Founder and President
Attorney Nitsana Darshan-Leitner
Shurat HaDin – Israel Law Center
- Day 1 · Sunday, December 6Introductory remarks at the opening banquet
Overview
Welcome back to Israel
We are thrilled to invite you back to Israel for our upcoming Resilience Mission to Israel, a powerful program created especially for our returning participants.
This year’s mission will be entirely renewed: new speakers, new topics, new sites across the country, and new hotels to ensure your stay is as meaningful and inspiring as possible.
Israel’s recent wars and security challenges
Delve into Israel’s recent wars and security challenges, and witness how the Jewish state has refused to bend or break, standing tall like lions, defending itself militarily, legally, and morally against unprecedented threats.
The men and women who fought
Meet the men and women who fought with unmatched bravery, ordinary citizens who became heroes, and communities that rose from devastation with extraordinary strength.
Strategic locations and encounters
Visit strategic locations and encounters with those who have carried Israel on their shoulders; you will gain a deeper understanding of the nation’s unshakeable resolve.
Luxury and comfort
Enjoy 5-star accommodations and three kosher meals daily, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience.
Who it is for. This Mission is designed for participants who have previously taken part in our organization’s missions and are interested in gaining an in-depth and fascinating insight into the activities of the State of Israel and its citizens, at the security, governmental, and civilian levels. Joining us for the first time? See the Mossad Mission.
Itinerary
Nine days, day by day
From Tel Aviv to the Negev and the Ramon crater, north by air to the Lebanese border, and on to Jerusalem, the Knesset and the Supreme Court.
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Day 1
Tel Aviv
Illustration, generated with AI. Opening banquet
- Opening banquet
- Introductory remarks by Shurat HaDin’s Founder and President, Attorney Nitsana Darshan-Leitner
- Speaker: to be announced
Overnight: David Intercontinental Hotel, Tel Aviv
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Day 2
Ashdod and Be’er Sheva
Illustration, generated with AI. The coast and the gateway to the Negev
- Visit the desalination plant in Ashdod
- Visit to an IDF naval base and a briefing from a high-ranking officer
- Tour of the old city of Be’er Sheva
Overnight: Kedma Hotel, Sde Boker
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Day 3
The Negev
Ben-Gurion’s desert home, Sde Boker. Ben-Gurion’s desert and the southern border
- Visit to the Ben-Gurion Desert Home
- Visit the grave of Ben-Gurion
- Explore the area of Nitzana village
- Tour of the Kerem Shalom border crossing
- Visit an IDF Air Force base and receive a briefing from a high-ranking officer
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Day 4
The Negev to the Galilee
The Ramon crater, then north by air
- Guided tour of the Ramon crater, with a jeep tour
- Depart for Ramon Airport
- Domestic flight to Haifa
Overnight: Ayala Hotel, Kibbutz Ayelet HaShahar
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Day 5
The northern border
The northern border communities
- Visit to Kibbutz Manara, one of the most severely damaged kibbutzim from the October 7 attacks on Israel
- Visit to Metula, another town severely damaged by the rocket fire on Israel
- ATV tour in the northern part of Israel
- Lunch at a local winery
- Observation and briefing at Mount Adir
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Day 6
North to Jerusalem
Illustration, generated with AI. From the northern lookouts to the Western Wall
- Observation and briefing at the Mitzpe Leshalom observation point
- Depart for Jerusalem
- Visit the Western Wall
- Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: King David Hotel, Jerusalem
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Day 7
Jerusalem
Jerusalem’s Old City and the Tower of David. Shabbat in Jerusalem
- Free time in Jerusalem
- Optional walking tour in the heart of Jerusalem
- Lunch at the hotel
- Afternoon and evening: free time
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Day 8
Jerusalem
The Knesset plenum, Jerusalem. The Knesset and the Supreme Court
- Private tour of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament, and a meeting with a Knesset member
- Private tour of the Supreme Court of Israel, and a meeting with a former Israeli Justice
- Visit to the Russian Compound in Jerusalem
- Visit the Old City’s police control room
- Farewell banquet
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Day 9
Departure
Illustration, generated with AI. Departure
- Checkout and departure
The itinerary is subject to change in accordance with IDF and Home Front Command instructions.
The Resilience Mission · December 6–14, 2026
Ready to join us in Israel?
Leave your details on the registration form and the team will get back to you.
Encounters
The people who carry Israel on their shoulders
Meet the men and women who fought with unmatched bravery, ordinary citizens who became heroes, and communities that rose from devastation with extraordinary strength.
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Days 2 and 3
High-ranking IDF officers
Briefings at an IDF naval base on Monday, December 7, and at an IDF Air Force base on Tuesday, December 8.
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Day 8 · Sunday, December 13
A Knesset member and a former Israeli Justice
Meetings during private tours of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament, and of the Supreme Court of Israel.
The Day 1 speaker is to be announced.
In their words
What participants say
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Each program was interesting. I am overwhelmed by the amazing variety of topics and speakers you gathered
Rochelle Marshall -
…very unique and unforgettable itinerary.
Paul & Joy Kaplan -
A life-shaping journey encompassing all levels of our human existence
Oliver Heeb , Switzerland -
The missions put you on the frontlines and immerse you directly in what’s going on.
Rob E. , U.S.A. -
A unique and in-depth experience into the challenges that the state and people of Israel face daily.
Ron Levin , U.S.A. -
Israel is the Global front line against terrorism – and Shurat HaDin plays a critical role!
Steven Turner , U.S.A. -
I was able to visit places and speak to people the average person will see solely on the news
Thore Schwartz , Germany
FAQ
Before you travel
Who can join the Resilience Mission?
This Mission is designed for participants who have previously taken part in our organization’s missions and are interested in gaining an in-depth and fascinating insight into the activities of the State of Israel and its citizens, at the security, governmental, and civilian levels.
Joining us for the first time? See the Mossad Mission, October 19–26, 2026.
How is it different from earlier missions?
It is created especially for returning participants, with new speakers, new topics and new sites across the country.
This year’s route runs from Ashdod and Be’er Sheva to Ben-Gurion’s desert home and the Ramon crater, north by air to the Lebanese border, and on to Jerusalem, the Knesset and the Supreme Court.
When does the mission run?
From Sunday, December 6 to Monday, December 14, 2026: nine days. The mission opens with a banquet on Sunday, December 6, with the first night at the David Intercontinental, Tel Aviv, and ends with checkout and departure on Monday, December 14.
Where will we stay?
The David Intercontinental Hotel in Tel Aviv, the Kedma Hotel in Sde Boker, the Ayala Hotel at Kibbutz Ayelet HaShahar, and the King David Hotel in Jerusalem.
Are meals included?
Yes. The mission includes 5-star accommodations and three kosher meals daily.
Is there a flight during the mission?
Yes. On Wednesday, December 9, after a guided tour and jeep tour of the Ramon crater, the group departs from Ramon Airport on a domestic flight to Haifa.
Is there free time?
Yes. Saturday, December 12 is Shabbat in Jerusalem: free time, an optional walking tour in the heart of the city, and lunch at the hotel.
Can the itinerary change?
The itinerary is subject to change in accordance with IDF and Home Front Command instructions.
How do I reserve a place?
Leave your details on the registration form, and the team will get back to you. You can also call +972-3-7514175 (Israel) or +1-845-709-8130 (US), or write to info@israellawcenter.org.
Reserve your place on the Resilience Mission
December 6–14, 2026, for participants who have joined a Shurat HaDin mission before. Leave your details and the team will get back to you.