EXPERIENCE ISRAEL LIKE NEVER BEFORE ON A TOUR RESERVED FOR OUR MEMBERS OF PRESIDENT’S SOCIETY.
Optional Pre-Mission to Munich: October 15 -19, 2023
Optional Pre-Shabbat: October 19 - 22, 2023
*$10,000 or more minimum donation to the 2023 annual campaign required.
Tour Highlights:
- Experience Israel like never before on a tour reserved for our Presidents' Society ambassadors.
- See the impact of JNF-USA's groundbreaking work that is transforming the south into a cradle of innovation and a destination for tourists and families alike.
- Travel back in time through Jerusalem's ancient landmarks, timeless architecture, and revived neighborhoods.
- Meet with inspirational leaders and hear stories of heroism, leadership, and everyday life.
- Enjoy a relaxing optional Pre-Shabbat in Jerusalem (additional cost for those not going to Munich).
* Flights and pre- and post-tour extensions are NOT included and may be arranged upon request
What's Included:

Arrival & Departure Transfers

Expert Israeli Tour Guide

High Quality Accommodations

Luxury Dining

Tours As Listed On Itinerary

WiFi-Equipped Bus
INCLUDES OPTIONAL MISSION: MUNICH - October 15-19, 2023
SOLD OUT
INCLUDES OPTIONAL MISSION: PRE-SHABBAT - October 19-22, 2023
Pricing
Double occupancy:
$1,500 per person
Single occupancy:
$3,500 per person
Optional mission - MUNICH - October 15-19, 2023
Double occupancy:
$5,600 per person
Single occupancy:
$7,045 per person
Optional mission - PRE-SHABBAT - October 19-22, 2023
Double occupancy:
$1,985 per person
Single occupancy:
$2,730 per person
TOUR ITINERARY
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President's Society Mission October - Day 1
Sunday, October 22 – Arrival & Jerusalem
See detailsWELCOME TO ISRAEL!
OPTIONAL CITY OF DAVID TOUR
City of David, the actual location of the biblical city of Jerusalem captured by King David over 3,000 years ago. See the world’s most significant archeological finds from the biblical period, evidence of the more than 3,000 year-long Jewish presence in the city.
OPENING DINNER AT JERUSALEM HOUSE OF QUALITY
OVERNIGHT: The Orient Hotel, Jerusalem -
President's Society Mission October - Day 2
Monday, October 23 – Jerusalem
See detailsBREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
AMMUNITION HILL
Site of the pivotal battle of the Six-Day War that led to the reunification of Jerusalem. Walk through the battlegrounds and bunkers to follow in the footsteps of the soldiers who fought here; see the multimedia exhibit and state-of-the-art Six-Day War Museum; conclude at JNF’s Wall of Honor, which commemorates Jewish veterans from around the world.
9/11 MEMORIAL
JNF’s 9/11 Living Memorial, built in memory of the victims of the September 11, terrorist attacks, the 9/11 Living Memorial serves as the only site outside of the United States that recognizes the names of those lost on that tragic day.
MACHANE YEHUDA FOR LUNCH ON OWN
NEFESH B’NEFESH
Nefesh B’Nefesh promotes, supports, and facilitates Aliyah to Israel by helping new Israeli residents (known as “olim”) with career placement, housing assistance, and overall acclimation to life in Israel. Meet with Oilm and hear their personal stories.
DINNER AT EUCALYPTUS RESTAURANT
OVERNIGHT: The Orient Hotel, Jerusalem -
President's Society Mission October - Day 3
Tuesday, October 24 – Gaza Envelope
See detailsBREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL AND CHECKOUT
ADI NEGEV-NAHALAT ERAN
ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran, A one-of-a-kind rehabilitative village in Southern Israel that provides high-level medical services and unparalleled care to individuals with severe cognitive and physical disabilities.
HALUTZA WITH LUNCH
Located in the Northwest Negev less than a mile away 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, Halutza’s pioneers laid roads, created infrastructure and housing sites, planted crops, built fields of solar energy panels, and more. Pick fresh produce in the flourishing greenhouses, tour the state-of-the-art Medical Center, community developments.
JNF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT SITE
JNF-USA's Housing Development Fund is pushing more affordable housing in the North and South. Visit and meet residents who have been positively affected by their new housing.
GROOVETECH
A state-of-the-art, safe indoor playground and innovative learning center that is providing a welcoming space where kids can thrive during the day and after school hours. The center’s two stories house rock climbing walls, a “tree house” play structure, virtual reality rooms, a planetarium, science and robotics spaces, art workshops, and general social and gathering spots. It is fast becoming the go-to place in the Eshkol region.
DINNER AT KEDMA HOTEL
OVERNIGHT: Kedma Hotel, Sde Boker
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President's Society Mission October - Day 4
Wednesday, October 25 – Arava
See detailsBREAKFAST AT HOTEL
MITZPE HASHALOM LOOKOUT
ARAVA
JNF-USA has focused on the Arava in order to maximize its potential. The Arava is home to The Arava International Center for Agricultural Training (AICAT), Sapir, Aquatic Center, Sports Center, Medical Center, And Reasearch and Development Center.
LUNCH AT GAN YARAK
ADAM V’ADAMA
This unique boarding school in the heart of the Arava is transforming the face of agricultural education and building tomorrow’s leaders by connecting them to the land.
DINNER AT KEDMA HOTEL
OVERNIGHT: Kedma Hotel, Sde Boker -
President's Society Mission October - Day 5
Thursday, October 26 – Central Negev/Departure
See detailsBREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL AND CHECKOUT
BEN GURION'S GRAVE
Sde Boker is the site of the former home and gravesite of David Ben-Gurion, where he resided until his death in 1973.
MITZPE RAMON INNOVATION CENTER
Experience the grand opening of the Mitzpe Ramon Innovation Center. With the goal of meeting the needs of young professionals and attracting startup entrepreneurs to work and live in Mitzpe Ramon, the Innovation Center will serve as a communal, open-space work environment.
LUNCH AT A WINERY IN MITZPE RAMON
BE’ER SHEVA
Be’er Sheva, now the capital of the Negev and Israel’s fastest growing city. Be’er Sheva River Park, the centerpiece of JNF’s efforts to create a renaissance for the city. Hear how this urban renewal project has served as an anchor of tourism and recreation. See the Pipes Bridge, a pedestrian and cycling bridge that links to the Old City of Be’er Sheva, and the 12,000- seat amphitheater—now the largest in Israel.
ALEXANDER MUSS HIGH SCHOOL'S NEW CAMPUS
FAREWELL DINNER AT SPHERA RESTAURANT IN REHOVOT
BUS TRANSFER TO BEN GURION FOR RETURN FLIGHTS

