| Sunday, June 29: USA Departure
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| Departure Las Vegas for Warsaw
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| Monday, June 30: Warsaw
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| Arrival in Warsaw- meet your ITC tour escort
afternoon tour will include the memorial of the heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto designed by
Natan Rappaport, Anielewicz's bunker, the Umschlagplaz memorial-starting point for the
deportation of Jews to death camps, the Jewish cemetery which survived the Nazi destruction
and Nozyk synagogue in the heart of the prewar Jewish district. In the evening will take
a stroll through the restored old town. Dinner and overnight in Warsaw hotel: Radisson SAS
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| Tuesday, July 01: The Polish Countryside and Krakow
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| Early morning departure to drive through the Polish countryside to Krakow and proceed on a
city tour: Kazimierz. District -visit the Jewish ghetto and the Jewish museum, the Rama.
Synagogue and its cemetery ,the Alteshul- Poland's oldest remaining synagogue; see Oscar
Shindler's factory. Dinner and overnight in Krakow. Hotel: Symposium or similar 5*
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| Wednesday, July 02: Auschwitz and Birkenau
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| Early morning departure for the former Nazi
concentration camps, Auschwitz and Birkenau. Visit the museum and see the barracks. On the
way back to Krakow, we will stop at the only remaining synagogue in the town of Oswiecim
(Auschwitz). We leave Poland and cross the border to neighboring Czechoslovakia and continue
to its capital, Prague, for dinner in a kosher restaurant and overnight.Hotel: Intercontinental
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| Thursday, July 03: Prague
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| This morning we start our tour in Jewish Prague; tour of the
old Jewish Quarter including visit of the Jewish Museum and The Old Cemetery, the
"Hamaharal" Alteneushul and Spanish Synagogue. The Jewish Museum:founded in 1906: one of
the first such museums in the world, which has assembled nearly 40.000 Judaica items,
which makes it probably the richest collection in the world. The Old Jewish Cemetery:established
in the mid-15th century, it served as a burial site till 1787. Among 12,000 gothic
renaissance and baroque tombstones are those of Rabbi Jehuda Low (1609) and Mordechai
Maisel (1601) The Altneushul Synagogue:the oldest preserved synagogue in the Central
Europe. It was built in the early gothic style in the late 13th century and richly adorned by
stonework. Also the inside furnishings (gothic wrought-iron grill, wrought chandeliers) are of
ancient origin. Up till now it has served as a house of prayer and the main synagogue of the
Prague Jewish community. Afternoon visit to the Charles Bridge, Hadrani Castle and the
Royal Palace; we will stroll along the ancient alleys of the old town. Free time for dinner (on
one's own) Evening:Take in a performance of the amazing Black Theatre Hotel:O/N Interconti
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| Friday, July 04 - Terezin - Travel to Terezin to visit what the Nazis called the "Model
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| Concentration Camp" Tour the fortress and the recently discovered Holocaust era secret synagogue
of the Danish Jews (if available) Stop on the way back to Prague to meet with the
Jewish residents of Pilzen or Dechin, Czech towns with modern Jewish life and a restored
liberal synagogue. Kabbalat Shabbat at Prague's Masorti synagogue. Festive Shabbat dinner
at a kosher restaurant. Hotel: Intercontinental or similar 5*
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| Shabbat, July 05 - Shabbat in Prague - Parashat Hukkat
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| Shabbat services at the Jerusalemska Synagogue. Shabbat lunch at the Jewish Community
Center. Afternoon walking tour of Kafka's Prague. Dinner at the hotel (vegetarian, fish)
Airport transfer for overnight flight to Israel
Part II: Israel Experience 6 - 15 July 2008
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| Sunday, July 06 - Foundations of the Modern State
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Very early morning arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, to be met and assisted by your ITC representative.
Transfer to Tel Aviv for hotel check-in, rest. At Independence Hall, relive Ben
Gurion's moving declaration of the State. Walk though the historic Neve Tzedek neighborhood,
a UNESCO Heritage site, and view its Bauhaus architechture. Enjoy an impressive
presentation of the amazing achievements of the Palmach at the recently opened multi-media
Palmach Museum. Enjoy a Mediterranean swim - Welcome dinner at Maganda Restaurant.
Evening: Dancing at Tel Aviv University -
Overnight: David Intercontinental Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Monday, July 07 - The Mediterranean Coast. Take part in a VIP tour of the Weitzman
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Institute in Rehovot to learn of the impressive accomplishments of Israel's top science university.
