Discover Israel Without Leaving Your Classroom

CUFI Middle School’s Passport to Israel is an exciting, hands-on educational program that takes students on a year-long journey through Israel without ever leaving the classroom. Through their own interactive Passport, students explore 12 cities across the Holy Land, discover their biblical and historical significance, complete engaging activities, and collect passport stamps along the way.  

Designed to fit seamlessly into classrooms and clubs, CUFI Middle School equips students with a deeper understanding of Israel through fun, memorable, and meaningful learning experiences. 

After you register, you’ll connect with Ariel Alphin, who will guide your next steps and answer any questions. Then you’ll have full access to all the materials. It’s that easy!

Who is this program designed for?

Passport to Israel is designed for middle school students, with teacher-led lessons and activities that include individual work, small-group collaboration, and class participation.

What supplies will I need?

CUFI provides the passport booklets and stamps you’ll need for the program. Additional supplies vary by stop. Many activities use printed pages, pencils, and Bibles, while others call for materials such as envelopes, paper, tape, scissors, or a ball or balloon.

How much time should I plan?

Timing varies by activity and the amount of reading and discussion you include. Review your selected stop before scheduling it, and allow time to introduce the location, complete the activity, and discuss what students learned.

What should I print?

Review the teacher instructions first, then print the pages your students need. Keep teacher directions and any answer keys separate from student handouts.

Why Teachers Love... CUFI Middle School’s Passport to Israel Program 

 

  • Plug-and-play flexibility – built for classrooms, churches, or clubs, no extra planning required
  • Set your own pace – one lesson a month, or move as fast as your group wants
  • Everything included – lesson plans, activities, slides, and video content ready to teach straight out of the box
  • Hands-on, memorable learning – engaging activities that go beyond textbook reading
  • Biblical and historical depth – grounded content that connects Scripture to real history
  • A one-stop shop tour of Israel – no other curriculum brings your students on a guided journey through the Holy Land while teaching Scripture and history side by side

BONUS! Passport to Israel gives you a ready-made way to stand out from standard curricula — instead of piecing together maps, videos, and Bible history separately, this program hands you a single, cohesive “tour” that deepens students’ connection to Scripture while doing all the prep work for you.

Why Students Love It !

Every stop offers a different way to learn. Students will explore biblical events, discover Israel’s history and daily life, and participate in activities that bring the lesson into the classroom.

Along the way they’ll: 

  • Navigate an Old City maze in Jerusalem.  
  • Create a biblical news report at the Golan Heights.
  • Explore Jesus’ ministry through a Sea of Galilee puzzle.
  • Write notes of encouragement inspired by Dorcas in Jaffa.
  • Build and test paper bridges while learning about Haifa.  
  • Search for Scripture scrolls during the Masada and Dead Sea stop. And more!

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