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Immersive Travel

Travel with your community to Israel and Jewish communities around the world, and come home changed.

Where the magic happens

There is nothing like experiencing Jewish peoplehood in person. This year, Federation ran immersive missions across four continents, reaching participants in Cuba, India, Mexico City, and our partnership region of Sha'ar HaNegev. Travelers came home with new friendships, a stronger sense of Jewish identity, and a deeper connection to the San Diego Jewish community.

Whether you are looking for your first trip or your next one, an immersive journey will change how you see your place in the Jewish story.

100%
of participants formed new friendships they intend to continue
85%
reported a stronger sense of their own Jewish identity
90%
reported strengthened belonging to the San Diego Jewish community
87%
felt more connected to Israel and global Jewish peoplehood

Upcoming Trips

Each trip has its own registration page. Explore and sign up below.

November 2–8, 2026

Momentum to Israel

A transformative week in Israel for Jewish moms — travel with San Diego women and mothers from around the world to explore Jewish identity, values, and connection.

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May 2027

The Community Trip to Israel

The whole San Diego Jewish community travels together to Israel and Budapest — all ages, all backgrounds, one unforgettable journey. Over 300 are already on the interest list.

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June 2027

Israel Unfiltered

Experience Israel up close and unscripted — real people, real conversations, and the places behind the headlines.

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The Community Trip 2027

The whole community is traveling to Israel and Budapest in May 2027. More than 300 are already on the interest list.

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Stories from Our Journeys

Dispatches, reflections, and photos from Federation missions and community trips around the Jewish world.

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