Passages · Capstone Program

Make your trip
count for something.

You've seen the land. You've met the people. Now bring it home — complete your Capstone by February 22, 2027.

Making a difference doesn't always start on a stage or with a title.
Sometimes it starts around a dinner table, in a classroom, on your campus, or in your church.

Welcome to the Passages alumni network.

Your Capstone Starts Now.

Pick an advocacy action that fits you and your community, complete it, and submit. Simple as that.

— days left

One deadline for every group

1
Choose an activity
Browse the six options below and pick one that fits your community — on campus, at church, or anywhere else.
2
Complete it by February 22
Complete your activity by the February 22 deadline. Solo and group options are both available.
3
Submit the form
Fill out the Capstone Completion Form to log your activity. Takes about 5 minutes.

Choose your Capstone activity

Six ways to share what you experienced. Click any card to see full details and how to submit.

Digital

Social Media Post

Three short videos. Tag @PassagesIsrael. Your authentic perspective, shared with your network.

~1–2 hrs Solo
Community

Attend a Shabbat Dinner

Connect with your local Jewish community at a Hillel, Chabad House, JCC, or Federation.

~1 evening Group
Advocacy

Campus Mapping

Document your campus climate — clubs, incidents, and ministries. Helps us support you strategically.

~2–4 hrs Solo
Faith

Bible Study

Host two 1-hour sessions exploring Israel and the Jewish people through Scripture — guide included.

~1 evening Group
Church

Church Presentation

Share your Israel experience with your congregation. We can join in person or virtually.

~30–60 min Group
Creative

Your Own Idea

Podcast, photo essay, vlog, documentary? Propose your idea and we'll work with you on it.

Flexible Solo or group
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Glossary of Terms — Key words and concepts from the Passages program.
Open Glossary →

Plan it out — don't wait

The momentum from your trip is highest right now. Here's how to use it.

Start now
Choose
Pick the activity that fits you
Next
Prepare
Write, draft, schedule, or map it out
Then
Complete
Post it, host it, submit it — on your terms
By Feb 22
Submit
Fill out the Capstone Completion Form

The sooner you decide, the easier it gets — most people finish with time to spare.

What's next for you?

The places, conversations, and relationships from this trip — our hope is that they stay with you. Here are two ways to stay connected with Passages as you head home.

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Campus Advocacy

Lead on Campus

Year-long program. Four campus advocacy events, a summer retreat, and a fully funded return trip to Israel.

Apply by April 30 →
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Community · City-Based

Find Your Local Passages Hub

Shabbat dinners, Jewish-Christian dialogue, and city-based connection. Find your people wherever you are.

Find Your Hub →

Frequently Asked Questions

You need to (1) complete one of the six advocacy activities and (2) submit the Capstone Completion Form. Both steps are required. Activity must be completed by February 22.
Reach out to education@passagesisrael.org as soon as possible. Life happens — but please don't wait until after the deadline. The sooner you contact us, the more options we have.
Both options exist. Social Media Post and Campus Mapping are solo. Bible Study, Church Presentation, and Shabbat Dinner involve others. If hosting isn't realistic right now, the solo routes are equally valid.
Absolutely — you only need one to fulfill the requirement, but you're welcome to do more. Submit a separate form for each one.
Access it here: Capstone Completion Form. It captures what you did, when, who was there, and any photos. Takes about 5 minutes.
Yes, with prior approval. Email education@passagesisrael.org with a brief description before you start. Don't begin without the green light.
Yes! Email education@passagesisrael.org at least 2 weeks before your event and we'll do our best to join in person or virtually.
Review the Glossary of Terms, download the instructions from the option cards above, and email us with any questions before you start.

We're here
for you.

Have a question, need a speaker, want to brainstorm your Capstone, or running up against the deadline? Email us — we want to help you finish strong.

Contact Us

📌 Include your name and trip date.

Done with your Capstone?
Make it official.

Fill out the Capstone Completion Form — it's short, it's simple, and it closes the loop on everything you worked toward.

Submit Your Capstone →

Questions first? Email education@passagesisrael.org