About the Program
Travel as a Living Dialogue
Peace Islands NY organizes safe, quality, and responsible international cultural exchange trips that genuinely grow cross-cultural awareness and foster global citizenship through unforgettable shared experiences.
Our trips are more than tourism — they are immersive interfaith journeys designed to connect participants with local faith communities, explore sites of shared religious heritage, and carry on meaningful daily dialogues with traveling companions of different traditions.
Participants have described these journeys as "a living dialogue of the senses and spirits" — laughing, learning, praying, and celebrating the beauty of our shared humanity together.
Next Trip
Spain — Oct 12–19, 2026
This immersive journey through Andalusia traces the footsteps of three faiths — Christianity, Islam, and Judaism — across the cities that once made Spain a model of coexistence. Co-organized with Temple Emanu-El (Rabbi Davidson and Dr. Cady).
Itinerary Highlights
Past Journeys
Where We've Been
Nearly 30 participants traveled across Andalusia on an interfaith exploration organized in partnership with the National Council of Synagogues and the Milstein Center for Interreligious Dialogue. The trip included daily learning sessions, visits to sites of Jewish, Muslim, and Christian heritage, and meetings with local faith communities.
"This journey was more than a trip. It was a living dialogue of the senses and spirits. We laughed, we learned, we prayed, and we celebrated the beauty of our shared humanity."
— 2025 Spain Trip Participant