Congregation Beth Elohim’s Multigenerational Israel & Palestine Mission

Congregation Beth Elohim’s
Multigenerational Israel & Palestine Mission

Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel.

Tour Dates

October 18-23, 2026

Optional: pre-tour extension (October 14-17)

Registration Deadline: June 18, 2026

$2,950 USD per person*

If recent events have taught us anything, it is that, in the midst of pain and complexity, it is our responsibility as American Jews to seek understanding and human connection with each other and with Israelis and Palestinians. It is one thing to be caught in charged debates about Israel and Palestine from the distance of life in the US. It is another to go there personally, to see with our own eyes and hear with our own ears from the people on the ground who are working for a better future.

This fall, we’re very excited to be offering a trip different than any we’ve ever experienced. It’s an opportunity to travel together as a CBE community across generations and across perspectives.

Fifty percent of us will be 40 and under, and 50% will be over 40.

Fifty percent of our time on the ground will be in Israel, and 50% will be in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.

We’ll devote 100% of our time to hearing a diversity of Palestinian and Israeli voices.

We invite you to apply to join us. We are looking for CBE members who are open and ready to engage in thoughtful dialogue with one another, with the Israeli and Palestinian people we will meet while there, and with fellow CBE congregants and our broader Jewish community upon our return. Trip participants will be expected to engage in two group dialogues before we go and two events to debrief, reflect, and engage the larger CBE community when we return. We hope you will apply!

Please note that an optional pre-tour extension is available for those visiting the region for the first time or wishing to experience its classic highlights. This extension offers an introduction to the area, including Jerusalem’s sacred sites, Masada, the Dead Sea, and the Galilee.

Travel scholarships will be offered in hopes of making this trip as accessible as possible. If you have questions, please contact Nate Jaffe at [email protected].

*Double occupancy, based on a minimum of 20 travelers in the group.

TRIP INCLUDES

5 nights’ accommodation (double occupancy)

2 MEJDI-Trained Guide for 2 days

1 MEJDI-Trained Guide for 3 days

5 days of private bus transportation per itinerary

Meals listed in the itinerary: 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Audio headsets for daily use

Entrance fees, site visits, and honorariums for speakers

Customary tips for drivers, guides, and hotel staff

Dedicated pre-trip customer service and 24/7 ground support

$2,950

TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE

International Airfare

Travel Insurance-HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Single Supplement = $775

Individual airport transfers to/from the airport

Meals not mentioned in the itinerary

Anything not explicitly mentioned in the included section

Your Group Leaders

Rabbi Rachel Timoner and Rabbi Evan Traylor, with lay leaders Shira Buchsbaum, Neil Corwin, David Kasakove, Leslie Lewin, Deanna Netzer.

Light to Moderate Activity

The itinerary for this trip has light physical demands including walking tours of up to a few hours at a time (with breaks) on uneven surfaces (i.e. Jerusalem Old City stone) and sitting in a motor coach for up to a few hours at a time. Most sites will be accessible to travelers with minor mobility limitations. No other strenuous activities (hiking, adventure, etc.) are featured.

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

Before you Register

Read through the Terms and Conditions. A minimum number of travelers is needed in order to confirm this tour. Deposits are refundable if the minimum number is not met prior to the registration deadline.

Do not book your flight until you receive the tour confirmation email from us. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers to run and we will send out the tour confirmation (and update this note on the webpage) as soon as we have met that number.

Travel insurance for Israel is currently in flux and limited. Once the trip is confirmed, we will provide guidance on available trip protection options. You are encouraged to begin exploring travel insurance options to see what may work best for you.

If you have pre-existing conditions or specific questions, please contact us at [email protected].

Tour Registration

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MEJDI was one of the first global tour companies to earn B Corp Certification back in 2014, long before B Corp became widely recognized beyond sustainability circles. For us, this certification is a transparent way to demonstrate that we stand by our values: we ensure local vendors are paid fair wages, prioritize small, locally-owned businesses, and treat our partners and staff with dignity and respect. This deep commitment to social change drives MEJDI’s mission: “We exist to create a more peaceful and interconnected world through travel.”