Inaugural women’s tour to Israel announced

JNF Australia has launched its inaugural Women’s Tour to Israel, a leadership program aimed at deepening participants’ connection with Israel and building a network of female advocates for the organisation.

Applications for the tour are open until August 31. The program is subsidised by KKL-JNF Israel and reflects a commitment to strengthening women’s Zionist engagement.

Participants will meet community leaders and changemakers in Israel, and take part in cultural and educational experiences across the country, including opportunities to connect with Israel’s people, landscapes and stories. During the tour, the group will collectively choose a project in Israel to support, ensuring the experience translates into tangible impact on the ground.

Those who take part will commit to serving as a JNF Australia advocate for two years after returning home, with options including hosting community events, taking part in fundraising, and bringing new supporters into the JNF network, depending on their own skills, interests and networks.

KKL-JNF Israel emissary (shlichah) Sarah Vanunu said the initiative represented something she had believed in “from the very beginning”.