| Sunday, 29 June - Israel Pilgrims Overnight flight to Israel
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| Monday, 30 June - When You Come Into the Land
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Midday or morning (ideally) arrival in Israel to be met and
assisted at Ben Gurion airport by your ITC representative
Climb down into the amazing underground, pre-State bullet
factory built by the Haganah under the noses of the British
at the Ayalon Institute. Travel to the Dead Sea Region
through the Negev Desert. Hotel check-in to enjoy its spa
facilities and the amazing Dead Sea. Welcome dinner at the
hotel.
Overnight: Daniel Dead Sea Resort Hotel
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| Tuesday, 1 July - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Early departure to ascend the mountain fortress of Masada
by cable car or the snake path for shaharit services and a
tour of this amazing excavation; discuss the terrible dilem-
ma faced by its Jewish population during Roman times.
Descend Masada by the Roman Ramp. Travel to Beersheva,
capital of the Negev, for lunch (on one's own) Visit Israel's
Airforce Museum to view the planes and equipment and to
hear the story of this brave fighting force. Travel south to
Mitzpe Ramon for hotel check-in. Late afternoon jeep ride
into Midbar Zin, stopping for a walk to the Ein Akev
Waterfall. Dinner at the hotel -
Overnight: Ramon Inn,
Mitzpeh Ramon
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| Wednesday, 2 July - Ascent to Jerusalem
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Sunrise tefillot overlooking the Ramon Crater. Buffet
breakfast at the hotel. Learn all about this other-worldly
geological formation at the Ramon Crater Visitor's Center.
Travel north for the ascent to Jerusalem. Visit the tefillin
factory in Har Nof. Stop for lunch at Malha Mall's all-
kosher food court. Encounter the city of Jerusalem as we
gaze upon the Temple Mount from the Haas Promenade, as
did Abraham in ancient times; take in the breathtaking
view. Hotel check-in to swim, relax. Free time for dinner
on one's own. Evening: In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside
the Western Wall's massive foundation stones
Overnight: Mt. Zion Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Thursday, 3 July - Layers of History
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Visit Lifeline for the Old, a moving crafts workshop that
employs Jerusalem elderly. Shop for unique hand-crafted
Judaica items in their store. Visit the state-of-the art
Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Children's Memorial at
Yad Vashem. Visit the Herzl Exhibit, where the Father of
Modern Zionism and his untiring quest are "brought to life"
before your eyes (if available) Free evening in Jerusalem
(restaurant list to be provided)
Overnight: Mt. Zion Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Friday, 4 July - Foundations of the Modern State
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel - Travel to Tel Aviv
Palmach Museum new multi-media presentation
At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declara-
tion of the State. See modern Tel Aviv in action and take
a Mediterranean swim. Return to the hotel to prepare for
Shabbat. Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel
Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Mt. Zion Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, 5 July - Shabbat in Jerusalem
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Shabbat services at a syna-
gogue of your choice Afternoon walking tour in the Jewish
Quarter of Jerusalem. Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Mt. Zion Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Sunday, 6 July - The Jordan River Valley
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel. At the Burnt House, experi-
ence a moving, informative presentation on the destruction
of Jerusalem and the Second Temple. Explore the Southern
Wall Excavations and take a virtual, computerized "walk"
through the Temple Mount at the Davidson Center. Travel
north along Israel's border with Jordan. Stop at the
ancient Beit Alpha Synagogue to examine its striking mosaic
floor; enjoy a short, amusing film about plans to renovate
this ancient synagogue two millennia ago. Swim in the won-
drous natural pools at Gan Hashlosha, fed by underground
springs. Free time for dinner on the Tiberias boardwalk
Overnight: Ma'agan Holiday Village
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| Monday, 7 July - In the Footsteps of Sages and Mystics
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Explore the magnificently
excavated ancient city of Tzippori, home to Rabbi Judah
the Prince. Go back to the time of the Mishnah with
hands-on activities, including a donkey ride and lunch in a
mishnaic period tent, at Kfar Kedem. Tour the synagogues,
courtyards, and shops of the mystical city of Tzefat,
including free time for dinner (on one's own)
Overnight: Ma'agan Holiday Village, Tiberias
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| Tuesday, 8 July - The Golan Heights
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Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Travel through the Golan Heights and stop to gaze down
over the Galilee from Tel Faher, as the Syrians once did.
Enter former Syrian bunkers and learn how master spy Eli
Cohen revealed their secrets. Ascend to the peak of Har
Bental, where you can enter army bunkers and take in a
panoramic view at the crossroads of three countries
Free time for lunch (on one's own) in Katzrin, capital of the
Golan. Taste the fruits of the region in the form of
award-winning wines at the Golan Winery. Glide down the
Jordan River on a raft. Dinner at the hotel. Evening: Spend
some time soaking in the Hammat Gader hot springs, an
ancient Roman spa
Overnight: Ma'agan Holiday Village, Tiberias
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| Wednesday, 9 July - The Mediterranean Coast
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| Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Take the cable car to the
mesmerizing ocean grottos of Rosh Hanikra, at Israel's
border with Lebanon. Walk through the amazing Tunisian
Synagogue in Acco, which is completely decorated with
mosaics depicting stories from Jewish history and tradition-
al texts. Visit Yemine Orde to see the wonderful work done
there with children in need. In Atlit see the detention
camp that held Holocaust refugees, denied entry into Eretz
Yisrael by the British. Farewell banquet at the winery in
Zichron Ya'akov. Depart for the airport
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| Thursday, 10 July - A Temporary Departure
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| Begin planning your next Israel trip with Rabbi Plavin and
ITC Tours
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Temple Sholom's
Israel Adventure
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June 29 - July 10, 2008
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With
Rabbi Richard and Lisa Plavin |
Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip Air from JFK to Ben Gurion Airport Israel and return,
- Hotels - Daniel Resort Dead Sea, Ramon Inn Mitzpe Ramon, Mount Zion Jerusalem, Ma'agan Tiberias
- One of Israel's Top Tours Guides will be with you the entire trip
- 9 Days of indepth touring in our luxury Motor Coach
- Farewell banquet at the winery in Zichron Ya'akov
- 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: $2995 (double occupancy) Single Supplement: $490
- Child 10- 14 years old as 3rd or 4th in Parents' room - subtract $530
- Airport Tax $98 fuel surcharge $130 Tips for Guide and Driver $120 *Fuel subject to change
- Non TBS members please add $100 per person
Limited subsidy funds are available for children of Beth Sholom families. See Rabbi Plavin
*Prices are based on a minimum of 30 adults
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To reserve space send a $250 deposit per person (Payable TBS–Israel Trip)
Tours arranged by ITC Tours, LLC. 800 2 ISRAEL
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