What if going to Israel wasn’t just about visiting biblical sites but also participating in the bible's unfolding prophetic story?
In Hebrew, “Ezra” means “help”.
--And that's what we do.
Ezra Adventures provides small group, “boots on the ground” travel experiences to Israel designed to connect you to local people and practical needs. Several times a year, we bring multiple harvest aid teams to “help” and work alongside overwhelmed farmers to help bring fresh produce to market, for the benefit of ALL local communities- Jews, Arabs, Christians and Druze.
This isn’t a “holy land tour”. It’s a heart-felt, life changing experience.
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Since the Oct 7th Massacre, Israel has struggled to function on less than half of its agricultural workforce than before the attacks, losing crops in the process. In the most literal sense, the harvest is plentiful and the workers are few. Israel needs your help!
You get to connect with people and rebuild the land while exploring unique biblical sites and discovering the incredible ancient prophecies awakening today.
For those who are unable to travel with us but sill want to be involved in sponsoring our efforts to support local needs, we invite you to donate to our teams!
No other nation on earth has a story like Israel.
A people exiled, scattered, and forgotten—returned to the same land, with the same language, the same faith, and the same Scriptures after nearly 2,000 years. It’s not a myth. It’s not coincidence. It’s happening—and it’s exactly what the prophets foretold.
Unmatched in human history, the Scriptures declared that the Jewish people would be regathered to their ancient homeland TWICE. Today, we are witnessing that promise of that 2nd return unfold in real time. Just as was promised- the desert is blooming. The land is producing. Israel leads in innovation, exports and restoration- all on the same soil promised thousands of years ago.
No other people. No other land. No other comparison or explanation – except that God is keeping His promises.
Join an Ezra Adventures group and experience it for yourself. This is your front-row invitation to the unfolding of biblical prophecy.
"I was very blessed to visit Israel with Doug in the spring of 2024. His Biblical insight and love for Israel combined with the incredible places and people there made for a truly life-changing experience. I now feel a connection with that nation on many levels."
Ivan | Pennsylvania
Here Are Some of the Reasons People Travel with Us
We create customized small group experiences rooted in truth, culture and purpose. Each group is carefully crafted around your group’s goals and interests, blending:
Travel with a tight-knit group of like-minded travelers—no busses, no mass-produced stops. We keep it personal and immersive. Every location has prophetic, historical, and current significance.
Join in active restoration by serving alongside local communities—helping farmers, supporting families, and sharing friendships during critical times.
From finding unique biblical sites to enjoying local foods or even skiing Mt Hermon, the options are endless! This journey engages your spirit and your senses.
With Ezra Adventures you’ll have decades of local insight. You won’t just visit Bible sites—you’ll understand how the land is coming alive again, just as the prophets said.
You’ll return with new friends, a deeper understanding of your role in God’s unfolding plan, and a connection to Israel that goes far beyond a passport stamp.
Guides at Ezra Adventures will provide on site teaching that will blend scripture, history, current events and first hand local accounts so you can see and understand what God is doing.
"Trip was exceptional. All my expectations were met. If you want to experience Israel on a local level and to invest in the lives of an Israeli family, this type of trip would be ideal."
Mark | Trinidad
We remove headaches by including:
Pre-trip prep materials
All in-country transportation
Lodging (shared, with upgrades available)
Personal interactions with our friends
Most meals, including local favorites!
Daily on-site prophetic teaching
Entry to historical & biblical sites
Hands-on service opportunities
Group orientation & final debrief
You are a perfect fit if you:
want to avoid tourist traps and experience the real Israel
prefer small groups over large bus trips
want to enjoy local meals with friends
have willing hands and a heart to help
need to see the fulfillment of biblical prophecy for yourself
Get Off the Sidelines. See the Evidence Then Step Into Adventure!
This is your opportunity to do more than just read and learn about ancient prophecy but to live it. The prophets declared it, you’ve read it, now its time to meet and interact with those who are fulfilling it.
Whether by suppporting our work or traveling with us, join this unfolding journey and step into the pages of your Bible.
"Ezra Adventures organized a bespoke tour of Israel for our family. We traveled from the very top to the very bottom and everywhere in between! Our knowledgeable tour guide gave us great insight into ancient customs & events, contemporary issues & successes as well as spiritual implications & applications. We loved it!"
The Kirubakaran Family | Australia & India
FAQ section
Here are some of the most FAQs that we receive.
Absolutely yes. Despite what you see on the news, in most of Israel, you would never know a war is going on.
In 2024, we led 6 harvest aid teams, 3 to the Gaza border, 3 to the Golan Heights near Syria. Our team trips are continuing through 2025. These groups have continued without any security issues or felt unsafe.
Furthermore, our Israeli partners and friends that we work with have extensive backgrounds including military leadership, special forces, the mossad, and security details. They know whats going on.
We recommend a minimum of 10 days but can arrange any length at your request. Due to the overwhelming local needs, at least 50% of the trip is intended for helping local farms with a few days of biblical sites.
Due to our projects and style of travel, our groups range from 8-12 people. This allows for a more personal experience with the land and our local friends!
Isaiah 61:5 “Strangers will shepherd your flocks; foreigners will work your fields and vineyards”
Our teams do what Isaiah foretold – working with local harvests. We aren’t just doing “service projects”- we are fulfilling bible prophecy in Israel’s time of need!
Since the Oct 7th attacks, the agricultural needs are huge. We’ve harvested strawberries, raspberries, cherries, tomatoes, helped in vineyards, mango orchards, planting new lychee fields, helped with irrigation lines and much more. No matter the time of year, farmers still desperately need volunteers, otherwise they’re often faced with losing their crop.
When we’ve had specialized skills in each group, our teams have also repaired farm machinery, built agricultural shipping crates, landscaping, rebuilt living spaces and hosted a BBQ for exhausted IDF units.
And no, you’re not too old- Our team ages have ranged from mid 20s to mid 70s!
If you like working with your hands, have a heart to help, AND are ready to personally fulfill Isaiah’s words, this is your way to do it!
While we partner with local organizations, we are often directly helping local farmers and communities that have been directly effected but the Oct 7th attacks. As a result of our recent harvest aid team efforts, ALL communities in Israel - Jews, Christians, Muslims, Druze – benefit and have access to fresh produce!
We’re glad you asked! You need to eat and drink, right?
Israel is quickly becoming a foodie and wine destination with lots of creative farm to table local cuisines that blend the cultures that Jews have been returning from. Vineyards are being replanted in the same locations as many biblical vineyards and are now producing award winning wines, some made with ancient biblical methods… even those planted in the desert!
Since the prophets also foretold the land again producing bountiful harvests and vineyards again being replanted and producing wines, this is great opportunity to “find out what biblical prophecy tastes like!”
For those wanting more thrill seeking adventurous options, we got you covered there too! Check out this video to start dreaming!
YES! We love Exploring Biblical Lands! Aside from Israel, we’ve led and arranged our small group style trips in Jordan, Turkey and Greece.
With our small group travel style, there are places we go with 8-10 people that we can't with a bus of 15-20. We stay in local lodgings, guest houses or on a kibbutz. We eat what locals are eating. We are often invited to farmers homes for a coffee and snacks. We experience some unique biblical sites that are not on the traditional tourist routes.
Our small group travel style is the very BEST way to go!