Beth Tikvah Tour to Israel

1. Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of 500 USD per person is required to register and secure your spot. (The deposit is non-refundable but remains as credit for future use for an unlimited time). 
2. Second Payment: 50% of your total balance is due by Friday, November 21, 2025 
3. Final Balance is due by Friday, January 16th, 2026
4. All participants must travel with valid passport expiration dates that are at least 6 months from date of departure from Israel or other destination.

Note on PricingTrip costs are based on the NIS-to-U.S. dollar exchange rate as of September 2, 2025. Final prices will be recalculated using the exchange rate at the time of payment and may be adjusted accordingly. Any changes will be communicated to the group by email.

Travelers are responsible for their own flight arrangements. If you need assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at info@gomayever.com.

Visas:

ETA-IL Visa: The State of Israel has instituted a new visa process: ETA-IL. Learn more here about it and if you are exempt. 

Beginning January 2025, visitors to the State of Israel from visa-exempt countries (e.g. the US) are required to obtain an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) to enter. 

• An approved ETA-IL indicates you are allowed to travel to Israel and stay for up to 90 days per visit.  
• An ETA-IL will cost NIS 25 per individual visitor. 
• The ETA-IL will be valid for two years or until passport expiration, whichever is shorter.  
• ETA-IL authorization permits multiple entries for stays of up to 90 days per visit.   

All travelers to Israel must have a valid visa or an ETA-IL approval before they start their journey. Obtaining an ETA-IL is a simple and fast process and completing the online application takes about ten minutes. 

• Click here to Apply for an ETA-IL. 
• It is the participants’ responsibility to complete and submit the ETA-IL application.

Important note: Israeli passport holders must enter Israel with their Israeli passport. Even if you don't hold an Israeli passport but have at least one Israeli parent, you may still have obligations to the State of Israel that should be resolved before your trip. Failure to do so may result in being obligated to stay in Israel until the issue is resolved, with associated costs being your responsibility. We suggest being careful about this and contacting one of the regional Israeli consulate offices for clarification.

We highly encourage all our group members to purchase travel protection. We understand in Canada there is often different coverage available than offered in the USA. Beth Tikvah and Mayever will work to support you as you navigate this decision. We also recommend purchasing a flexible flight ticket to allow for date changes without extra costs and securing comprehensive health and land cost insurance.  

WITH ANY PROVIDER, MAKE SURE THEY COVER ISRAEL AS A DESTINATION.

A option, currently offering coverage to Israel in Canada is Allianz. Here you'll find:

• Emergency Medical Plan: Includes coverage for medical emergencies along with valuable travel assistance benefits for Canadian residents.
• Comprehensive: Includes emergency medical, trip cancellation, interruption and delay due to a covered reason, baggage benefits and more for comprehensive protection before and after you depart.
• Trip Cancellation/interruption: Coverage in case your trip needs to be unexpectedly cancelled or interrupted due to a covered reason. (For those who already have medical coverage.)
• Non-Medical Package: Offers protection for before and after you depart including coverage for trip cancellation, interruption and delay due to a covered reason, baggage benefits and more. (inclusive than cancellation interruption)

In addition to a Canadian Provider, you do have access to Mayever’s In-House Land Cost Insurance.

Details:

Price: $500 per person
Coverage: Land tour cost only (does not include flights or medical coverage)

Key Benefits:

• Cancel your tour for any reason and receive a full refund of the land cost, minus your deposit.
• Your deposit is converted into a travel voucher for future use.
• No medical forms, documentation, or paperwork required—simple and stress-free.

Example:

• Tour cost: $5,000
• Deposit: $500
• You receive:
• $4,500 refund (no questions asked)
• $500 travel credit for future use

Important Notes:

• To explore this option, contact your tour’s Experience Maker within 21 days of your initial deposit. 
• This insurance is designed for flexibility, not for medical emergencies.
• Flights and any medical-related issues are not covered.

All cancellations must be made in writing via email to Mayever.

1. 90 day or more prior to departure: Full refund, minus the 500 USD non-refundable deposit
2. 60-89 days before departure: Refund minus 500 USD of the deposit plus any penalties requested by suppliers.
3. 25-59 days: A 10% refund will apply to cancellations made prior to arrival in Israel.
4. 0-24 days of arrival: No refunds will be provided. 

Unused services during the tour: No refunds will be granted for any unused services while in the destination.

Options for Payment and Fee Minimization

Same options as outlined here, but to minimize fees the best options are as follows:

1. Send a Check in USD or a USD Bank Draft

Payable to: Mayever c/o Phil Cohen
250 West 94th Street, Suite 2H
New York, NY 10025

* send an email to billing@gomayever.com when you send the check

2. Remitly - This company will transfer money with no fee. In fact, the first $1500 Canadian that is sent receives a preferred exchange rate, and the remainder receives an exchange rate that adds about one percent to the transaction, which is typical for Banks (similar to an exchange rate) and there are no additional fees. - www.remitly.com

From our understanding with Remitly

• Debit card (no additional fee)
• Credit card (2% fee)
• Bank account (no additional fee)

The above are examples discussed with the Beth Tikvah and we are aware other options may exists. Feel free to reach out to billing@gomayever.com if you prefer a different option or you need any support. In addition, Ross Sadoff is also available to you too as you navigate your payment options.

• Breakfast at the hotels daily and other meals as per the itinerary. All “on your own” meals are to be covered by each family/person.
• 3/4-star hotel accommodations based on double occupancy 
•  1 * professionally licensed guide educator with group on 24/7 basis (all accommodation and tour expenses included)
• 1 * Driver and deluxe motor coach with air conditioning daily and a refrigerator with cold water for the group on the house (all accommodation and tour expenses included)
• Entrance fees and activity costs according to sample itinerary
• 2 * Congregation Staff based on double occupancy 
• Gratuities for guide and driver
• Porterage at each hotel

• International flights (connection to travel agent for flight arrangement available)
• Travel Insurance
• Hotel incidentals 
• Transportation to/from airport
• Extra night stays at hotels
• Amendments in the program (fees charged for cancellation and additions, last minute)
• Personal extras: wines, room service, passport/visa fees, etc.
• Value Added Tax (VAT) is not included and is currently not applicable to tourists visiting Israel. Should this change, VAT will be added to your final invoice