Honeymoon Israel
Your love. Your questions. Your Jewish journey.
Honeymoon Israel
Your love. Your questions.
Your Jewish journey.
Honeymoon Israel (HMI) is an experience for couples navigating how Judaism and Israel, fit into their story. In partnership with HMI, the Federation is excited to bring together 20 couples from the Seattle area for an immersive 9-day trip to Israel. You will experience Israel beyond the headlines, hear from diverse voices, and wrestle with the hard questions in real conversations, not sound bites.
What to Expect
From exploring Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to celebrating Shabbat together,
every day of the HMI itinerary is crafted to create lifelong memories and lasting community.
Iconic Sites
The Western Wall, Jerusalem’s Old City, Tel Aviv’s beaches.
Exclusive Experiences
Dialogues with public leaders, business innovators, and changemakers.
Real Conversations
The journey invites curiosity and openness. No expectations. Just shared questions about identity, meaning and partnership.
Two Shabbat Experiences
One traditional in Jerusalem, one modern in Tel Aviv.
Unstructured Time
Space to reflect and connect with your partner.
Safety First
Travel with experienced guides and security measures in place to ensure a secure experience.
Why Travel with HMI and Federation?
Why Travel with HMI and Federation?
“We welcomed Shabbat in Jerusalem, wandered the Old City, shopped Machane Yehuda, and reflected at Yad Vashem. We climbed Masada, floated in the Dead Sea, and found peace by the Sea of Galilee. In Tzfat, we felt the city’s mystical energy, and overlooked the Syrian border to discuss the challenges Israel is facing today.
Our journey ended in Tel Aviv with ocean swims, endless food, and a final Shabbat on the beach at sunset. I came home grateful for every moment and every connection.”
– 2022 HMI Participant
After the Trip
After the trip, HMI continues to provide a supportive, safe space for couples to ask questions, find resources, and continue to strengthen connections to Jewish life and each other. Through Shabbat dinners, family-friendly camp weekends, holiday festivities, and more, the community we create in Israel only gets stronger at home in Seattle.
Who is Eligible?
HMI is open to couples of all cultural, racial, religious, gender, and sexual identities who are looking to create connections with each other and to Jewish life. The program is for young couples in the Greater Seattle area with at least one Jewish partner (we define that broadly!) who are early in their marriage or lifelong committed partnership. Learn more about the eligibility and other FAQs.
Ready to Begin?
Honeymoon Israel is more than a trip. It’s your chance to explore who you are, what you value, and how you want to live Jewish life—together.
