Beth Am Family Trip to Israel | Summer 2024
Registration Is Now Open for the Summer 2024 Beth Am Family Trip to Israel
A 12-day Taste of Israel Family Trip (operated by J2 Adventures)
Trip Dates: June 12-23, 2024
Registration Window: July 27, 2023 - April 12, 2024
Next summer, join Rabbi Heath Watenmaker, his wife, Amy, and their family, on a 12-day Beth Am Family Trip to Israel (operated by J2 Adventures)! Highlights include family-friendly content:
- Art & Culture
- Heritage
- Current Affairs
- Home Hospitality
- Food & Wine
- Nature Walks
- Archaeology
- Street Food
- Jeep Tour
Trip details, including a trip itinerary, are available on the J2 Adventures Beth Am Summer 2024 Trip page.
Payments: When registering online, payment of a $500 non-refundable deposit will be required. There is a 72-hour grace period to cancel the registration and receive a return of the deposit. Final payment is due 90 days before departure. Helpful information is also available on the J2 Adventures Terms and Conditions (T&Cs)/FAQs page.
What’s NOT included in the price:
- Airfare
- Travel Insurance
- Credit Card Fees: A fee of $196.60 per person will apply when making the final trip payment. To avoid credit card fees, participants can make the final trip payment via wire transfer.
Got questions about the trip? Contact the J2 Adventures customer care team either by phone or email:
- Call: (888) 230-6008
Monday-Thursday, 5:00 to 9:00 AM Pacific Time (PT) - Email: customercare@j2adventures.com
You can also send an email to request a call back by phone.
Thu, April 24 2025
26 Nisan 5785
Upcoming Events

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Friday, Apr 25th 7:30p to 8:30pEnjoy a delicious community dinner prepared by the Poltava/Odesa Committee. All proceeds from the dinner will support our sister congregations in Ukraine.

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The Orchard Beer Havdalah
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Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, May 2nd 5:15p to 6:15pJoin with other Beth Am members every Friday before the Erev Shabbat service for time to reflect, discuss and listen to one another as we navigate this terribly challenging time for Israel and Jews around the world.
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