Students will participate in a variety of activities all-day from Monday through Friday.  Some weekends are utilized for outreach, team building activities, and other key ministry events.

Please speak to the school leader about this as each person traveling from other countries will have different requirements to enter into the country. As for Israel*, Israeli visas will be acquired at the airport in Tel Aviv.

*Applies only to students completing the Nashville + Outreach track.

Packing lists will be provided upon acceptance to the training program.

You will be lead by a team leader on how and what to do regarding support raising.

Yes!

Most weekends in Nashville will be free to explore the local area. However, there may be the occasional outreach, ministry event, or team building activity that will take up time on weekends.

Our aim is to provide food that everyone can enjoy.  However, in extreme cases of dietary restrictions, students may be asked to bring their own food and/or snacks at their own expense.

Tuition cost covers a roundtrip flight from BNA to TLV.  Any additional transportation to and from your residence is not included.

Tuition fees include food, transport (including flights to Israel*), team building exercises, accommodation, car rentals, etc.

*Cost subject to change depending on flight costs at the time of purchase.

It would be recommended that you bring spending money for souvenirs and snack food.

Yes! All alumni of YWAM, Iris, and Gateways schools are eligible to receive $300 off their tuition.

The total cost advertised includes airfare from EWR or JFK to Tel Aviv and back. Each tour participant is responsible for their own airfare from their home city to EWR or JFK and back.

• Roundtrip airfare EWR/JFK > TLV > EWR/JFK (including tax and fuel surcharges)
• Hotel accommodations (2 sharing a room)
• Breakfast and dinner daily at hotels
• Meeting and assistance at the airport in Israel upon arrival
• Transfer between airports and hotels in Israel
• English-speaking guide throughout the whole trip
• Baggage handling and hotel taxes and service charges
• Tips to driver, guide, and hotels

You are not required to, but it is highly recommended – available at www.yoshertours.com. Click on travel tips.

Yes, there will be multiple opportunities to purchase souvenirs and gifts throughout the tour. While snacks are available from vendors, the group does not always have time to stop for food between meals. Packing personal snacks is encouraged. Water bottles are available on the tour bus for $1/each daily.

You are not required to, as many gift shops and food vendors will take credit/debit cards and/or USD. However, not all gift shops and vendors will take cards or USD. Currency exchange vendors can be found at the airport and in various locations during your stay.

Yes. Email sherry@yoshertours.com for pricing details.

Yes. Calls can be made internationally by establishing an international calling plan with your phone carrier prior to leaving the U.S. or through Yosher Tours.

Yosher Tours: To arrange unlimited calls to the U.S., Canada, and within Israel for $5/day, contact info@yoshertours.com.

Note: If purchasing an international SIM card, be sure your phone is unlocked for receiving international SIM cards. Contact your carrier to verify.

Caleb Company in partnership with Yosher Tours always ensures the best and safest experience for our tour participants. Caleb Company connects with local contacts each day to ensure safe travels throughout our time. Caleb Company leadership and Yosher Tour certified guides have travelled throughout Israel an exorbitant amount over the years and are considered highly qualified to lead groups of all ages.

Our heart is for everyone to take part in our tours. We have had many people of all ages travel with us and have wonderful experiences.

If you are in good physical shape for active walking, then you should be fine on our tour. For example, in the Old City of Jerusalem, we do not take buses or cars. This means our participants will get to walk and enjoy the beautiful culture and scenery where ancient blends with modern.

Yosher Tours has strict cancellation policies (see below):

Initial deposits are non-refundable.  

• Up to 4 months prior to the departure date, participants may receive up to a 50% refund.  
• Up to 6 weeks prior to the departure date, participants may receive up to a 25% refund.  
• Within 6 weeks prior to the departure date, participants may no longer receive a refund.

Our heart is for everyone to take part in our tours. We have had many people of all ages travel with us and have wonderful experiences.

If you are in good physical shape for active walking. then you should be fine on our tour. For example, in the Old City of Jerusalem, we do not take buses or cars but encourage our participants to walk and enjoy the beautiful culture and scenery where ancient blends with modern.