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south africa

in partnership with HUC

August 10-16, 2026

Exclusively open to students of Hebrew Union College, join us for the adventure of a lifetime in South Africa! Take in stunning views from Table Mountain, learn about how JDC-supported programs empower women through agricultural ventures, and experience all this vibrant country has to offer. We’ll learn about South Africa’s history and current climate alongside the Jewish community and dig into the value of global Jewish responsibility.

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trip
highlights

FAQ
  • Gain meaningful insight into South Africa’s rich and diverse history, and explore the social and cultural forces that have shaped the country today.
  • Visit JDC GRID-supported Agrihubs, which are serving to economically empower women through agricultural ventures.
  • Connect with Mensch and local Jewish Young Professionals to learn how the Jewish community is involved in JDC’s work.
  • Meet with the women who run the Ubuntu Beekeeping Project in Pretoria which trains South African women in beekeeping and how to launch and manage their own honey production businesses.
  • Spend a spirited, joyous Shabbat with Temple Israel, Cape Town’s Reform community.
  • Take in the stunning views of Cape Town from Table Mountain, visit the bustling Oranjezicht market, and soak in all this colorful city has to offer.

“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

This Insider Trip is fully subsidized through the generous support of Jane and Stuart Weitzman.

INCLUDES:

Round-trip airfare from the United States or Israel to South Africa

Local transportation within South Africa

Meals

Hotel accommodations

Site visits, briefings, tours, etc.

Medical and emergency evacuation insurance

Trip Dates

August 10-16, 2026

Application Deadline:

March 12, 2026

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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 Hebrew Union College

Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) is the premier Jewish seminary in North America and the academic, spiritual, and professional leadership development center of Reform Judaism. HUC students and alumni are leading a Jewish renaissance in North America, Israel, and around the globe as leaders in synagogues, schools, Hillels, hospitals, camps, the military, and Jewish organizations worldwide. HUC campuses in Cincinnati, Jerusalem, Los Angeles, and New York are vital centers for educational and cultural outreach to those of all faiths and backgrounds.

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