Aug 19, 2026 | Trips
Porto, Portugal: view of the old town of Porto from the Dom Luís I Bridge over the Douro River on a sunny day.
Join Cantor David and Leasa for an unforgettable TAE Adult Journey to Portugal in October 2028!
Explore Lisbon, Belmonte, and Porto as we discover Portugal’s rich Sephardic Jewish story, visit remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and enjoy the country’s celebrated food, wine, culture, and scenery, all while sharing this meaningful experience with friends and building deeper connections within our TAE community.
An optional extension to the spectacular Douro Valley will include a stay at a winery in one of the world’s most beautiful wine regions.
Travel. Discover. Connect. This journey is a wonderful opportunity to experience Portugal together while strengthening the friendships and sense of community that make TAE so special.
Our interest list is forming now! Space will be limited, and those on the list will have the first opportunity to register.
Contact Cantor David to join the interest list and be part of this special TAE experience!
Temple Adat Elohim, Thousand Oaks
Aug 19, 2026 | Trips
Travel to Israel with Cantor David
Join Temple Adat Elohim for an unforgettable family journey filled with history, culture, meaningful experiences, and time together as a TAE community.
Israel 2027… here we come! 💙🤍💙🤍
After postponing our 2026 trip, we’re excited to travel together July 8–18, 2027.
Early-bird pricing available through December 1, 2026.
Why Travel with TAE?
Experience Israel alongside other TAE families while building friendships, strengthening Jewish connections, and creating memories together.
- Perfect for families
- Opportunities to celebrate a bar/bat mitzvah for adults or children
- Explore Israel’s history, culture, food, and natural beauty
Highlights from Past TAE Trips
Past adventures have included exploring Jaffa, Caesarea, Tzfat, Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights; floating in the Dead Sea; climbing Masada; taking part in an archaeological dig; riding camels; visiting a winery; and celebrating b’nai mitzvah overlooking Jerusalem.
Read the TAE in Israel 2019 Blog to see highlights from a past trip.
👉 If you have any questions, contact Cantor David.
Temple Adat Elohim, Thousand Oaks
Jan 6, 2021 | Trips
This trip is sold out! If you would like to be added to a waitlist, please email Cantor Shukiar at dshukiar@adatelohim.com.
November 12 – 21, 2024
with an optional trip extension to Budapest (November 21-24).
Temple Adat Elohim creates innovative ways to build connection and community!
One of the most powerful ways to accomplish this is through communal travel, where lifelong friendships are cultivated while exploring the world and building stronger Jewish identities. OUR CONGREGATIONAL TRIPS SELL OUT FAST!
This trip will include visiting Berlin and Prague (November 12-21), with a special stop in Rakovnik, the small town where our Holocaust Torah was written more than 400 years ago.
Registration opened for TAE partners who were on our interested list a couple of weeks ago and there are only 3 more spaces left before the trip sells out! If you want to get a detailed look at the itinerary and register click this link for the main trip to Berlin and Prague: https://www.j2adventures.com/join/adat-elohim-thousand-oaks-ca_europe_nov-2024/ and this for the extension to Budapest: https://www.j2adventures.com/join/adat-elohim-thousand-oaks-ca-nov-2024-extension-budapest/.
Once the trip sells out you can email Cantor David (dshukiar@adatelohim.com ) to be placed on our waiting list in case spaces open up. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis through an outside travel company, J2 Adventures.
Keep your eyes open for our next family trip to Israel Cantor David will lead in June/July 2025!
