For the second year in a row, you can say L’Shana HaZot B’Yerushalayim by spending Pesach with the incredibly inspiring and successful Pesach in Jerusalem program hosted by Dr. Doron Katz and Rabbi Avi Rosalimsky.

After receiving rave reviews after last Pesach, Pesach in Jerusalem will be back and better than ever for Pesach 2024. But this year, in addition to the beautiful and spacious hotel, the world-renowned speakers, the world-class cuisine, the top-notch day camp and the unparalleled entertainment, the Pesach in Jerusalem program will also be focused on the mission of supporting and helping those in Israel during this time of need.

“This year, our goal is to be in Israel to stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters who have been through so much, while assisting them in any way we can,” explained Rabbi Rosalimsky. “This will be a Pesach of giving, not just taking.”

As part of the Pesach in Jerusalem program, attendees will also hear from victims of terror and evacuees who will be sharing their first-hand accounts of what they experienced on October 7 and how Jews from across the world can help them. Furthermore, in addition to the fun and relaxing Chol Hamoed excursions that will still be offered, there will also be trips to visit those injured on October 7 and the many Israeli soldiers who have been injured as a result of the war. Additionally, there will be assorted chesed trips to army bases, farms, etc., where help and support is desperately needed. Plenty of activities and outings will allow guests of all ages to make a difference.

In addition to the mission-driven programming, Pesach in Jerusalem still promises five-star cuisine and luxurious accommodations at The Cassia Hotel, formerly known as the King Solomon Hotel, located in the heart of Jerusalem, within a short walk from the Old City, Machane Yehuda, First Station, Ben Yehuda Street and much of what Jerusalem has to offer. With Shabbat elevators and a beautiful and spacious lobby, the hotel has five types of rooms that will ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay for individuals and families of various ages and sizes.

“Pesach in Jerusalem is basically an American program that happens to be just minutes from the Kotel,” said Rabbi Rosalimsky.

An A-list line up of prominent rebbeim, dignitaries, performers and pro-athletes will be joining the program, including Rabbi Moshe Benovitz, the managing director of NCSY, the director of NCSY Kollel and a world-renowned speaker who has inspired thousands through his clear, engaging and charismatic speaking style.

Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schachter, acclaimed speaker, professor and senior scholar for The Center for the Jewish Future at Yeshiva University, has also signed on to join Pesach in Jerusalem. Hailed as one of the leading Orthodox rabbis in America today, Rabbi J.J. Schachter has authored several books and is a noted historian on intellectual trends in Orthodox Judaism.

Rabbi Shalom Rosner, rebbe at Yeshivat Kerem B’yavneh, and camp rabbi and educational director of Camp Kaylie, will also be making his way back to the Pesach in Jerusalem program. A rebbe to an international classroom of thousands, he broadcasts daily Daf Yomi shiurim, as well as shiurim on Parashat Hashavua, Nach and Halacha.

Author and founding director of Momentum, Lori Palatnik, as well as her husband, Rabbi Yakov Palatnik, will be returning to the Pesach in Jerusalem family as well. The Palatniks have inspired thousands of Jews to help them form a deeper connection to Israel and their Jewish roots.

Rav Aharon Pessin, who was a close student of Rav Chaim Kanievsky zt”l, a brilliant talmid chacham in his own right and an incredibly engaging speaker, will also be returning to the Pesach in Jerusalem program. A prolific author of 27 seforim, he has thousands of shiurim posted on his website, Torah24-7.com.

Famed lecturer, Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi, joins Pesach in Jerusalem this year. Voted as one of the most influential women in Israel, her shiurim, which regularly attract hundreds of women, feature profound messages delivered with her trademark sense of humor.

Professional basketball star Tamir Goodman, who was dubbed “The Jewish Jordan” by Sports Illustrated, is also returning this year. He will join in the solidarity mission of the program and share his journey of kiddush Hashem both on and off the courts. Tamir will also lead basketball clinics for children, teens and adults at the YMCA basketball gym adjacent to the Cassia Hotel.

World-renowned singer and chazan Eitan Katz will be joining Pesach in Jerusalem. He will lead the davening on Shabbat and Yom Tov and will direct an uplifting and enjoyable concert on Chol Hamoed.

Netanel Katz, aka “Simcha on Wheels,” will be joining the team of entertainers as well.

Ben and Raizy Schwartz will also be back at Pesach in Jerusalem to run the robust kids camp and pre-teen/teen program. Children of all ages will be entertained with fun and engaging age-appropriate programming. Yom Tov and Shabbos will also afford teenagers unique opportunities to engage in question and answer sessions with different prominent rebbeim and speakers, along with games and activities geared towards their specific age group.

Pesach in Jerusalem is the only place in Israel where those who hold one day of Yom Tov and those who keep two days will feel comfortable under the same roof for Pesach. Those who keep one day will have the ability to eat Chol Hamoed meals, enjoy amenities and programs on the second day, while the hotel program itself will remain sensitive to those observing two days, offering an option for a second Seder, and there will not be any concerts or major activities/entertainment that would not be appropriate for Yom Tov.

Under the B’Datz Mehadrin Hashgacha, the program will be kitniyot-free and will provide three meals a day, featuring the finest cuisine from internationally acclaimed chefs who will create a unique dining experience of the highest caliber.

A beloved rebbe and community leader in Bergen County, Rabbi Avi Rosalimsky has years of experience coordinating Pesach programs and an assortment of other programs for adults, teens and kids alike. Together with Dr. Doron Katz, a well-respected internist and a frequenter of many Pesach programs as a guest, they offer a one-of-a-kind Pesach program that can best be described as robust, meaningful and inspirational.

Rooms are going quickly, but there is still time to book your stay at Pesach in Jerusalem today! If you mention this article, you have until January 7 to take advantage of the early bird special.

To learn more about the Pesach in Jerusalem program or to book your stay, visit www.PesachInJerusalem.com or email [email protected]