Shivtaya Couples

Reconnect as a couple through land, ancient wisdom & shared challenge.
All our expeditions are fully kosher, carefully designed to maintain the highest standards in any destination.
12/10/2026
22/10/2026
$6,500 / couple
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50% on application
50% due 30 days before departure

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Group Size
Max 13 couples
Duration
11 Days
Target Audience

Married couples, ages 25–60
(6–8 nationalities per cohort)

Physical Level
⬛⬛⬜ Moderate

11 days of deep immersion in Israel — exploring the 12 Tribes through land, body, and living Torah.

This is not a honeymoon. It’s a transformation journey for couples ready to reconnect with shared purpose, Jewish identity, and each other — through vulnerability, physical challenge, and ancient terrain.

You will sweat, sit in silence, argue at altitude, and find each other again.

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What's Included

  • All internal transport in Israel
  • 11 nights lodging (hostels, cabins, camping)
  • All meals (local cuisine, kosher options available)
  • Expert bilingual guides
  • National park & site entrances
  • Group gear (tents, camping kitchen)
  • All lectures & workshops
  • Basic medical insurance within Israel

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Personal gear (pack, sleeping bag, hiking boots)
  • Tips for local guides
  • Personal spending & souvenirs
  • International travel insurance (recommended)

What's Included

  • All internal transport in Israel
  • 11 nights lodging (hostels, cabins, camping)
  • All meals (local cuisine, kosher options available)
  • Expert bilingual guides
  • National park & site entrances
  • Group gear (tents, camping kitchen)
  • All lectures & workshops
  • Basic medical insurance within Israel

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Personal gear (pack, sleeping bag, hiking boots)
  • Tips for local guides
  • Personal spending & souvenirs
  • International travel insurance (recommended)

The only Shebet expedition built exclusively for couples.

The Shivtaya model (4 pillars: Natural Awareness · Outdoor Challenge · Jewish Wisdom · Community) is layered with couple-specific dynamics: shared vulnerability, rotating leadership, guided vision conversations. This is not romantic tourism — it’s leadership formation, together.

Key Highlights

  • 12 Tribes framework: each day unlocks one tribe’s teaching
  • Trekking in Galilee, Negev desert & Jerusalem mountains
  • Agricultural work: fruit harvest, ceramics workshop, land stewardship
  • Shabbat in nature: deep rest, integration & reflection
  • Talks on Jewish marriage, lunar cycles & shared life vision
  • Global cohort: 6–8 nationalities per expedition
  • All transport, rustic lodging & meals included

Itinerary
Overview

Day 1: Tribe of Ephraim

Arrival & shared vision

Day 2: Tribe of Menashe

Bike along the Alexander River + ceramics

Days 3–4: Tribes of Zevulun, Asher, Naphtali & Issachar

Galilee hikes, entrepreneurship, deep dialogue

Days 5–6: Tribes of Gad & Reuben

Team challenges, farm work, integration Shabbat

Days 7–8: Tribe of Yehuda

Historical sites, desert, ancestral connection

Days 9–10: Tribes of Shimon & Dan

Negev trekking, desert jeep, kibbutz volunteering

Day 11: Final integration in Tel Aviv

Departure

Who Is This For

  • Married couples seeking depth beyond the everyday
  • Ready to integrate lived Judaism — not just intellectual study
  • Willing to be uncomfortable: long hikes, farm work, hard conversations
  • Hungry for global community: other Jewish couples from diverse backgrounds
  • Value transformation over vacation

Who Is This For

  • Expecting a romantic resort or spa getaway
  • Not prepared to walk 4–6 hours daily with a pack
  • Prefer synagogue-style Judaism (this is earth-based & embodied)
  • Need constant connectivity (digital detox days required)
  • Relationship in acute crisis — this intensifies, it doesn’t repair

Who Is This For

  • Married couples seeking depth beyond the everyday
  • Ready to integrate lived Judaism — not just intellectual study
  • Willing to be uncomfortable: long hikes, farm work, hard conversations
  • Hungry for global community: other Jewish couples from diverse backgrounds
  • Value transformation over vacation

Who Is This For

  • Expecting a romantic resort or spa getaway
  • Not prepared to walk 4–6 hours daily with a pack
  • Prefer synagogue-style Judaism (this is earth-based & embodied)
  • Need constant connectivity (digital detox days required)
  • Relationship in acute crisis — this intensifies, it doesn’t repair

Testimonials

"Be open to new experiences, connect with nature through Judaism and vice versa, as it gives you a new perspective on your identity. Step out of your comfort zone, because these kinds of experiences really help strengthen our identity and character. Invest in this type of journey and don’t overthink it. (You don’t always need to know what the trip is about — you just have to trust and experience it.)"
La Fricha
"It was a truly deep and transformative experience. It’s impressive how much you can live in such a short time."
Regina
"Hearts come out of my mouth when I talk about this trip! I absolutely recommend it."
Nyra Troyce
"Thank you for such incredible work — your attention was amazing and made me feel safe, supported, and accompanied at all times."
Marion Arouesty
"It was magical, magical. Very special and full of connection."
Daniela Levy

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