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Federation CJA invites you to join us on one of our upcoming missions to Israel. These missions are not just trips; they are journeys filled with profound emotions and a chance to express your support through action. Stand united with our brothers and sisters in Israel, witness their resilience firsthand and be part of the country’s rebuilding efforts.
Check out all the missions we’re offering this spring/summer:
April 28 - May 5
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all community.
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Join the family of Alexandre Look z”l, who will be visiting Israel for the first time since their son’s murder on October 7th, 2023.
- Visit the Nova festival site
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Visit the migunit (bomb shelter) our community donated in Alex’s memory
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Enjoy an exclusive opening night dinner at the ANU Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv along with a private curated tour.
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Commemorate Yom Hazikaron ceremony alongside March of the Living participants from Montreal and around the world.
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Stand shoulder to shoulder in the streets of Tel Aviv when the memorial siren sounds.
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Participate in panel discussions featuring residents of Gaza border communities, families of hostages, returned hostages, and an injured soldier.
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Gain a snapshot of the geopolitical landscape with high-ranking officials and experts.
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Visit the northern region of Israel and its affected communities.
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Experience some of the Yom Ha’atzmaut traditions and celebrations in the region with residents and evacuees of the communities.
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Volunteer and help with the rebuild of the destruction in the north.
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Kabbalat Shabbat ceremony at the Kotel.
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Spend Shabbat in Jerusalem, with special lone soldier guests at Shabbat dinner.
Accommodations: Carlton, Tel Aviv Inbal, Jerusalem Kibbutz, North
PROGRAM COST:
USD $5,199 land only – based on double occupancy
Single supplement – USD $1,325
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
April 1, 2025
May 4 - 9
Unite to support our brothers and sisters in Israel while exploring the country and its people through the lens of healthcare and make an impact where it’s needed most.
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to healthcare professionals.
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit to the south – resilience & rebuild.
- Special visit to Soroka Medical Centre - on October 7, Soroka treated hundreds, including critically wounded, amid air raid sirens warning of incoming rockets.
- Partnership day with Tel Aviv University.
- Visit the Sheba Medical Center –the largest hospital in the Middle East and a top-ten ranked hospital in the world five years in a row.
- Visit to the Healing Center in Rishpon.
- Visit the Technion for a special program with the AMJQ .
- Kishurit kibbutz located in northern Israel that serves as a home for adults with special needs.
- Marcus National Blood Services Center.
- Medical expert briefings.
- Visit the Kotel.
Accommodations: Dan, Tel Aviv Pan Panorama, Jerusalem Kibbutz, North
PROGRAM COST:
USD $4,699 land only – based on double occupancy
Single supplement – USD $995
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
March 31st, 2025
In partnership with Tailor Made Birthright Israel
May 29 – June 5 | June 9 – June 16
Make a difference by volunteering in areas that need it most. Help with the rebuild of a brighter future with your hands and heart.
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all community ages 26 - 50.
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Round trip group flight to Tel Aviv.
- Full days of volunteering - volunteer placements include food rescue operations to prevent shortages, sorting and packing goods, logistical centres, agriculture sites, etc.
- One-day guided tour of Tel Aviv.
- One-day guided tour of Jerusalem.
- Social & educational programming.
- Programming with Israeli peers.
Accommodations: Central Tel Aviv (based on double occupancy)
PROGRAM COST:
USD $600
Meals beyond stipend (a USD $100 food stipend is provided to each participant)
USD $250 deposit (refundable)
*Group flights will be organized out of Toronto; participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from YYZ*
In partnership with Tailor Made Birthright Israel
July 24 -31
Make a difference by volunteering in areas that need it most. Help with the rebuild of a brighter future with your hands and heart through the lens of education.
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all community educators ages 25 – 50.
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Full days of volunteering - volunteer placements to be focused in our partner region of Be’er Sheva.
- One-day guided tour of Tel Aviv.
- One-day guided tour of Jerusalem.
- Programming with Israeli peers.
- Educational programming geared towards our Montreal community.
- Understanding Israel’s current complexities.
- Understanding the resilience & rebuild.
Accommodations: Central Tel Aviv (based on double occupancy)
PROGRAM COST:
USD $600
Meals beyond stipend (a USD $100 food stipend is provided to each participant)
USD $250 deposit (refundable)
*Group flights will be organized out of Toronto; participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from YYZ*
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
March 24, 2025
