Apply for Honeymoon Israel through July 18

Virtual info session: Wednesday, June 29

In-person info session: Monday, July 11

A nine-day trip to Israel. A community that lasts a lifetime. We’re so excited to share that Honeymoon Israel applications are finally open, with our next L.A. trip leaving on February 2!

Honeymoon Israel is a highly subsidized and expansive group Israel experience for couples from all backgrounds interested in exploring what Judaism means in personal, meaningful, and open-ended ways.

Open to couples of all cultural, racial, religious, sexual, and gender or genderless identities with at least one Jewish partner, who are between the ages of 25 and 40 and in the early stages of a committed partnership, Honeymoon Israel offers endless opportunities for personal exploration, strengthening relationships, and building a lifelong local community.

Beyond enjoying the country’s iconic destinations, fantastic food and wine, and vibrant art and nightlife, you’ll meet locals from a wide range of cultural backgrounds (religious and secular Jews, Arabs, Druze, and others) to gain a full picture of Israeli society. You’ll also learn about the connections many historical sites have to Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and more. And throughout the trip, you’ll engage in group dialogues designed to bring you closer to your partner and build bonds with your fellow participants.

All couples will hail from L.A. to enhance your community when you return home. You’ll grow your family in diverse and beautiful ways—both the one you came with and the one you’ll make along the way.

Applications for our February trip are open through July 18, with two info sessions taking place in the coming weeks—sign up here and we’ll let you know as soon as registration is live. And please reach out to Melissa Opper O’Donnell, HMI’s L.A. Director of Community Engagement, with any questions at all.

Honeymoon Israel LA operates in generous partnership with NuRoots, the young adult engagement initiative of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles.