COME HOME WITH US – CONNECT, UNITE, AND STRENGTHEN ISRAEL
As evacuated communities affected by the war are returning to their homes, we return home too – to Israel.
Join us on an extraordinary journey and an experience of resilience, hope, and unity. A chance to feel the power of community, be present with our Israeli brothers & sisters, and ultimately help rebuild - homes, hearts, and spirits.
It’s time to come back home to Israel, be part of something bigger – your presence makes a difference.
Mission Highlights
Make a Lasting Impact - Walk hand in hand with our Israeli brothers and sisters as they return to their homes and embrace the unbreakable spirit that ties us all together.
Strengthen Communities - Visit Israel’s northern & southern communities, where JNF-USA has worked to rebuild and provide help where needed most.
Gain Insights on the Ground - Hear firsthand from security experts and gain insights into the realities of life on the ground in Israel.
Volunteer with Fellow Travelers - Work together on farms, picking vegetables and other crops to help prevent a massive shortage in the Israeli market and ensure that no farmer is left alone.
Witness JNF-USA's Vital Work —Offer not just physical rebuilding, but emotional and spiritual support to those in need with Jewish National Fund-USA. Join the opening of the brand-new, state-of-the-art Galilee Culinary Institute, tour Western Galilee Now, and learn about the work JNF-USA's affiliates such as MAKOM, Green Horizons, Hashomer HaChadash, and Special in Uniform do.
Support IDF Soldiers - Cook & pack meals for our brave IDF soldiers with fellow travelers.
Hear Stories of Strength & Survival - Join Israelis, soldiers, survivors, and influential figures to hear about the ongoing situation and their personal experiences.
Enjoy a Meaningful Shabbat - Spend an unforgettable Shabbat in Israel with new friends, creating lasting memories.
End with Gratitude - Conclude this powerful journey with a visit to Jerusalem and the Western Wall.
Mission Pricing
Double Occupancy: $5,700 Per Person
Single Occupancy: $6,500 Per Person
JNFuture (ages 22-40)**:
Single Occupancy: $4,000* Per Person
*Participants donating $1,800 to the current campaign will be eligible for a subsidy pricing of $1,800 for the mission.
Donors giving $10,000 or more to the current campaign are eligible to receive a $1,500 subsidy per major donor.
**Donors aged 22 – 40 who have made a gift of $360+ to the 2025 campaign.
Now offering an additional exclusive bus for women only - share the experience with other women who love Israel. A minimum amount of participants are required to run the bus.
Pricing
Double occupancy:
$5,700 per person
Single occupancy:
$6,500 per person
Special discount pricing for major donors and JNFuture available. See details below Mission Highlights.
TOUR ITINERARY
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Coming Home Mission - Day 1
Sunday, July 6 - Arrival / Welcome
See details➤ WELCOME TO ISRAEL!➤ GROUP TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL➤ WELCOME DINNER AT ALEXANDER MUSS HIGH SCHOOL IN ISRAEL➤ OVERNIGHT: Ritz Carlton, Herzliya -
Coming Home Mission - Day 2
Monday, July 7 - Sha'ar HaNegev / Eshkol Region
See details➤ BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL➤ YAD MORDECHAILocated within the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council and just two miles from the Gaza Border, Yad Mordechai was named after Warsaw Ghetto Uprising hero Mordechai Anielewicz. The museum on the restored battlefield site, where valiant members fought during the 1948 War of Independence, was hit by a terror rocket on October 7th.➤ SHA’AR HANEGEVVisit this community that JNF-USA supports and has worked hard to provide resources in the region so evacuated community members can come back home to live there safely.➤ ESHKOL REGIONVisit this community, on the border of Gaza, where JNF-USA played a major role in bringing previously evacuated members back home.➤ SPECIAL IN UNIFORM CEREMONY➤ DINNER IN THE AREA➤ OVERNIGHT: Ritz Carlton, Herzliya -
Coming Home Mission - Day 3
Tuesday, July 8 - Northern Negev
