Join Venture Israel Fellowship Cohort 4 for an educational seminar in Israel.
Register by Wednesday, Nov. 5.
Have a question? See the FAQ.
Seminar Details
DATES
Feb. 3-11, 2026 (this includes travel)
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Newark, NJ to Tel Aviv, Israel (economy seating)
El Al # LY28
Departing: Newark, NJ, Feb. 3, 1:15 p.m.
Arriving: Tel Aviv, Israel, Feb. 4, 6:25 a.m.
Tel Aviv, Israel to Newark, NJ (economy seating)
El Al # LY25
Departing: Tel Aviv, Israel, Feb. 11, 12:05 a.m.
Arriving: Newark, New Jersey, Feb. 11, 5:05 a.m.
TRANSPORTATION COSTS
- Venture Israel Fellowship will cover the cost of round-trip travel for each participant who travels according to the dates/times/seating class described above.
- Fellows will be responsible for any additional cost which may result from traveling separately from the group-arranged flights (as listed above) or if making any upgrades to their ticket reservation (e.g. changing seating class).
The seminar includes:
- Full educational program
- Luxury bus
- Most meals with the exception of Saturday night dinner (Fellows will have free time in Jerusalem on Saturday evening after Shabbat concludes)
- Speaker fees
- All entrance and processing fees
- Gratuities
- Transportation to and from the airport for the group flights as outlined above
PASSPORT INFORMATION
Passports must be valid at least six months beyond your return date.
Cancellation Disclaimer
Please understand that once you submit the registration form, Jewish Learning Venture will be purchasing your non-refundable plane ticket. You will be directed to contact our travel agent, Luis Sole, to make your own flight arrangements. Any costs incurred beyond the cost of group flight are the responsibility of the participant.
Should you change your mind about participating in Venture Israel Fellowship and/or are unable to attend the trip after your airline tickets are purchased by Jewish Learning Venture, you are responsible for reimbursing Jewish Learning Venture in whole for the cost of these airline tickets.
U.S. Travel Updates to Israel
Please visit the U.S. travel advisory website by clicking here for the most up to date information.
- Check the most recent Alerts at the Embassy website for the latest information on travel in all of these areas.
- Maintain a high degree of situational awareness and exercise caution at all times, especially at checkpoints and other areas with a significant presence of security forces.
- Avoid demonstrations and crowds.
- Follow the instructions of security and emergency response officials.
- Beware of and report suspicious activities, including unattended items, to local police.
- Learn the location of the nearest bomb shelter or other hardened shelter.
- Download the Home Front Command Red Alert application for Android or iPhone mobile devices to receive real time alerts for rocket attacks.
- Obtain comprehensive travel medical insurance that includes medical evacuation prior to travel. Most travel insurance packages do not cover mental health related illnesses/care.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
- Review the Country Security Report for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza.
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
Insurance
We strongly recommend that participants review their insurance coverages to ensure that there is no war exclusion.
Trip insurance is not required, but we strongly encourage seminar participants to purchase the level of travel insurance they feel comfortable will provide them with travel peace of mind.
Additional Information
Itinerary and additional details will be provided by Jewish Learning Venture prior to travel.
If you have any questions or concerns about travel logistics, please contact Debbie Leon, Director, Venture Israel Fellowship, at dleon@jewishlearningventure.org.