Your one-stop resource for all things Centennial Mission to Israel!
We’ll update this page regularly, so please check back often for changes, reminders, and information about the Centennial Mission and other relevant Federation resources.
Please scroll down for important pre-mission events here in New Jersey and be sure to RSVP and let us know if you can come!
A few friendly reminders:
- If you did not share your flight information with Phase Two registration, please click the “Email Us” button below to send us these details.
- It’s not too late to upgrade your hotel accommodations! To request an upgrade, click the “Email Us” button below to let us know you’re interested.
Meet the Team
Get to know our Centennial Mission leadership team, bus captains, and more!
Meet the teamThursday Evening Optional Activities
Register for a captivating tour of foods of Eastern Europe, bakery treats, or the Western Wall Tunnels by Thursday June 8, 2023.
RegisterFriday and Saturday Activities
Select from a number of informative, interesting, and inspiring activities on Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8.
Select activitiesImportant Definitions
Need-to-know information for all Centennial Mission participants.
Learn the lingoOur Israel Partner Communities
Federation has relationships with six overseas communities: five in Israel and one in Cherkassy, Ukraine.
Learn moreDesignated Flights
Individuals traveling on designated flights will receive transportation to and from Ben Gurion Airport.
Designated flightsMission Extensions
Thinking of extending after the Centennial Mission? Consider an extension to Beresheet Hotel, Mitzpe Ramon/Ramon Crater.
Book BeresheetJerusalem Restaurants
List of restaurants and their contact information for your free night!
See listIsrael and Greater MetroWest Briefing Recording
An update about the current political landscape in Israel and the partner communities we will visit.
View RecordingThank you to our Centennial Mission sponsors*
DIAMOND SPONSOR $100,000+
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ
Sally Gottesman
in honor of her parents Paula & Jerry z”l Gottesman
Mandelbaum & Goldberg Family
UJA Benefit Concert Supporting Foundation of JCF
Wilf Family Foundations
PRESENTING SPONSOR $50,000+
Fried-Saginaw Mission Endowment Fund
Lisa & Mark Schlossman and the Dr. Stanley M. Schlossman Endowment
in honor of Barbara & Charles Hirsh and Pearl & Stanley z”l Schlossman
PLATINUM SPONSOR $25,000+
Carl & Eleanor Leff Greater MetroWest ABLE Endowment Fund
GOLD SPONSOR $10,000+
Mimi Hirsch Memorial Fund
David & Kate Lossef Memorial Fund
*In formation
Become a once-in-a-century sponsor! For Centennial Mission sponsorship inquiries, please contact Amy Biloon, abiloon@jfedgmw.org
Payment and Cancellations
100% of your balance is due May 15, 2023. No refunds can be made after March 31, 2023.
It is highly recommended that you buy travel insurance in case you need to cancel your participation.
Travel Insurance Information
It is highly recommended that you buy travel insurance in case you need to cancel your participation. We strongly recommend that you buy travel/medical insurance that covers all unforeseen costs such as cancellation prior to departure, cancellation of flights, cancellation of land package, and expenses for possible quarantine in Israel.
These are some options for travel insurance providers. Inclusion on this list should not be construed as an endorsement by Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest. Please feel free to purchase insurance from any travel insurance provider.
- CovacGlobal: www.covacglobal.com 561-418-3435
- Travel Insure: www.travelinsure.com 1-800-937-1387
- Allianz Travel Insurance: www.allianztravelinsurance.com 1-866-672-9580
- Insure My Trip: www.insuremytrip.com 1-800-487-4722
- Travelex Insurance: www.travelexinsurance.com 1-800-228-9792
- Travel Guard: www.travelguard.com 1-855-222-4476
Contacts
Heidi Kuperman
Missions Director
hkuperman@jfedgmw.org