Join the Young Leadership Division of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta for an unforgettable journey through Poland’s rich Jewish heritage and history. From June 29 to July 5, 2026, explore Warsaw and Kraków with a curated itinerary that blends cultural discovery, historical reflection, and meaningful engagement with local Jewish communities. Designed for young professionals ages 22-40, this highly subsidized experience will bring our community together to bear witness to the atrocities endured by the Jewish people, while also exploring the vibrant, resilient beauty of Jewish life today.
Poland (Warsaw & Kraków)
Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta | Young Leadership Division
Journey Highlights
- Witness resilience at JCC Warsaw, where Jewish life is being rebuilt with purpose and pride
- Honor memory at Treblinka, the Lopuchowo Forest, and Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Walk in the footsteps of resistance and survival through the streets of the Warsaw Ghetto
- Meet the leaders shaping Jewish life today—from JDC and JAFI to Hillel and JCC Kraków
- Experience Shabbat as a vibrant expression of contemporary Jewish community in Poland
- Discover Kraków’s Jewish heart, from Schindler’s Factory to the historic lanes of Kazimierz
- Celebrate culture and continuity at the renowned Jewish Culture Festival
- Build lasting community with fellow young leaders, sharing conversations and reflections that stay with you long after returning home
This mission offers a unique opportunity to connect with Jewish life in Poland today, reflect on its past, and strengthen your leadership journey.
- $1500 per person (double occupancy)
- $545 single supplement (optional)
International airfare not included.
Payment Timeline: Full payment is due at registration.
Cancellation Policy: $1,000 refund if canceled by April 15, 2026 (75 days before travel).
Please Note: Federation Annual Campaign participation of at least $180 is required to attend the journey. If you have not already donated, you may do so here.
What’s Included:
- One group airport arrival transfer (if on suggested group flight)
- One group airport departure transfer
- 5 days of transportation on private coach bus
- 5 days with an English-speaking guide
- 6 nights in hotels
- Meals included: Breakfast (6), Lunch (5), Dinner (4)
- Security guard
- Snacks on the bus
- 2 bottles of water per day per person
- Tips and gratuities
- Porterage
- VAT and local taxes
What’s Not Included:
- 2 dinners (dinner on June 29 and July 2)
- International airfare
- Travel and medical insurance (we strongly suggest the acquisition of comprehensive medical and travel (“Cancel for Any Reason”) insurance).
- Personal expenses
All participants are highly encouraged to purchase travel insurance. Federation cannot refund costs due to missed or canceled flights or rescheduling.
Allianz travel insurance is strongly recommended and must be purchased at least 10 days before travel. Participants can select any travel insurance of their choosing.
Participants must arrive in Warsaw on June 29, 2026 (depart Atlanta on June 28th). Participants depart from Krakow on July 5, 2026. You must book your flight as a multi-city as the arrival airport (WAW) is different than the departure airport (KRK).
Suggested Flight:
Departure: June 28 (ATL to AMS: DL 9375, AMS to WAW: DL 9539) – 10:40 PM departure, 4:25 PM arrival +1 day (June 29 arrival).
Return: July 5 (KRK to AMS: DL 9577, AMS to ATL: DL 9374) – 11:50 AM departure, 8:25 PM arrival.
Day 1: June 29 – Arrival
- Individual departures and arrivals to Warsaw (WAW)
- Settle in at the Mercure Grand Hotel
- Dinner on own
Day 2: June 30 — Warsaw: History & Renewal
- Mission kickoff + meet your guide
- Visit JCC Warsaw + strategic briefing with Head of JDC Poland
- Lunch at the JCC
- Guided tour: Rappaport Memorial, Warsaw Ghetto, Umshlagplatz, Mila 18
- Opening dinner with The Jewish Agency for Israel – Poland and beneficiaries from Ukraine
- Overnight: Mercure Grand Hotel
Day 3: July 1 — Memory & Meaning
- Visit Treblinka Death Camp
- Boxed lunch
- Explore the preserved shtetl town of Tykocin + synagogue visit
- Memorial ceremony in the Lopuchowo Forest
- Dinner with Chief Rabbi Michael Schudrich and Hillel Poland
- Overnight: Mercure Grand Hotel
Day 4: July 2 — Warsaw to Kraków
- Visit the Jewish Cemetery and walk historic ghetto sites: Grzybowski Square, Próżna Street, Waliców Street, Chłodna Street
- Pendolino Fast Train to Kraków (lunch onboard)
- Check‑in to Hotel Qubus
- Dinner on your own
- Overnight: Hotel Qubus, Kraków
Day 5: July 3 — Auschwitz-Birkenau & Shabbat
- Full guided visit of Auschwitz-Birkenau, including documentary film
- Lunch in Oświęcim
- Briefing at JCC Kraków
- Shabbat Dinner with Kraków’s Jewish community
- Overnight: Hotel Qubus
Day 6: July 4 — Kraków’s Jewish Past & Present
- Explore Podgórze (Kraków Ghetto): Eagle Pharmacy Museum, Ghetto Wall
- Visit exterior of Oskar Schindler’s Factory
- Lunch at Klezmer-Hois in historic Kazimierz
- Walking tour of Kazimierz (Jewish district)
- Reflection session + Farewell Dinner
- Optional: Attend the Shalom on Szeroka Street Concert at the Jewish Culture Festival
- Overnight: Hotel Qubus
Day 7: July 5 — Return
- Early breakfast
- Group transfer to Kraków (KRK) Airport
- Depart for home
