BECOME A VOICE. This educational program invites you to explore the rich history and biblical significance of Israel. Through guided visits to key biblical sites, engaging discussions, workshops, teachings, service projects, and meaningful connections with the people of the land, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Israel’s story, past and present.
This immersive experience is designed to equip you with knowledge and insights that you can take back to your community, sharing the truths you’ve learned and the impact of witnessing the land firsthand.
When you come to the Galilee, worship and prayer in the Vertical Galilee House of Prayer will also be a cornerstone of your experience.
So what are you waiting for?
Join us for a two-week Ambassador Academy program in Israel. This unique opportunity invites you to explore the land of the Bible, visit key historical and biblical sites, and study Israel’s significance in Scripture and its modern context.
Participants will engage with experienced guides, meet the people of the land, and take part in meaningful discussions that highlight Israel’s rich history and enduring importance. This immersive journey is designed to provide you with a deeper understanding and firsthand experiences to share with your community upon returning home.
2 week experience in Israel:
– Cost: $3000 USD per person
– Deposit: $500 USD non-refundable deposit to secure your place
– Program includes: exploring the land, teachings and morning devotions, workshops, service projects, connecting with the locals, Shabbat dinners, visiting a local congregation, worship and prayer in the VGHOP, digging deep into Scripture, and more!
– Explore: Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, the Galilee, the Golan, Nazareth and the Mediterranean coast
– Meet your main guides: Chaim Malespin, Chaim Singerman, and more
– Max capacity: 12-15 participants, depending on the rooming situation
– Consider extending your stay to serve with us: https://faithfulgalileans.com/serve
For those desiring a longer stay, we offer an optional one-week extension for a small additional cost. This extra week allows you to further explore the land, visit additional sites, and connect even more deeply with the people and culture of Israel.
Whether you stay for two weeks or extend your journey, the Ambassador Academy is an opportunity to witness, learn, and contribute meaningfully to supporting Israel during these significant times.
We look forward to welcoming you to this incredible journey!
Consider extending your stay.
Participants will gain insights into biblical prophecies and their fulfillment through history and the present day. You’ll explore key passages of Scripture, discuss their implications with scholars and experts, and see how they connect to the modern reality of Israel.
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What is not included:
Day 1 · Sunday — Arrive in Israel and transfer to the guesthouse in Jerusalem. Warm welcome and orientation with your tour host Chaim Malespin in the evening. Dinner provided at the location. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 2 · Monday — Meet your Jerusalem tour guide and leader. Learn about the layers of history in Jerusalem and her complex story. Visit the Jaffa Gate and David’s Tower. Explore the Jewish and Christian quarters in the Old City. Continue to the Western Wall and the Tunnels. Breakfast and dinner provided at the guesthouse, lunch on your own. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 3 · Tuesday — Step back in time at the City of David and walk the Patriarch Road, which recently opened. Visit the top of the Temple Mount and learn about the history of the site and the current conflict. End the day at the Friends of Zion Museum. Breakfast and dinner provided at the guesthouse, lunch on your own. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 4 · Wednesday — Gather for morning worship and devotions at the Garden Tomb. Travel down to the Nova Festival area and learn about the current war. On the way back, view Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. Breakfast and dinner provided at the guesthouse, lunch on your own. Overnight in Jerusalem.
Day 5 · Thursday — A Destiny Experience in Judea and Samaria. Visit Shilo, where the Tabernacle once stood, then stop at Joseph’s Lookout. Continue to the Mount of Blessing and stand on Alon Moreh, where Elohim made a covenant with Abraham. Breakfast and dinner provided, lunch on your own. Overnight in the Galilee House.
Day 6 · Friday — Orientation and teaching at the Galilee House. Join in the Shabbat dinner preparation. At 3:30 PM join the Kehilat Poriya congregation that meets in the VGHOP, then enjoy a Shabbat dinner together. Meals provided on site. Overnight in the Galilee House.
Day 7 · Saturday — A day of rest. Take time to journal what you have experienced and the Scriptures that spoke to you. Walk down to the Jordan River if you wish. Spend time in worship and prayer in the VGHOP. Worship night with Andre in the evening. Make your own breakfast and lunch, community dinner. Overnight in the Galilee House.
Day 8 · Sunday — Morning worship and devotions with Chaim, followed by a morning teaching session. Continue to the Aliyah Return Center in Tiberias. Time permitting, there will be a service project. After one week, debrief and hear from one another about the experience so far. Breakfast and dinner provided, with provisions to pack your own lunch. Overnight in the Galilee House.
Day 9 · Monday — Start the day with morning devotions, followed by a service project day and an afternoon teaching or workshop. Breakfast and dinner provided, with provisions to pack your own lunch. Overnight in the Galilee House.
Day 10 · Tuesday — Explore Yeshua’s neighborhood. Visit Capernaum, the Mount of Beatitudes, Peter’s Primacy and Magdala, and enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Dig deep into Yeshua’s teachings. Breakfast and dinner provided, with provisions to pack your own lunch. Overnight in the Galilee House.
Day 11 · Wednesday — Discover the beautiful Golan Heights. Visit Caesarea Philippi, where Peter confessed that Yeshua is the Messiah. Learn how Elohim protected Israel during the wars at the Tel Bental bunker. View the Sea of Galilee from Susita. Breakfast and dinner provided, with provisions to pack your own lunch. Overnight in the Galilee House.
Day 12 · Thursday — Go back in time at Nazareth Village and discover the inspiration for the parables. Continue to the Mediterranean coast to Atlit, where many Jewish people arrived in Israel after fleeing the Holocaust. Then stop in Zichron Yaakov at the Aliyah Museum, which tells the stories of the early pioneers of modern Israel. Breakfast and dinner provided, with provisions to pack your own lunch. Overnight in the Galilee House.
Day 13 · Friday — Devotions and a teaching or workshop in the morning. Join in the Shabbat dinner preparation. At 3:30 PM join the Kehilat Poriya congregation, then enjoy a Shabbat dinner together. All meals provided. Overnight in the Galilee House.
Day 14 · Saturday — A day of rest, or explore nearby places on your own. Spend time in the VGHOP. Worship night with Andre in the evening. Make your own breakfast and lunch, community dinner. Overnight in the Galilee House.
Day 15 · Sunday — Morning commissioning on one of the mountains around the Sea of Galilee. From 11:00 AM you are free to depart. Breakfast and lunch provided.
Itinerary subject to change. Sites and plans can run in a different order.
In the Galilee House we have the Vertical Galilee House of Prayer, a room dedicated to worship and prayer. It is our vision to see daily worship and prayer rising like incense from this place. You can be a part of this.
Begin the journey in a guesthouse in Jerusalem for four nights. Then continue to The Faithful Galileans in Kibbutz Beit Zera. Accommodations are modest and clean. We have two nearby buildings in Kibbutz Beit Zera where participants stay in shared rooms.
Rates are based on USD and are per person unless otherwise noted. If you need to convert to your own currency you can use a currency converter.
Cost is $3000 USD per person.
Details are subject to change.
Complete the online application. To complete your application, please also submit a reference letter from a pastor or ministry that you are connected to, sent to info@faithfulgalileans.com.
Once your application is accepted, the next steps are as follows:
Cancellation policy: the remaining balance is due one month before arrival. If you cancel after the balance has been paid one month before the program begins, a 50% cancellation fee applies.
Ready to take the next step? Email info@faithfulgalileans.com
