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Current Trips
Honeymoon Israel is about building Jewish community — and right now, that community is more important than ever. While the situation in Israel continues to evolve and we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone our summer 2025 trips, we remain committed to restarting travel as soon as it’s safe to do so. The safety of our participants, staff, and partners is always our top priority.
Applying is the first step in beginning your HMI journey — and your community journey. From the moment you apply, you’ll have opportunities to connect with other local couples through meaningful applicant events in your city. Many friendships begin even before the trip, creating something to look forward to together.
We remain hopeful for peace in the region in the near future, and are currently accepting applications for Winter 2025/2026 trips. Find your city and apply below — or join our mailing list to be notified when applications open near you.
Winter 2025/2026 Trips
Chicago - Closing Soon!
ISRAEL TRIP DATES
January 8-18, 2026
*We still have a few spots left for our Summer 2025 trips. Please email trips@honeymoonisrael.org if you are interested in joining.
Don’t See Your City?
Upcoming Info Sessions
Curious to learn more about Honeymoon Israel? Join us at one of our info sessions! During these sessions, our team members will be available to answer all your questions about Honeymoon Israel as an organization, the HMI trip, and of course the application process.
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Know someone who would be a great fit for HMI? Refer them today! We’ll reach out and provide them more information about the program and invite them to sign up for our email list to get the latest on new trip dates and more.
Where We Operate
HMI operates in 23 cities across the U.S. and Canada.
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Not sure if you’re eligible? Email us at info@honeymoonisrael.org for assistance.
Application FAQs
Am I eligible for Honeymoon Israel’s program?
HMI is open to couples of all cultural, racial, religious, gender, and sexual identities who are looking to create connections with each other and to Jewish life. HMI’s program is for young couples with at least one Jewish partner (we define that broadly!) who are early in their marriage or lifelong committed partnership. All couples are based in the same metro area to enhance community-building during and after the trip. Find more details about our eligibility requirements.
What is the application process?
If an application is open in your city, you and your partner should submit an application. Once we review your application, you may be invited to an in-person interview. Interviews are an opportunity for us to get to know you and your partner and better understand how HMI can support you at this time in your life. We’ll let you know within a few weeks whether you’ve been secured a spot on a trip or not. Read more about our application and interview process.
If we are not accepted, can we apply again?
If we can’t secure you a spot on an upcoming trip, you are welcome to reapply in the next application cycle for your city. We receive up to four times the number of applications than we have spots available. We try to interview as many eligible couples as possible.
Do you have a waitlist?
While HMI does not create trip waitlists, we will refer back to our applicant pool in the event that a participant can no longer join us on an upcoming HMI trip. Because of this, we encourage you to apply even if a trip date is full, as you may be notified and invited to fill a spot. This also allows us to have your application and interest form on file for future dates.
How does Honeymoon Israel determine who gets accepted?
We look at a variety of factors to determine who gets accepted, including whether a couple meets eligibility criteria. We will do our best to get to know you to understand whether Honeymoon Israel might be a good fit for you.
In Their Own Words
“I will be forever grateful to HMI for providing me the opportunity of a lifetime: experiencing the land of Israel with my husband and a group of strangers who quickly became family. This trip allowed me to deepen my connection to Judaism, [and] it fostered a community in Boston and exceeded my expectations in ways I couldn't have predicted. If it weren't for HMI, I do not believe I would have ever visited Israel in my lifetime; now, I am certain that we will return.”
Victoria and MattHMI Boston Sept. '19
