2026 OneFamily Hike

October 11-15, 2026

This October, our annual Hike and Retreat will return to the north of Israel.  Our home base will be the beautiful Village Jordan Riverside Hotel, Sde Nehemia, nestled in the lush Upper Galilee where the Banias and Hasbani rivers meet. Surrounded by dramatic views of Mount Hermon and the Golan Heights, it’s a serene and stunning corner of northern Israel — the perfect setting for our 16th OneFamily Canada Hike and Retreat, with bereaved and inspiring Israelis by our side. Israel’s north is home to many bereaved Druze communities, and they will be among our Israeli guests. This region has faced immense challenges during the current conflict. The North’s entire population of 100,000 only recently returned home from two years of displacement that followed October 7.  Join us for an invigorating and soulful experience this October, as we hike and join together in support Israel’s victims of terror, in the heart of a community that is really looking forward to welcoming us.

Participation Costs

Registration Fee:

The Village Jordan Riverside Hotel, Sde Nehemia (Rooms are individual chalets)

  • Registration per person (based on double occupancy): $4,985 USD/$6,625 CAD
  • Single/Private Room Supplement additional cost per person is $380 USD/$505 CAD

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

  • Upon registration – 50% of registration fee due
  • Friday August 5, 2026 – Remaining 50% of registration fee due
  • Full payment can also be paid at the time of registration (if you choose so)

*Cancellation policy below

Registration is NOW OPEN

EARLY BIRD PRICING – 10% off until June 8, 2026

What’s Included

  • Accommodations: Standard chalet with double occupancy from Sunday to Thursday (four nights) at The Village Jordan Riverside Hotel, Sde Nehemia.
    • Private room supplement is available on a limited first-come, first-serve basis at an additional cost of: $380 USD/$505 CAD
  • All meals (kosher)

What’s Not Included

  • Airfare to and from Israel
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Accommodations before and after the hike:
    • Please email Deborah Russell (from Routes Travel) at deborahr@routestravel.com for more information on group rates and to make a reservation
  • Tips will be collected for our incredible Guides and other key support staff in Israel. We will be reaching out to you before the Hike to collect this from you and will arrange to distribute them at the end of the trip.
  • Optional activities

*Cancellation Policy:

All cancellations must be made in writing to gloria@onefamilyfund.ca by September 18, 2026. Cancellation terms for each participant cancelled will be applied based on the date that the written cancellation is received and based on the following schedule. Cancellation fees are subject to processing fees.
  • Until August 5, 2026: registration fees and single/private room supplement are refundable with the exception of a $180 administrative fee.
  • August 6-20, 2026: 25% of registration fee (including single/private room supplement) becomes non-refundable.
  • August 21-September 3, 2026: 50% of registration fee (including single/private room supplement) becomes non-refundable.
  • September 4, 2026, and after: 100% registration fee (including single/private room supplement) becomes non-refundable.

Non-refundable amounts will be tax receipted in Canadian dollars or the equivalent in Canadian dollars.

In the event that OneFamily Fund Canada, in its sole and absolute discretion and authority, determines that the Hike cannot take place, whether for health, safety, geopolitical reasons, or otherwise (including, without limitation concerns regarding war and conflict), you will receive the choice of a full refund of your registration fee, a credit for registration for a future OneFamily Hike, or a tax-deductible receipt for your paid registration fee.

Fundraising Commitment

Each participant of the OneFamily Hike must raise a minimum of $3,600 to benefit OneFamily.

Most people find this easy, and many participants go on to raise double or triple this amount. (Participants aged 30 and younger have a reduced fundraising target of $1,800).

Participants should fulfil their fundraising commitment by the time the Hike begins or immediately thereafter.

Each registrant will be guided to create a personal fundraising web page (or we can create one for you). Your fundraising page will automatically track your progress as online donations come in for your campaign. Offline donations such as cheques, e-transfers, etc. are welcomed and get added to your page as they come in. Please contact gloria@onefamilyfund.ca for more information.

To help you reach your goal, we suggest the following:

  • Email a link to your personal page to friends, family and co-workers

  • Post updates on your Facebook page, and photos of you “training” on your Instagram page. Tweet, blog, and talk about your progress. Use our hashtag #onefamilyhike

  • If you have friends or colleagues with companies that may be prepared to sponsor the hike for name recognition, please direct them to us at the OneFamily office.

Sponsorship Opportunities

This retreat is more than a hike. It is a bridge between worlds, a testament to resilience, and a living expression of solidarity. Your sponsorship helps make this life‑changing experience possible.

Friends of the Community

$1,800

Path Partner

$5,400

Kibbutz Champion

$9,000

Trail Leader

$18,000

For more information, please get in touch with us:

Marnie Mandel – Director of Development
Phone: 416-489-9687 Extension: 302 Email: marnie@onefamilyfund.ca

Register to Join Israel Hike