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OPTIONAL MUNICH - OCTOBER 15-19, 2023 MISSION ITINERARY
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PRE-MISSION MUNICH DAY 1
Sunday, October 15 – Arrival in Munich
See detailsWELCOME TO MUNICH!
GROUP TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL
AFTERNOON WALKING TOUR OF THE BAVARIAN CAPITAL’S OLD TOWN
• OLD TOWN HALL
See the Old Town Hall building which serves as a building for representative purposes for the city council of Munich.
• FRAUENKIRCHE
Famous landmark church that serves as the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Munich and is considered a symbol of the Bavarian Capital City.
• ST. PETER’S CHURCH
Roman Catholic Parish Church in the inner city of Munich.
• MUNICH RESIDENZ
Former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria and the largest city palace in Germany.
• HOFBRAUHAUS BEER HALL
Take a peek inside Munich’s most famous beer hall.
WELCOME DINNER AT A RESTAURANT IN MUNICH
OVERNIGHT: EXCELSIOR BY GEISEL, MUNICH -
PRE-MISSION MUNICH DAY 2
Monday, October 16 – Munich
See detailsBREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
HALF DAY WALKING TOUR OF MUNICH’S DARK PAST
Learn how Munich saw the rise of Hitler and the Nazis in the 1920s and 1930s. Discover the sites that provided backdrops to Hitler and his followers as they set about founding the Third Reich.
LUNCH ON OWN IN THE AREA
OLD TOWN WALKING TOUR
Focus on Jewish History and the Jewish Community prior and up to World War II.
DINNER AT A RESTAURANT IN MUNICH O
VERNIGHT: EXCELSIOR BY GEISEL, MUNICH -
PRE-MISSION MUNICH DAY 3
Tuesday, October 17 – Munich
See detailsBREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
TOUR OF THE JEWISH CENTER OF MUNICH
• JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
• JEWISH MUSEUM
Provides an overview of Munich’s Jewish History.
• OHEL JACOB SYNAGOGUE
LUNCH ON OWN AT CAFÉ EINSTEIN AT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
DACHAU CONCENTRATION CAMP MEMORIAL SITE
Visit the Dachau Concentration camp memorial and museum.
DINNER AT A RESTAURANT IN MUNICH
OVERNIGHT: EXCELSIOR BY GEISEL, MUNICH -
PRE-MISSION MUNICH DAY 4
Wednesday, October 18 – Munich
See detailsBREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
OLYMPIC VILLAGE
Visit the Olympic Village that was constructed for the 1972 Summer Olympics.
LUNCH ON OWN AT THE OLYMPIC TOWER
VISIT TO BADEHAUS
Memorial site and location for survivors of the death marches and a refuge for Jewish displaced persons.
DINNER AT A RESTAURANT IN MUNICH
OVERNIGHT: EXCELSIOR BY GEISEL, MUNICH -
PRE-MISSION MUNICH DAY 5
Thursday, October 19 – Munich
See detailsBREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL AND CHECKOUT
PRIVATE TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT FOR GROUP FLIGHT TO TEL AVIV
EL AL FLIGHT FROM MUNICH TO TEL AVIV A
RRIVE IN TEL AVIV VIP SERVICE AND GROUP TRANSFER TO JERUSALEM
OVERNIGHT: THE ORIENT HOTEL, JERUSALEM

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OPTIONAL PRE-SHABBAT - OCTOBER 19-22, 2023 MISSION ITINERARY
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PRE-SHABBAT DAY 1
Thursday, October 19 – Arrival & Jerusalem
See detailsWELCOME TO ISRAEL!
DINNER ON OWN IN JERUSALEM
OVERNIGHT: The Orient Hotel, Jerusalem
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PRE-SHABBAT DAY 2
Friday, October 20 – Jerusalem
See detailsBREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
MACHANE YEHUDA MARKET
Immerse 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. Enjoy the variety of items the market has to offer during the day and return at night to experience the epicenter of Jerusalem nightlife housing restaurants, bars, and live music.
FREE TIME IN JERUSALEM
KABBALAT SHABBAT SHABBAT
DINNER AT THE HOTEL
OVERNIGHT: The Orient Hotel, Jerusalem -
PRE-SHABBAT DAY 3
Saturday, October 21 – Shabbat
See detailsDay at leisure in honor of Shabbat.
BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
OPTIONAL WALKING TOUR
ISRAEL MUSEUM ON OWN
The largest cultural institution in the country. See the Second Temple Period Model of Jerusalem; the Shrine of the Book which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest biblical manuscripts in the world; and the beautiful outdoor gardens and installations. The campus has a lot of beauty and activities to offer including historical and modern art.
DINNER AND EVENING ON OWN
OVERNIGHT: The Orient Hotel, Jerusalem

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