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Logistics & costs

$3,445 or $3,645 including V.A.T for Israeli citizens
Covers land costs only. Participants are responsible for booking their own flights to and from Israel.

Space is limited! Reserve your seat today.

For your convenience, you can register and pay online using our secure registration form.

For more information email israelat60mission@sfjcf.org or call us at 415.856.1380.

Apply for financial assistance for Israel @ 60 Mission

The Jewish Community Endowment Fund approved a one-time reserve fund to subsidize up to 50% of the amount of the full cost to participate in one of the missions.  Learn more

Please note:

  • All prices quoted are for participants holding US passports only. Please note that if you have an Israeli passport, the Israeli law requires you to enter and exit Israel with your Israeli passport and pay all applicable V.A.T. The V.A.T will be reflected in your billing summary.
  • All quoted prices are subject to change due to increases in fuel charges or unexpected increases of fees in Israel.
  • All prices are based on a minimum attendance of 30 people per track. In the event that there are fewer than 30 people per track, the package cost will increase.

Package includes:

  • Accommodation based on double occupancy in first class hotels in Tel Aviv & Jerusalem and Kibbutz Guest houses while in the Galil.
  • Hotel taxes & gratuity to service providers.
  • Breakfasts, lunches & dinners as specified in program
  • Entrance fees as specified in program
  • Cultural events as specified in program
  • Speakers and expert guides
  • Ground transportation to and from the airport in Israel

Hotel Information:

Accommodations are guaranteed only for the duration of the mission:
  • Check in on May 1, 2008 & check out May 9 by 12:00 noon

The following hotels have been selected for this Mission. Please note that the price is based on double-occupancy in a standard room. Upgrades and single supplements are limited in number and will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.

May 1-4, 2008, 4 nights: David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem
May 5-6, 2008, 2 nights: Kibbutz guest houses in the Galil
May 7-8, 2008, 2 nights: David InterContinental Hotel, Tel Aviv
** Check out May 9 by 12:00 noon

Reserving extra hotel nights either before or after the Mission

Our travel agency in Israel, Mabat, has a limited amount of reserved hotel rooms at either the beginning or end of the Mission and encourages you to reserve your room as soon as possible. They are available on a first-come first-serve basis.   To reserve these rooms, you will need to make the reservation and payment arrangements directly with Mabat at Malka@mabat.com.

Upgrades and single-room supplements:

All hotels have been carefully selected for their high standards and quality. However, you may request an upgrade for an additional charge (referred to as room upgrade on the registration form). Room upgrades are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to limited amounts of single rooms or upgrades, we are not able to guarantee rooms. You will receive an email regarding the status of your request.

Additional accommodations costs:

Due to limited quantities of single rooms or upgrades, we are not able to guarantee requests. You will receive an email regarding the status of your request.

All hotel rooms reserved for the mission are regular high-standard rooms based on double occupancy. Should you wish to upgrade to room alone or upgrade to a higher quality hotel room, please select from the following options:

Non-Israeli Citizen
Israeli Citizen, including V.A.T.
SINGLE ROOM
$840
$957
SINGLE UPGRADED ROOM
$1,604
$1,853
DOUBLE UPGRADED ROOM
$336
$379

 

Full payment:
Full payment is due upon registration.

Cancellations and refunds:

  • All cancellations for any reason must be received in writing. 
  • Cancellations made between January 25th and March 1st, 2008 will be eligible for a partial refund based on the package selected.
  • If airfare was purchased through the Federation (while this option was still available), all payments minus $2,700 (includes non-refundable deposit, airfare and a portion of the ground costs) will be refunded.
  • If airfare is purchased separately (not through the Federation), all payments minus $1,000 (includes non-refundable deposit and a portion of the ground costs) will be refunded.
  • No refunds will be made available after March 1, 2008

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