| Wednesday, July 9 - USA Departure
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| Thursday, July 10 - Ascent to Jerusalem
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Gaze upon the panoramic view of the Old and New Cities of
Jerusalem from the Haas Promenade. Admire the beautiful Chagall
Windows at Hadassah Hospital. Hotel check-in, rest, and welcome
dinner;
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Friday, July 11 - Those Who Made a Difference
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Study session at the Conservative Yeshiva. Visit the newly-opened
state-of-the art Holocaust Memorial Museum, Children's Memorial
at Yad Vashem. Har Herzl Military Cemetery; visit the graves of
Yitzhak Rabin and Golda Meir. Kabbalat Shabbat at Moreshet
Yisrael Synagogue; Shabbat dinner at the hotel ;
Overnight: Dan
Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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Shabbat, July 12 - Shabbat in Jerusalem
Parashat Balak.
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Shabbat services at Moreshet Yisrael Synagogue; Shabbat lunch
at the hotel; Shabbat rest. Havdalah followed by a free evening
in Jerusalem;
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Sunday, July 13 - Jerusalem of Old
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Shaharit services at Robinson's Arch, the "Conservative Kotel"
In the Kotel Tunnels, touch the Western Wall's massive foundation
stones; Stop for prayer and reflection at the Kotel. Free time for
lunch (on one's own) and shopping in the Jewish Quarter. Volunteer
for a social action project with the Masorti Yotzer Or
Organization in Talpiot. Free evening for dinner on one's own;
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Monday, July 14 - Walking Through History
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Tour the Supreme Court building and learn about Israel's justice
system; Stop at the Knesset Menorah. Visit the Israel Museum
including the new Shrine of the Book and the reopened Holyland
Model. Explore the Biblical and Rabbinic countryside of Israel at
Neot Kedumim; including a biblical lunch.
Stop at Tel Azeka and stand on the cliffs where the Philistines
camped during the battle between David and Goliath. Free evening
for shopping and dinner on one's own;
Overnight: Dan Panorama
Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Tuesday, July 15 - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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Early departure to ascend Masada by cable car.
Spend some time this afternoon at Caesar Dead Sea spa hotel,
including lunch. Travel north through the Jordan River Valley.
Brief visit to Peki'in's ancient synagogue. Hotel check-in and din-
ner. Evening: Program of Jewish-Arab dialogue, organized by the
Masorti synagogue in Kfar Vradim
Overnight: Peki'in Hotel, Peki'in
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| Wednesday, July 16 - In the Footsteps of the Jewish Mystics and Pioneers
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Tour the synagogues, courtyards, shops and artists
studios of the mystical city of Tzefat. Travel to the Golan
Heights stop to gaze down over the Galilee as the Syrians once
did. Ascend to the peak of Har Bental, where you can enter army
bunkers and take in a panoramic view of three countries. Taste
the award-winning kosher wines at the Golan Winer. Take a boat
ride on the Kinneret, followed by a farewell lakeshore dinner at
Decks;
Overnight: Peki'in Hotel, Peki'in
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| Thursday, July 17 - Layers of History
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Enjoy a scenic overview of the Bahai Gardens in Haifa and take
the "Peace Walk" in Haifa's Wadi Nis Nis Market, where art by
Jewish, Muslim, and Christian artists is displayed OR Walk
through the fascinating, underground Roman water system that
once fed ancient Caesaria at Mei Kedem near Binyamina (strap-on
water shoes, small towel needed) 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. Visit Sara Ahronson House in Zichron Yaakov to
learn about the valiant underground work and personal sacrifice of
this freedom fighter and her Nili compatriots (time permitting)
Meet with Rabbi Elisha Walfin and members of the Masorti
Congregation of Zichron Ya'akov. Farewell dinner at the Carmel
Winery. Depart for the airport
Tour Extension in Israel's North: 17-22 July
Thursday, July 17 - Remaining in Israel!
