Israel mission 2025
Join Olami and friends for a trip not to be forgotten!
VOLUNTEERING
SPIRITUALITY
LEARNING
Flight Included
Fly out from Toronto with the group
Meals Daily
Includes breakfast, lunch & dinner
Hotel Sleeping
Nice accodommodations in Jerusalem
Extend Your Trip
Stay in Israel longer!
Birthright Freepass
This trip doesn’t affect your Birthright trips
Trip Dates
Sunday June 8 – 16, 2025
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F.A.Q. Frequently Asked Questions
Can I go ont his trip if I already did Birthright?
YES!
This is a special mission that you can do even BEFORE or AFTER Birthright Israel Experience.
Can I still go on Birthright if I do this trip?
YES!
Birthright is one of our partners and would like people to do the REGULAR Birthright Experience, AND ALSO do this mission!
So you CAN do both!
What is the age limit?
The age range for participants is 18- 32.
Mentors can be older.
Is there cancellation & health issurance?
In case of a war or extreme safety situation, the trip is covered with cancellation and travel insurance.
Furthemore, every participant will be provided with health inssurance.
Is this trip co-ed?
NO.
There are TWO seperate and simultaneous SINGLE-GENDER trips going on at the same time. They are not co-ed. However, we will be flying there and back together.
I’ll already be in Israel, so what now?
Great! Just meet up with us. However you must still pay the full amount.
How much is the cost?
Every participant must pay the minimum of $599 USD once they are accepted on the trip.
We will cover everything else: the flight from Toronto, as well as ground costs (hotel, food, buses, activities)
Is the flight direct?
YES!
We are flying directly from Toronto YYZ to Israel TLV, with no stopover.
In case the airlines cancel the flight we booked, alternative plans will be made to our best abilities.
Can I extend or fly in earlier?
You can EXTEND your flight and return later as you wish!
This would be done after you are accepted.
You CANNOT fly in earlier from our side. You can fly earlier on your own account or simple already be in Israel.
What if there is a war G-d forbid.
In case of a war before or during the trip, we will take every precaution to stay safe and return home to Toronto as early as possible.
Our partners have secured ways to leave the country in case of emergency.
Is it safe?
We have a guard with the group at all times.
We make sure to take the group only to safe locations. Everyone is expected to act intelligently when they are exploring the city on their own.
Is there free time?
YES!
Almost every night, we return to the hotel and everyone is free to do what they wish.
BUT everyone is expected to:
- Sleep at the hotel
- Wake up on time
- Participate in every group activity
Can I go visit family?
Free time is only at night, from 9pm and onwards. You cannot leave any group trip early to travel to family. You must sleep every night at the hotel.
Where are based? Are we travelling daily?
We are based in Jerusalem.
We take day trips daily, but always return to our hotel in Jerusalem. (There is not packing and unpacking.)
What should I pack?
We recommend comfortable, activewear for the daytime. Very comfy shoes.
You will want to change outfits every night because it gets hot and sweaty in the day.
Shabbat attire is suggested, so something nicer than usual is good.
You are allowed one regular sized suitcase, one carry on and one backpack.
Can I get a SIM card?
An Israeli SIM card is mandatory.
You can purchase one in Toronto for $45, or get an eSIM (cheaper, but more finicky).
You should not get one in Israel because
- it takes time to get a new account set up (speaking Hebrew)
- a good deal would be around $35, so you barely save any $$$
What about food & hotel?
We will be staying in a good hotel in Jerusalem.
Breakfast will be served as a buffet at the hotel daily.
Lunch will be served daily on the trips.
Dinner will also be served nightly.
Shabbat food will be a grand feast!
What’s the staff like?
The staff is incredible!
You can expect TWO Olami Toronto staff members on your trip, with lots of experience in Israel, running trips and making it an amazing experience.
The head staff speaks Hebrew, so that they can communicate with the locals.
As an extra, madrichim/madrichot junior staff members will be joining us to make the trip run smoothly.