At A Glance
This seven day all-expenses paid trip to Israel will empower you with first-hand insider knowledge and exclusive experiences of the realities on the ground and the challenges Israel faces daily in the media and online.
Welcome to Israel!
Sunday, October 30
- Welcome reception and introduction
- #Nofilter kick-off dinner & entertainment
*Please note this itinerary is subject to change.
Hearts & Minds: The New Battleground on Social Media
Monday, October 31
- Breakfast & Presentation
- A day in the Life with Digital Media Team at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Digital Media Warriors Panel with HonestReporting & Special Guest Speakers
*Please note this itinerary is subject to change.
Israeli Apartheid on Election Day
Tuesday, November 1
- Breakfast & Presentation by Senior Bedouin-Israeli Public Figure
- Exclusive Druze Cooking Workshop and Hospitality Experience
- Visit Battae Ethiopian-Israeli Heritage Center & Meet Prominent Ethiopian-Israeli Figures
- Visit Polling Stations and Go Behind the Scenes on Election Night in Jerusalem
*Please note this itinerary is subject to change.
The ICC & Israel Human Rights
Wednesday, November 2
- Breakfast & Presentation by leading experts on International human rights
- Visit the Israeli Knesset & Supreme Courts
- Visit The Minerva Center for Human Rights
*Please note this itinerary is subject to change.
Is Israel an Obstacle to Peace?
Thursday, November 3
- Buffet Breakfast & Presentation
- Path to Peace Project
- Breaking down BDS & the Abraham Accords
- Life on the border with ‘Adele on the border’
*Please note this itinerary is subject to change.
Innovation Day
Friday, November 4
- Buffet Breakfast & Presentation
- Visit & Experience Israeli innovations in FoodTech & WaterTeach
- Visit Israel Innovation Center at the Peres Center
- Optional Kabbalat Shabbat & Dinner
*Please note this itinerary is subject to change.
Shabbat in Jerusalem & the ancient Jewish Connection to Israel
Saturday, November 5
- Breakfast & Presentation
- Walking tour that highlights the ancient Jewish connection to Israel
- Optional afternoon trip to the Dead Sea
- Dinner Under the Stars at Mamila and a Night Out at Machne Yehuda
*Please note this itinerary is subject to change.
Week’s Debrief & Plans for the Future
Sunday, November 6
- Buffet Breakfast & Summary from the Week
- Free Morning for Last Minute Shopping
- Farewell Lunch
- Head to Airport
*Please note this itinerary is subject to change.
Space is very limited so confirm your spot today!
Over the course of our seven day experience you will:
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MEET THE PEOPLE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Meet & network with your peers, Israeli influencers from all walks of life and religious backgrounds, which will shine a light on Israel’s multicultural and multiethnic society.
Learn from Innovation Leaders
Visit Israeli humanitarian organizations, hi-tech companies, and food tech start-ups.
SEE WITH YOUR OWN EYES
Tour strategic points throughout Israel, such as the Knesset and the Supreme Court, the Golan Heights, disputed territories, key Jerusalem landmarks, and Arab-Israeli towns with local government and security experts.
PEEK BEHIND THE SCENES
Meet with Israeli advocacy and thought leaders including top journalists, diplomats, IDF leaders, academics, and celebrities. Plus – exculsive access behind the scenes on Israel's election night.
TALK THE TALK
Receive practical training in public speaking, understanding Israel’s new key battleground that is digital media and other effective ways to communicate & defend Israel with fair and balanced content.
7 days
All-expenses paid trip to Israel
Got a Question?
Top Speakers
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Gil Hoffman
Gil Hoffman is the executive director of HonestReporting.com. Previously, he served as chief political correspondent and analyst for The Jerusalem Post for nearly 25 years. Well-connected to Israeli and Palestinian leaders, he has interviewed every major figure across the Israeli political spectrum, has been interviewed by top media on six continents and is a regular analyst on CNN, Al-Jazeera and other news outlets.
Yoseph Haddad
Yoseph Haddad is an Israeli-Arab, originally from Nazareth. He is a social and advocacy activist and CEO of the association, ‘Together Vouch for Each Other,’ which works to bridge gaps between Jews and Arabs. He is also a digital host at i24 Arabic, public speaker, and lecturer.
Emily Schrader
Emily Schrader is an author and founder of Social Lite Creative, a political marketing consultancy firm. Emily is also the former digital director of one of the largest pro-Israel organizations, where she transformed their social media platforms into one of the leading sources of information in English and Arabic about the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Emily previously worked in digital marketing on political campaigns and holds degrees from USC (BA) and Tel Aviv University (MA).