June 2026

• Depart the U.S.

Overnight: Flight

• Welcome to Jerusalem: For thousands of years, tourists, travelers, and pilgrims have celebrated as they take in the first view of Jerusalem. Together, we will stop at the Haas Promenade, a scenic overlook of Jerusalem for a stunning overview of the city, including the walls of the Old City. We will celebrate our arrival with the shehecheyanu (Hebrew for a Jewish blessing for gratitude) acknowledging how fortunate and excited we are to have arrived at this moment.
• Check in to the hotel, relax, falafel lunch provided.
• The Five-Legged Table: Reflections on the Jewish Family: This session will provide a thought-provoking framework for the trip and for understanding the foundational aspects of Jewish identity and community.

Meals: Dinner on your own

Overnight: Jerusalem

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Israel 101 Overview.
• Four Quarters, Three Religions, One City: Set off for a walking tour through the Old City of Jerusalem, we will explore the various quarters, to witness diverse communities, their history and holiness.
• Honeymoon Israel Conversation #1 “The Individual”: During our journey, there will be four Honeymoon Israel Conversations, which is dedicated time for the group to process our experience, explore big questions, and build a sense of community.
• We’ll hear from Mishy Harman, the cofounder and host of Israel Story, the most listened-to Jewish and Israeli podcast in the world. Mishy will showcase stories collected on the podcast over the years and his own experience as part of a mixed-heritage couple in Israel.
• Dinner on own and evening at leisure. (Refer to HMI’s Eat Your Way Through Israel guide for recommendations).

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Overnight: Jerusalem

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• After breakfast, we’ll hear from a panel of next generation leaders in the Israeli Arab community. The Israeli Arab Task Force Speaker Fellows are a diverse cohort of young adults with experience in journalism, higher education, art and culture, civil society, economic development, and high-tech. They will share their stories, insights into their work as changemakers, and vision for their communities.
• We’ll leave Jerusalem and head to Masada, which we will ascend by cable car and explore its extraordinary views and powerful history. Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the final stronghold of Jewish rebels against Roman forces around 74 CE, during the Second Temple period. Together, we’ll reflect on its lasting symbolism in Jewish and Israeli identity.
• Return to the Old City for lunch on your own and time to explore the shuk (market), a lively maze of shops filled with spices, crafts, and keepsakes that tell the story of this ancient city.
• Dinner on your own.
• In the evening, we’ll come back together for Koolulam to experience a musical journey together around our shared purpose.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Jerusalem

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Our morning will be spent at Yad Vashem, Israel’s national Holocaust museum and memorial. Here, we’ll honor the memory of the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust (Shoah in Hebrew) and reflect on how this history shapes the Jewish story — and the world — today.
• Lunch on your own at Mahane Yehuda Market — Jerusalem’s famous shuk (market), now also a hub of lively cafés and hidden eateries.
• Drive to Tel Aviv and check into the hotel
• We will meet for Honeymoon Israel Conversation #2 “The Couple” at the hotel.
• Dinner on your own 
• Join us for a fun nightlife tour of the incredible Tel Aviv at night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Jerusalem

• Breakfast at hotel
• We’ll visit the ANU – Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv. This vibrant interactive museum tells the ongoing story of the Jewish people across time, place, and culture. Through cutting-edge exhibits, it celebrates diversity, heritage, and Jewish identity in all its forms.
• Next, we’ll go to the ancient city of Jaffa, one of the oldest ports in the world. From its vantage point overlooking the Mediterranean, we’ll reflect on Jaffa’s rich legacy before enjoying free time and lunch on your own at the famous Flea Market — don’t forget to haggle for a bargain!
• As the evening approaches, we’ll come together for Shabbat Candle Lighting and Kabbalat Shabbat (the welcome to Shabbat), marking the transition into a time of rest and reflection.
• We’ll gather for a Shabbat Dinner at the hotel with the other HMI groups, sharing a beautiful meal to celebrate the beginning of Shabbat.
• Overnight in Tel Aviv

• Breakfast at the hotel 
• Got Questions? Throughout the week, you may have gathered new thoughts, wonderings, or questions about Judaism, Israel, or identity. This is a warm, open space to bring them all. Our Jewish Educator will guide an honest, inclusive group conversation at the hotel.
• Free time: spend some time enjoying the iconic Tel Aviv beach and hanging with the locals.
• We’ll then come together for our third Honeymoon Israel Conversation, followed by a memorable Havdalah service overlooking the beach and marking our transition to a new week.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Tel Aviv

• Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
• As we head north, we will join our partners at Yahel, a non-profit organization dedicated to responsible and sustainable volunteer experiences in Israel, for a day of volunteering and service learning that addresses real needs in Israel. Tikkun olam (repairing the world) is a core value in Judaism. Volunteering – working to repair the brokenness in our world – is a powerful outward expression of Jewish values.
• Dinner Party with other Honeymoon Israel cohorts

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Sea of Galilee

• Breakfast at the hotel 
• We’ll travel to Tsfat (Safed), the mystical city nestled in the Galilee mountains and a center of Kabbalah and Jewish spirituality for centuries. As we wander its winding alleys, we’ll explore ancient synagogues, vibrant artist quarters, and breathtaking views that make Tsfat unlike any other place in Israel.
• Next, we’ll visit Sindyanna, a non-profit that brings together Israeli Jewish and Arab women to create social change from the ground up. Hear from the founder and sample the delicious olive oil and spices made there.
• We’ll then come together for our final meaningful Honeymoon Israel Conversation marking our transition back home.
• Transfer to airport

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch