Yes, it is safe! While it is a fact that dangerous things sometimes happen in Israel, it is no more dangerous than visiting a major city in the United States. This does not mean you should be careless or unaware of your surroundings. It definitely means you should not do things that will bring unwanted attention to yourself.

Israel has its own time zone name: Israel Standard Time. That is seven hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time in the United States.

No! Israel does not require any vaccinations, including COVID vaccines, prior to entry.

Don’t worry! You’ll get an extensive packing list at one of our informational meetings.

Expect $4,500 - $5,000 per person.

The official language of Israel is Hebrew. However, you can expect to also hear Arabic. Fortunately, the third most common language is English, followed closely by Russian. In most places in Israel, people will know at least some conversational English.

While Israel is a small country, it is said you can experience it all. In the north, close to the Mediterranean, you can expect 300 sunny days a year. The temperature, though, as you move south only goes up as you get closer to desert. October/November and March/April are the best months for missing high-heat and their rainy season.

Israel borders Lebanon in the North, Syria in the North-East, Jordan in the East, and Egypt in the South. The entire western border of Israel is the Mediterranean Coast.

You can expect to walk four to five miles per day. And the terrain is not always flat. You need to be capable of walking this distance every day with relative ease to be comfortable in Israel.