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What is Spark?

Spark is a journey of leadership, learning, travel, connection, and community building in celebration of Israel’s 75th Independence Day. Through diverse experiences, you’ll feel a deep connection to community and to one another, sparking a passion for involvement, leadership, and learning within Jewish Boston and beyond.

What does the cost include?

Each experience includes deluxe accommodations in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa/Northern Israel, a daily buffet breakfast, most meals, government-licensed English-speaking tour guides, deluxe air-conditioned buses with Wi-Fi, all programs and activities and entrance fees, on-site field coordinator and hospitality desk, and tips and gratuities.

What programs will be offered locally?

In addition to meet-ups with your Spark small group, we are organizing exciting options to supplement your experience. These may include book clubs, speakers, Hebrew classes, and more. Check back for a listing of Boston-area events and opportunities.

Who will I be traveling with?

For the community experience, every participant will select a group for pre- and post-trip experiences. These groups of around 15 people will be formed by age, location, and/or organization. Each small group will have professional staff and volunteer leadership assigned to make the experience meaningful. For example, if you choose to join a synagogue group, the rabbi will create programming for your group. The topics and leaders for each small group will be published before you make your selection. Each bus on the Israel experience will include two small groups. Most of the time spent in Israel will be with your group and your bus.

For the family experience, every family will be assigned a group for pre- and post- trip programming. These groups will be made based on ages of children, interests, and geographic locations. Participants will be able to request others to join their group. While in Israel, some time will be spent with your group, and some time will be spent mixing with other families in the experience. This will enable everyone to meet and connect with as many people as possible and create lasting bonds and family friendships.

When does Spark begin?

Programming and events will begin in the fall of 2022. Community Experience groups will be assigned in early 2023 and Family Experience groups will begin meeting in fall 2023.

How do I register?

Visit cjp.org/sparkregistration and create your account to get started. Registration is first come, first served.  

Is the Family Experience full?

Yes. Due to an overwhelming number of registrants, the Family Experience is currently full. To join our waitlist please complete this form.

Can I join a Family Experience waitlist?

YES! Please complete this form to join our waitlist.

Do you anticipate more spots to be added to the Family Experience?

YES. We expect people to drop out, and we hope to be able to accommodate more families. 

How do I book airfare for the Community Experience?

Airfare will be arranged and booked on your own. We have created a flight document with helpful information.

Are subsidies available?

Spark subsidies are available for both the Community and Family Experiences for travelers who are seeking connections to the Greater Boston Jewish community, to one another, and to Israel. View information on subsidy eligibility requirements here.