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Greater MetroWest Solidarity Volunteer Mission to Israel

Date: Sunday, June 30 - Friday, July 5
Time: All Day

Travel to Israel for a transformative five-day journey where you will have the opportunity to meet the heroes and survivors of the October 7 attacks, learn about the challenges of life in Israel, and do meaningful volunteer work that will make a difference during these challenging times.

Cost*:

  • 4-star hotel accommodations at Dan Panorama: $3,650 per person (land only, based on double occupancy, $575 single supplement), due at registration.
  • 5-star hotel accommodations at Inbal: $3,975 per person (land only, based on double occupancy, $675 single supplement), due at registration.

Price includes all hotel accommodations, most meals, land transportation, armed security, tour guide, and gratuities. Travel insurance is required, if available.

Mission activities may include:

  • Volunteering daily (in a summer camp, packing food boxes, talking with injured soldiers).
  • Spending time in Ofakim, one our Greater MetroWest (GMW) partner communities that was attacked on October 7 and hearing first-hand experiences from survivors.
  • Visiting Kibbutz Erez, another GMW Partnership, to learn about life after October 7.
  • Bearing witness at the Nova Festival site.
  • Visiting Hostage Square in Tel Aviv (with hope that it will no longer be there).
  • Meeting with United Hatzala to see the work they do around the clock.
  • Talking with evacuees from the North of Israel.

Click here for a draft itinerary.

Register by May 30 to be part of this special mission.

We support and #StandWithIsrael as we continue to build a strong Jewish community here in NJ

This mission welcomes residents of Greater MetroWest NJ who make a minimum gift of $360, individually or as a family, to the 2025 UJA Annual Campaign. Your annual gift supports Federation’s lifesaving work around the globe and at home in New Jersey.

*$500 subsidy may be available if this is your first trip to Israel and/or with Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ. Options to upgrade accommodations  and extend your stay are available.

Minimum group of 10 participants required.

Questions? Contact Sarah Diamond at [email protected].

Building an inclusive community is a priority. Please email [email protected] to let us know if you require an accommodation to meaningfully participate in an event. One of our Federation professionals will reach out to you to learn more.

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