Meaningful Jewish Travel Experiences
Through immersive travel experiences, Federation is bridging the gap between San Diego and Jewish communities across the globe – fostering a sense of peoplehood that unites us as Jews throughout the world. This work continues to demonstrate the transformative power of immersive experiences in strengthening lasting Jewish identity and building meaningful people-to-people connections.
From hands-on missions to cultural exchanges, birthright trips and more, we connect San Diego to the world’s rich tapestry of Jewish life while inspiring the next generation to cultivate lasting connections to the Jewish homeland.
Our Immersive Travel Programs
Our Immersive Travel Partners
Honeymoon Israel
Honeymoon Israel, in partnership with Jewish Federation of San Diego, helps young couples bring Jewish life into their homes in a personal, meaningful way. What begins with a trip to Israel becomes a community that lasts a lifetime.
Honeymoon Israel offers a highly subsidized trip to Israel alongside other couples from San Diego. Participants experience Israel’s culture, beauty, and society in a way they might never do on their own, then return home with a new community and friends who feel like family. The journey continues in San Diego through local Honeymoon Israel and alumni events and programs.
To be eligible, couples must have at least one Jewish partner, be between the ages of 25-40, be married or part of a lifelong committed relationship for five years or less, and one partner must not have been to Israel before on a peer trip.
For more information, visit Honeymoon Israel or contact Wendy McCreary, Community Programs Manager at [email protected].
Birthright Israel
Federation provides funding for young Jewish adults ages 18-26 who wish to experience a life-changing trip to Israel alongside other young Jews from all around the world.
Our national partner, Birthright Israel, is the largest educational tourism organization in the world that has provided over 800,000 young Jewish adults with trips to the state of Israel. Trip organizers arrange everything – including flights, accommodations, activities, and more – so all you need to do is pack your bags and be ready to explore!
For more information, visit Birthright Israel or contact: Dana Koenig, Immersive Travel Manager at [email protected].
JDC Entwine
JDC Entwine is a one-of-a-kind movement for young Jewish leaders, influencers, and advocates who seek to make a meaningful impact on global Jewish needs.
