Do you have plans this June? Kick off your summer with us in Israel from June 18-26, 2026!
Travel with other young professionals in their 20s and 30s from the Greater Philadelphia community and participate in a once in a lifetime luxury experience tailored to YOU.
RSVP by Friday, April 17
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Mission Details
DATES
Thursday, June 18 – Friday, June 26, 2026
This includes travel dates
COST (Land Only)
- $1,499 – Double Room
- $2,324 – Single Room
Participants are asked to make or renew their Ben Gurion Society commitment, a minimum gift of $1,000 or more to the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign.
This includes:
- Boutique hotel accommodations
- Most meals
- All entrance and processing fees
- Tips and gratuities
- Full-time security detail
- Luxury, air-conditioned coach bus (includes refreshments, water, and bathroom)
*cost does not include airfare
accommodationS
- Spend three nights in Jerusalem at the Arthur Hotel.
- Spend four nights in Tel Aviv at the Cinema Hotel.
- Spend one night in the North at the Pastoral Hotel Kfar Blum.
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
- Spend Shabbat with Lone Soldiers from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
- Visit the South of Israel to witness and honor the stories of Oct. 7, meet survivors, and visit the site of the Nova Music Festival.
- Volunteer to provide immediate relief to the land and people of Israel where it is needed most.
- Participate in a private cooking seminar and off the beaten path culinary experiences.
- Meet with top professionals and volunteers of leading Israeli organizations and Jewish Federation partners.
- Explore Israel’s history and culture — up close and personal.
Additional Information
Participants are asked to make or renew their Ben Gurion Society commitment, a minimum gift of $1,000 or more to the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign.
As part of NextGen, the Ben Gurion Society is a group of dynamic young leaders (22-40) from across the continent who make an impact on the world through their giving. In addition to BGS exclusive events, you will be welcomed as a member of the Jewish Federation Real Estate (JFRE) group and invited to events as a member.
For more information about NextGen, contact Director of NextGen Sarah Lefkowitz at slefkowitz@jewishphilly.org or 215.832.0515.
For more information about travel logistics, contact Missions Manager Erica N. Miller at erica.miller@jewishphilly.org or 215.832.0629.
ABOUT NEXTGEN
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s NextGen group are leaders and philanthropists in their 20s and 30s who are looking to give back as they build community. Opportunities to connect include social events, volunteer opportunities and mission trips around the world.
Mission Leadership
Tara Cherwony
Mission Chair
Aviva Coyne-Green
Mission Chair
NextGen Leadership
Arielle Lechner
NextGen Chair
Rachael Grobman
Ben Gurion Society Chair
Sarah Lefkowitz
NextGen Director