Return After Exile
Discover the modern return to the heartland of Israel after centuries of exile.
Service Description
The story of redemption did not end with the return from Babylon. It continues in our own generation. This tour explores the remarkable story of Jewish return to Gush Etzion and Judea following nearly two thousand years of exile. We will examine the pioneers, visionaries, and communities that rebuilt Jewish life in places once described only in Tanach and prayer. From strategic viewpoints overlooking Jerusalem to the symbolic Lone Tree and the renewed communities of Gush Etzion, we will explore the relationship between Jewish memory, sovereignty, and national restoration. How does the modern return to the Land fit into the broader story of Jewish history? What sacrifices were made to rebuild these communities? And what responsibilities accompany the privilege of living once again in our ancestral homeland? Sites Visited • Ari Fuld Lookout • Oz VeGaon Nature Park • Sovereignty Institute • Lone Tree • Kfar Etzion The Return of a Nation to Its Land
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Registration for a tour or purchasing a Fellowship Pass, participants agree to the following terms and conditions. REGISTRATION All participants must register in advance. A booking is confirmed only once payment has been received. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. FELLOWSHIP PASSES Unlimited Passes, 10-Tour Passes, and 5-Tour Passes are valid only for the registered participant and may not be transferred, shared, resold, or exchanged for cash. Passes are valid only during the academic year in which they are purchased. CANCELLATIONS More than 5 days before departure: Transfer to another available tour. Less than 72 hours before departure: No refund unless the place can be filled from a waiting list. Credits may be issued in cases of illness, reserve duty, or family emergency at the discretion of Israel Discovery Fellowship. TOUR CHANGES Israel Discovery Fellowship reserves the right to alter itineraries, schedules, transportation arrangements, sites visited, or tour content due to weather, security considerations, site closures, operational requirements, or circumstances beyond our control. If a tour is cancelled by Israel Discovery Fellowship, participants will receive a full refund or full credit. TRANSPORTATION Transportation is included only when specifically stated in the tour description. Participants are responsible for arriving at the designated departure point on time. Tours depart promptly at the advertised time. HEALTH & SAFETY Tours may involve walking on uneven terrain, archaeological sites, nature trails, and historical locations. Participants are responsible for ensuring they are physically capable of participating and should bring appropriate footwear, water, sun protection, and weather-appropriate clothing. CONDUCT Participants are expected to conduct themselves respectfully towards fellow participants, guides, local communities, and sites visited. Israel Discovery Fellowship reserves the right to remove any participant whose behaviour is disruptive, unsafe, or inappropriate. PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs and videos taken during tours may be used for educational, promotional, or marketing purposes. LIABILITY Participants join tours at their own risk. Israel Discovery Fellowship, its guides, staff, and service providers shall not be liable for loss, theft, injury, delays, cancellations, or expenses arising from circumstances beyond their reasonable control.
Contact Details
+972 58 693 1844
lovingtheholyland@gmail.com
Mordekhay Caspi Street, Jerusalem