Climb down into the amazing underground, pre-State bullet factory built by the
Haganah under the noses of the British at the Ayalon Institute. Walk through the fascinating,
underground Roman water system that once fed ancient Caesaria at Mei Kedem near
Binyamina. See ancient history come to life at the newly-opened multi-media center against
the backdrop of ancient Caesaria. Excavations include an impressive amphitheatre and aqueduct.
Enjoy a delicious fish dinner at Ben Ezra in Atlit. Continue to Haifa for hotel check-in
Overnight: Dan Carmel Hotel, Haifa
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| Tuesday, July 08 -Layers of History - Enjoy a panoramic bus tour of upper Haifa, with
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spectacular views including the Bahai Gardens. Focus on the history of seafaring and the
development of shipbuilding in the Mediterranean Basin and the Red Sea at the National
Maritime Museum. Visit the excellent archeological museum at the Technion, Israel's premier
science/engineering university. Meet with Itamar Levin of the IDF Intelligence Corps to discuss
"Ethical Decisions and the Israeli Military" (if available) Visit the Masorti congregation
of the Krayot and meet with Rabbi Mauricio Balter; hear about the joys and challenges of
Masorti Jewish life in Israel's north. Dinner at Morgenfeld Restaurant in Moshav Liman
(steak)
Overnight: Dan Carmel Hotel, Haifa
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| Wednesday, July 09 - Varieties of Religious Expression in Israel's North
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Enjoy a visit at Kibbutz Nir Eliyahu and/or Kokhav Yair, once home to Rabbi Goodman (time
permitting) In historic Acco, visit the new exhibit about the years of Muslim rule of the city
at the adjacent Turkish Baths, the British prison, where Jewish freedom fighters were
incarcerated; the amazing Tunisian Synagogue, which is completely decorated with mosaics
depicting stories from Jewish history and traditional texts (# stops depends on timing) Tour
the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the mystical city of Tzefat; enjoy a family crafts
activity (weaving, beading, paper-making, pottery) in Tzefat's artist colony. Delicious dinner
with klezmer music at the Bar-El Restaurant.
Overnight: Dan Carmel Hotel, Haifa
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| Thursday, July 10 - The Golan Heights and the Jordan River Valley
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Test your skills at an Israeli shooting range at Kibbutz Ayelet Hashahar
Ascend the Golan Heights and gaze down over the Galilee as the Syrians once did. Travel
back in time as you visit the excavated Talmudic Village in Katzrin, including a light Talmudic
lunch and hands-on activities from ancient times (e.g. mosaics, pottery, milking goats) Glide
down the Jordan River in a kayak or raft. Travel south along Israel's border with Jordan.
Hotel check-in and dinner
Overnight: Meridian Hotel, Dead Sea
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| Friday, July 11 - Freedom Fighers or Fanatics?
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Group may split: Early departure for the ascent by cable car to Masada. Tour this impressive
excavation and discuss the terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish population during Roman
times, followed by a dip in the Dead Sea OR Spend some time today at a Dead Sea resort
hotel, enjoying its spa facilities and the amazing Dead Sea. Options for the full group:
Depart Dead Sea Region mid-afternoon to visit the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve OR to take part
in an activity making tekhelet for the tzitzit of the tallit (tekhelet program option not included
in tour price) OR remain at the hotel's spa through mid-afternoon; lunch is included today
Ascent to Jerusalem. Take in a breathtaking view of the Old City of Jerusalem from Mount
Scopus. Hotel check-in. Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel or at a synagogue of your choice,
Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, July 12 - Shabbat in Jerusalem - Parashat Balak
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Shabbat services at a synagogue of your choice (suggestions, walking instructions to be provided)
Sumptuous Shabbat buffet lunch at the hotel. Shabbat walking tour to fascinating
neighborhoods near the hotel. Havdalah with Rabbi Goodman. Free evening in Jerusalem.
Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Sunday, July 13 - Jerusalem of Old
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Take part in an enjoyable "scavenger hunt" activity in the Yemin Moshe neighborhood of
Jerusalem. Group may split: In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Western Wall's massive
foundation stones OR Go way back in time to King David's Jerusalem in David's City and
enjoy sloshing through Hezekiah's water tunnel (strap-on water shoes and flashlights needed)
Free time for lunch (on one's own) and shopping in the Jewish Quarter. Observe mass at the
Armenian Church (if available) and other Jerusalem churches. Explore the Southern Wall
Excavations and take a virtual, computerized "walk" through the Temple Mount at the
Davidson Center. Dinner at Darna Moroccan Restaurant.
