Some experiences don’t just teach you history; they immerse you in it.

This February 28-March 2, 2027, the Federation invites you to join us on the Civil Rights Journey, a three-day immersive trip through Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, and Birmingham — the very ground where one of America’s most pivotal chapters unfolded. Led by an experienced and knowledgeable guide, participants will explore the African American struggle for civil rights and racial equality during the 1950s and 1960s, including the significant contributions and solidarity of Jewish Americans within the broader Civil Rights Movement.

Ebenezer Baptist Church

Rosa Parks Museum

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

WHAT AWAITS YOU:

Atlanta, GA — We begin where it all started, walking the neighborhood where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born, preached, and is laid to rest. We’ll attend Sunday services at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, where three generations of the King family shaped a movement.

Montgomery, AL — Stand at the Equal Justice Initiative’s Memorial to Peace & Justice — the nation’s first memorial dedicated to victims of lynching — and walk through the Legacy Museum’s journey from slavery to mass incarceration. Visit the Rosa Parks Museum and stand on the very spot where the Civil Rights Movement began.

Selma, AL — Cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in the footsteps of the marchers who changed history. Hear firsthand from someone who was there on Bloody Sunday — at just 11 years old. Learn about Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and the profound Jewish role in the struggle for civil rights.

Birmingham, AL — Meet the “Fifth Little Girl” who survived the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. See Kelly Ingram Park, where fire hoses and attack dogs met nonviolent courage. Explore the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Temple Beth El for an immersive experience. We will hear stories by historians, religious leaders, and congregants as you explore the lives of Jewish community members who navigated one of the most challenging moments in American history.

This journey is for anyone who believes that understanding the past is essential to building a better future — and that witness is an act of justice.

Spots are limited to the first 30 participants, so sign up today.

Trip Dates: Sunday, February 28-Tuesday, March 2, 2027

The trip begins on Sunday, February 28 at 8 am. We recommend that you arrive in Atlanta on Friday or Saturday. We will have a special group rate if you would like to book rooms at the AC Marriott and will also be organizing a pre-trip dinner on Saturday, February 27.

This trip is open to donors who have made a minimum $1,800 gift to support the Federation’s Annual Campaign after July 1, 2026. As California’s largest funder of Jewish causes, we strategically direct your gift where it’s needed most, multiplying the power of your generosity to combat rising antisemitism and other urgent challenges.

The cost is $1,600 per person for a double-occupancy room (February 28-March 2) or $1,875 for a single-occupancy room. This includes all meals, ground transportation, hotel accommodations, admission fees, program fees, and driver gratuities. It does not include airfare.

Travel fees must be paid by December 15 to guarantee your spot. No refunds will be provided after January 1, 2027. We recommend travel insurance to cover any unanticipated changes to your plans.

For more information, please contact Stacey Silver at 415.509.0095 or staceys@jewishfed.org.