Dallas Community Mission with Jewish National Fund-USA

Arrive in Israel and be greeted at the airport before transferring together to the hotel to settle in and refresh after the journey. As the group gathers for the first time, enjoy a festive welcome dinner that sets the tone for the days ahead. Meet your fellow travelers, receive an introduction to the mission, and begin building the sense of community that will define this unforgettable experience.

Begin the day with an early departure north to Israel’s front lines of resilience and innovation. In Kiryat Shmona, visit the soon to open JNF-USA Medical Center and meet local leaders and entrepreneurs at the Margalit Startup City, gaining insight into how community, healthcare, and innovation intersect in the Galilee. Continue to the Galilee Culinary Institute, where food will be used as a powerful tool for social impact. Conclude the day in the ancient port city of Akko with a meaningful visit and dinner, returning to Herzliya inspired by the strength and creativity of Israel’s north.

After breakfast, travel north to LOTEM for a hands-on morning experience highlighting accessibility, inclusion, and community-building in action. Enjoy lunch in the region before stepping back in time at Atlit with a guided tour focused on preserving Israel’s rich and layered history. The afternoon continues with an immersive activity alongside Green Horizons, exploring environmental stewardship and sustainability on the ground. Gather for dinner with Green Horizons partners, closing the day with meaningful conversation before returning to Herzliya.

Depart early for the Negev and arrive in Mitzpe Ramon, where desert landscapes meet cutting-edge space and technology innovation. Explore the Mitzpe Ramon Hub and enjoy lunch at Beit Ramona, taking in the dramatic views of the Ramon Crater. Continue on to Be’er Sheva to visit Abraham’s Well and experience the transformation of the city through the River Park and Amphitheater. End the day with a powerful dinner at Wadi Attir, where sustainability, innovation, heritage, and vision come together, before returning to Herzliya.

After breakfast and hotel checkout, journey south to ADI Negev to witness extraordinary work in rehabilitation, inclusion, and healing. Continue through the region for meaningful site visits—including the Nova Festival site and Kibbutz Re’im—offering space for reflection and understanding alongside stories of courage and resilience. Meet local community leaders and experience firsthand how rebuilding, wellness, and hope are taking shape across the region. Conclude with a closing dinner before airport drop-offs for departing guests, or continue on to Jerusalem to check in and begin the next chapter of the journey.

Begin the day with breakfast before departing for Ammunition Hill for a powerful visit with Alon Wald, bringing Jerusalem’s modern history vividly to life. Enjoy lunch at Nefesh B’Nefesh and connect with stories of new beginnings and aliyah. The afternoon offers time to prepare for Shabbat at your own pace before gathering for candle lighting. Come together for a warm and meaningful group Shabbat dinner at the hotel, welcoming Shabbat in the heart of Jerusalem.

Enjoy a relaxed Shabbat morning with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a full day at leisure to rest, walk, reflect, or explore Jerusalem at your own pace. Gather for lunch at the hotel, embracing the unhurried rhythm of Shabbat. As the journey comes to a close, reunite for a meaningful closing group dinner—celebrating shared experiences, lasting connections, and the impact of traveling together as a community.