January 20, 2025
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January 26, 2025
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Building bridges for the Jewish People, from Israel and the Diaspora, to create a more sustainable future together.
Join Adamah constituents from across the country, community members and leaders, Adamah staff and volunteers, partners, and allies for a week in Israel learning from and building partnerships with Israeli leaders in environmental education, climate action, and peacebuilding through environmental cooperation.
- Travel with and learn from Jewish environmental leaders from across North America
- Connect with Israeli environmental leaders grounded in shared values, goals, and vision for a just and sustainable future
- Learn from Israeli and Palestinian leaders pursuing peace through environmental cooperation
- Help explore strategic partnerships between American and Israeli Jewish environmentalists
- Experience an Adamah Shabbaton on the land alongside new friends and allies from across North America and Israel
- Immerse yourself in Peoplehood and Planethood, helping build new bridges to serve our people and our planet for years to come
Thanks to our generous supporters, this trip is FREE* except for some travel costs.
We expect significant demand and will review all applications seriously. prioritizing community members situated in our community impact hubs and from our closest partner organizations.
*Included in this trip are shared accommodations, land travel within Israel, most meals, and a $600 travel stipend towards travel to/from Israel. Not included are flights and travel insurance. If accepted, participants must secure their spot with a non-refundable $500 registration fee.
For more information, contact Gabe Axler, Adamah Leadership Israel Mission coordinator at gabe.axler@adamah.org.
FAQs
What is the cost to participate in this trip?
Participants must secure their spot with a (non-refundable) $500 registration fee. At the end of the program, participants will receive a $600 flight stipend to help offset the cost of their flights.
What is included in the trip?
- Accommodations in modest hotels (Monday evening through the following Sunday morning) in double-occupancy rooms. Single lodging may be available for an additional cost, pending availability.
- Land travel within Israel
- Most meals
- Medical insurance (while on the ground in Israel)
- A $600 flight stipend towards travel to/from Israel
What is not covered in the cost of the trip?
- Travel to and from Israel – participants must purchase their own flights.
- Parking or transportation to/from the airport at point of origin.
- Flight cancellations and/or baggage expenses.
- Travel insurance (purchasing your own policy to cover flight cancellations, baggage issues, etc., is highly recommended).
- 2 independent meals in Israel.
How will we observe Kashrut and Shabbat ritual during the trip?
All meals provided by Adamah will be kosher. We will observe Shabbat in a halakhic capacity during our programming. During free time participants can do what they choose.
Are there security concerns?
We are operating in full cooperation with the security detail used by Israeli trip providers. We will only visit places deemed safe by our contacts at the Israeli army.
Who are the Israeli and Palestinian community partners we will be meeting with?
We will be meeting with partner organizations such as the Arava Institute, Heschel Center for Sustainability, Society for the Preservation of Nature in Israel, Shamsuna and more. More details to come!
How are environmental and climate activities/partnerships being integrated into the itinerary?
We will be meeting with climate activists and local changemakers every day and exploring a wide variety of environmental and climate issues facing Israel and beyond. More details to come!
