A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE AND MEANINGFUL JOURNEY TO ISRAEL FOR WOMEN ONLY.
This is your chance to connect deeply with the land and people of Israel, alongside fellow changemakers. Explore iconic cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem with their vibrant energy where ancient meets modern innovation, indulge in world-class cuisine and wine in top restaurants and wineries, and take in breathtaking views across north and south.
The journey doesn't stop at these much-traveled paths. You'll uncover hidden gems and meet inspiring Israeli women leading change. Find yourself in the heart of communities that most visitors never see. With Jewish National Fund-USA, you’ll get off-the-beaten-path experiences and an insider’s look into transformative work within those communities in northern and southern Israel.
Join a journey of a deeper, more personal lens into the resilience, creativity, and warmth that define Israel. This trip offers both heart and purpose; a chance to not just witness Israel, but to be part of its story.
Trip Chairs: Kim Kotzin & Michelle Brunschwig
Trip Highlights:
- Immerse yourself in Israeli culture from the moment you arrive!
- Experience the eclectic energy of the city of Tel Aviv by strolling down the streets and discovering its many multiethnic enclaves.
- Travel back in time through Jerusalem’s ancient landmarks, timeless architecture, and revived neighborhoods.
- Meet a diverse group of Israeli women including dignitaries, entrepreneurs, IDF soldiers, top journalists, bereaved mothers, recent olim, students, and more.
- Enjoy jaw-dropping panoramic views, wide open sky, and historical sites of the Negev (desert landscape) communities.
- Enjoy a cooking class at JNF-USA's Galilee Culinary Institute, and get a taste of the rich flavors of the Galilee region.
- See firsthand the impact of Jewish National Fund-USA in transforming the Galilee & Negev regional communities with bold initiatives in education, agriculture, science, technology, and much more.
- Discover Northern Israel’s Hidden Gems through scenic hikes and world-class wineries, revealing the stunning natural beauty of this region.
- Stroll through the bustling markets where the energy is unlike any other place and the rich flavors are varied and inspiring.
What's Included:
Accommodations • Group transportation to and from the airport (if arriving and departing on the start date and end date of the trip) • Armed Security • JNF professional staff • Daily transportation to sites • All meals (Certified Kosher)
Not Included:
Flights and pre- and post-tour extensions • Travel insurance
Women Only
Pricing
Single occupancy:
$6,700 per person
*A $500 non-refundable deposit per person is mandatory to secure your registrant.
TOUR ITINERARY
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Women's Trip - Day 1
Sunday, April 26 - Arrival/Welcome
See details➤ WELCOME TO ISRAEL!➤ GROUP TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL➤ WELCOME DINNER AT A RESTAURANT IN TEL AVIV➤ OVERNIGHT: Royal Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv -
Women's Trip - Day 2
Monday, April 27 - Cooking for Soldiers/Western Galilee Now
See details➤ BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL AND CHECKOUT➤ LOTEMA one-of-a-kind organization that enables special needs youth and at-risk women to maximize their enjoyment of nature by offering special outdoor activities and field trips. Learn about JNF-USA’s connection and dedication to LOTEM as part of its commitment to ensure that no member of Israeli society be left behind.➤ COOKING FOR SOLDIERS AND LUNCH WITH BASMA HINO AT NOOR RESTAURANTMeet Basma Hino, an amazing Druze woman who worked hard to make her restaurant Kosher following the start of the war after October 7 so she could cook and feed soldiers. Help her cook, enjoy a delicious Druze lunch and learn more about her story.➤ AKKO & WESTERN GALILEE NOWSteeped in medieval history, the former crusader city of Akko is now home to a brilliantly coexistent population of Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Stop at JNF-USA’s Tourist Information Center and meet with Michal Shiloah Galnoor, CEO of Western Galilee Now (WGN), a consortium of artisanal businesses, local entrepreneurs, and tourism operators, who will discuss how the center serves as one of the many Jewish National Fund-USA initiatives that aim to attract and retain 300,000 new residents in the thriving region.➤ DINNER IN THE AREA➤ OVERNIGHT: Canaan Hotel, Tzfat -
Women's Trip - Day 3
Tuesday, April 28 - North