Overnight: Peki'in Hotel, Peki'in
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| Friday, July 18 - Back to the Mishnah
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Explore the excavated ancient city of Tzippori, home to Rabbi
Judah the Prince. Explore the fascinating sarcophagi of Beit
Shearim, where sages from the Mishna were buried; study Mishna
in small groups by candlelight in the ancient catacombs using ITC's
interactive discussion guide. Travel to Kibbutz Hanaton to prepare
for Shabbat. Shabbat tefillot and dinner on Kibbutz
Overnight: Kibbutz Hanaton
Shabbat, July 19 - Shabbat on Kibbutz - Parashat Pinhas
Shabbat tefillot and lunch on kibbutz. Shabbat afternoon pro-
gramming to be organized by Hanaton staff. Seuda shlishit on kib-
butz
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Haifa
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| Sunday, July 20 - Northern Communities
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Take the cable car to the mesmerizing ocean grottos of Rosh
Hanikra, at Israel's border with Lebanon. Visit with soldiers
guarding Israel's northern border at an IDF base in Shlomi; bring
them some treats from the USA. Continue north to Acco, a city
of three religions. Visit your choice of: a "cool and creepy"
Crusader Fortress; the new exhibit about Acco's years of Muslim
rule at the Turkish Baths; the beautiful Mosque of Jazzar; the
British prison, where Jewish freedom fighters were incarcerated;
the unique Tunisian Synagogue, which is completely decorated with
mosaics depicting stories from Jewish history and traditional texts
(number of stops depends on time available) Meet with Rabbi
Mauricio Balter and members of the Krayot Masorti congregation;
catered supper at the synagogue
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Haifa
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| Monday, July 21 - To Tel Aviv
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| At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declaration of
the State. Enjoy an impressive presentation of the amazing
achievements of the Palmach at the recently opened multi-media
Palmach Museum (if available) OR Ayalon Museum
At Rabin Square, discuss some of the pressing issues facing Israel
today. Explore the alleyways, art galleries, and market stalls of
Old Jaffa, followed by a farewell fish dinner in an Old Jaffa
restaurant. Depart for the airport
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| Tuesday, July 22 - A Temporary Departure
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| Arrive in USA
Begin planning your next Israel tour with Rabbi Levin and
ITC Tours!
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Temple Torat Yisrael's
Tour II
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July 9 - 18, 2008
Tour Extension in Israel's North: July 17-22
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With
Rabbi Amy Levin |
Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip Air - BOS - Tel Aviv- BOS - 8 Nights Hotels including late check out
- Deluxe Dan Panorama Hotel in Jerusalem, Peki'in Hotel, Peki'in
- 8 Days of touring with one of Israel's best Tour Guide Educators - Super Deluxe Air Conditioned Motor Coach
- Daily buffet breakfasts, 5 weekday dinners,1 Shabbat dinner, 1 Shabbat lunch, as per itinerary
- Welcome to the Old and New Cities of Jerusalem from the Haas Promenade,
- Chagall Windows at Hadassah Hospital, Conservative Yeshiva, New state-of-the art Holocaust Memorial Museum, Children's
- Memorial at Yad Vashem, Har Herzl Military Cemetery,
- Kabbalat Shabbat at Moreshet Yisrael Synagogue,Visit graves of Yitzhak Rabin and Golda Meir,
- Havdalah with Rabbi Levin, Kotel Tunnels, Jewish Quarter. Volunteer with the Masorti Yotzer Or.
- Supreme Court, Knesset Menorah, Israel Museum, Holyland Model, Neot Kedumim, Tel Azeka Masada,
- Peki'in's ancient synagogue, Jewish-Arab dialogue, Tzefat, Golan Heights, Har Bental, Golan Winery
- Dead Sea spa, Bahai Gardens, Mei Kedem, Caesaria. Sara Ahronson House, Zichron Yaakov,
- Learn about the valiant underground work and personal sacrifice of the freedom fighter and her Nili compatriots
- Meet with members of the Masorti Congregation of Zichron Ya'akov, Carmel Winery
- Informative full-color ITC Israel source book - A fun filled spiritual adventure and Much Much More !!
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- Air and Land Package $3195 Land Only $1895 Per person in a double room - Single room supplement $350
- Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $110
- Child, age 2-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $205
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age 12-13 as third person in a triple room: subtract $290
- Plus Airport Tax $98, Fuel Surcharge** $160 Tips for Guide and Driver $85
- **Airport Tax and Fuel Surcharge are subject to change
*Prices are based on a minimum of 20 participants
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Extension in Israel's North $850 Based on 15 Participants
Extension in Israel's North $850 Based on 15 Participants
Peki'in Hotel, Peki'in, Dan Panorama Hotel Haifa
Cable car to mesmerizing ocean grottos of Rosh Hanikra, IDF base in Shlomi; Crusader Fortress,
Acco, Turkish Baths, British prison, Tunisian Synagogue, Palmach Museum or Ayalon Museum, Independence Hall, Rabin Square, Old Jaffa,
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