Welcome to the Solidarity Journey to Israel

Thank you for submitting your deposit and confirming your place on this meaningful journey. This private page includes all the important details you need as you prepare to travel with us. We are grateful to be making this journey together and to stand in solidarity with our Israeli brothers and sisters.

Journey Pricing & Registration Details

The final cost for the Solidarity Journey to Israel is as follows:

  • $3,850 per participant for those registered before December 5 (includes $500 deposit)
  • $4,350 per participant for registrations after December 5 (includes $500 deposit)
  • Single supplement: $900 per person
  • Flights are not included in the journey price
Journey Start & Travel Planning

The journey begins on the morning of Sunday, February 1. To ensure a smooth start, we encourage you to book your flights as soon as possible.

If you require hotel accommodations before the program begins, we can arrange them through our tour company at a rate of $500 per night.

Shabbat Travelers

If you do not travel on Shabbat, please plan to arrive in Israel before Shabbat begins on Friday, January 30:

  • Tel Aviv: 4:51 PM
  • Jerusalem: 4:32 PM
Suggested Flights

Departing to Israel

Saturday, January 31

  • Delta 2380/234: Depart Atlanta 11:30 AM; Arrive Tel Aviv 9:20 AM (Sunday) via JFK
  • United 554/84: Depart Atlanta 11:16 AM; Arrive Tel Aviv 9:20 AM (Sunday) via Newark

Friday, January 30

  • Air France 31/962: Depart Atlanta 5:40 PM; Arrive Tel Aviv 2:10 PM (Saturday) via Paris
  • Delta 2380/234: Depart Atlanta 12:00 PM; Arrive Tel Aviv 9:20 AM (Saturday) via JFK

Return Flights

Thursday, February 5

  • United 91/2669: Depart Tel Aviv 11:10 PM; Arrive Atlanta 11:41 AM (Friday) via Newark

Friday, February 6

  • El Al 1 / Delta 2227: Depart Tel Aviv 12:45 AM; Arrive Atlanta 11:16 AM via JFK
  • El Al 27 / Delta 2365: Depart Tel Aviv 1:00 AM; Arrive Atlanta 10:43 AM via Newark

Once your travel is booked, please notify us. We are happy to help secure additional hotel nights on either end of your journey.

Israel Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL)

Beginning January 1, 2025, all U.S. citizens must obtain an ETA-IL before departing the United States.

  • Apply at least 72 hours before departure
  • Cost: 25 ILS (approximately $7 USD)
  • Valid for two years or until your passport expires
  • Acts as both authorization and expedited entry

Apply here: https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/

If you have already received an ETA-IL since the system launched, it should remain valid. You should have received an email from:no-reply_israel-entry_status@piba.gov.il with your expiration date.

Travel Insurance

We strongly encourage travelers to secure travel insurance. Options include:

  • Allianz Travel Insurance
  • GeoBlue Travel Insurance

If you are a Medicare user, please check with your representative about adding international coverage. You are also welcome to explore any insurance provider of your choosing.

Optional Journey Extensions

Our tour provider is offering an optional extension through Sunday, February 8. This includes:

  • Two additional nights in Jerusalem at the David Citadel
  • Visits to several sites in Jerusalem over Shabbat
  • Minimum of 10 participants required
  • Cost: $1,800 per person

Additional nights at the David Citadel can also be booked à la carte for $550 per night.

If you’d prefer a private, customized extension to your journey, we can arrange that as well.

Looking Ahead

We are still actively recruiting additional participants. Please share the main registration page with them so they can put down their deposit.

Link to Event Page

Please also save the date for our pre-trip gathering Thursday, January 8 at 7:00 PM. Location details will be shared closer to the event.

Finish Signing Up for the Solidarity Journey to Israel!