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Trip Details


Join thousands of people from all over the world to experience March of the Living. Walk the three kilometres from Auschwitz to Birkenau on Yom HaShoah in honour of those who survived and in memory of those who perished. Travel to Israel to pay tribute to the victims of October 7th, stand with Israelis on Yom HaZikaron, and celebrate Israel's Independence Day.


PRE-TRIP


Participants are required to attend several educational seminars specifically created for March of the Living Canada. These sessions are designed to equip participants with basic knowledge and background on the Holocaust and Israel prior to their departure. Key themes include Jewish life before the war, the history of antisemitism and Nazism, the Final Solution, resistance and liberation, Zionism and the State of Israel, and Israeli peoplehood, as well as life as a Jewish person living in the Diaspora.


TRIP: PART ONE (POLAND)


The first part of the trip takes place in Poland, with visits to several Polish cities and villages that were once vibrant centres of Jewish life, including Warsaw, Krakow, and Lublin. Participants will visit the concentration camps of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Majdanek, and Treblinka, where much of European Jewry was annihilated. The experience in Poland will be marked by special observances, including the March of the Living itself on Yom HaShoah. While this part of the trip is incredibly emotional, there will also be lighthearted moments of joy and hope.

TRIP: PART TWO (ISRAEL)


The second part of the trip takes place in Israel, where participants will celebrate the establishment and the survival of the Jewish State, bear witness to October 7th, and explore Jewish ancestral ties to the land. Participants will take part in many national and international events organized specifically for the March of the Living. On Yom HaZikaron—Israel’s Remembrance Day—participants will attend ceremonies honouring victims of terror and the fallen. The next evening, Yom Ha’aztmaut, will include an incredible party to mark the anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel.


There is an educator, chaperone(s), and security on each bus for the entire duration of the program.





Eligibility & Cost:


Candidates for the March of the Living High School Program are chosen based on emotional maturity and a desire for community engagement and education. The application process includes a mandatory video essay and interview.


The 2026 program will be travelling April 11–April 26, 2026.


TORONTO US$9870
COAST TO COAST US$9400


This includes:

  • Airfare
  • Transportation on the ground in Poland and Israel
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Daily meals
  • All entrance fees
  • March of the Living swag

We understand that the March of the Living can be a cost-prohibitive program. We urge you not to let the cost of the program stop you from applying. Financial assistance is available for a range of family incomes—please reach out to us to learn more.





FAQ


WHEN CAN I APPLY?

  • Registration opens each fall. We encourage you to keep checking our website and social media for updates on specific dates.

IS THERE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE?

  • We understand that the March of the Living can be a cost-prohibitive program. We urge you not to let the cost of the program stop you from applying. Financial assistance is available for a range of family incomes. If you have any questions about scholarships and eligibility, please contact Witnee at [email protected].
  • The March of the Living also has a partnership with Jewish Free Loan Toronto, allowing families to take an interest-free loan and create a custom repayment plan to pay for the program. To learn more, please contact Witnee at [email protected].

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS AFTER I FINISH MY APPLICATION?

  • Once you have completed your application and paid the deposit, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. Following interviews, we will notify applicants of their acceptance status. If you are accepted, you will need to download the provided medical form and have it signed by your family physician. If an applicant is not accepted to the program, their deposit will be refunded.

IS THE TRIP NUT FREE?

  • The March of the Living is a nut-sensitive program. We cannot guarantee that all meals served will be nut free, but MOL staff are always vigilant in ensuring the removal of nuts and food containing nuts. Participants with severe allergies must always be cognizant of what they are eating.

HOW DO FRIEND REQUESTS WORK?

  • Participants can make up to five friend requests and are guaranteed one friend request on their bus. Friend requests are not considered in any particular order, so please ensure that you are comfortable writing someone's name down with the possibility of him/her being the sole friend on your bus.

HOW DOES ROOMING WORK?

  • Occupancy ranges from two to four participants in a room for the duration of the program. While we cannot guarantee friend requests for rooming, we do take them into account. Each participant will always have their own bed.

WHAT IF I NEVER ATTENDED A JEWISH DAY SCHOOL?

  • We evaluate all applicants equally and encourage students from a variety of educational backgrounds to participate.

ARE SURVIVORS TRAVELLING?

  • Our hope is that survivors will be able to travel with us.

DO I NEED INSURANCE?

  • It is mandatory for participants to have emergency hospital and medical insurance that is valid in Poland and Israel for the duration of the trip. Participants will be required to submit proof of their plan, their policy number, and details on how to make a claim.
  • We strongly recommend individuals also purchase cancellation insurance.

WHAT HAPPENS IF IT IS NOT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO ISRAEL?

  • If it is not safe to travel to Israel, March of the Living Canada will travel to Poland only. Should that scenario occur, we will be in touch with all the details, including cost, dates, etc.

CAN YOU TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE SECURITY ON THE TRIP?

  • The safety and security of our participants are always our top priority. March of the Living Canada strives to provide participants with the highest standards of security at all points in both Poland and Israel. All travel decisions are made by UJA Federation of Greater Toronto in co-operation with the Government of Poland, the Government of Israel, the Jewish Agency for Israel, the Security Desk of the Ministry of Education in Israel, security experts, and authorities in Poland and Israel.

WHAT IS THE CANCELATION POLICY?

  • The cancellation policy is detailed in the terms and conditions, which can be found in the application.


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