For the exotic event of 2025 both ECJS & JEP returned to Asia to visit the scenic country of Cambodia. The event began on the Wednesday evening in Siem Reap, with a visit to the local Phare Circus and Night Market. For the first tour day on Thursday the group visited the scenic Cambodian Phnom Kulen waterfalls, as well as learning about landmines at the Cambodian Land Mine museum and detection of land mines by Rats at the educational Rat Apopo institute. On Friday participants visited the Angkor Botanical Gardens, Satcha cultural pottery center, and the beautiful Kampong Khleang floating Village. During Shabbat participants learnt from Rabbi and Rebbetzin Sholom Hurwitz about how to express oneself clearer and also the ethics of natural law.

On Sunday everyone travelled to the capital city of Phnom Penh, and on the way stopped at the uniquely distinguishing Spider Market. Monday brought the group to experience a much deeper, educational day – seeing all the sites and horrors of the Cambodian Genocide. However, this sombre mood was broken by a fun sunset boat cruise along the Mekong River. The main event then ended on Tuesday with a visit to Silk Island on traditional Tuk-Tuks, to see the traditional weavers of Cambodian Silk clothing.

Following on from the event, a large number of participants continued their stay in Asia together, by visiting Shanghai as ECJS for the first time chose to visit China for an extension. Here, the group experienced the full effect of modern futuristic China in the city, as well as learning about the huge influx of Jewish immigration during World War 2 – before ending the official event with a day out exploring beautiful Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town on traditional Chinese Gondolas.