An authentic, meaningful experience with the Jewish community in New York City, Philadelphia and New Jersey.

Encounter is a short-term, introductory level training program that provides Christians (high-school age and up) with the opportunity to engage in a biblically-based ministry experience of loving and serving Israel and the Jewish community. Travel to Philadephia area required.
Encounter Program
HIGHLIGHTS
➝ Take a Hasidic Jewish tour of Brooklyn
➝ Visit the famous Katz's Deli
➝ See an Orthodox Sabbath service
➝ Visit a Holocaust Museum
➝ Tour The Friends of Israel Headquarters
➝ Make Jewish friends
➝ Assist in a Jewish community service project
Enjoy an authentic experience that opens your eyes to the Jewish community in New York City, Philadelphia and New Jersey, engage with Jewish people, honor their past, and learn more about the hope that awaits them.
ENCOUNTER DATES:
May 31—June 4, 2023
July 19—23, 2023
$450 per person
Christian Leaders Encounter
Christian Leaders Encounter is a training program similar to Encounter. The experience has been modified to suit the needs of Pastors and Christian leaders.
Enjoy all of the Encounter program highlights in addition to:
➝ Specific training for Pastors and Leaders
➝ Opportunities to learn how to teach biblically about Israel
Christian Leaders Encounter includes specific training to encourage Pastors and Christian leaders to learn how to biblically teach about Israel and the Jewish people from the pulpit.
CHRISTIAN LEADERS ENCOUNTER DATES:
August 23—27, 2023
$225 per person
Other Opportunities
Join us for our upcoming Get Involved with FOI interest meeting:
September 12, 2023
8:30 PM ET

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