| Sunday, 12 July - USA Departure - Overnight flight to Israel
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| Monday, 13 July - Layers of History
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Morning arrival (ideally) at Ben
Gurion Airport to be met by your ITC representative (today's activities
depend on arrival time) Experience a biblical agriculture workshop
at Neot Kedumim, including such possible hands-on workshops as goatherding,
making olive oil, etc; plant a vine there in Israeli soil. Check
into the hotel, rest, Mediterranean swim. Welcome dinner at Maganda
Yemenite Restaurant.
Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Tuesday, 14 July - Foundations of the Modern State
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Group may split: Climb down into the amazing underground, pre-State
bullet factory built by the Haganah under the noses of the British at
the Ayalon Institute OR Visit the Weitzman Institute in Rehovot to
learn of the impressive accomplishments of Israel's top science university.
Group may split: At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving
declaration of the State OR At the Hagana Museum, learn of the
many achievements of this pre-State fighting force. Group may split:
Enjoy an impressive presentation of the amazing achievements of the
Palmach at the multi-media Palmach Museum (if available; age 5 and
up only) OR Visit the Eretz Yisrael Museum to learn all about local life
and culture during earlier historical periods. Stroll through the craft
market at Nahalat Binyamin and see modern Tel Aviv in action (time
permitting) Free evening in Tel Aviv.
Overnight: Carlton Hotel, TLV
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| Wednesday, 15 July- Layers of History
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Depart for Israel's north. Walk through the fascinating, underground
Roman water system that once fed ancient Caesaria at Alona Park
near Binyamina (strap-on water shoes needed; time/energy permitting)
Visit the ancient, magnificently excavated city of Tzippori, home to
Rabbi Judah the Prince, and see beautiful mosaics and other finds
from the time of the Mishna. In Tiberias, visit Dona Gracia House to
become acquainted with the fascinating life of this 16th century
Jewish heroine and Tiberias financial leader via dramatic story-telling,
short film, dress-up in period clothing. Hotel check-in and dinner
Evening kibbutz tour and discussion about kibbutz life with a kibbutz
member -
Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Tiberias
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| Thursday, 16 July - The Golan Heights
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Take part in a moving Bar/Bat Mitzvah service in the ancient synagogue
of Katzrin. At the peak of Har Bental, enter army bunkers and
take in a panoramic view at the crossroads of three countries
Take a nature walk through the scenic Saluki Springs for a view of
ruins of both a Hasmonean village and a Syrian army encampment; dip
your toes in cool natural waters. Free time for lunch (on one's own) in
Katzrin, capital of the Golan. Travel through the Golan Heights by
jeep (Shvilim), stopping to gaze down over the Galilee as the Syrians
once did. At the picturesque Kinneret Cemetery; read the moving
poetry of the pioneer, Rachel the Poetess, and of Naomi Shemer -
first lady of Israeli song "on site" Take a Kinneret boat ride, followed
by a delicious lakeshore dinner at Decks.
Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Tiberias
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| Friday, 17 July - Ascent to Jerusalem
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| Tour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the mystical city of
Tzefat. Travel south for the ascent to Jerusalem. Gaze upon the
Temple Mount from Mount Scopus; take in the breathtaking view.
Hotel check-in to swim, prepare for Shabbat. Kabbalat Shabbat at
the Kotel. Shabbat dinner at the hotel -o/v Sheraton Plaza Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, 18 July - Shabbat in Jerusalem
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Parashat Mattot-Massei. Shabbat services at a synagogue of your
choice. Delicious Shabbat lunch at the Fuchsberg Center for
Conservative Judaism to learn about Conservative Judaism in Israel
Shabbat rest. Take a Shabbat walking tour through fascinating
neighborhoods near our hotel. Havdalah with Rabbi Nesson
Free evening in Jerusalem.
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Jerusalem
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| Sunday, 19 July - Those Who Made a Difference
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| Stop at the Knesset Menorah for a "Kodak moment" and a view of
Israel's center of government. Tour the architecturally unique Israeli
Supreme Court building and focus on Israel's justice system
Group may split: Visit the newly-opened state-of-the art Memorial
Museum, the Children's Memorial, and the Valley of the Communities
at Yad Vashem OR Tour the Shrine of the Book and the model of
ancient Jerusalem at the Israel Museum (local guide)
At Har Herzl Military Cemetery encounter the "silver platter" on
which the Jewish people have acquired - and continue to acquire - our
state. Free evening in Jerusalem. Overnight Sheraton Plaza Jerusalem
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| Monday, 20 July - Jerusalem of Old
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Explore the Southern Wall Excavations and take a virtual, computerized
"walk" through the ancient Temple Mount at the Davidson Center
In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Western Wall's massive foundation
stones OR Visit the Menahem Begin Heritage Center for a
highly moving and informative presentation on the life of this inspiring
leader (to be escorted by Rabbi or Ellen Nesson) AND (time permitting)
Be let in on a little-known secret from the War of Independence
at the Cable Car Museum. Free time for lunch (on one's own) and
shopping in the Jewish Quarter. Take in a rooftop view of the Old
City's four colorful quarters. Travel through many centuries as you
explore the Jewish Quarter, including entrance to the Burnt House
Free evening in Jerusalem.
