No. Our trips are open to anyone with a genuine interest in learning about Jewish communities around the world. While the focus is Jewish history, culture, and contemporary community life, participants do not need to be Jewish to take part.  In the future, we aim to pilot tours in other communities of Armenian, Indian and Lebanese origin.

Safety is a top priority. We work closely with our local host community, licensed guide, and trusted operators in each destination to ensure we only visit sites that are considered safe at the time of travel. If security conditions change, we will adjust the itinerary accordingly. Private and government security is provided in every destination where it is needed.

These trips are designed for adult travelers (age 18+) who are curious, respectful, and genuinely interested in learning about smaller and often shrinking diaspora Jewish communities around the world.

Our pricing is based on shared rooms in clean, comfortable four star hotels. A single room supplement will always be available for travelers who prefer their own room, subject to availability.

We travel to places with very different levels of Jewish infrastructure. In some destinations, such as Syria, kosher food is simply not available. In those cases, we can guarantee vegetarian food, but not kosher-certified meals. When we are hosted by a local Jewish community, all food provided will be kosher. However, we cannot guarantee strictly kosher food for the entire duration of every trip, and participants should be comfortable planning accordingly. We are fully respectful of Shabbat observance. We never schedule required activities on Shabbat that would force participants to break Shabbat, and there is always the option to opt out of programming during that time. These trips are best suited for observant travelers who are flexible, realistic about local conditions, and comfortable navigating their observance thoughtfully while traveling.

The trips are not physically demanding. Activities mainly involve walking and standing during tours, and no special level of fitness is required.

Our optimal group size is 15 to 20 participants. To ensure a meaningful and cohesive experience, we will not run a trip with fewer than 15 people.

Included: • All ground transportation during the tour, including airport transfers • Accommodation in twin shared hotel rooms  • Daily breakfasts • All guided touring and site visits • Shabbat meals with the local community, if part of the itinerary. Not included: • International flights • Travel insurance • International SIM card or mobile data • Lunches and dinners outside of Shabbat (ordered a la carte and paid individually) • Visa costs, if applicable. We provide visa assistance upon request. • Single supplement, if you wish to not share a room with another person.

Trips run for five weekdays plus one weekend, allowing participants to take just one week off work, while still enjoying a full Shabbat experience with the local community. Arrival may take place on any day of the week.

Absolutely. We include non Jewish cultural and historical sites, as well as activities that are simply fun. Experiencing the broader national and social context is key to understanding how the Jewish community fits within it.

Yes. We require a brief application before joining a Project Diaspora tour. These are not mass market trips. We visit Jewish communities in sensitive and sometimes complex environments, and it is important that all participants understand the context and responsibility involved. The application process helps ensure a respectful, cohesive experience for both participants and the communities that host us.

Project Diaspora goes beyond standard tourism. Our mission is to give curious travelers the opportunity to document unique Jewish communities whose stories risk being lost as populations decline, through small group journeys that venture beyond traditional Jewish heritage itineraries. We visit destinations most Jewish tours avoid, particularly in the majority Muslim world, and balance historical sites with meaningful encounters and conversations with Jews who continue to live, work, and sustain community life there today.