| Monday, 22 June - USA Departure - I Rosh Hodesh Tammuz
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| Overnight flight to Israel
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| Tuesday, 23 June - Bruchim Haba'im! II Rosh Hodesh Tammuz
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Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport to be met and assisted by your Ramah-
ITC representative. Meet your Ramah tour educator and family educator
and travel south. Introduction to the tour at the Negev Brigade
Memorial outside of Beersheva. Hotel check-in and free time to relax
and swim. Welcome dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Kibbutz Mashabei Sadeh Guest House
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| Wednesday, 24 June - The Desert: To Flower or Preserve?
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Take a nature walk through Ein Avdat Nature Reserve to the waterfall
pool, with an option to continue on a more challenging hike up through
the canyon. Pay homage at the graves of David and Paula Ben Gurion,
overlooking the desert views of Nahal Tzin. Enjoy a camel trek
through the Negev Desert followed by a delicious dinner in a Bedouin
tent at Mamsheet.
Overnight: Kibbutz Mashabei Sadeh Guest House
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| Thursday, 25 June - The Dead Sea Comes Alive
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Early departure to ascend Masada by the Roman Ramp (cable car
option available for those who need it). Tour this impressive excavation
and discuss the terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish population
during Roman times. Spend some time today at a Dead Sea resort
hotel, enjoying its spa facilities, lunch, and the amazing Dead Sea
Optional: Enjoy a walk through the beautiful Ein Gedi Nature Reserve
and review the biblical story of kings David and Saul "on site"
Ceremonial entry into Jerusalem
Hotel check-in and free evening (restaurant list to be provided)
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Friday, 26 June - Where Jerusalem Began
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Gaze upon the Temple Mount from the Haas Promenade, as did
Abraham at the dawn of Jewish history; take in the breathtaking view
Go way back in time to King David's Jerusalem in recently-excavated
David's City; enjoy sloshing through Hezekiah's water tunnel (strap-on
water shoes and flashlights needed) Browse through colorful, bustling
Machane Yehuda Market as Jerusalem prepares for Shabbat; purchase
fixings for tomorrow's seudah shlisheet picnic. Free time to prepare
for Shabbat. Kabbalat Shabbat services at Kol Haneshama
Shabbat dinner and Oneg Shabbat at the hotel
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, 27 June - Shabbat in Jerusalem: Ideal Time; Ideal Space
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Parashat Korah - Morning service at HUC Synagogue
Kiddush with representatives of the IRAC organization
Shabbat lunch at the hotel - Torah study session at HUC
Walking tour through nearby Jerusalem neighborhoods, guided by the
poetry of Yehuda Amichai. Seudah shlisheet picnic in the park; reflection
session. Havdalah under the stars followed by a free evening in
Jerusalem.
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Sunday, 28 June - Jerusalem in Her Glory
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Stumble across many archeological finds as you take part in a handson
dig through archeological matter that has been dumped into Emek
Tzurim from under the Temple Mount. In the Kotel Tunnels, walk
alongside the massive foundation stones of the Western Wall
Explore the Southern Wall Excavations and take a virtual, computerized
"walk" through the ancient Temple Mount at the Davidson Center
Take part in "Roving the Rova," Ramah's interactive family game that
explores the Jewish Quarter, primarily of the 19th century. (There is
also an adults version) Depart for a bus tour through the modern city
of Modi'in, followed by an evening program and dinner at Kehillat
Yozma in Modi'in -
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Monday, 29 June - Yizkor: Memorializing the Jewish State
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Visit Lifeline for the Old, a moving crafts workshop that employs
Jerusalem elderly. Enjoy shopping for unique hand-crafted Judaica
items in their store. Enjoy a panoramic bus tour of Israeli national
institutions in the New City. Visit the Holocaust Memorial Museum and
other exhibits at Yad Vashem; alternative Ramah program for children
on site. At Har Herzl Military Cemetery encounter the "silver platter"
on which the Jewish people have acquired - and continue to acquire -
our state. Take part in an enjoyable Ramah Knesset Menorah activity
Parents' night out: Children (6 and over) enjoy a light supper out with
the Ramah family educators while parents have a free evening
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Tuesday, 30 June - Land of Mountains and Valleys
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Political briefing just after breakfast Travel north through the Jordan
River Valley. Enjoy a boxed picnic lunch and a Ramah biblical drama
activity at Mt. Gilboa. Swim in the wondrous natural pools at Sachne,
fed by underground springs (towel needed) Visit the "Tower and
Stockade" reconstruction at Kibbutz Nir David
Hotel check-in followed by a free evening in Tiberias
