Women’s Philanthropy Mission to Portugal

Discover Portugal’s rich Jewish heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture. Enjoy meaningful connections, insightful history, great food, and unforgettable moments like a night on the town in Lisbon!

Highlights will include*:

• Lisbon: Walk through the historic Jewish quarter, visit Castelo São Jorges, a castle perched high above the city, and explore Lisbon’s vibrant night life.
• Porto: Take a boat ride along the Douro River, enjoy wine tasting and an interactive workshop to make Portugal’s iconic custard, pastel de nata.
• Tomar: Discover one of Portugal’s oldest synagogues and learn about the town’s Jewish legacy.

Click here to view itinerary.*

*Itinerary in formation and subject to change

Register for this mission here!

Cost: $4,100 per person, land only, based on double occupancy, $670 additional for single supplement. Payment due by check or credit card (processing fee applies).

A minimum of 15 women is required.

This mission welcomes Greater MetroWest women who make a minimum gift of $1,000 individually or as a family, to the 2026 UJA Annual Campaign. Your annual gift supports Federation’s lifesaving work around the globe and at home in Greater MetroWest.

Cost does not include air travel and mission participants book their own flights.  Designated flights are listed below.  

Designated Flights (two one way flights):
Newark to Porto: United #144 Sunday, October 19 at 9:55 p.m. Arrives Porto on October 20 at 9:45 a.m.
Lisbon to Newark: United #65 Friday, October 24 at 10:25 a.m. Arrives Newark on October 24 at 1:10 p.m.

Travel insurance required.

Mission Chairs: Abbi Halpern and Julie Schwartz