This summer’s Israel: Resilience & Renewal JCC Movement Leadership Experience is a unique opportunity from JCC Association and its Center for Israel Engagement to explore firsthand the resilience and renewal of the country as it emerges from the longest period of war in its history. Designed specifically for board members and CEOs/executive directors of JCCs and JCC Camps, your participation in this extraordinary journey will demonstrate your commitment to the JCC Movement, deepen your relationship with Israel, and give you, as lay and professional leaders, tangible and meaningful insights to bring home to your community.
WHAT
A transformative leadership journey to witness Israel’s emergence from war into hope, recovery, and renewal that will help you understand contemporary Israel in all its complexity.
We’ll have unprecedented access to thought leaders, innovators, and everyday heroes; conversations you won’t find on typical missions; and site visits to inspiring projects in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Jerusalem that most tours never see. The experience will culminate with the 22nd Maccabiah Games’ Opening Ceremony—the “Jewish Olympics”—on July 1.
WHO
This trip is open to JCC Association board members, JCC and JCC Camp board members, and JCC and JCC Camp executives—and partners and spouses are welcome to join.
WHEN
June 24–July 2, 2026
Follow these links to learn more about the trip and how to invite your JCC’s leaders.
- Trip Itinerary
- Informational Flyer
- FAQs
- Download Invite Letter Template: With Header Graphic | Without Header Graphic
For further questions, please email Leah Garber, Senior Vice President, Israel Engagement | Director General, Center for Israel Engagement, or Sara Sless, Assistant Director, Center for Israel Engagement.