February 12-19, 2026
Registration Deadline: December 31, 2025
$4,795 - $4,450 USD per person*
The trip described below has been adapted for a smaller group and overlaps only one Shabbat, which will be celebrated in Jerusalem. Most experienes outlined in the “tour itinerary” attached below will be retained in the revised trip program. Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann will lead the group.
Mishkan Chicago and the Kavana Cooperative are taking our second trip together to Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Envelope, to explore Israeli and Palestinian realities in a nuanced and multidimensional way. We’ll be on both sides of the Green Line, learning about the painful and poignant realities that both Palestinians and Israelis are living with. As two progressive Jewish spiritual communities, we’ll build spiritual practice and reflection into everything we do, as we try to understand our role in healing what’s broken and supporting the activists, artists, scholars and change-makers in the region. Expect a robust sense of community among our group, truly great food, warm Palestinian and Israeli hospitality, Shabbatot in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, and the support of Rabbis Lizzi Heydemann and Rachel Nussbaum on the journey with you every step of the way.
*Double occupancy, based on a minimum of 9 travelers in the group.Pricing will be lower amount if group is 11 travelers or larger.
