Israel Family Trip: Rites of Passage

Imagine three generations – together – to mark the occasion of a child’s coming of age, on an Israel family trip. Multi-generation travel is a special family time. When the coming of age is in the Jewish religion, bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah are often celebrated at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Grandparents, parents – and children who are coming of age – these are priceless memories that are treasured by each generation. On an Israel family trip, experiences are shared and treasured. For Christian travelers on an Israel family trip, baptism in the Jordan River is a bucket list item made all the more memorable when celebrated with friends and family.

These days many families on an Israel family trip include people of different religions. Our itineraries include visits to sacred sites for each of these family members.  Baptism in the Jordan River, for example, is a priceless rite of passage for Christians and when immersion takes place on an Israel family trip, the meaning and memories rise exponentially.

Israel has a wealth of ancient sites for Jews, Muslims, Christians, and people of the Bahai faith where on an Israel family trip families gather and mark their personal journeys in the context of time.

Celebrating Bar or Bat Mitzvah on an Israel family trip often takes place at the Western Wall in Jerusalem or at the top of Masada overlooking the Dead Sea. The Galilee mountain town of Safed with its Jewish mysticism and Kabalistic roots is also a wonderful location to mark this event.

Of course, on an Israel family trip, adventures await: camel rides, scuba diving, cave exploration, bike trips, desert overnights, sea kayak voyages, archaeology digs… All in one trip and hundreds of glorious memories to keep forever.

As the author of Bar and Bat Mitzvah in Israel: the Ultimate Family Sourcebook, it is my pleasure to create memorable trips for families who seek meaning and context in their lives. Ancient sites, rich with history and purpose, connect us with the past and put our lives in perspective.