Overnight: David Citadel Hotel,
Jerusalem
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| Monday, July 14 - Those Who Sacrificed
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Take a special tour of the Security Fence in the Jerusalem area; meet with IDF Border
Patrol soldiers. Visit the new, state-of-the art Holocaust Memorial Museum and the
Children's Memorial at Yad Vashem (age 12 and up only) [Alternative for younger children
while adults go through Yad Vashem on their own: Visit the children's memorial at Yad
Vashem and the Avenue of the Righteous Gentiles; view the many outdoor sculptures throughout
Yad Vashem with your guide. Visit the multi-media Herzl Exhibit, where the Father of
Modern Zionism and his untiring quest are "brought to life" before your eyes. Free evening in
Jerusalem.
Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Tuesday, July 15 - In the Footsteps of Matriarchs, Patriarchs, and Prophets
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| Learn about the history of the defense of Gush Etzion in a moving multi-media presentation
at Kibbutz Kfar Etzion. Enjoy a tour, wine-tasting and lunch at the Gush Etzion boutique winery.
Visit the site of the ancient fortress of Herodian, built by Herod and used by Jewish
fighting forces throughout the ages; also the site of an ancient synagogue and Herod's newly
discovered tomb. Travel through the Judean Desert by jeep, off the beaten track, including
a stop at the St.George Monastery. Return to the hotel for final packing
Farewell dinner at Taverna or the Montefiore Restaurant in Jerusalem
Depart for Ben Gurion Airport. Depart for the airport
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| Wednesday, July 16 - A Temporary Departure
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| Return to USA begin planing you next trip with Rabbi Goodman and ITC Tours!
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| Temple Beth Sholom's
Poland-Prague-Israel Journey
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June 29 - July 16, 2008
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With
Rabbi Felipe and Liz Goodman |
Tour Package Includes
- Part I: Poland and Prague Legacy - July 13-17, 2008
- Poland: Warsaw Ghetto Memorial designed by Natan Rappaport, Anielewicz's bunker, Umschlagplaz, Jewish cemetery,
- Nozyk synagogue, Prewar Jewish district, Restored old town, Krakow Kazimierz District, Jewish Ghetto, Jewish museum,
- Rama Synagogue, Alteshul- Oscar Shindler's factory. Auschwitz and Birkenau Concentration camps,
- Museum Barracks, Prague: Czechoslovakia - Czech Republic Prague, Old Jewish Quarter, Jewish Museum,
- The Old Cemetery, "Hamaharal" Alteneu Shul, Spanish Synagogue. Charles Bridge, Hadrani Castle, Royal Palace,
- Ancient Alleys, Old Town, Meet with the growing Masorti Community and Rabbi Hoffberg
- Evening transfer to the Prague airport for departure flight to Tel Aviv.
- Part II: Israel Experience - Celebrate Israel’s 60 Birthday - July 18-27, 2008
- Early morning arrival in Israel, New Holocaust Memorial at Yad Vashem Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, Herzl Exhibit,
- Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel with Rabbi Goodman, Shabbat afternoon walking tour, Havdalah with Rabbi, Kotel Tunnels,
- David's City, Hezekiah's water tunnel, Southern Wall Excavations, Davidson Center,
- Jewish Quarter, Scavenger Hunt, Security Fence,IDF Border Patrol soldiers, Rachel’s Tomb, Gush Etzion, Boutique winery,
- Herodian, Tekoa, Amos the Prophet, Masada, Dead Sea, Dead Sea resort,
- Border with Jordan, Golan Heights, Shooting Range, Kinneret Boat Ride, Haifa, Bahai Gardens,
- Maritime Museum, Archeological Museum at the Technion, Turkish Baths, British prison, Tunisian Synagogue, Masorti congregation
of the Krayot; Tzefat, Family Crafts Activity, Caesaria, Kibbutz Nir Eliyahu VIP tour of the Weitzman Institute, Neve
- Tzedek, Palmach Museum, Ayalon Institute
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| "A Multi- generation transformational experience and spiritually uplifting adventure" |
- Option # 1
- All inclusive land only Poland, Prague and Israel package $5195 per person in a double room
- Single room Supplement $1895
- Option #2 Poland and Prague land package only $2395 single supplement $750
- Third person in triple room: subtract $614
- Child, age 2-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $1120
- Option #3 Israel only land package $3495 single supplement $1250
- Third person in triple room: subtract $614
- Child, age 2-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $1120
Air is not included Please call Donny at ITC for air reservations 800 247 7235
*Prices are based on a minimum of 15 participants
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