As mentioned under “Is it safe to visit Israel,” IsraelNow is continually assessing the situation to determine if travel to Israel meets our safety and security guidelines. If it is safe to travel to Israel, we will do so!
If we decide it’s not possible to travel to Israel, you will receive a full refund.
How will I know what’s going on?
We will remain in communication with all our IsraelNow families throughout the process
We will keep you informed on the status and of any changes to our program
If you want more information, please reach out to your local IsraelNow team.
Is it safe to visit Israel?
As of now, Israel is open for tourists and groups are visiting the country.
IsraelNow will not travel to Israel if there remains an active state of war. As of now, we remain hopeful that the war will end and stability will return to the region, allowing our program to run uninterrupted.
We continue to monitor the situation, including US State Department guidance, the Israeli Ministry of Tourism, Airline policies, and our internal partners on the ground in Israel to get regular updates.
Here are some of the Security measures we have in place: Cheder Motzav, security guards, JUF Director of Security.
What if we can’t go to Israel?
As mentioned under “Is it safe to visit Israel,” IsraelNow is continually assessing the situation to determine if travel to Israel meets our safety and security guidelines. If it is safe to travel to Israel, we will do so!
IsraelNow Cleveland has decided to offer a parallel alternative experience in Texas. This trip will mirror our educational goals at a cost of $350.’
See here for more information about our 2024 IsraelNow experience in Northern California.
How will this trip be different than previous IsraelNow trips?
IsraelNow is constantly reviewing itineraries based on feedback from previous years, advancements in education best practices and the ever-changing tourism landscape in Israel.
We plan to address the impact of Oct. 7 and the war on both Israel as well as on our participants in an age-appropriate way. We will expose our group to diverse narratives and experiences and equip them with the tools to engage with complex ideas.
