The Federation is thrilled to offer our donors unique travel experiences across the US, Israel, and around the world.
Donate to the Federation or open a donor-advised fund to be eligible to join these trips. These journeys are just the beginning of what’s possible when our community comes together. We look forward to the adventures ahead and hope you’ll join us!
Behind-the-Scenes: New York City Art
November 10-12, 2026
Join us for an intimate trip to New York City, traveling alongside Federation Board Chair Laura Lauder with a small group of fellow lay leaders and major donors. Over three days, you’ll explore curator-guided tours of celebrated institutions — The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Neue Galerie — and a visit to the private home of Leonard z”l and Judy Lauder. Evenings will include dinners together and a night at Billy Crystal’s highly anticipated new Broadway show, 860.
The cost is $1,800 per person and includes lunches and dinners, and admission to all museums and activities. Hotel, airfare, and airport transfers are not included. This trip is open to only 25 participants who have made a minimum $25,000 gift to the Federation’s 2027 Annual Campaign or have a donor-advised fund of $250,000+.
Mexico City
February 24-28, 2027
Come with us to vibrant Mexico City where ancient history meets contemporary cool. Explore the city’s rich Jewish heritage, from the historic streets of the Jewish quarter to the vibrant locales of contemporary Jewish life. Immerse yourself in the world of contemporary and modern art with visits to cutting-edge galleries, museums, and the cultural crown jewels of Mexico City.
This trip is open to all donors who have made a $3,600+ gift to the Federation’s 2027 Annual Campaign or have a donor-advised fund of $10,000+.
Experience the Civil Rights Movement Through a Jewish Lens
February 28-March 2, 2027
Join us on a three-day immersive trip through Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, and Birmingham — the very ground where one of America’s most pivotal chapters unfolded. 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.
This trip is open to donors who have made a minimum $1,800 gift to support the Federation’s 2027 Annual Campaign.
This trip has reached capacity. Contact Karen Booth at karenb@jewishfed.org to be placed on the waiting list.
Volunteer in Israel
March 21-30, 2027
Following October 7, volunteers worldwide have united around a collective effort to fill gaps and provide support. Now its time to work together to rebuild and repair. In partnership with Birthright Israel, we invite you to join fellow young professionals for a meaningful trip where you will volunteer, connect, and renew together. Together, we will engage in hands-on volunteer projects, meet with Israeli peers, learn more about how Federation grants are helping to accelerate renewal, and create lasting memories. Participants must be 25–40, live in the Bay Area, and identify as Jewish to be eligible for this trip.
The cost is $1,100 per person (program fee only; airfare is not included). or $2,500 (includes airfare and program fee). Both options include accommodations at a 4-star hotel, programming, health insurance, and select meals.