Overnight: Kibbutz Nof Ginnosar Guest House, Tiberias
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| Wednesday, 1 July - I Lift My Eyes to the Mountains
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| Tour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the mystical city of
Tzefat, including free time for lunch (on one's own) and shopping
Travel to the Golan Heights and gaze down over the Galilee, as the
Syrians once did. Taste the fruits of the region in the form of
award-winning wines at the Golan Winery; alternative children's activity
in ancient Katzrin. Glide down the Jordan River in a kayak (age 6
and over) Enjoy a Kinneret boat ride followed by a delicious lakeside
dinner at Decks. O/n Kibbutz Nof Ginnosar Guest House, Tiberias
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| Thursday, 2 July - Crossing the Galilee
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Explore the fascinating sarcophagi of Beit Shearim, where sages from
the Mishna were buried; take part in a Ramah family learning experience
on site. Take a panoramic bus tour of the sparkling port city of
Haifa, including views of the Bahai Gardens. Tour the fascinating
excavations of Caesarea, Gateway to the Ancient World
Travel to Tel Aviv for hotel check-in and a Mediterranean swim
Free time for exploring Tel Aviv and dinner (on one's own)
Optional evening tour of Old Jaffa
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Friday, 3 July - Tel Aviv: The First Hebrew City
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Enjoy an impressive presentation of the amazing achievements of the
Palmach at the multi-media Palmach Museum (if available; age 5 and
up only) At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declaration
of the State. Browse through unique craft items in Nahalat Binyamin's
colorful, open-air market, and see modern Tel Aviv in action
Kabbalat Shabbat services on the beach with Rabbi Alfi and Ramah
staff. Shabbat dinner and Oneg Shabbat at the hotel
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Shabbat, 4 July - This Shabbat; Next Shabbat - Parashat Hukkat-Balak
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| Shabbat services at a choice of local synagogues
(suggestions, directions to be provided) Group Shabbat lunch
break at participants' expense. Optional Israeli folk dancing on the
boardwalk. Free afternoon for relaxing on the beach or optional walking
tour. Late afternoon reflection and summary session
Group seudah shlisheet in the hotel - Havdalah with Rabbi Alfi
Depart for Ben Gurion Airport
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| Sunday, 5 July - Shalom Ulehitra'ot! - Arrive in USA
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| Begin planning your next Israel trip with Rabbi Alfi and Ramah-ITC
Tours!
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Congregation B'nai Israel's
Ramah Experience
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June 22 - July 5, 2009
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With
Rabbi Mona Alfi |
Highlights
- Hotel Mashabe Sadeh south; King Solomon Jerusalem; Nof Ginnosar north; Dan Panorama Tel Aviv
- All Breakfasts, Five Week Day Dinners, Shabbat Dinner and Lunch
- Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Tiberias, Golan Heights
- Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport meet your Ramah-ITC tour educator and family educator,
- Tour overview at the Negev Brigade Memorial outside of Beersheva, Ein Avdat Nature Reserve,
- Visit the graves of David and Paula Ben Gurion, Nahal Tzin, Camel Trek, Bedouin at Mamsheet,
- Kibbutz Mashabei Sadeh, Masada, Dead Sea Spa, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, Haas Promenade,
- David's City, Hezekiah's water tunnel, Machane Yehuda Market, Shabbat at HUC Synagogue,
- Kiddush with IRAC organization, Torah study session at HUC,
- Walking tour of Jerusalem neighborhoods Guided by the poetry of Yehuda Amichai,
- Seudah shlisheet picnic in the park, Havdalah under the stars with Rabbi Alfi,
- Hands-on dig archeological from under the Temple Mount, Kotel Tunnels, Southern Wall Excavations,
- Davidson Center, Roving the Rova, Ramah's interactive family game, Modi'in,
- Lifeline for the Old, Holocaust Memorial Museum and other exhibits at Yad Vashem, Har Herzl,
- Ramah Knesset Menorah, Parents' night out, Jordan River Valley,
- Ramah Biblical drama activity at Mt. Gilboa, Sachne, Tower and Stockade at Kibbutz Nir David,
- Tzefat, Golan Hights, Golan Winery, Katzrin, Kayaking on the Jordan, Kinneret boat ride,
- Beit Shearim, Haifa, Bahai Gardens, Caesarea, Mediterranean swim, Palmach Museum,
- Independence Hall, Nahalat, Israeli folk dancing, Ramah Source Books and Much Much More!!!
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- Check Payment - Land Only Package $2895.- Single Supp $785
- Child, age 2-12 as third person in a triple room: subtract $480 Land Only
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age children as third person in a triple room: subtract $520 Land Only
- Child, 14-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $380 Land Only
- Added to the tour price Tips for Guide,Driver and Restaurants $215
- ITC pricing reflects a 4% discount for cash & check - For credit card usage land price is $3010
- For competitive air prices please call Donny at ITC 800 247 7235
- *Prices are based on a minimum of 25 participants reductions at 30 - 35 - etc
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