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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This young professional program is subsidized. Additional scholarships are available – please contact us for more information.

April 12/13 - April 19, 2026

$ 2975 Poland Land Only
  • Optional extension flight to Israel $475 extra
  • 3/4 star hotels (based on double occupancy for April 12-19)
  • Single supplement in Poland is an additional $700 extra
  • Deluxe buses
  • Kosher meals based on itinerary
  • 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
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*The following items are not included

  • Flights to and from Poland
  • Flights from Israel (if applicable)
  • Medical Insurance
  • Travel Insurance
ABOUT THE YP 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.

On the March of the Living, you will travel with individuals from all over the world to Poland and some will continue on to 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.

Participants on the Young Professional Delegation need to arrange their own travel to Krakow at the start and from Warsaw at the conclusion of the time in Poland. Hotel accommodation is covered for arrivals on April 12. Programming begins the morning of April 13; anyone arriving that day should come early. In Warsaw, official events end late afternoon of April 19, but departures can be scheduled anytime. Travelers heading to Israel may join an optional group flight from Warsaw to Tel Aviv on April 19 at night.

OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO ISRAEL – APRIL 19- 23, 2026

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 together.

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.

REQUIRED: Deposit of $1000 with submission of application. Due no later than December 15, 2025

REQUIRED: 50% of total payment by January 1, 2026

REQUIRED: Full balance by February 5, 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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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. Some participants travel to Israel to experience Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, and celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day.

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.

As the International March of the Living is a designated 501-C3 charitable organization, all contributions are tax deductible, however, the journey itself is not due to the 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 itinerary varies, but typically includes in Poland – Krakow, Auschwitz and Birkenau, Warsaw, and Majadanek. Some continue to Israel to commemorate Yom HaZikaron (Israel Memorial Day) and celebrates Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day), and places of historical and contemporary significance.

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Young Professionals 19-36

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

Apply Now