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In light of the events of October 7th in Israel, we have reimagined our travel experiences for students. Our renewed focus emphasizes faith formation, education, humanitarian efforts, and advocacy for our Jewish friends through two trips: Washington D.C. and Israel
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In light of the events of October 7th in Israel, we have reimagined our travel experiences for students. Our renewed focus emphasizes faith formation, education, humanitarian efforts, and advocacy for our Jewish friends through two trips: Washington D.C. and Israel
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What we're all about

10,000+

successful trips
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600+

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18,500+

post-trip engagements
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Mission

To offer Christian students a life-changing experience that:
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Strengthens their identity in Christ
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Exposes them to the complex realities of modern Israel and the Middle East
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Provides them with opportunities to develop their leadership abilities

Vision

The future of Christian faith and leadership in America, as well as positive engagement with Israel, depends on the next generation of Christian leaders being deeply rooted in their biblical faith and values, as well as being exposed to modern Israel firsthand.

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Statement of Belief

Faith—Discover Your Roots

We are Christians who travel to Israel because we believe that a trip to Israel is a rite of passage for every Christian.

We learn about the biblical story in Israel because we believe that exploring where it happened enables us to discover our role in that story.

We seek to understand the Hebraic roots of our Christian identity because we believe that the path to understanding and living the Gospel goes through the Hebrew Bible.

Read our full Statement of Faith

Israel—Encounter Israel

We support the Jewish people and the State of Israel because we believe that Jews and Christians have a unique shared story.

We support the Jewish people and the State of Israel because we believe they have a right to human flourishing and peace in their historical homeland.

We fight against antisemitism because we believe that this ancient hatred continues to threaten the Jewish people and our shared values.

We support the Palestinian people because we believe all people have been made in the image of God, are loved by God, and have a right to human flourishing and peace.

Leadership—Tell Your Story

We develop principled Christian leaders who address complex issues in society, because we believe that the truth requires us to hold tension rather than escape it.

We develop Christian leaders who advocate for Israel and the Jewish people because we believe that our common faith roots give us a unique role as friends and allies.

We expect Passages alumni to rise to the challenges of leadership in their day because we believe that wholehearted and mindful Christian leaders can make the world a better place.

Leading the Way

The future of Passages is in great hands.
With seven years' experience leading at Passages, Malcolm brings strategic direction to the team with the goal of advancing our mission.

Malcolm Fitschen, MBA

Executive Director

Ashley excels in developing and managing strategic recruitment plans for Passages while fostering strong relationships with partners and students.

Ashley Plaeger

Senior VP of Partner Engagement & Interim VP of Communications

Sebastián leads Israel advocacy initiatives and manages Directors from the Alumni Division. He cultivates relationships with national leaders of pro-Israel and Jewish organizations.

Sebastián Parra

Vice President of Advocacy & Strategy

Talia Spear

Managing Director of Passages International

Breylyn develops partnerships with individuals and organizations to provide them with specialized Israel experiences.

Breylyn Henry

Vice President of Partner Engagement

Josiah leads educational initiatives, fostering a culture of learning. He designs educational strategies, core curricula, and manages visiting scholars and educational partnerships.

Josiah McGee

Resident Scholar

Breton oversees all aspects of travel logistics and planning, ensuring seamless and efficient travel experiences. With a dedication to operational excellence, he optimizes travel processes and enhances traveler satisfaction.

Breton Oesch

Senior Director of Travel Operations

Elysia spearheads fundraising efforts and community outreach to drive organizational growth. With a deep commitment to advancing the mission, she cultivates donor relationships and secures essential resources.

Elysia Mendelsohn

Senior Director of Development

Nancy oversees all financial operations, ensuring fiscal health and strategic growth. She champions sustainable financial practices to support the organization's mission.

Nancy Sparks

Director of Finance

Our team culture

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Be resourceful and take initiative
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Trust each other
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Approach work with resilience
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Adapt to have an impact
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Strengthen Christian identity

Join Our Team

We’re looking for hungry, humble and smart people to help us reach the next generation of Christian leaders.

Director of Alumni Engagement

If you’re passionate about building connections, fostering local Jewish-Christian relations, and empowering alumni to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Please send your resume and cover letter to tiffany@passagesisrael.org to apply!
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