Global Ambassador Program
Federation’s Global Ambassador Program offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Jewish teens to connect with their peers from global Jewish communities. Whether traveling abroad to explore other global Jewish communities or hosting an exchange here in San Diego, the Global Ambassador Program helps Jewish teens learn about each other’s cultures, create long-lasting friendships, and strengthens their sense of shared responsibility and Jewish peoplehood. Past trips have included: Sofia, Bulgaria, Budapest, Hungary and Mexico City, Mexico.
“My biggest takeaway was how Jewish teens like me have such a different way of practicing and interpreting Judaism. It was incredible to experience Jewish life in a foreign country, like Shabbat, with Jewish teens that were just like me from two other countries.” – GAP Participant
Our upcoming trip to Budapest, Hungary will take place in Summer 2026.
Trip Details
Dates: July 22-29, 2026
Who: Teens entering 11th or 12th grade in Fall 2026
Cost: $2,600, including roundtrip airfare, all programming, and all meals
This program is highly subsidized by Jewish Federation of San Diego, with very limited spots available each year.
Funding Acknowledgement
Financial support for GAP is provided through the generosity of the Chortek Weisman Family, as part of The Peter & Elaine Chortek BRIDGE Initiative—Building Resilient Identity & Deep Global Engagement. The BRIDGE Initiative honors the Chorteks’ legacy by investing in the next generation, ensuring that Peter and Elaine’s values of dignity, service, resilience, and global peoplehood continue dor l’dor—from generation to generation.
