Young Professionals 19-36

The International March of the Living is joined each year by various individuals and organizations from across the world.

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Poland Land Only

April 12/13 - April 19, 2026
$ 2975 includes all land fees (accommodation, food, transportation) in Poland
  • 3 star hotels (based on double occupancy for April 12-19)
  • Single supplement in Poland is an additional $840 extra
  • Deluxe buses
  • 3 kosher meals a day except for two dinners in Poland (lunch is a lunch box in Poland)
  • Local guide in Poland
  • Educational scholars
  • Security arrangements and guards on every bus and at all sites that are visited
  • Entrance Fees
  • March of the Living jacket
  • Participation in all March of the Living International ceremonies
  • NO FLIGHTS INCLUDED: Flights to and from Poland are the responsibility of each participant)
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Poland land only + flight to Israel

April 12/13 - April 19, 2026
$ 3450 includes all land fees (accommodation, food, transportation) in Poland + flight to Israel only
  • 3 star hotels (based on double occupancy for April 12-19)
  • Single supplement in Poland is an additional $840 extra
  • Deluxe buses
  • 3 kosher meals a day except for two dinners in Poland (lunch is a lunch box in Poland)
  • Local guide in Poland
  • Educational scholars
  • Security arrangements and guards on every bus and at all sites that are visited
  • Entrance Fees
  • March of the Living jacket
  • Participation in all March of the Living International ceremonies
  • Flight from Poland to Israel (Flights to Poland and from Israel are the responsibility of each participant)
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

On Yom HaShoah, thousands of Jews and non-Jews, from countries all around the world, will share in a once-in-a-lifetime experience when they march the 3-kilometers from Auschwitz to Birkenau, the largest concentration camp complex built by the Nazis during World War II. The March commemorates Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day.

YOU CAN BE THERE, along with over 10,000 participants who will be part of this historic event. As a proud Marcher, your experience will be in direct contrast to the tragic fate of hundreds of thousands of Jews and others, who were forced by the Nazis to take part in the infamous death Marches, across vast expanses of European terrain, under the harshest of conditions. This time, however, there will be a difference. It will be a March of the Living among thousands, marching shoulder to shoulder.

You will participate in a memorial service at one of the gas chambers/crematoria, in Birkenau, which will conclude with the singing of Hatikvah, reaffirming Am Yisrael Chai – The Jewish People Live. From Poland, you will fly to Israel to join the entire Jewish community in celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day.

On the March of the Living you will travel with individuals from all over the world to Poland and Israel in order to study the history of the Holocaust and to examine the roots of prejudice, intolerance and hate. Each group is accompanied by world-renowned Holocaust scholars as educators.

POLAND: You will spend the first week in Poland traveling around the country, searching for traces of a world that no longer exists. You will discover that, of the hundreds of Jewish schools, synagogues and institutions that once existed in Warsaw before the war, sadly, very little remains. The century old Nozyk synagogue (used by the Nazis as a stable during the war) and the Warsaw Jewish Cemetery – the largest Jewish cemetery in Europe – are among the only reminders of the glorious Jewish life that once thrived there. Yet, you will also have moments of hope in Poland as you encounter a resurgence of Jewish culture. You will encounter Polish peers and witness a blossoming of new synagogues, schools, organizations and youth groups. Like many, you may leave Poland wondering how it was possible for the destruction of almost an entire generation of Jews to occur – yet you will pledge to keep their memory alive. The highlight in Poland will be on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, when delegations of all ages from around the world will join together to march down the 3-kilometer path from Auschwitz to Birkenau, as a tribute to all victims of the Holocaust.

ISRAEL: You will then fly to Israel and encounter a country that is striving valiantly to keep the age-old flame of Jewish nationhood alive. From the majestic landscapes of the North, the beaches of Tel Aviv and the hills of Jerusalem, you will also have the opportunity to travel to world-renowned museums and meet with leading scholars. On Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, you will join together with all of Israel as they mourn their fallen soldiers and victims of terror. The trip will culminate on Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel Independence Day, when all delegations will once again join for another March to the Old City in Jerusalem, followed by a Mega Event Concert at the Armoured Corps Museum at Latrun – the Tank Museum – where the Battle of Latrun took place in 1948.

Your trip will not end once you get home. Participants and educators continue to correspond after the trip to reflect on their experience together. The bonds that form on this trip will last a lifetime.

