Day 1: USA - Tel Aviv
Arrive at Ben Gurion airport & transfer to hotel. Then, participate in the Changing Map of Israel Interactive activity, presented by Joe Perlov, an educator, community leader, and lecturer. This program uses a map of Israel and the Middle East, constructed together with the participants, to focus on the history, competing narratives, and contemporary political, social cultural and security issues facing Israel and its’ neighbors.

Day 2: Tel Aviv
After breakfast, visit the headquarters of ‘Brothers in Arms’ at Expo Tel Aviv. Here you will meet with activists that rose up to the challenge after October 7th, and together with thousands of volunteers have been organizing everything from medical supplies, psychological support, clothing and equipment for displaced families from the Gaza border area. You will also take part and assist with sorting supplies.

Then, visit Hatikva Market, which is said to be one of the most authentic markets in Israel. From original yemenite restaurants, delicious Kurdish and Iraqi cuisine, through contemporary stalls ,this market gives you a glimpse into the very core of Israeli cultural diversity.

Today, you will also visit Tel Hashomer hospital & the hostages and missing families forum at their headquarters. Then, walk through the displayed exhibitions at ‘Hostages Square,’ calling to bring back the hostages from Gaza.

Day 3: Gaza perimeter - Tel Aviv
*The activities on this day are subject to the IDF’s confirmation. In case we are unable to visit the Gaza perimeter area due to security concerns, you will take part in volunteering at another location in Israel).

Travel to the Gaza perimeter area and meet with Col. (Res.) Grisha Yakubovich, an expert sought out by the international community on policy matters pertaining to the Israeli-Palestinian dynamic. Grisha will frame the stories and challenges that Israel has faced and will have to face in the future, following the heart wrenching events of October 7^th.

Then, head to the city of Ofakim OR Netivot which has been constantly hit by rocket fire from terrorists inside Gaza for the past 20 years, and are two of the most targeted towns in the October 7th events. Tour the various locations damaged by rockets and learn about how the town is dealing with this on-going situation. Visit one of the Resilience Centers which serves as an emotional emergency room, providing individual, family and group therapies to anyone who needs them within the community.

Continue to one of the towns/kibbutzim which were affected by the October 7th events and meet with a local who will share their story. Then, you will plant a tree - feel your connection with the land of Israel by planting a tree with your own hands, and take an active part in the efforts to revive the Gaza perimeter area.

Back in Tel Aviv, meet with an Israeli journalist for a briefing on the events that took place on October 7th.

Day 4: Tel Aviv
Agriculture in Israel has been greatly affected by the war. Many of the foreign workers left when the war began and many of the men in Israel who worked the fields, have been called for reserve duty. Today, you will volunteer at one of these fields, whether it be picking fruit, or vegetables – get ready to roll up your sleeves and take part in this nation wide effort to make sure Israel’s produce doesn’t go to waste.

This afternoon, you will visit ERAN, a non-profit organization that provides Lifesaving Emotional First Aid Services, offering initial response and emotional support on the phone and online, while maintaining anonymity. Since the war broke out, the Eran volunteers have been working 24/7, answering calls from people who are seeking emotional support during these times.

Then, visit one of many hotels in Israel, that has been hosting the displaced families. Meet with these families, who will share their stories from October 7th.

This evening, you will meet with Youssef Hadad, an Arab-Israeli advocacy activist for Israel. Since the war broke out, Yossef has played a huge part in advocating for Israel.

Day 5: Jerusalem

Following breakfast at the hotel, travel to Jerusalem and visit with United Hatzalah headquarters. United Hatzalah is a community-based volunteer emergency medical services organization that is committed to providing the fastest response to medical emergencies across Israel and is completely free of charge. Hear the stories from first responders who had to evacuate the wounded on October 7th due to continuous attacks.

Continue to Israel’s National Memorial Hall for Fallen Soldiers at Mt. Herzl, where the names of the fallen soldiers of the October 7th attacks have recently been added. Attend a short ceremony commemorating the fallen soldiers.

Then, visit the Machane Yehuda Market for a tasting tour through the different stalls of the market.

Today, you will also volunteer with an organization that packs essential supplies which will be delivered to the people from the Gaza perimeter kibbutzim and towns, who have been displaced from their home and are living in hotels all over Israel since October 7th.

This afternoon, arrive at the Western Wall, for time to reflect and to pray.

Return to Tel Aviv for a closing dinner, accompanied by a government official. Discuss the governments’ plans for the future and how they plan to assist with rebuilding and healing the affected communities.

Travel to the airport for your departure flight back home.