Authentic Israel

I was extremely satisfied with this trip in every way and it hold memories I will never forget. It was very well organized, Toby and the tour guide were always helpful, patient and knowledgeable and they kept us working hard, which was exactly what I came for. I also enjoyed the other activities, which gave us greater insight into the situation in Israel at that point. I also very much liked the people on the trip and we are still in touch occasionally through our WhatsApp group.

I had an incredible, meaningful, and profound travel experience during my time spent volunteering in Israel. We met and fed troops in active combat, made beautiful Shabbat dinners for Holocaust survivors and soldiers, we met with first responders on October 7th, and visited sites of intense emotion. We worked and were housed along side Israelis who were gracious and beyond grateful. I am a seasoned traveler and do not generally feel the need to travel by group, but I knew that traveling in a war zone would be difficult and The Authentic Israel Team maximized my time. Their guides provided invaluable insight and knowledge. I urge everyone to help however they can and show much needed support for the only true democracy in the Middle East, our Jewish homeland.

Very moving experience. Israeli residents were so grateful for our presence and for our helpfulness. I am looking to go again.

Authentic Israel organized a memorable and meaningful program for 26 new friends. We worked together to help Israel in her time of need. The program included a well designed mix of service projects and visits to important sites with excellent speakers. Our leaders were extremely knowledgeable, engaging and complemented each other well. They worked overtime to maximize the experience for our group.

Things were very well organized, and the communication before, during, and after the program was immediate, excellent and clear. Our leader and driver were both great informed of what we were going to do, the need to change plans if necessary and up-to-date on the current situation.