Journey to Israel
A combined trip with the JCCNS and Congregation Shirat Hayam
May 11-22, 2025
Welcome to this special journey to Israel at a pivotal time in the history of the country.
You are about to embark on a journey to Israel. Whether you are a first-time traveler or have experienced Israel many times, the trip will provide an insider’s look at Israel–its history, development, issues of geopolitics and current events. There will be opportunities to discuss the idea of community, diversity and shared society – all this in the light of the traumatic events of October 7. Our conversations will enable us to reflect how it all relates to the world of our own JCC or congregation. We hope this journey will be a transformative experience!
Organized by the JCC Association Center for Israel Engagement
Includes
- 4-star hotel accommodations
- Breakfast everyday
- 4 lunches
- 7 dinners
- Travel by air-conditioned bus
- Experienced, licensed tour guide
- Entrance fees and activities per day
- VIP service from airport for arrival and departure
- Pre-trip meetings
- Tips for tour educator and bus driver
- Medic/Guard for group
Excludes
- Flights
- Gratuities to tour educator and driver
- Health insurance
- Travel insurance
- Land Rate: $4,990 (double occupancy)
- Single supplement: $1,265
- Pricing based on group size of at least 20 travelers
- Moderate activity level
- Space is limited.
ITINERARY
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If you have any questions specific about the itinerary please contact Marty Schneer, JCCNS Executive Director at mschneer@jccns.com or Rabbi Michael Ragozin Congregation Shirat Hayam at rabbiragozin@shirathayam.org.
Information Session
Have questions? Join us for an information session with JCCA staff on Sunday, January 5, 11:00AM via Zoom.
Register for Journey to Israel
To hold your spot you must register by clicking below and make a non-refundable $500/person deposit by February 3 – Final balance due no later than March 1.
Or contact Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com or 857-285-7913 or Susan Wood at swood@jccns.com or 857-285-7959 to register and pay.
1. Login/Set up Account:
- If you know your JCCNS/MotionVibe username and password, please Login using these.
- If you or anyone in your family has previously participated in any JCCNS camp or program, you do NOT need to start a new account when registering for camp. To have your previous account reactivated, please contact Andrew Dalton at 857-285-7915 or adalton@jccns.com.
- If you are new to the JCCNS and are setting up a guest account, go to the LOGIN page, enter your information on the “Who’s the head of the account?” page. Then, use the “Add Child/Partner” button at the bottom to set up your child as the camper.
2. Sign up for Israel Program
- Once you are logged in, navigate to Program Registration -> Adult Programming
- Under “Israel Trip May 2025- Deposit Only,” click the “View Programs” button
- Click the “Add to Cart” button
- Select the participant name(s), then click “Continue to Cart”
- Enter your Credit Card information, or select Card on File, and click “Submit Payment” button on the bottom
Cancellation policy:
Cancellation will not result in a full refund. Partial refund (for food, entrance fees, etc) will depend on timing of cancellation and the effect on shared group costs.
If you cancel and you reserved a double occupancy room with another traveler who does not cancel, we cannot refund your portion of the hotel costs.
We will do our best to reimburse for some expenses, however part of each traveler’s overall cost is determined by some fixed shared costs (bus, tour educator, speakers, etc.) and cancellations may result in a smaller group that would require a higher per person cost. We highly recommend you acquire travel insurance.
Springtime River Cruise to Holland & Belgium
With optional pre trip tour to Bruges / optional post trip tour to Amsterdam.
April 28 - May 9, 2025
The trip is now full. If you would like to be placed on a waitlist, please contact Sara Ewing (sewing@jccns.com) or Group Leader Diane Knopf (dmillknopf@gmail.com).
VIEW HOLLAND AND BELGIUM ITINERARY
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Stay tuned for the announcement of our next destination!
Previous international trips include:
- Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Greece (2024)
- Iceland (2024)
- Croatia, Slovenia and Trieste, Italy (2023)
- Spain and Portugal (2022)
- Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna and Prague (2019)
Enjoy photos from our previous trips at right!
For additional information about the JCCNS’ Adult Travel program please contact Adult Program Director Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com or Group Leader Diane Knopf at dmillknopf@gmail.com.
