Authentic Israel

Wonderful volunteer experience! Hannan was a great guide and the itinerary was well designed.

I had a great experience with this program. It had a nice blend of working at various different types of places and touring sites such as the Nova Music Fesitval site, Sderot, Hostage Squae, and Alfei Menashe. Our guide was very knowledgeable and very accommodating. Authentic Israel made all the travel arrangements within Israel and that certainly made things very easy. The hotels in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem were quite good and in desirable locations. All in all, the program was very worthwhile and well run.

The Authentic Israel trip was wonderful! Everything was planned perfectly! Shimon Edrey was an awesome guide and really enhanced our trip!

Truly an exceptional trip filled with meaning. Everyday was well planned and executed, and fulfilled our desire to be helpful and bear witness. From the volunteer opportunities in which we were involved, to the grateful people we met throughout the trip, to the heartbreaking sights we were privileged to honor, we found hope and light. Israel needs us. We need to contribute emotionally, physically and financially. Authentic Israel and Toby along with our tour guide Shimon, gave us this most wonderful opportunity. This is an exceptional company and went above and beyond our expectations. We highly recommend Authentic Israel and when we return, we will most certainly work with them.

Authentic Israel created a very meaningful and well-organized itinerary, especially for those interested in volunteer activities and in seeing sites beyond those that first-time tourists typically visit. The hotel accommodations were nice and the meals provided were wonderful. I also appreciated opportunities for personal interactions with ordinary Israelis.