Israel. This beautiful location nestled on the Mediterranean Sea will offer you so much of its big heart. The ancient streets will tell you stories of their history when you close your eyes and breathe it in. What will you find? It’s something that inspires, motivates, and captivates your very being. The passion of Israel and the people within will transport your every thought into an atmosphere like none other. What is it that makes this Land so special, and how can you get educated through its lively culture?
Ralph Messer has devoted his life to inspire others to connect with, invest in, and support the Land of Israel. Why? Through hosting tours in the flourishing country and teaching from ICTS™ centers around the globe, he continues to layer upon the significance behind this very question. The Land, the people, and the Scriptures all pertain to the robust culture; it simply takes a student to see and learn. Every trip with Simchat Torah Beit Midrash® is one to remember! Get inspired and start planning to come with us next time, as we tour the Land of Israel.
Celebrate Chanukah 2026 in the Land!
Date: Monday, November 30, 2026 through Friday, December 11, 2026
Price: $7,777.00 per person (This includes land and air costs from Denver to Tel Aviv, with a double occupancy.)
Please note that filling out the registration form does not guarantee you a spot on the tour, as it is “first come, first serve.” If the trip is full by the time you have completed the registration form, you will be placed on a waiting list.
Payment Schedule
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- Initial Down Payment (February 15th ): $1,000.00
- 2nd Payment (May 15th): $2,000.00
- 3rd Payment (July 15th): $2,000.00
- 4th Payment (September 15th): $2,777.00
- Accepted payments are by check only.
*Pricing above is based upon flights originating from Denver.
Payment Details
***IMPORTANT***
We are not accepting credit cards for this trip. We will only be accepting checks.
Checks will NOT be made out to Simchat Torah Beit Midrash® this year. Checks will be made out DIRECTLY to the travel agency. (Please note: Because the checks are made directly to the travel agency, they are very specific and non-flexible for the due dates of the deposit.)
Make Check Payable to: Gate 1 Travel
Mail Checks to:
P.O. Box 4810
Parker, CO 80134
Attention: Laura Messer – Israel
DO NOT MAKE THE CHECK OUT TO SIMCHAT TORAH BEIT MIDRASH®
This amount covers the following items:
- Airline flights originating from Denver*
- All 5-star hotel accommodations in Israel – double occupancy** (3 nights in Jerusalem, 2 nights in Eilat, 1 night at the Dead Sea, 3 nights in Tiberias, 1 night in Tel Aviv)
- Hotel taxes, fees, and service charges
- Hotel porterage
- Arrival and departure group transfer (1 ea.)
- 20 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, and 10 Dinners
- 2 bottles of water per person, per touring day
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
- Tips: Guide/Driver/Hotels
*Our group package for flights is originating out of Denver.
**Hotel accommodations are based upon two people in a room. If you choose to room by yourself as a single, there is a supplemental fee. If you would like a roommate but are not sure of whom to room with, contact us as we may be able to connect you with someone who is also in need of a roommate. We cannot guarantee to find someone, but we will do our very best to help you.
Passport Information
It is each traveler’s responsibility to have a passport that is valid for at least six months after the date of travel. If your current passport does not meet that requirement, you will need to apply for a new passport and let us know as soon as possible so that we can update the airlines.
Cancellation Policies (2026 Trip)
Airlines and hotels take cancellations seriously. Our tour agency receives your funds, which are immediately sent as a down payment for airlines, hotels, entrance fees, etc. Please note that once the airfare has been purchased, either at the time of booking for an instant airfare purchase or at the time of a full payment for Gate 1 airfare, airline tickets will be issued and are always subject to 100% penalty. The removal of group airfare from a reservation after the group status review deadline is subject to penalty, to be advised at time of air cancellation. The cancellation penalties per person are as follows:
- Cancellation between 180 to 100 days prior to the trip will result in a $300 penalty, per person.
- Cancellation between 99 and 70 days prior to the trip will result in a penalty of 50% of the cost of the tour, per person.
- Cancellation between 69 and 41 days prior to the trip will result in a penalty of 75% of the cost of the tour, per person.
- Cancellation between 40 days and the day of departure, or if there is a no-show, will result in a penalty of 100% of the cost of the tour, per person.
Insurance Protection
In a future update, we will be sending out information about insurance in case of health-related issues that may require hospitalization during the trip, or in case of trip cancellation because of terrorism. Simchat Torah Beit Midrash® is not responsible for the airlines postponing a trip because of terrorism, nor is Simchat Torah Beit Midrash® responsible for health-related issues during the tour. Therefore, we encourage everyone to take extra precaution and look into purchasing a Travel Insurance Plan. We will be providing a recommended plan in the future update.
For more information, please email lmesser@stbm.org. We can’t wait to see you on this next trip!
Ralph Messer
Ralph Messer is committed to raising an awareness about the importance of Israel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), and the Israeli-Jewish culture and lifestyle—as they are all an integral part of a country which is now becoming the next Silicon Valley and MIT of the world in global technology related to education. How does he do this? Throughout his tours in Israel, he has expert guides displaying the importance of the Land, the people, and the Scriptures pertaining to the culture. You’ll be able to go to exclusive sites, meet significant people, support the IDF, contribute to the Israeli economy, and not to mention, do all this while staying at high-class hotels throughout your visit! Have we got your attention? We hope so! Come with us this fall on a spectacular journey through the Land of Israel and your life will never be the same!
What Makes Our Tour Different Than Other Tours?
What Makes Our Tour Different Than Other Tours?
This is a STUDY TOUR, meaning that you’ll get to learn amazing things throughout the entirety of the trip! While we’ll still give time to shop, relax, and have fun, we wanted the majority of this trip to include Israeli tour guides, question asking, teaching sessions, and exclusive meetings with important figures. Ralph Messer doesn’t just want this to be a passing time for you, he wants to give you something to remember, something to learn, and something to take with you throughout the rest of your life. The Land of Israel has so much to offer, if only we allow it to show us all it can.
Hotels
As one of our favorite parts of the trip, the Simchat Torah Beit Midrash® tour consists of staying at 5-star hotels. When you join us for our 2026 trip, the highlight of our tour will include one of Jerusalem’s most famous hotels, the King David Hotel! This is the same hotel that has hosted countless figures of royalty, diplomats, celebrities, and multiple US Presidents. Why is this such a special feature to the trip? It’s very rare for a large tour to have this hotel as part of their itinerary!
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)
We will take spectacular visits to experience the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers and Israeli Border Control. Voted in unanimously by every trip in the history of Simchat Torah Beit Midrash®, these visits have been the favorite of all participants! Just wait, you’ll be amazed by what you’ll get to see this year.
Exclusive Locations
We’ll spend two days in Eilat in a 5-star beachfront hotel with the view of the Red Sea. Did you know that many smaller tours to Israel have fewer days and do not include Eilat?
Added Features
Another added bonus is that our tour includes tipping costs within your initial payment. What are the benefits of this? Simple! It means you won’t have to tip the guide, the driver, the waiters, hotel housekeeping, or the bell boys, as this price is already included in the cost. (Yeah, we loved that feature, too!) Finally, we’re excited to announce that the price listed below is the FINAL COST for the trip! There are no additional taxes added to the amount after the fact. For more information about added features up until the trip, click the registration button below to get regular email updates on the upcoming Israel tour.
Have questions? Call us to learn more!
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