Passages continues to closely monitor developments across Israel and the broader region in coordination with our trusted security partners, including ASERO, Moked Teva and Home Front Command .

We are aware of and actively monitoring reports of a terror-related incident, now resolved, in the area known as Kohav Yair. Passages participants have been traveling in a different part of the country, and this incident had no impact on student safety or on our current itinerary.

Our college participants are now safely in Jerusalem and continuing programming throughout central Israel, while our high school groups continue traveling safely and participating in formative and educational experiences across the country.

The Passages team continues to monitor individual incidents, broader regional conditions and guidance from local authorities and security experts in real time. We will continue making proactive operational decisions as needed to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of all participants, staff and partners.

We remain grateful for the professionalism of our on-the-ground teams and security partners and will continue providing updates as appropriate.

Passages is actively monitoring developments across the region, including events within Israel and broader geopolitical dynamics such as ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran.

At this time, current security issues are largely isolated outside of Israel’s borders or in areas that are not included on Passages itineraries. Conditions within Israel presently appear stable.

We remain in close consultation with our trusted security partners and local experts to ensure that we maintain the highest standards of safety and situational awareness. These ongoing assessments enable us to continue planning and executing trips responsibly and securely.

The safety and well-being of our participants and staff remain our highest priority, and we will provide updates should conditions change.

As our winter season comes to a close, we are grateful for the extraordinary impact of these past weeks in Israel. Across multiple trips, Passages students engaged deeply with the land, the people, and the complexities of Israel today. They encountered history and Scripture firsthand, asked difficult questions, built meaningful relationships, and bore witness to stories that will shape how they lead on campus, in their communities, and far beyond.

Throughout the season, student safety remained our top priority. In close coordination with our security partners, we were able to carry out a full and meaningful itinerary while adapting as needed to ensure a safe, thoughtful, and impactful experience for every participant.

The fruit of this winter is already evident. Students returned home more informed, more grounded in their faith, and more prepared to engage thoughtfully in conversations about Israel and the Jewish people. Many are stepping back onto their campuses with renewed clarity, conviction, and a commitment to leadership rooted in truth and relationship.

As we look ahead, we are excited to build on this momentum with our upcoming summer trips. These programs will continue to offer transformative encounters with Israel while equipping the next generation of leaders with the tools, confidence, and community they need for the season ahead.