As settler violence in the West Bank escalates, many of us are asking what it means to show up as Jewish leaders in this moment.
This year, T’ruah is offering two opportunities for North American Jewish clergy to join us in the West Bank. Both trips offer the chance to learn, bear witness, and stand in solidarity with Palestinian communities — and to bring those experiences back to your community at home. Past participants describe these opportunities as deeply meaningful and transformative, strengthening their leadership for an end to the occupation.
West Bank Protective Presence Trip – May 11-14, 2026
Join T’ruah in the West Bank from May 11 to 14, for three nights of overnight protective presence in Palestinian communities, in partnership with Rabbis for Human Rights. This trip is a chance to stand in solidarity with Palestinian communities under severe threat of settler violence, where the need for support is urgent and ongoing. This trip is open to chaverim who understand and are willing to take on the risks involved. Prior experience visiting the West Bank or participating in solidarity activism (in the U.S. or abroad) is recommended. If you’re wondering whether this trip is the right fit for you, please reach out for a conversation about what’s involved.
We encourage participants to extend their stay and join us and our partners in supporting Palestinian communities against violence during Jerusalem Day on May 15 and participate in the interfaith human rights march on May 18.
Register above.
Learn more about our July 6-7 tour of the West Bank for Jewish clergy here.
Questions? Reach out to Erica Kushner at ekushner@truah.org.
If the price is cost-prohibitive for you, please contact us as soon as possible — we never want money to be a barrier to participation.