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ethiopia

July 8-14, 2025

Join us for this unique experience to discover the historical, cultural and economic landscape of Ethiopia. Explore ideas around Jewish commitment to global responsibility and engage with JDC’s programs that address global poverty and international development through the work of Tikkun Olam Ventures (TOV).

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trip
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FAQ
  • Immerse into JDC GRID‘s projects in Ethiopia, such as the Innovation Journey, that offers Israeli agricultural technology (ag-tech) companies an immersive opportunity to gain insights into the agricultural sector in emerging markets, focusing on smallholder farmers.
  • Discover Ethiopia’s unique Jewish community and culture, and learn about JDC’s covert military operation, Operation Solomon, to transport them to Israel.
  • Learn about JDC’s on the ground medical efforts like the JDC Spine Program. Founded in 2006 by Dr. Rick Hodes, the Medical Director of JDC in Ethiopia, the program is dedicated to addressing spinal deformities, with a particular focus on the young, economically disadvantaged, and vulnerable populations.
  • Indulge in traditional Ethiopian cuisine, like eating Injera, a sour flatbread that is widely popular throughout Ethiopia and serves as a base for other dishes, as well as its coffee, which is consumed on a global scale and has a strong cultural significance in Ethiopia.
  • Enjoy and practice traditional Ethiopia dance, known as eskista, and listen to Ethiopian jazz at Addis Ababa’s renowned clubs.

“What a transformational, wonderfully-curated experience! I am still buzzing from it. The only thing more incredible than the place was the people.”

– Past Insider Trip Participant

PARTICIPATION FEE:

$1,500 (airfare not included)

*We are dedicated to ensuring that all members of our community have equal opportunity and access to this program. We offer additional subsidies to make this trip accessible for all participants. More info about subsidies is provided below.

INCLUDES:

Local transportation within Ethiopia

Meals

Hotel accommodations (July 7-14)

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

July 8-14, 2025

Programming will begin early the morning of July 8th. July 7th is the recommended date of arrival.

Application Deadline:

May 18, 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.

Additional Subsidies

At JDC Entwine, we value Arevut, mutual responsibility. We understand that our participants contribute significantly to the trip experience and that financial circumstances vary among our participants. We have a generous donor community that ensures participation fees for all Insider Trips are highly subsidized to provide greater access and opportunity for participation. To ensure accessibility and equitable opportunity, we are able to offer additional financial subsidies based on each participant’s ability to contribute to the cost of the trip. Learn more about our commitment to DEIB.

How it works:
Applicants accepted to an Entwine trip will receive a form to indicate need for additional financial assistance (up to 50% of the participation fee). Our team will review inquiries submitted on a case-by-case basis and inform individuals via email if we are able to offer them additional subsidies. Note: if additional subsidies are offered, the subsidy can only be applied towards the participation fee – participants are responsible for flights.

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