inside

Israel

for national and Detroit-area young adults

November 17-24, 2025

 

 

Join JDC Entwine on a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Israel. Engage with the diverse segments of Israeli society and explore the rich history of the region. In a post October 7 world, learn about JDC’s unique role in providing social services to all walks of life.

This trip is supported by the Jewish Federation of Detroit.

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trip
highlights

FAQ
  • Explore JDC’s work on the ground post October 7, 2023 helping the world’s largest Jewish community rebuild for a strong future.
  • Learn about JDC’s programs that reach the most vulnerable Israelis: working with trauma response for children and teens, providing assistance to the elderly and people with disabilities, and helping those who have lost their jobs.
  • Volunteer through JDC programs and learn about the approach from the inside.
  • Connect with a group of peers to reflect and process.
  • Visit different regions and cities in Israel to understand the geographical scope of JDC’s work and response.

*This program is subject to change due to the dynamic situation in Israel.

“Vising Israel through this lens was truly a transformative experience. Learning about JDC’s work felt more important than ever and I’m grateful we were able to do that through such a immersive, dynamic itinerary and impressive cohort.”

– Past Inside Israel Participant

PARTICIPATION FEE:

$500

INCLUDES:

Local transportation within Israel

Meals

Hotel accommodations

Site visits, briefings, tours, etc.

Medical and emergency evacuation insurance

*Please note that your participation fee does not include international airfare. Travel and cancellation insurance is required.

Trip Dates

November 17-24, 2025

Application Deadline:

August 15, 2025

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About JDC

JDC (the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee or “The Joint”) is the leading Jewish humanitarian organization, working in 70 countries to lift lives and strengthen communities. We rescue Jews in danger, provide aid to vulnerable Jews, develop innovative solutions to Israel’s most complex social challenges, cultivate a Jewish future, and lead the Jewish community’s response to crises. For over 100 years, our work has put the timeless Jewish value of mutual responsibility into action, making JDC essential to the survival of millions of people and the advancement of Jewish life across the globe. Learn more at jdc.org.

About NextGen Detroit

The NEXTGen Detroit community is made up of 21- to 39-year-olds in all stages of life. As the young adult division of the Jewish Federation of Detroit, they’re on a mission to engage young Jewish adults through bold leadership, inspired giving and diverse experiences to build and sustain a vibrant Jewish community in Detroit and around the world. So whether you’re a recent grad, a parent, a CEO, single, married, here for good or just passing through, they have something for you in Jewish Detroit. And if they don’t have it, they’ll happily help you find it.

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