For decades, Jewish travel has often meant one destination: Israel.
And while Israel will always remain central to Jewish life, the Jewish story is far bigger than any one place. Across Europe, Latin America, and beyond, vibrant Jewish communities are writing new chapters of that story every day—building schools, strengthening communal institutions, caring for those in need, and creating innovative expressions of Jewish life.
The challenge is often finding the right reason to explore them.
Sometimes that reason is history. Sometimes it’s culture. Sometimes it’s food, music, or family heritage.
And sometimes it’s football.
As the NFL continues to expand its International Series, a new opportunity is emerging for Jewish Federations and community organizations: transforming a shared passion for sports into a meaningful Jewish travel experience.
Imagine cheering on the Eagles and Jaguars in London, then meeting leaders of the UK’s Jewish community. Picture spending a weekend in Paris, combining game day with conversations about contemporary Jewish life in France. Or explore the thriving Jewish community of Mexico City while taking in one of the NFL’s most exciting international matchups.
The game may be what brings people together. The destination is what turns the experience into something far more memorable.
At Kenes Tours, we have long believed that travel is one of the most powerful tools for building Jewish identity, community, and connection. The best journeys do more than show us new places. They introduce us to new people, new perspectives, and new ways of understanding our shared story. CLICK HERE to see our complete Destination Guide.
That’s what makes these experiences so compelling.
They create opportunities to engage people who might never sign up for a traditional mission. They bring together friends, donors, lay leaders, and community members around a common interest. They open doors to conversations, relationships, and discoveries that might never happen at home.
And because every destination has its own unique Jewish story, no two journeys are alike.
In London, travelers can discover the remarkable story of Jewish Britain, past and present. In Paris, they can encounter one of Europe’s largest and most influential Jewish communities. In Mexico City, they can experience one of the most vibrant and dynamic Jewish communities in the Americas. Depending on the destination, programs can also include encounters with Federation-supported global partners and organizations helping strengthen Jewish life around the world.
The NFL is only the beginning.
Through our parent company Issta Sport, Kenes Tours can provide access to many of the world’s most sought-after sporting and cultural events, from international soccer matches and the FIFA World Cup to the Olympics, major concerts, and other once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Each offers a new opportunity to build meaningful travel experiences around the passions that bring people together.
Because the future of Jewish travel is not only about where we go.
It’s about what inspires us to travel together.
To view the full lineup of games and destinations—and to register—CLICK HERE.