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Jerusalem
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| Tuesday, 21 July - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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Early departure to ascend Masada by cable car. Tour this magnificent
excavation and a discussion of the terrible dilemma faced by its
Jewish Zealot population. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful Ein Gedi
nature reserve and review the biblical story of kings David and Saul
that took place there "on site" . Take a dip and enjoy mud baths at
the amazing Dead Sea. Enjoy a camel trek and biblical hospitality with
a delicious dinner in Abraham's tent in the Judean Desert at Eretz
Bereshit.
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Jerusalem
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| Wednesday, 22 July - Digging Israel and Israeli Peers
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Group may split: At Archeological Seminar's "Dig for a Day" program
at Beit Guvrin, uncover actual artifacts as you participate in an ongoing
archeological dig. Spelunking also available for the adventurous OR
Tour other excavated caves at Beit Guvrin. Spend this afternoon visiting
with Ethiopian friends in the Ramat Eliyahu neighborhood of
Rishon Letzion. Return to Jerusalem for a free evening
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Jerusalem
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| Thursday, 23 July - In the Footsteps of Kings and Prophets
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| 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 King Herod's newly discovered tomb
Enjoy a tour of the special community of Tekoa and home hospitality
for coffee and cake with a Tekoa family. Learn about the history of
the defense of Gush Etzion in a moving multi-media presentation at
Kibbutz Kfar Etzion. Visit the Naot Sandal factory in Kibbutz Kfar
Etzion and perhaps take home some of this classic Israeli footwear
Return to Jerusalem and stop at the Haas Promenade, as did Abraham
at the dawn of Jewish history, to bid farewell to Jerusalem
Free time this afternoon for final shopping, packing. Farewell dinner
and dancing at the hotel with musical entertainment.
Depart for the airport -
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| Friday, 24 July - A Temporary Departure
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| Arrive in USA Begin planning your next Israel trip with Rabbi Nesson
and ITC Tours!
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MJCBY Returns to
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July 12 - 24, 2009 |
With
Rabbi David and Ellen Nesson |
Highlights
- One of Israel’s Top Tour Guides and Drivers will be with you the entire trip
- All Breakfasts, Five Week Day Dinners, Shabbat Dinner and Lunch
- Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Tiberias, Golan Heights
- Morning arrival at Ben Gurion Airport - Tour overview and Orientation
- Agriculture workshop at Neot Kedumim, Plant a vine in Israeli soil, Ayalon Institute
- Weitzman Institute, Independence Hall, Hagana Museum, Palmach Museum, Eretz Yisrael Museum,
- Alona Park, Tzippori, Dona Gracia House, Kibbutz tour and discussion about Kibbutz Life,
- Jeeps on the Golan Heights, Moshav Aniam artist village, Katzrin,
- Har Bental, IDF Army Bunkers, Saluki Springs, Kinneret Boat Ride, Kinneret Cemetery,
- Mystical city of Tzefat, Haas Promenade, Tour of Supreme Court,
- Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel, Shabbat Walking Tour, Havdalah with Rabbi Nesson,
- Yad Vashem Shrine of the Book, Israel Museum, Har Herzl Military Cemetery,
- Moving Bar/Bat Mitzvah service at 3rd Century Katzrin Synagogue, Southern Wall Excavations,
- Davidson Center, Kotel Tunnels, Old City's four colorful quarters, Burnt House, Masada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea,
- Camel trek, Archeological Seminar's, Dig for a Day, Meet Ethiopian friends in the Ramat Eliyahu,
- Fortress of Herodian, Tekoa and home hospitality, Kibbutz Kfar Etzion, Naot Sandal factory
- ITC Full Color Source Books and Much Much More!!!
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- Land Only Package $2995.- Single Supp $1015
- Child, age 2-12 as third person in a triple room: subtract $315 Land Only
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age 12-14 as third person in a triple room: subtract $910 Land Only
- Child, 14-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $825 Land Only
- ITC pricing reflects a 4 % discount for cash & check - For credit card payment land price is $3115.
- “Buy it now” air in addition to land price-Continental EWR- TLV $1320*.including tax and fuel
- Air pricing is subject to availability
- Plus Tips for Guide,Driver and Restaurants $120
- *Prices are based on a minimum of 25 participants reductions at 30 - 35 - etc
- $100 Registration fee for non MJCBY members
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ITC Tours
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For additional information please call Ellen Nesson at 973-285-9772
or e-mail - ellen.nesson@gmail.com or by calling MJCBY OFFICE AT 973-538-9292
To reserve space send a $200 deposit per person (Payable to ITC TOURS)
Tours arranged by ITC Tours, LLC. 800 2 ISRAEL
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