The March of the Living will bring together individuals from 52 countries and regions around the world including Israel, the USA, Canada, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Panama, South Africa, France, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Hungary, Austria, and Poland. You will have an opportunity to meet and together you will share moments of both sadness and joy that will create long-lasting bonds.

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March of the Living is part of the single largest Jewish educational program for teens and adults in the world. The March of the Living brings together individuals from multiple countries and regions around the world to spend time in Poland surrounding Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day. The trip allows participants to learn about the Jewish community that once thrived in Poland as well as encountering the present-day resurgence of Jewish culture and life in Poland. The time in Israel will allow participants to experience Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, and celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day.

The official program begins on Monday, April 13th in Krakow, Poland. The Poland portion of the program will end in Warsaw, Poland on Sunday early evening, April 19th. Participants can elect to return back to the USA or other destinations at this time or continue with the group to Israel, with an expected arrival in Israel early morning of April 20th. The Israel portion of the program will conclude on Thursday late afternoon April 23rd. Each participant is responsible for their own flight arrangements to Poland – arrival to Krakow and return from Warsaw. If you elect to travel to Israel, the return from Israel and the flight to Poland is the responsibility of each individual. The flight from Warsaw to Tel Aviv is included in the price of the full program.

The March of the Living journey to Poland and Israel allows participants to encounter the richness and anguish of our past, the vitality of the present, and the hope for our future. Visiting the sites in Poland, while filled with emotion, is also both positive and uplifting, because you will share moments of both sadness and joy with people from all over the world. The Israel portion of the trip is powerful and inspiring. Participants come away creating long-lasting bonds and experiencing a life-changing event.

Security and safety are a high priority throughout the March. MOTL delegations travel with at least one-armed security guard per bus, and all site visits are checked and cleared by security in the mornings and before groups arrive. March of the Living International works with the highest levels of law enforcement and government in Poland and Israel.

The program is set up to accommodate the religious needs of all its participants. Buses do not operate on Shabbat and all food in Poland and Israel is certified kosher.

There is a fair amount of walking on most days. It is important to wear the correct shoes for being on your feet for several hours per day. There are opportunities at any given location to sit and rest.

Passports can be renewed or applied for at your local post office. A copy of the picture page of the renewed passport must be submitted when you apply. Applicants also must have a valid passport with an expiration date on or after Nov. 1, 2026.

The International March of the Living does not provide this type of insurance; however, it is highly recommended that you purchase a travel insurance policy that includes both medical and emergency evacuation coverage. A list of travel insurance companies that previous participants have utilized will be shared with all registered participants. Please note if you want to purchase Cancel for Any Reason Insurance, you must do so within 21 days of first payment for any aspect of the program. The International March of the Living does not provide health insurance. All participants must have health insurance in place to cover both emergency and/or routine medical services overseas. If your health insurance does not cover routine and emergency medical services that happen abroad, you must purchase a short-term supplemental travel health insurance policy that covers the duration of the trip.

MOTL is not a tax-deductible item because the trip engages in an exchange of goods and services.

US Citizens do not require a visa to enter either Poland or Israel, however, the State of Israel is requiring an Electronic Travel Authorization to enter Israel. Relevant details will be shared prior to departure. If you are a citizen of another country other than the USA, please check with both the Polish and Israeli Consulates to see if a visa is required for entrance.

The cost of the trip in Poland, based on double occupancy, will include all hotels, museum and site entrance fees, guides, security, ground transportation, and the majority of meals. The price does not include flights to and from Poland and return from Israel if you choose to continue on to Israel. Please note each delegation’s forms and procedures are specific – please do not register through any other website other than the one applicable to this delegation. An outline of the cancellation policy will be included with the application. The online application can be found by clicking on the apply now button above. 

The itinerary varies, but typically includes in Poland – Krakow, Auschwitz and Birkenau, Warsaw, and Majadanek. The time in Israel, commemorates Yom HaZikaron (Israel Memorial Day) and celebrates Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day), and places of historical and contemporary significance.

For specific questions about the 2026 MOTL, contact us!

PAYMENT INFORMATION

REQUIRED: Deposit of $1000 with submission of application. Due no later than December 1, 2025

REQUIRED: 50% of total payment by December 31, 2025

REQUIRED: Full balance by January 30, 2026 (deposit and prior payments will be deducted from this final payment)

*The deposit is fully refundable if cancelled prior to December 15, 2025. If cancellation occurs between December 16 – December 30, 2025 – an administration fee of $500 will be withheld.

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