| The trip will begin on Thursday morning, August 20, with the
bus leaving from Ben Gurion airport at 10am. Those arriving
that morning should arrange to land no later than 9:15. The
trip will end Thursday evening, August 27; people leaving at
that time should arrange for flights departing no earlier than
11pm. Those needing accommodations prior to or following the
program should contact ITC in advance.
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Wednesday August 19 - Depart USA for an overnight to Israel
| Thursday, August 20 - I Rosh Hodesh Elul
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| "When You Come Into the Land" (Dev. 26:1)
Meet your Ramah-ITC guide at Ben Gurion airport
10:00am - bus departs Ben Gurion Airport (arrangement can be
made if you are arriving on other flight extra charge will apply
for transfer) Tree-Planting and opening ceremony in the area
of Modiin. Break for lunch (at participants' expense)
Discover ancient artifacts and gain a perspective on the world
of archaeology by participating in an actual archeological dig at
Tel Maresha/Bet Guvrin. Ascend to Jerusalem for a
Shehehiyanu blessing at an overview of the Old City
Check-in to the hotel; Group Dinner and Orientation
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem [D]
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| Friday, August 21 - II Rosh Hodesh Elul
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| Jerusalem in Her Glory: The Second Temple Period
Rosh Hodesh services at the "Kotel Masorti" - the section of
the Western Wall where Conservative Jews can pray in the
manner in which they are accustomed . Option of Bar/Bat
Mitzva ceremony. Tour Robinson's Arch, the Southern Wall
Excavations and experience the virtual model of the Second
Temple at the Davidson Center. Visit the Kotel (Western Wall)
Plaza; time for reflection. Free for lunch (at participants'
expense) & shopping in the Jewish Quarter. Optional bus
transportation back to the hotel for time to rest or swim. "
Return to the Old City for Kabbalat Shabbat and a special visit
to Kotel . Walk back to hotel for Group Dinner and Oneg
Shabbat. Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem [B,D]
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| Shabbat, August 22 - Parashat Shoftim; Shabbat in Jerusalem
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| Shabbat services at a choice of neighborhood synagogues (an
annotated list and walking directions will be provided)
Optional walking tour of Migdal David - the Tower of David
Museum of the History of Jerusalem - to explore 3000 years
of the Capital's history. Group Shabbat lunch at the hotel
shabbat rest with special activities for children; the hotel
swimming pool is available. Enjoy a walking tour of some of the
first neighborhoods of the New City of Jerusalem
Havdalah and free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem [B,L]
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| Sunday, August 23 -Martyrs and Heroes
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| Visit the workshops of Yad Lekashish - Lifeline for the Elderly
- and shop in their multifaceted gift shop. Visit the Memorial
Museum, Children's Memorial, and other exhibits at Yad
Vashem (special program for children 6-12 at Yad Vashem)
Lunch on one's own - At Har (Mt.) Herzl visit the graves of
the people who gave up their lives for the creation and defense
of the State of Israel., Free for dinner
Special Evening tour of the Kotel (Western Wall) Tunnels
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem [B]
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| Monday, August 24 - Masada: Ultimate Choices
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| Early morning drive to the Dead Sea.
Climb Masada (option of walking up the Snake Path or taking
the cable car). Participate in a special prayer service on top of
Masada
Option of Bar/Bat Mitzva ceremony
Enjoy a family activity tour on top of Masada; descend via
cable car. Enjoy spa facilities, lunch (provided), and a dip in the
Dead Sea. Return to Jerusalem - Dinner on own; free evening
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem [B,L]
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| Tuesday, August 25 - 100 Years of Tel Aviv
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| Depart Jerusalem for Tel Aviv
Relive the historic moment when Israel was proclaimed a state
at Independence Hall in Tel Aviv. Lunch break and time to
shop at arts & crafts fair in the Tel Aviv neighborhood of
Nahalat Binyamin. Swim in the Mediterranean Sea
Drive to the North. Check into the hotel
Boat Ride on the Sea of Kinneret followed by a Group Dinner
Overnight: Nof Ginosar Kibbutz Guest House [B,D]
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| Wednesday, August 26 - Mountain Tops and Mystics
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| "The Eyes of the Nation" Zfat: tour the synagogues, courtyards,
and shops of this mystical city. Free time for lunch
Drive to the Golan Heights Golan overviews - see the Hula
Valley to the west the way that the Syrians did up until 1967.
Put on your life vests and take oars in hand as you glide down
the Jordan river in kayaks and rafts
Free evening with dinner on own in Tiberias
Overnight: Nof Ginosar Kibbutz Guest House [B]
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| Thursday, August 27 - "Was it Real … or Merely a Dream?"
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| With the songs of Rahel and the music of Naomi Shemer, visit
the Kinneret Courtyard and Cemetery. Travel to the Bet Shean
valley. Through a charming multi-media presentation at the
ancient Bet Alpha Synagogue, learn about Jewish life in the
north of Israel in the 5th-6th centuries CE. Visit the "Garden
of Eden", the Sachneh (Gan Hashlosha), for a swim in natural
pools at the foot of Mt. Gilboa; opportunity to shower and
change clothes. Reflection Session and Evaluation
Farewell Group Dinner. Transfer to Ben Gurion airport (those
who want to fly this night can arrange to leave starting at
11:30pm and on. Meals provided during the day [B, D]
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| Friday August 28
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| Arrive home and begin palnqing your next
Israel tour with Ramah and ITC Tours
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Ramah Israel Institute presents
A Ramah Family
Experience
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August 19 - 28, 2009
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Highlights
- One of Ramah Israel’s Top Tour Guides, Educator, and Driver, will be with you the entire trip
- All Breakfasts, 4 Dinners, 2 Lunches as per itinerary,
- Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem , Nof Ginosar Kibbutz Guest House
- A Fun Filled open registration tour for Conservative families and individuals
- Featuring Ramah educational experiences
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah opportunity available
- Tree-Planting, Archeological Dig at Tel Maresha/Bet Guvrin.
- Rosh Hodesh services at the "Kotel Masorti",
- Old City of Jerusalem, Yad Vashem, Mt. Herzl, Dead Sea, Masada,
- Special Ramah family activity atop Masada, Dead Sea spa, Independence Hall,
- Mediterranean Sea swim, Boat Ride on Lake Kinneret,
- Tzfat, Golan Heights, Kayak on the Jordan River,
- Outstanding Ramah educational Source Book. . . and Much Much More!!!
- Extension packages available upon request from ITC Tours.
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- Land Only $2195.-Single Supplement $485
- Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $160
- Child, age 2-12 as third person in a triple room: subtract $295
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age 12-13 as third person in a triple room: subtract $345
- Child, 14-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $225
- Plus Tips for Guide,Driver and Restaurants $120 per person
- *Prices are based on a minimum of 25 full paying participants
- Don’t miss the Ramah Israel Family Experience of a lifetime
- Round trip flights are available from USA Airports to Ben Gurion Airport in Israel
- Buy it now round trip air $1295* - including tax and **Fuel Surcharge
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