Located on the coast of Haifa Bay and the Mediterranean’s Levantine Sea, the port city of Akko is one of Israel’s most ethnically diverse cities. Jews, Muslims, Christians, Druze, and Baháʼís call Akko home. With so many seemingly contrasting elements - Arabs and Jews and religious and secular forces - beauty and tension live side-by-side in this mixed city. Meet local leaders of all backgrounds, discuss the challenges exacerbated by 2021 protests and riots, hear first-hand accounts. Engage with local activists working on projects to restore trust and rebuild bridges. Join us in an open dialogue around complicated issues led by our grassroots change-makers. At the Dror Israel Akko Urban Kibbutz, participate in an interactive experience.

Built on the hills of Mount Carmel, Haifa is one of the most beautiful cities in Israel, with a rich history spanning thousands of years. Home to both the Technion University and the University of Haifa, Haifa is known as a city of innovation with cutting-edge social projects. The city is heterogeneous - 25% of the population immigrated from the Soviet Union – and strives to be a model of co-existence. Here at Dror Israel Haifa Kibbutz, you will encounter one of Israel’s first urban kibbutzim. Meet local activists. Understand tensions caused by poverty, immigration, and gentrification. Learn about the founding of the Israeli Labor Movement and new grassroots organizations promoting social change. Tour the Hadar neighborhood, one of the most diverse in Israel, a unique place at the intersection of many different cultures.

On the edge of the Ramon Crater in the Negev, Mitzpe Ramon has grown from a small desert outpost to one of Israel’s centers for community innovation. Here at Dror Israel Mitzpe Ramon Kibbutz you will find young activists, artists, and community leaders who have built a vibrant society that addresses complex issues though creative and practical solutions. Tour a cooperative supermarket that sells products at reduced prices, a boarding school for youth-at-risk, and projects created with the local Bedouin tribe. Meet local leaders focused on the environment, sustainability, and community relationships. Tour the Makhtesh Ramon, a unique erosion crater at the peak of Mt. Negev, 40 km long and 2-10 km wide, shaped like a heart, and home to some of Israel’s most interesting geology, plants and wildlife.

Located in Southern Israel, Sderot is well-known as a city of immigrants who worked together to become a symbol of strength. Through conflict, security threats, and a constant barrage of rockets from the Gaza Strip, residents have managed to build a thriving and resilient community. Meet the local leaders who created a resilience center, culture cooperative, and youth education center. Discuss the complex geopolitical situation. Learn about tensions and tragedies related to the recent conflicts on the border. Tour Dror Israel Sderot Urban Kibbutz and speak with educators who continue to focus on working toward justice and peace, even during times of war.

Located on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, Tiberias is a city with deep historical significance dating back 2000 years. Explore the ancient roots of Judaism, visiting important archaeological excavations, tombs, and ruins. Learn about modern day Tiberias as a cauldron of identities, the tension between Israel’s periphery and center, and relations between religious and secular Jews, Mizrachi and Ashkenazi. Meet local activists who created and lead groundbreaking initiatives such as the first LGTBQ+ community and pride march in the city.