Signature Experiences
- Celebrate Purim in Sarajevo, joining the city’s Jewish community for a joyous Megillah reading and festive dinner, set against the backdrop of a community reborn from the shadows of war.
- Explore Sarajevo’s enduring Jewish heritage on visits to the historic Ashkenazi Synagogue and centuries-old Jewish Cemetery.
- Discover the Sarajevo Haggadah, a 14th-century illuminated manuscript that survived inquisitions, wars, and sieges — a timeless symbol of faith, resilience, and coexistence.
- Travel to Paris, home to Europe’s largest Jewish community, and gain firsthand insight into JDC’s response to the evolving needs of French Jewry in the face of rising antisemitism and social challenges.
- Connect with community leaders at the forefront of Jewish social welfare, supporting tens of thousands across generations.
- Join students and educators at a Jewish day school, experiencing the energy of Shabbat preparations and learning how innovative psychosocial programs sustain Jewish life in uncertain times.
- Share Shabbat in Paris, uniting with local families and leaders for a moving celebration of resilience, hope, and continuity.
- Meet France’s next generation of Jewish professionals and engage in heartfelt conversations about identity, leadership, and the future of European Jewry as you witness how innovative psychosocial programs sustain Jewish life.
- Reflect and rejoice as you trace JDC’s historic legacy — from Sarajevo’s mountains to Paris’s boulevards — celebrating Jewish life, connection, and renewal across continents.
* JDC expeditions are offered exclusively to JDC supporters making a philanthropic annual gift of $5,000 and above.
March 1, 2026 – March 8, 2026
JDC Mystery Mission
JDC Mystery Mission
Sarajevo & Paris
Price includes
Hotel accommodations
Site visits, briefings, tours, etc. 
Meals (as per itinerary) 
Professional English-speaking guide 
Arrival and departure transfers 
Internal flights (as per itinerary)*Please note that your participation fee does not include international airfare. Travel and cancellation insurance is required.
March 1, 2026 – March 8, 2026
JDC Mystery Mission
JDC Mystery Mission
Sarajevo & Paris
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