The Jews of Judea
Trace 3,000 years of Jewish life in Judea from Tanach to modern settlement.
Service Description
The mountains of Judea have witnessed the unfolding story of the Jewish people for more than three millennia. On this journey through the southern Hebron Hills, we will explore how Jewish life continued in Judea from the days of the Avot, through the periods of the First and Second Temples, the Mishnah and Talmud, and into the modern return to the Land. Standing among the ruins of ancient Jewish communities, we will discover impressive archaeological remains including ancient synagogues, mikvaot, winepresses, and homes that testify to a thriving Jewish presence long before the modern State of Israel. The tour will examine the continuity of Jewish settlement and identity through periods of exile, destruction, and renewal. How did Jewish communities survive? What enabled the Jewish people to maintain their connection to the Land? And what can these ancient communities teach us about Jewish resilience today? Sites Visited • Avigayil • Ancient Maon/Carmel • Ancient Susiya Three Thousand Years of Jewish Continuity
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
