2026 JWV Mission to Israel
This page provides registration details and the complete itinerary for the 2026 JWV Mission to Israel, a 10-day journey from June 22 to July 1 focused on veteran solidarity and honoring those on the front lines. You will find information on mission highlights, cost breakdowns, and the essential payment schedule required to secure your placement by the March 27 deadline.
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JWV Mission to Israel:
June 22 – July 1, 2026
Join the Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Department of the Mid-Atlantic and Israel for a 10-day mission focused on honor, resilience, and veteran solidarity. This journey is a unique opportunity to stand with those on the front lines, connect with fellow service members, and experience the living history of Israel firsthand.
Mission Highlights
Veteran Connection: Engage in a festive BBQ with Israeli soldiers and members of JWV Post 180.
Healing & Support: Visit soldiers in rehabilitation at the Sheba Medical Center and other facilities.
Strategic Briefings: Receive security briefings on the Golan Heights and a concluding strategic analysis from the Begin-Sadat Center.
Honoring Sacrifice: Pay respects at Mount Herzl, Israel's national cemetery, and the ANZAC Memorial in Be'er Sheva.
Sacred History: Experience guided tours of Yad Vashem, the Western Wall, and the Menachem Begin Heritage Center.
Lasting Legacy: Participate in a tree-planting ceremony at the Neot Kedumim Biblical Nature Reserve.
Logistics & Costs
Base Cost: $4,000 per person (double occupancy).
Single Supplement: $1,400 for a private room.
Tips: $150 per person (to be paid in cash upon arrival).
What’s Included: Deluxe motor coach transportation, high-quality hotel accommodations, all entry fees per the itinerary, daily breakfast, two lunches, and all but one dinner.
Kosher & Shabbat: All group meals provided will be kosher. Participants are free to observe Shabbat according to their own traditions, with opportunities for synagogue services provided.
Important Dates & Payment Schedule
To secure your place on this mission, please adhere to the following deadlines:
March 20, 2026: Preferred early application goal for priority processing.
March 27, 2026: $500 registration deposit and first payment of $2,500 due.
March 31, 2026: Final absolute deadline for all applications.
April 20, 2026: Final payment (including any single supplement) due.
How to Register
Submit your completed Registration Form, Emergency Contact Form, Release Form, and a color copy of your passport picture page to Rabbi Mitchell Ackerson.
Passport Requirement: Your passport must be valid until at least January 1, 2027.
Visa Requirement: All participants must obtain an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) online before arrival.
Questions? Contact Rabbi Ackerson via WhatsApp or phone.