A powerful 12-day experience dedicated to understanding, healing, and standing alongside the people of Israel. Hear personal stories, meet those directly impacted, and take part in meaningful serving opportunities that bring comfort, support, and hope to local communities.
Israel Solidarity Tour
August 27 – September 7, 2025
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Welcome to Israel
Arrival Day
- Arrive in Israel by 15:00 and transfer to hotel
- Opening orientation and welcome
Overnight: Petah Tikva
Friday, August 28, 2026
In the Footsteps of October 7: Stories of Courage
- Meet those directly impacted by October 7
- Hear their stories and firsthand testimonies
- Witness the reality of the events that changed a nation
- Shabbat Dinner
Overnight: Petah Tikva
Saturday, August 29, 2026
In the Footsteps of October 7: Standing in Solidarity
- Continue meeting those directly impacted by October 7
- Learn, listen, and walk alongside the communities rebuilding their lives
- Reflection time
Overnight: Petah Tikva
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Solidarity in Action: Stories, Encounter & Service
- Visit a community deeply affected by October 7
- Meet those directly impacted and hear how they are rebuilding with courage
- Participate in a meaningful service project supporting ongoing restoration
- Group reflection
Overnight: Petah Tikva
Monday, August 31, 2026
The Coast & Carmel: Faith, History & Resilience
- Beit Lid Memorial Site — learn about the tragic attack of 1995 and hear Moran’s personal story
- Caesarea Maritima
- Druze Village of Daliat el-Carmel
- Mt. Carmel overlook
Overnight: Sea of Galilee
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Galilee Region: Community Life & Ancient Paths
- Kibbutz Ginnegar — learn about daily life on a kibbutz
- In the footsteps of our Messiah around the Sea of Galilee
Overnight: Sea of Galilee
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Northern Israel: Serving & Standing Together
- “In the Footsteps of October 7” northern encounters
- Meet those directly impacted in the northern communities
- Service opportunity: hands-on work supporting local residents
- Learn how communities near the northern border prepare and rebuild
Overnight: Sea of Galilee
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Golan Heights: Scripture, Security & Scenic Landscapes
- Tel Dan
- Banias (Caesarea Philippi)
- Majdal Shams
- Oz 77 Memorial
- Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee
Overnight: Sea of Galilee
Friday, September 4, 2026
Ancient Jerusalem: Walking Where History Lives
- City of David
- Warren’s Shaft
- Davidson Center (Southern Steps)
Overnight: Jerusalem
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Bethlehem & Judean Hills: The Story Unfolds
- Shepherds’ Fields
- Bethlehem
- Ein Haniya Spring
- Pools of Bethesda
Overnight: Jerusalem
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Modern Israel: Leadership, Justice & Identity
- Knesset (Israeli Parliament)
- Menorah Plaza
- Supreme Court
- Western Wall Tunnels
- Visit the HFI Office
Overnight: Jerusalem
Monday, September 7, 2026
Memory, Honor & Reflection
- Yad Vashem – The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
- Mt. Herzl National Cemetery
- Mount of Olives
- Garden of Gethsemane
- Farewell Dinner
End of Tour
