Trip at a Glance
- An opportunity to experience Israel as a means to strengthen Jewish identity and pride as a Detroiter
- An educational, experiential itinerary allowing teens to see, feel and touch all aspects of Israel. Including Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Eilat, The North, The Negev, and more!
- Creates an opportunity for teens to connect with their congregations
- Creates personal relationships between Detroit and Israeli teens from the Partnership Region
- Provides a variety of quality programs focusing on culture, religion, history, and community
- Focuses on attention to health and safety standards
- Emphasizes a community building experience with sensitivity towards individual needs
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations
- Variety of unique food experiences
- Program activities
- Roundtrip flights to Israel
- Laundry
Day 1
Our Journey Begins
- Airport welcome and begin travel to Mitzpe Ramon
- Neot Kdumim
- Ben-Gurion Overlook
Check into hotel and orientation
Day 2
Creating Community in the Desert
- Ein Avdat
- Jeep Rides
- Ramon Visitor Center
- Stargazing
- Bedouin Hospitality
Day 3
Environmental Responsibility
- Kassui Sand Dunes
- Crater Hike
- The Center for Creative Ecology at Kibbutz Lotan
- Travel to Eilat
- Yotvata Ice Cream
Day 4
Connecting Continents and Cultures
- Sunrise Hike
- Snorkeling and Banana Boats
- Border Tour of Southern Israel
Day 5
Timna Park
- Timna Park
- Drive to Jerusalem
- Prepare for Shabbat
Day 6
Saturday in Jerusalem
- Tefilot
- Pool time
- Shabbat Programming
- Havdalah
- Night on Ben Yehuda Street
Day 7
Jerusalem – The Old City
- Shehecheyanu Ceremony
- City of David
- Ezrat Israel
- Jewish Quarter
Day 8
The New City of Jerusalem
- Yad Va’Shem
- Machane Yehuda Market
- Geopolitical Tour
- Choose Your Track: Hike, Photography Workshop, Yoga
Day 9
Dual Narratives of Jerusalem
- Dual Narrative of the Old City
- Mt. Herzel
Day 10
Masada and Dead Sea
- Masada
- Dead Sea
- Ein Gedi Hike
Day 11
Digging Into the Past
- Archeological Dig
- Cookout with Chef Yinnon
- Emek Ha’Ela
Day 12
The Mystical Galilee
- Tzfat
- Swimming in the Sea of Galilee
- Group Programming
- Prepare for Shabbat
Day 13
Shabbat
- Tefilot
- Early July 4th Celebration
- Shabbat Programming
- Elective Preparations
- Havdalah
Day 14
Shared Society
- Bahai’I Gardens
- Beit Ha’Gefen
- Ahmadim
- Druze Lunch
Day 15
Electives
- Hannaton
- IDF
- Sea to Sea
Day 16
Electives
- Hannaton
- IDF
- Sea to Sea
Day 17
Electives
- Hannaton
- IDF
- Sea to Sea
Day 18
Regrouping and Exploring the Coast
- Achziv Beach
- Elective Conclusion
Day 19
Welcoming Shabbat in the North
- Hike through Northern Israel
- Prepare for Shabbat
Day 20
Shabbat in the North
- Tefilot
- Shabbat Programming
- Local Hike
- Pool time
- Havdalah
- Night in Tiberias
Day 21
The Geopolitics of Three Northern Borders
- Banias Hike
- Tel Dan Hike
- Mt. Bental Overlook
Day 22
Partnership Day
- Partnership Programming
- Agri-Circus
- Home Hospitality
- Exploring Tzfat
- Drive to the South
Day 23
Exploring the North
- Mount Hermon Hike
- Majdal Shams Druze Culinary Tour
- Raft Building
- Overnight Camping
Day 24
Tel Aviv of Dreamers – Creating Our Reality and Celebrating Shabbat
- Peres Center for Peace and Innovation
- Jaffa
- Carmel Market
- Kuchinate
- Drum Circle
- Tefilot
- Amazing Race Program
- Shabbat Programming
- Havdalah
- Final Banquet
