ברוכים הבאים

(That's Hebrew for "Welcome", pronounced as Broo-kheem Ha-ba-eem)

וָאֶשָּׂא אֶתְכֶם עַל־כַּנְפֵי נְשָׁרִים וָאָבִא אֶתְכֶם אֵלָי

"And I shall carry you on the wings of eagles and bring you to me" (Exodus 19:4)

Shalom friends! It is a great pleasure to invite you and your loved ones to join us on this wonderful Winter Break tour of Israel, December 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026.

The tour is designed for Jewish adults and families: fun, educational and meaningful. We’ll visit Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Dead Sea and Galilee, with lots of interesting places and activities along the way, including a volunteering opportunity. 

For observant participants: Departure flight on Saturday, December 20 is at 10:30 PM from Chicago (Havdalah at 5:07 PM), all hotels and restaurants on the itinerary are kosher, and Shabbat is free in Jerusalem. Friday dinner and Shabbat lunch are included in the Jerusalem hotel.

The tour costs include flights from Chicago, 11 nights at select hotels, touring with a licensed guide and more. Be sure to read the brochure for full details.

Airfare upgrades (premium economy or business class) may be available. Please contact Scopia LLC for details.

Important to know as you consider this tour:

The price is based on a minimum of 20 participants so be sure to invite your family, friends and neighbors!

Please visit the buttons above for the full brochure, payments information and travel insurance. It's important to read and understand all the information prior to registration.

Your passport must be valid at least for at least 6 months beyond the date of return.  Processing times for passports can be longer than 4 months. It is highly recommended you apply now for a passport if yours expires before the end of July 2026.

Please note Scopia LLC is not registered as a "Seller of Travel" in the states of CA, WA and IA and unfortunately unable to serve residents of these states, unless the tour is wholly paid for (as a gift or donation) by someone else residing in a different state.

After acquainting yourself with all the tour details, please click on the button below to register. Be sure to have ready:

• Your passport(s)
• Your United frequent flier number (optional)
• Your TSA-Pre or Global Entry number (optional)

I look forward to welcoming you on board and having fun with you in Israel!