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.
2024 ENCOUNTER DATES:
May 29—June 2, 2024
July 24—28, 2024
August 21—25, 2024
$500 per person
Pastors and Christian leaders (those in full-time vocational ministry) may join any of our three Encounter dates at the discounted rate of $300 per person.
Other Opportunities
Join us for one of our upcoming Get Involved with FOI Interest Meetings:
February 20, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | August 20, 2024
8:30 PM ET

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