Join us for this journey of solidarity and healing!
For 737 days, 49 of the original 250 Israelis taken hostage by Hamas were held in captivity under unimaginable conditions. Through 18 Jewish holidays and 105 Shabbat dinners, Jewish families in Israel and around the world left empty chairs at their tables, wore yellow ribbons on their lapels, and carried fractures in their hearts.
Each of those one million minutes was filled with anguish and uncertainty — wondering if the hostages would live or die, knowing that our people were not whole.
After years of waiting and praying, the surviving hostages have been reunited with their loved ones — filling the empty chairs and beginning the long journey of healing.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta joins Jews everywhere in gratitude for moments of reunion, in remembrance of those lost, and in steadfast solidarity with the families and people of Israel. Together, we honor their courage, resilience, and unwavering faith.
As Israel continues to heal and rebuild, we invite you to stand with us — to bear witness, to connect, and to reaffirm our shared strength and commitment to Israel and her people.
Now is the time to show up: to listen, to learn, and to lend support as we help our extended family in Israel move forward with hope and determination.
Israel
$500 deposit
*Flights not included in the price.
Participation in this journey is open to donors who have made a gift to the 2026 Community Campaign
Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta
This journey is more than a trip — it is a reaffirmation of our community’s compassion, unity, and enduring connection to Israel. Together, we can strengthen the bonds that tie our global Jewish family and ensure that our collective light continues to shine brightly.
Participation in this journey is open to donors who have made a gift to the 2026 Community Campaign.
- Briefing with Insiders in Tel Aviv — gain insider insight into Israel’s current reality.
- Bearing witness at sites of remembrance and advocacy, including Hostage Square (Kikar Hahatufim) — Israel’s epicenter of remembrance and advocacy.
- Visits to the Western Negev — meet survivors, community leaders, and innovators rebuilding after October 7.
- Volunteer opportunities with Shinua Chevrati (Social Delivery), addressing food insecurity with dignity.
- Encounters in the Western Galilee and Yokneam–Megiddo, Atlanta’s Partnership2Gether regions — see your impact in action.
- Reflections in Jerusalem — visit Mount Herzl and pay tribute to Atlanta’s own Rose Lubin z”l.
- Optional Shabbat Extension — experience Kabbalat Shabbat at the Western Wall, explore the National Library of Israel, and enjoy home hospitality in Jerusalem.
- The final cost will be between $4,000 and $5,000 per person, based on final itinerary and accommodations.
- We are currently accepting $500 deposits to reserve your spot.
- Space is limited