See details➤ BREAKFAST AT THE HOTELThe new state-of-the-art medical center will offer 24/7 emergency services, mammography, MRIs, physiotherapy, a women’s health clinic, well-baby clinics, and other services to improve healthcare accessibility for residents, mirroring those in the central part of the country.➤ GALILEE CULINARY INSTITUTE WORKSHOP & LUNCHA one-of-a-kind culinary institution that combines culinary and restaurant expertise, tourism and entrepreneurship. Based in the heart of Israel’s Galilee, a mountainous region and microclimate where fertile lands, mountains, and rivers create an unparalleled location for a thriving agricultural region, GCI is a total immersion culinary institution.➤ MARGALIT START UP CITYA research incubator, small business hub, and open workspace for the food and agricultural technology industries. Margalit Start Up City will be home to researchers developing food security, Agri-Tech, and new healthier products to help feed the world.➤ SECURITY BRIEFING WITH NISAN ZEEVIMeet Nisan Zeevi, who lives in Kibbutz Kfar Giladi on the border with Lebanon and one of Israel’s oldest Kibbutzim. Nisan established Lobby 1701, representing tens of thousands of evacuees from the northern region that are calling for Washington to back a military operation to distance Hezbollah from the border so they can live peacefully in their homes.➤ HOME HOSPITALITY DINNER IN THE NORTH➤ OVERNIGHT: Canaan Hotel, Tzfat -
Women's Trip - Day 4
Wednesday, April 29 - Agriculture/Tzfat
See details➤ BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL➤ AGRICULTURE VOLUNTEER WORK WITH HASHOMER HACHADASHHaShomer HaChadash is a youth volunteer program dedicated to safeguarding the land and farms in the Negev and Galilee and upholding Zionist ideals on which Israel was founded, in partnership with JNF-USA.➤ LUNCH IN THE AREA➤ SPIRITUAL TOUR OF TZFAT + FREE TIMEEmbark on a walking tour of the mystical city of Tzfat and learn about it’s history and it’s connection to Kabbalah.➤ FREE TIME FOR SPA TREATMENTS➤ DINNER AT THE HOTEL➤ OVERNIGHT: Canaan Hotel, Tzfat -
Women's Trip - Day 5
Thursday, April 30 - Kineret/Jerusalem
See details➤ BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL AND CHECKOUT➤ MAKOM COMMUNITYLed by groups of young people who move to underprivileged parts of the country and empower those from within through a variety of projects involving employment, culture, and education.➤ KINNERET BOAT RIDEEnjoy a relaxing boat ride over the magical waters of the Sea of Galilee.➤ LUNCH AT DECK’S RESTAURANT IN TIBERIUS➤ DEPART FOR JERUSALEM➤ MT. SCOPUS OVERLOOK UPON ARRIVAL TO JERUSALEMTake in the breathtaking views of Jerusalem at this overlook.➤ DINNER AT A RESTAURANT IN JERUSALEM➤ OVERNIGHT: Orient Hotel, Jerusalem -
Women's Trip - Day 6
Friday, May 1 - Jerusalem
See details➤ BREAKFAST AT THE HOTELSite of the pivotal battle of the Six-Day War that led to the reunification of Jerusalem.➤ MACHANE YEHUDA MARKET FOR FREE TIME AND LUNCH ON OWNImmerse yourself in the bustling energy of Jerusalem’s “shuk” (Hebrew for “Market”). Wander around and taste from the many local vendors selling delicious cheeses, pastries, spices, and more.Embark on a comprehensive walking tour including the historic Jewish & Christian Quarters, the Kotel, and other fascinating sites.➤ SHABBAT DINNER AT ORIENT HOTEL WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH LONE SOLDIERSMeet lone soldiers who became Israeli Citizens and now serve in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) after making Aliyah through Nefesh B’Nefesh, an organization that promotes, supports and facilitates Aliyah to Israel.➤ OVERNIGHT: Orient Hotel, Jerusalem -
Women's Trip - Day 7
Saturday, May 2 - Shabbat
See details➤ BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL➤ DAY AT LEISURE IN HONOR OF SHABBAT➤ OPTIONAL MASADA/DEAD SEA DAY*➤ OPTIONAL WALKING TOUR OF THE GERMAN COLONY➤ LUNCH AT THE HOTEL➤ OPTIONAL VISIT TO THE ISRAEL MUSEUM ON OWN➤ DINNER AND EVENING ON OWN➤ OVERNIGHT: Orient Hotel, Jerusalem*Additional Cost
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Women's Trip - Day 8
Sunday, May 3 - South/Departure
See details➤ BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL AND CHECKOUTThe centerpiece of JNF-USA’s efforts to create a renaissance for the city. Hear how this urban renewal project has served as an anchor of tourism and recreation. Visit the site of the future World Zionist Village, the world’s first global campus for Zionism inviting people from all over the globe of all ages to come together for a conversation on shared values and common destiny.➤ HALUTZA WITH LUNCHLocated in the Northwest Negev less than a mile from the Gaza border, Halutza was founded in 2005 by a group of families that left their homes during Israel’s disengagement from Gaza. In partnership with JNF-USA, Haluta’s pioneers laid roads, created infrastructure and housing sites, planted crops, built fields of solar energy panels, and more.Visit the stunning and innovative learning center that provides a welcoming space where kids living in the Eshkol Region (which borders Gaza) can thrive during the day and after school hours. The center’s two stories house virtual reality rooms, a planetarium, science and robotics spaces, art workshops, and general social and gathering spots. It is quickly becoming the go-to place in the Eshkol Region.➤ DINNER AT OSI LANKRI’S HOUSEEnjoy a delicious and special dinner at JNF-USA’s dear friends house, Osi Lankri who runs a catering company out of her house and has dedicated the past 2+ years to cooking for soldiers of the IDF.➤ BUS TRANSFER TO BEN GURION AIRPORT FOR RETURN FLIGHTS
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