Hope of Israel Summer 2025
13. Jul. 2025
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27. Jul. 2025
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Journey Overview
You will be challenged to draw closer to God as you trust Him to show you how to share your faith with the various people groups that inhabit the Land of Israel. This includes Jewish people (the whole spectrum from secular to traditional to ultra-orthodox), Arabic-speaking peoples (both Muslims and nominal Christians), and others, among them visitors to Israel from all over the world. The emphasis is on team building and a variety of outreach activities as a group. You will work in conjunction with our OM Israel short and long-term staff. We aim to make vibrant community of Jesus followers among the least reached in Israel. We want to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to the various people groups living in Israel - Romans 1:16.
What To Expect
The ministry and outreaches will be varied but may include literature distribution, conversation outreaches in public places, creative events involving worship, plus practical work and mercy ministry. Many of the details will be decided close to the commencement of the program, so as to take advantage of unique witnessing opportunities that will arise.
Participant Profile
Age Range: 18-99
The key quality is to be flexible, as things change all the time in Israel! Applicants need to be team players with servant's hearts, considerate of others, be teachable, and should be able to cope with the summer heat, a good deal of walking, and lots of steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be accommodation provided?
Accommodation at times is basic, mostly in Hostel type lodging.
Will there be food provided?
Communal preparation of meals and clean up. Occasional sack lunches and meals out should be expected. Participants will need to pay for their own individual meals when the team needs to eat out. Please make sure your credit cards will work in Israel. An estimated cost for these meals will be given after a participant is approved to join HOI. Estimated minimum amount around $300 USD.
Do I need to make my own travel arrangements?
Fly into Tel Aviv and continue to Haifa by public train.
What should my health condition be like?
Must be able to navigate lots of steps, hills, and walking distances.
Do I need a visa?
As of January 1st, 2025, travelers to Israel must have ETA-IL approval before starting their journey.
When applying for a ETA-IL, you will need to see if you're eligible for an ETA-IL. To check eligibility and apply for an ETA-IL before traveling to Israel, please see this webpage:
https://www.gov.il/en/departments/topics/eta-il/govil-landing-page
Approval of an ETA-IL can take up to 72 hours. It is best to apply for an ETA-IL once you have purchased your flights.
If you are not eligible for an ETA-IL then you will need to apply for a tourist visa before travelling. Please vist these webpages:
https://www.gov.il/en/departments/ministry_of_foreign_affairs/govil-lan… or
https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/visa-option/