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Big questions don't have easy answers...

especially when it comes to Israel.

Welcome to Honeymoon Israel

Don’t settle for someone else’s narrative. See Israel for yourself.

Honeymoon Israel (HMI) brings together thoughtful, curious couples with at least one Jewish partner, for a once-in-a-lifetime group journey that trades sound bites for real conversations. Walk the ancient streets, share meals with Israelis from every walk of life, and wrestle with the complexities that headlines can’t capture. Engage with diverse voices, discover why Israel matters so deeply to the Jewish story, and shape your own perspective side-by-side with new friends who are asking the same big questions.

And the trip is only the beginning. When you land back home, HMI’s local programs keep the conversation going, helping you weave Jewish meaning, community, and celebration into everyday life.

Explore the complexities of Israel with HMI. Experience, question, connect, and decide for yourselves.

Explore Israel for yourself. Apply Today.

In Their Own Words

“We applied to HMI because I had a deep connection to Israel while my partner had never been...Through HMI, we gained profound insights into the perspectives of Palestinian Israelis and Jewish Israelis, allowing us to develop a deeper understanding of the country's and region's complexities. This experience brought us closer as a couple, strengthened our bond with Israel, and expanded our network of Jewish friends in Chicago, IL. HMI's impact will continue to shape our lives moving forward.”

Joanna and BrandonChicago ' 24
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Diversity and Complexity of Israel

While we’ll be sure to bring you to the must-see spots throughout the trip, here’s a glimpse of some of the diverse speakers our participants hear from along with special stops we make to dive deeper into the complexity and diversity of Israel firsthand.

  • Ibrahim Abu Ahmed and Amira Mohammed: Hear powerful stories and insights from two Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, peace advocates, and hosts of the wartime podcast Unapologetic: The Third Narrative. Gain a deeper understanding of the Palestinian perspective about the experience of Arab citizens of Israel and learn about some of the larger regional dynamics at play today.
  • Rachel Azaria: Israeli society is known for its extraordinary capacity to mobilize around shared challenges. Rachel Azaria, former member of the Israeli Knesset and founder of HaOgen, joins us to explore how Israelis organize across political and social lines to drive civic action.

  • The Old City of Jerusalem: Are you a history buff? Wait until you get to walk through the Old City of Jerusalem. Between the magnitude of the Kotel (Western Wall) to the beautiful architecture of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Temple Mount, it’s an eye-opening way to witness diverse communities, their history and holiness.

Learn More at a Virtual Info Session