Family Israel Experience
For families with children 12+ · Grandparents welcome! · Summer 2027
Join us for this life-changing experience as you explore the Land of our Ancestors with the next generation — creating memories and instilling Jewish values that will last a lifetime.
Your Family Will
From the ancient stones of Jerusalem's Old City to King Herod's fortress at Masada, watch your children's eyes light up as biblical stories and Jewish history come alive in ways no textbook could capture.
Float effortlessly in the Dead Sea, navigate the waters of the Jordan River together, explore the mystical alleyways of Safed, and shop in vibrant markets that engage all the senses.
Visit communities near the border that demonstrate the unbreakable spirit of the Jewish people — courage, perseverance, and hope.
Welcome Shabbat at the Western Wall with joyous singing and dancing, followed by intimate home hospitality with local families.
Stand together at the Western Wall, explore the ancient ruins of Caesarea, and visit meaningful sites like Yad Vashem.
Volunteer at Shalva and Yad Eliezer, teaching your children the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam while making real connections with the people of Israel.
Itinerary
Tentative — includes volunteer opportunities and age-appropriate opportunities to hear from October 7th heroes.
- Day 1 — Arrival · Tel Aviv · Netanya · Caesarea · Tiberias
Gather at Ben Gurion Airport, visit Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, lunch on Netanya's Mediterranean plaza, explore King Herod's restored harbor at Caesarea National Park, then north to Tiberias for dinner at Decks on the Sea of Galilee.
- Day 2 — Galilee · Safed · Jordan River · Jerusalem
Morning on the Sea of Galilee, then Safed: the Artists Quarter, the Ari Ashkenazi and Abuhav synagogues, and a glass-blowing demo from a Denver-native artist. Canoe the Jordan River, then journey south to Jerusalem.
- Day 3 — The Old City of Jerusalem
Choose your start: Mamilla stroll or a private tour of the Aish World Center with its rooftop view of the Temple Mount. Prayer experience in the Hall of Notes and a visit to the Western Wall, walking tour of the Roman Cardo and the Four Quarters, volunteer opportunity and dinner at Aish overlooking the Kotel.
- Day 4 — Remembrance and Resilience
Mount Herzl, Israel's national cemetery; Yad Vashem's Holocaust History Museum, Hall of Names and Children's Memorial; lunch and a tour at Shalva (National Center for Disability Inclusion); packing food for families in need at Yad Eliezer; dinner at Pitmaster.
- Day 5 — Masada · Dead Sea · Shabbat in Jerusalem
Ascend Masada by cable car or Snake Path, float in the Dead Sea, optional pre-Shabbat rush at Machane Yehuda, candle lighting and music at Aish, Friday night services at the Kotel, and Shabbat dinner overlooking the Western Wall Plaza.
- Day 6 — Shabbat in Jerusalem
A day of rest: synagogues within walking distance, authentic Shabbat lunch hosted by local English-speaking families, a Yemin Moshe walking tour, Shalosh Seudos and Havdalah at the Rabinowitz home, then Jerusalem comes alive on Saturday night.
- Day 7 — Bearing Witness
Travel south to Shlomit near the Egyptian border to hear firsthand accounts of October 7, pay tribute at the Nova festival site, visit Nahal Oz and Sderot, and close with a final banquet in Tel Aviv.
- Day 8 — Return home
Carry the spirit of the journey forward — hearts full of memory, meaning, and mission.