The Israel Encounter 2008 cohort of 14 interfaith couples (with one Jewish and one non-Jewish partner) has just returned from an amazing 10-day experience in Israel (May 25 – June 4). Please see the article and photos page to learn more about the experiences that this group had. If you would like to join us for The Israel Encounter 2009, please revisit this site later in the summer of 2008 when we will be posting application information.

Calling interfaith couples (married or engaged), living in the Atlanta metro area, with children ten years of age or younger, or planning to have children!

One of you is Jewish and the other is not. Approaching Judaism through an interfaith relationship is changing your lives. You and your partner have questions and debates. Confusion and clarity. Obstacles and breakthroughs.
Are you making a real connection to Judaism? Have you decided what role Judaism will place in the life of your family? Have you explored the joy, meaning and beauty that Jewish life can bring to your family?
Now is the time for a new step in your journey. Now is the time for The Israel Encounter, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to vacation in Israel, the Jewish homeland. Unlike typical tourist packages, The Israel Encounter program is designed specifically for the interests and needs of interfaith couples. This experience will help you
• Support your choice to raise Jewish children even if you are not Jewish
• Explore Jewish identity
• Nurture your relationship with the State of Israel
• Strengthen your connections to the Jewish community

Thanks to a generous foundation grant, we provide a 50% subsidy to participating couples (total cost of the trip TBD), covering round-trip airfare from Atlanta, all guided tours, hotel accommodations, two meals per day, and transportation while in Israel.