return to Tel Aviv.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4
SHABBAT IN TEL AVIV
Sat. Jan 25, 2025
- Shabbat morning experience.
- If these Walls could talk: Walk along the streets and alleyways of south Tel Aviv for an opportunity to view some of the street art that has been created since October 7, 2023. It will be through this particular canvas that we will have an opportunity to add another layer to our engagement with contemporary Israel, as we join the conversation Israelis are having with themselves – what do we feel and what do we think- and will find that they aren’t afraid to tell us.
- Experience the dynamism of Jewish life at the 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.
- Meet Dr. Oded Leshem whose research on the cultural-social concept of "hope" is as relevant today 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?
- Return to the hotel.
- Especially Now: Meet with Alon Lee-Green, the National Director of Standing Together עומדים ביחד نقف معًا, a non-political grassroots movement in Israel established in the winter of 2015, which mobilizes people around issues of peace, equality, and social justice.
- Meet Asher Ben Artzi, a retired Chief Superintendent with over 34 years of service in the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) and the Israel National Polic force.
- Cherish Shabbat and mark its passing (until next week) with a Havdalah ceremony at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv.
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5
BEAR WITNESS
Sun. Jan 26, 2025
- Check out of the hotel and depart for the South.
- Visit Nahal Oz, a yishuv located near Israel's border with Gaza with Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Noam Tibon.
- Meet with a representative from ReGrow Israel, a national initiative dedicated to revitalizing and supporting farming communities affected by the October 7 attacks. ReGrow Israel integrates cutting-edge Israeli innovation and expertise to promote economic resilience, food security, and sustainability within these communities.
- Continue to Sderot, located on Israel’s border with the Gaza Strip.
- Visit the site of the Nova Festival at Kibbutz Re'im and pay your respects at the memorial erected on the site. Meet with Rami Davidian, a hero who saved lives on October 7.
- Drive to Jerusalem and stop at the Haas Promenade for a traditional shehehiyanu blessing of thanksgiving.
- Check into the hotel.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6
HOPE THROUGH DIALOGUE
Mon. Jan 27, 2025
- Where Do We Go From Here? Dialogue with Tal Becker, an Israeli international law expert, negotiator, and strategic advisor. He serves as a Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, where he is the principal staff member responsible for developing the Institute's educational and policy initiatives on Israel and the Jewish world.
- Spend time with Orly Likhovski, Executive Director of IRAC (Religious Action Center) to learn about social justice initiatives in Israel.
- Visit the Kotel (Western Wall), widely considered Judaism's holiest site. We'll discuss the wall's historical and contemporary importance and experience its unique atmosphere.
- The new Israel National Library provides the opportunity to 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 7th.
- Meet with MK Rabbi Gilad Kariv at the Knesset, Israel's Parliament.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7
POWER OF MEMORY AND HOPE
Tue. Jan 28, 2025
- Visit Mount Herzl, Israel's national cemetery and pay respects to those who have fallen so that Israel can live.
- Meet with members of Brothers for Life, a non-profit organization, created and run by injured Israeli veterans, which gives critical and immediate help to other injured Israeli combat veterans who sacrificed their lives for the safety of the Jewish people.
- Stop en route in Modi'in for lunch on own.
- Food, Comfort, and Memory: Bake challah or babka with chef Nissimi, a reservist who notifies families about lost loved ones. He shares his story, and the story of Israel, and how sharing food and love can help us heal.
- 6:00 p.m. Late checkout.
- Private farewell dinner at Piccolino Restaurant: Reflecting on our journey and charting the path forward.
Overnight: Flight
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8
HOME AGAIN
Wed. Jan 29, 2025
- Arrive back in the US.
RATES & LODGING
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participants
20+
Cost p/p in double room
$4,330
Cost p/p in single room
$5,500
Tel Aviv: Dan Tel Aviv Hotel
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Executive Sea View
- Hotel Website
Jerusalem: The Inbal
- Nights: 2 +LCO
- Room Category: Superior
- Hotel Website
What to expect
- 5 nights' accommodations. Late check out on the day of departure is included.
- 6 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator (guide) in a luxury, air-conditioned bus.
- Daily breakfast & 3 dinners.
- The J² adventures App available on the App Store & on Google Play (active 7 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.
- On Jan 28 the guest speaker about Israeli Economics.
- 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 43 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 43 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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