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Philly Jewish Runners

Calling All Jewish Runners.

If you run for fun, local 5ks, marathons, or anything in between, then we would love for you to join our new JCC running community. Our JCC running group will connect you with other Jewish Runners, build community, and travel to Israel together to tour and participate in a race. Special price for those eligible!

Register for our Running Trip to Israel

This program is funded by a grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

Trip Information:

Dates: Sunday, March 22nd – Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Dates do not include flying time.  They are representative of days in Israel.
Cost for Eligible Participants: For the first 15 registrants between the ages of 25-45, the cost is $1,250. An additional $885 for a single occupancy. The actual cost is $3,875, excluding flight.

Includes:
  • 2 Tel Aviv hotel nights
  • 5 Jerusalem hotel nights
  • 2 day-rooms in Jerusalem (to shower after the marathon)
  • Breakfast every day, 4 Lunches, 6 dinners
  • Marathon registration (t-shirt etc.)
  • Travel by air-conditioned bus each day as per program itinerary
  • Experienced, licensed tour guide with the group for the length of trip
  • Entrance fees and activities per day
  • Medical insurance (for participants up to age 60)
  • Pre-trip educational prep materials and resources
  • Educational resources (sourcebook) to be used on the trip
  • Gratuities to the tour educator and driver
Does not include:
  • Airfare
  • Guests at meals, beyond the number of the group
  • Health insurance for 60+ (can be arranged at additional cost)
  • Travel insurance (luggage, cancellation, etc)

 

Questions? Contact us:

Barrie Mittica

Senior Director of Engagement

(610) 896-7770 x125

Barrie Mittica Senior Director of Engagement Hometown: Born Columbia, Md, grew up Cherry Hill, NJ Favorite Jewish Holiday: Tu B’Av Favorite Philly Food: Geno’s Cheesesteak Hi, I’m Barrie Mittica and…

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Moriah SimonHazani, Rabbi

Chief Programming Officer

Moriah SimonHazani, Rabbi Chief Programming Officer Gems – Hub for Older Adults, Jewish Engagement, Israel Engagement, and more Rabbi Moriah SimonHazani, a native of Jerusalem, was ordained from the Schechter…

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