• What is the schedule for bus departures?

  For Kfar HaNokdim on September 25, buses depart from ICC at 2:00 PM. Please arrive by 1:30 PM to check in and board. For Qasr al-Yahud on September 30, buses depart from ICC at 3:30 PM. Please arrive by 3:00 PM to check in and board. If you haven't registered yet, walk-in registration will be available at ICC for both trips.Few readers

• How can I get to the venues if I am not on the Land Package?

  Delegates without transportation may use various transport options, such as public transportation, taxis, rental cars, etc. If you are depending on public transportation, please be aware that there are some days of the Feast where public transportation is not available. Transportation to Kfar HaNokdim and Qasr al-Yehud for in-person delegates is available at an additional cost on the registration page.Few readers

• How can I purchase insurance for Israel?

  It is the delegate's responsibility to ensure he/she has the necessary medical and travel insurance and, if necessary, to register the trip with their country's embassy or consulate in Israel. We recommend reading the national insurance website regarding conditions of eligibility for recognitSome readers

• How can ICEJ assist in applying for tourist visas?

  For letters of invitation, contact [email protected]. Please note that ICEJ can't assist with the group visa process and takes no responsibility for visa applications into Israel. Approving visas is the responsibility of the Israeli Ministry of Interior, in line with government regulations.Few readers

• I have dietary restrictions. How can I notify the hotel and staff?

  The registration form has a section where you can list any dietary requirements. You can also email [email protected] — if you have your ID number from the confirmation email, please include it in the subject line.Few readers

• Is the plane ticket included in the package?

  The following are not included in the Jerusalem Land Package: ❌ Airfare to and from Israel ❌ Transfers to and from the airport (Available for additional cost.) ❌ Lunches ❌ Personal expenses of any kind ❌ Medical or Personal Insurance ❌ Gratuities to guide, driver, hotel staff, and restaurants ❌ Any other services not explicitly referred to on the website are not includedFew readers

• Is tipping required?

  For bus drivers, it is common to give 15–25 NIS per day. If the service is excellent, giving around 30 NIS is also appropriate. For tour guides, it is common to give 25-35 NIS per day. At the youth hostel, tipping is generally not required. However, if you receive special assistance, giving 5–10 NIS is appropriate. During the Feast, ICEJ may ask for contributions toward tips for the Land Package tour guide and bus driver. We would greatly appreciate your cooperation.Few readers

• Is travel/medical insurance required for Feast Team Members?

  Yes. Full medical insurance is mandatory. Your policy should cover death, catastrophic or minor medical expenses, dismemberment, emergency evacuation and repatriation, pre-existing conditions if applicable, and travel delays or trip interruptions due to conflict. Ensure it covers travel during times of unrest. This insurance may be purchased through a travel agency unless you have a pre-existing condition, in which case a specialist provider is required. It is essential, however, to ensure thaFew readers

• What is the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for tourists from visa-exempt countries?

  For delegates from visa-exempt countries, please check this website regarding the requirement of an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter Israel as a tourist: https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/learn-about/. This has been a requirement since January 2025.Few readers

• What time do the buses leave for Kfar HaNokdim?

  If you have registered for a bus ticket to **Kfar HaNokdim **(25 September opening night), please arrive outside ICC Teddy Hall (Shazar Boulevard 1, Jerusalem, Israel) at 1:30pm on 25 September. The buses will leave promptly at 2:00 PM.Some readers

• Where do I go for my hotel check-in as a Land Package delegate?

  Check-in starts at 15:00 (3:00pm) each day at the Ramada Hotel (Ze'ev Vilnay 6, Jerusalem, Israel) and the Royal Jerusalem Hotel (Ze'ev Vilnay 8, Jerusalem, Israel).Few readers

• Which packages include transportation to and from Feast events?

  The only packages to include transportation to and from Feast events are the Jerusalem Land Package and the Full Feast Tour Package. For In-Person Packages, there is a section on the registration page to indicate if you would be interested in transportation to and from the opening night and Qasr al-Yehud.Few readers