Momentum Men’s Journey

The MoMENtum Men’s Trip is a boot camp for living awesome lives that are guided by Jewish values. Men enjoy empowering classes led by world-class Jewish educators and Israeli thought-leaders; explore spiritual Tzfat and Masada’s desert magic; enjoy Shabbat in Jerusalem with local families; and discover how to connect more deeply with themselves, their families, and their communities.

How to apply

This trip is designed for people who are not highly engaged in the Jewish community or Jewish ritual observance. Our participants must have children at home age 18 or younger OR be the parenting partner of a recent Momentum alumna. For 2021 and 2022 ONLY, the age limit for the youngest child is 21.
Participants must be physically and emotionally healthy.

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Your Trip Leaders

Charlie Harary

MoMENtum Men’s Trip Leader, entrepreneur, author, motivational speaker

Charlie co-founded H3 & Company, a multimillion-dollar venture capital and advisory firm. Previously, he was the First Vice President and legal counsel at RXR Realty, a billion dollar real estate firm in New York. Prior to that, Charlie worked as an associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and Davis Polk & Wardwell. Charlie received his law degree from Columbia University. Charlie lives on Long Island, New York.

Your Trip Leaders

Saul Blinkoff

MoMENtum Men’s Trip Leader, director, producer, motivational speaker

Saul Blinkoff is a prolific animator, director, and producer, who spent much of his career at the Walt Disney Studios, and has also worked for Amazon, Nickelodeon, and Netflix. He currently serves as Supervising Producer at Dreamworks, and is developing a new show for Hulu. Saul and his wife have four children and live in Los Angeles.

Your Trip Leaders

Harry Rothenberg

MoMENtum Men’s Trip Leader, Prominent lawyer, and international Jewish educator

Harry Rothenberg is a graduate of Harvard Law School and a partner at Rothenberg Law Firm, a top plaintiffs personal injury law firm. An international Jewish educator, Harry travels to Jewish communities across the world and speaks about topics ranging from ethics to Judaism in the workplace. He is also the host of the popular weekly Jewish vlog, “Harry’s Video Blog.” Harry has been married for more than 30 years and has eight children and several grandchildren.

Your Trip Leaders

Ari Shabat

MoMENtum Men’s Trip Leader, entrepreneur, Spartan Racer, and motivational speaker Ari Shabat is a high-energy international lecturer on topics such as mental toughness, emotional resilience and limit-pushing, all through the lens of Jewish wisdom. Ari was co-founder and CEO of Pharmore Drugs before selling to CVS in 2017, and is now Founder and CEO of Reside Admissions, designing innovative tech for the healthcare industry. With a strong focus on fitness, he loves to tackle all-terrain obstacle-course races with his wife and four children, who all race, too. Ari and his family live in Chicago.

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"Meeting my (future) wife in high school, marrying my wife, the birth of my children, my MoMENtum Men's Trip... those are what I consider the most poignant moments in my life. Men, this trip will enrich you in ways you never thought possible." ~Sean S. from Columbus, Ohio

“I truly hope to incorporate the lessons learned to make me a better man, a better husband, a better father, and a better physician all through a Jewish lens.” ~Harvey K. from Owing Mills, Maryland

"You know that indescribable feeling you have when you see your bride walking towards you under the chuppah? Or when you meet your children? Multiply that feeling by infinity when you stand next to the Kotel for the first time. The experience was powerful beyond words." ~Adam T. from Boca Raton, Florida

“Blessed to have shared this week with a great group of guys who I look forward to growing with and celebrating with for years to come! Can’t wait to return to Israel soon with my family!” ~Adam E. from Bexley, Ohio

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faq

What does the trip cost?

For our participants, this is a heavily subsidized trip. You pay a $900 fee if your wife, ex-wife, or parenting partner is a recent (within the past 5 years) Momentum participant, $1,200 if she is not. The balance of the $3,400 per-person cost is covered by Momentum and your Partner Organization. Note that your fee does not include airfare, a $99 application fee, tips, and some meals.

Can I come on a different date with a different city?

The short answer is “No.” A vital part of the Momentum experience is creating community at home, with men in your city, and each Partner Organization invests in each of its participants to make this happen.

What if I have already been to Israel?

We give priority to men who have never been to Israel, or who visited before they turned 18, but many of our participants have visited Israel in the past. Apply and speak to your community leader for more details.

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