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Small Communities Israel Tour

October 11, 2026 - October 18, 2026

All Ages
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SEE THE IMPACT OF JEWISH NATIONAL FUND-USA ACROSS THE GALILEE AND NEGEV COMMUNITIES

Tour Chairs: Ann Zinman & Alan Fisher

Tour Highlights:

  • Join participants also hailing from Jewish communities of fewer than 5,000people to foster a strong Zionist identity and deep connection to Israel.
  • Learn how your involvement with Jewish National Fund-USA helps turn visionary ideas into tangible realities on the ground.
  • Tour the state-of-the-art Galilee Culinary Institute and enjoy the local wine of the 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.
  • Spend a meaningful Shabbat at the beautiful Ramat HaNegev region with fellow travelers.
  • And more!
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Pricing, based on shared room:

$4,850 per person

Single supplement cost, for own room:

$5,940 per person

Flights, Pre- & Post-Tour extensions are not included

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TOUR CONTACT

Dov Gordon

dgordon@jnf.org
212-879-9305 x248
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ITINERARY

  • Small Communities Tour - Day 1

    Sunday, October 11 - Welcome to Israel

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    • Welcome to Israel!
    • Transfer to Hotel & Check In
    • Opening Dinner
    • Overnight: Zohar Badeshe, Kibbutz Dalia
  • Small Communities Tour - Day 2

    Monday, October 12 - Upper Galilee

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    • Breakfast at the hotel
    • Drive North
    • Galilee Culinary Institute - Tour & Lunch
    • Margalit Startup City - Foodtech
    • Medical Center in Kiryat Shmona
    • Dinner at the hotel or restaurant
    • Overnight: Zohar Badeshe, Kibbutz Dalia

  • Small Communities Tour - Day 3

    Tuesday, October 13 - Galilee/Jerusalem

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    • Breakfast at the hotel & checkout
    • Tzipori National Park
    • LOTEM
    • Lunch on own in the area
    • Mt. Scopus overlook & Shehecheyanu in Jerusalem
    • Drive to the hotel & check in
    • Free evening & dinner on own
    • Overnight: Dan Panorama, Jerusalem
  • Small Communities Tour - Day 4

    Wednesday, October 14 - Be'er Sheva

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    • Breakfast at the hotel & checkout
    • Drive to Be'er Sheva
    • Ethiopian Community Center with Naftali Aklum
    • Meeting with Be'er Sheva municipality representative
    • Lunch at Golden Goose restaurant
    • Drive to Ramat HaNegev community (Nitzana, Be'er Milka, Kadesh Barnea)
    • Visit with residents, community tours, small businesses
    • Dinner in local community with residents
    • Drive to the hotel & check in
    • Overnight: Daroma, Mitzpe Ramon
  • Small Communities Tour - Day 5

    Thursday, October 15 - Central Arava

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    • Breakfast at the hotel
    • Early Departure to the Arava
    • Sapir JNF-USA Sites:
      • AICAT
      • Emergency Response Center
      • Medical Center
      • Aquatic Center
    • Lunch at the Aquatic Center
    • Hatzeva
      • Housing Sites
      • Border Briefing & Overlook
      • Adam V'Adama School
    • Dinner at Adam V'Adama School with students
    • Return to hotel
    • Overnight: Daroma, Mitzpe Ramon
  • Small Communities Tour - Day 6

    Friday, October 16 - Mitzpe Ramon

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    • Breakfast at the hotel
    • Mitzpe Ramon JNF-USA Sites:
      • Innovation Hub
      • Skate Park
      • Visitors' Center
    • Lunch at Beit Ramona
    • Return to hotel - Shabbat prep
    • Kabbalat Shabbat & group Shabbat dinner at the hotel
    • Overnight: Daroma, Mitzpe Ramon
  • Small Communities Tour - Day 7

    Saturday, October 17 - Shabbat

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    • Breakfast at the hotel
    • Optional services at the hotel
    • Day at leisure
    • Lunch at the hotel
    • Dinner at restaurant in Spice Quarter
    • Overnight: Daroma, Mitzpe Ramon
  • Small Communities Tour - Day 8

    Sunday, October 18 - Gaza Envelope/Departure

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    • Breakfast at the hotel & checkout
    • ADI Negev - Visit & lunch
    • Lunch with Ossi in Ofakim
    • Nova Festival Site
    • Kibbutz Re'im community visit
    • Kibbutz Sa'ad: Asheville bomb shelter appreciation celebration
    • JNF-USA Resilience Center - Sderot
    • Sha’ar HaNegev Athletic Center
    • Farewell dinner at at restaurant
    • Transfer to airport for departing flights
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