See details➤ BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL➤ HASHOMER HACHADASH AGRICULTURAL VOLUNTEER WORK➤ COOKING FOR SOLDIERS WITH OSI LANKRIOsi lives in Ofakim and runs a catering business out of her home. Since 10/7 she has dedicated her business to cooking for soldiers.➤ LUNCH AT OSI’S➤ SITE OF THE NOVA FESTIVALVisit the site of the Nova Festival which has now become a memorial for those we lost there on October 7, and hear from a survivor about their experience.➤ HOSTAGE FAMILY FORUM AND HOSTAGE SQUAREHear from a relative of a released hostage and visit Hostage Square.➤ DINNER AT NEFESH B’NEFESH HUB IN TEL AVIV➤ OVERNIGHT: Ritz Carlton, Herzliya -
Coming Home Mission - Day 4
Wednesday, July 9 - Coastal North
See details➤ BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL AND CHECKOUT➤ 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. Meet with Michal Shiloach Galnoor, CEO of Western Galilee Now, who will discuss how many businesses in the north are also fighting for their lives during the war. Pack care packages for IDF soldiers using the products made by these companies.➤ LUNCH AT ALTO DAIRY(a member of WGN)➤ WELCOME HOME FESTIVAL AT KIBBUTZ EILONJoin us in a heartfelt celebration as we welcome home the resilient residents of northern communities—families who, after enduring the pain of forced evacuation & challenges of war, are finally returning to rebuild their lives. With JNF-USA by their side, their journey home is not just about coming back—it’s about hope, strength, and the unwavering spirit of a people determined to rise again.➤ OVERNIGHT: David’s Harp Hotel, Galilee -
Coming Home Mission - Day 5
Thursday, July 10 - North
See details➤ BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL➤ GALILEE CULINARY INSTITUTE SOFT OPENINGExperience the soft opening of this one-of-a-kind culinary institution that combines culinary and restaurant expertise, tourism and entrepreneurship.➤ KIRYAT SHMONA MEDICAL CENTERThe 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.➤ KFAR GILADIA kibbutz located in the Galilee panhandle of northern Israel along the Lebanese border where JNF-USA has played a key role in providing emergency relief and support during these difficult times. Meet with Nisan Zeevi, found of Lobby 1701 & Back2Galilee and Commander of the Emergency Squad of Kfar Giladi.➤ WELCOME HOME FESTIVAL FOR COMMUNITIES IN THE NORTHJoin us in a heartfelt celebration as we welcome home the resilient residents of northern communities—families who, after enduring the pain of forced evacuation & challenges of war, are finally returning to rebuild their lives. With JNF-USA by their side, their journey home is not just about coming back—it’s about hope, strength, and the unwavering spirit of a people determined to rise again.➤ OVERNIGHT: David’s Harp Hotel, Galilee -
Coming Home Mission - Day 6
Friday, July 11 - North
See details➤ BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL➤ SECURITY BRIEFING AND TOUR WITH MAJOR LIAD DIAMONDJoin Major Liad Diamond, Head of Public Diplomacy and IDF Special Forces for an exclusive security tour of the northern region.➤ WELCOME HOME FESTIVAL FOR COMMUNITY IN THE NORTHJoin us in a heartfelt celebration as we welcome home the resilient residents of northern communities—families who, after enduring the pain of forced evacuation & challenges of war, are finally returning to rebuild their lives. With JNF-USA by their side, their journey home is not just about coming back—it’s about hope, strength, and the unwavering spirit of a people determined to rise again.➤ SHABBAT DINNER AT THE HOTEL➤ OVERNIGHT: David’s Harp Hotel, Galilee -
Coming Home Mission - Day 7
Saturday, July 12 - Shabbat
See details➤ BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL➤ DAY AT LEISURE IN HONOR OF SHABBAT➤ OPTIONAL HIKE WITH GREEN HORIZONS➤ DINNER AND SPEAKER AT THE HOTEL➤ OVERNIGHT: David’s Harp Hotel, Galilee -
Coming Home Mission - Day 8
Sunday, July 13 - Jerusalem / Departure
See details➤ BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL AND CHECKOUT➤ DEPART TO JERUSALEM➤ WESTERN WALL VISIT➤ FAREWELL DINNER AT NEFESH B’NEFESH➤ BUS TRANSFER TO BEN GURION FOR RETURN FLIGHTS
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