A Journey of Memory, Identity, and Peoplehood

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Open exclusively to 11th- and 12th-grade members of Hanhagat Tzabar, the Tzofim Poland Delegation is a once-in-a-lifetime educational experience exploring Jewish history, Holocaust memory, identity, and leadership through an immersive journey across Poland.

 

Through shared learning and reflection, participants engage intellectually and emotionally with the story of European Jewry, grapple with questions of moral responsibility, and strengthen their connection to Israel and the global Jewish people.

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What the Delegation Offers:

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• A profound and personal exploration of the Holocaust and Jewish history

• Intellectual and emotional engagement with themes of loss, resilience, and legacy

• Dialogue and shared experience with peers from Israel, North America, and Europe

• Reflection on the connection between Israel and the Jewish Diaspora

• Visits to major historical sites, including ghettos, concentration and extermination camps, Jewish towns, and execution sites

• A meaningful Shabbat experience

• Guided post-trip processing and reflection

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Traveling together and learning about the role of Jewish youth movements during the Holocaust creates a powerful sense of shared purpose and responsibility. Through this journey, participants develop leadership skills, deepen their Jewish-Israeli identity, and gain a lasting sense of global Jewish peoplehood.

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PROGRAM DETAILS:

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Educational Framework & Supervision:

Each group is guided by:

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• A certified Holocaust educator

• Two trained Tzofim madrichim

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The delegation is supported by a comprehensive professional infrastructure, including security personnel, medical staff, and a senior educational and management team.

The program is Shabbat- and kashrut-observant and is approved by the Israeli Ministry of Education.

 

Group Composition & Language:

The delegation is heterogeneous, composed of participants from Israel, North America, and Europe, in mixed groups representing different Shvatim and regions.

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• The program is conducted primarily in Hebrew.

• Participants with functional Hebrew who need additional support may join an English-supported track and will receive an English-translated trip diary.

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Program Structure & Timeline:

The delegation consists of three required stages:

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1. Preparation Process

2. The Journey to Poland

3. Post-Trip Reflection

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Preparation (Mandatory):

The preparation process is workshop-based and integrates historical learning with emotional and practical preparation. Participation in all preparation and reflection sessions is a prerequisite for joining the journey.

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Preparation includes:

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• Personal expectation-setting conversations

• Input from Shvatim leadership

• A parents’ meeting prior to departure

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Required Preparation Seminars (2026)

• June 12 – Full-day online seminar (Zoom)

• July 21–22 – Preparation seminar in Israel (overnight)

• July 28–29 – Preparation seminar in Israel (overnight)

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Seminars are full days (9:00 AM–7:00 PM).
Travel to seminars in Israel is independent.

 

Optional:

• June 24 – Additional preparation day in Israel (for early arrivals)

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Poland Delegation Dates: August 3–10, 2026

 

Reflection & Processing:

Approximately one week after returning, participants take part in guided reflection sessions via Zoom, organized by brotherhood (ahavah).

 

Program Cost & Participation:

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• Israel → Poland → Israel: $2,600

• Israel → Poland → USA: $2,550

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An additional medical insurance fee (up to 200 NIS) applies for participants without an Israeli ID.

 

Cost Includes:

• Preparation and reflection (Israel & North America)

• International flights (per selected route)

• Hotels, transportation, and meals

• Educational guidance and site entry

• Security, medical services, and insurance

• Program materials and equipment

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Airfare to Israel for preparation seminars is not included.

 

Cancellation Fees & Policies

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General Cancellation:

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• Until May 15
  Cancellation fee: $150
  Amount refunded: $2,450

• May 16 – June 4
  Cancellation fee: $550
  Amount refunded: $2,050

• June 5 – July 4
  Cancellation fee: $1,560
  Amount refunded: $1,040

• July 5 – July 19
  Cancellation fee: $2,020
  Amount refunded: $580

• From July 20 onward
  No refunds will be issued

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In Case of Delegation Cancellation:

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• Through May 15
  Cancellation fee: $150
  Amount refunded: $2,450

• May 16 – June 4
  Cancellation fee: $425
  Amount refunded: $2,175

• June 5 – July 4
  Cancellation fee: $840
  Amount refunded: $1,760

• From July 5 until departure
  Cancellation fee: $880
  Amount refunded: $1,720

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Cancellation fees represent the portion of the payment that is not refunded.

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Registration closes: 

January 4, 2026
12:00 PM PT | 3:00 PM ET

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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

 

​Parent & Alumni Delegation:

A parallel delegation for parents and alumni will also take place, continuing a growing tradition within the Tzofim community. This journey includes online preparation sessions and runs alongside the youth or Shnat Sherut delegations.

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We look forward to a meaningful, thoughtful, and empowering journey.

 

What is unique about the Tzofim Poland Delegation?

 

• The Tzofim Poland Delegation is a movement-based leadership journey that places Jewish youth identity, responsibility, and peoplehood at its center. Traveling together in uniform and learning about the role of Jewish youth movements during the Holocaust creates a strong sense of shared purpose and moral agency.

• Participants are placed in mixed groups from different Shvatim, regions, and countries—bringing together teens from Israel, North America, and Europe—and fostering meaningful dialogue, multiple perspectives, and mutual support throughout an emotionally intense journey.

• The delegation emphasizes a full educational process: structured preparation, an immersive journey, and guided reflection. Each group is led by a certified Holocaust educator and supported by two trained Tzofim madrichim, ensuring both high-quality historical learning and strong emotional support.

• This experience provides Hanhagat Tzabar participants a meaningful space to explore and articulate their Jewish-Israeli identity in connection with history, community, and their own personal stories.
  The Tzofim Poland Delegation is approved by the Israeli Ministry of Education.