| Tuesday, 30 June - USA Departure - Depart on overnight flight to Israel
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| Wednesday, 1 July - When You Come Into the Land (Deut. 26:1)
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Afternoon arrival in Israel, to be met and assisted at Ben Gurion Airport
by your ITC representative. Ascent to Jerusalem. Take in a breathtaking
view of the Old City of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus. Hotel check-in
and welcome dinner.
Overnight: Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Thursday, 2 July - Jerusalem of Old - Take part in a moving Adult B'nai
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Mitzvah Service at Robinson's Arch, the "Masorti Kotel" Explore the
Southern Wall Excavations and take a virtual, computerized "walk" through
the Jerusalem Temple at the Davidson Center. In the Kotel Tunnels, walk
alongside the Western Wall's massive foundation stones. Free time for
lunch (on one's own) in the Jewish Quarter. Stumble across many archeological
finds as you take part in a hands-on dig through archeological matter
that has been dumped into Emek Tzurim from under the Temple Mount
Free evening in Jerusalem.
Overnight: Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Friday, 3 July - Those Who Made a Difference. Visit the multi-media
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Herzl Exhibit, where the Father of Modern Zionism and his untiring quest
are "brought to life" before your eyes (if available) Walk through Har
Herzl Military Cemetery (time permitting) Visit the newly-opened state-ofthe
art Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Children's Memorial at Yad
Vashem (age 12 and up only) Alternative for younger children: At the
Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, enjoy meeting the animals that roamed this land
during Bible times (to be accompanied by an adult/s; not included in tour
price) Visit colorful, bustling Machaneh Yehuda open-air market -
am yisrael hai! - Shabbat candle-lighting at the hotel
Kabbalat Shabbat at Kol Haneshama (based on availability)
Delicious Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, 4 July - Sacred Time in Jerusalem
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Parashat Hukkat-Balak. Shabbat services at Shira Hadasha (based on
availability) Sumptuous Shabbat lunch buffet at the hotel
Take a Shabbat walking tour in the Old City, including a rooftop view, the
Jewish Quarter, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Coptic
Village, Armenian Quarter - Havdalah with Rabbi Sherwood
Free evening in Jerusalem -
Overnight: Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Sunday, 5 July - Jerusalem and the Hills Surrounding Her
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At Ammunition Hill learn about the fierce Six Day War battle for
Jerusalem that took place here. Visit the new Shrine of the Book, the
recently reopened Second Temple Model of Jerusalem, and the Children's
Wing (optional) at the Israel Museum OR Slosh through Hezekiah's Tunnel.
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. Lunch and olive press
tour at the rustic Alpha Café in Tekoa. Enjoy a tour and home hospitality
(coffee and cake) in Tekoa, once the home of the biblical prophet, Amos,
and now a place where religious and non-religious Jews choose to build
their community together; possible meeting with a resident of a nearby
Arab village as well. Return to Jerusalem for a free evening
Overnight: Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Monday, 6 July - Into the Desert
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Early departure to travel south into the Negev Desert
Visit Ben Gurion's Hut in Sde Boker for personal insight into the life of
this outstanding Zionist leader and Israel's first prime minister
Walk through the beautiful nature reserve at the Ein Avdat oasis
At the Great Crater, stop to make colored sand bottles from the vari-colored
sand along the crater's slopes. Enjoy lunch with the Chefs of
Yeruham, followed by a desert Torah study program at the Bamidbar
Desert Institute. Enjoy a camel trek through the desert and a delicious
dinner and Bedouin hospitality (kosher of course!) in a Bedouin tent
Overnight: Hod Hotel, Dead Sea
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| Tuesday, 7 July - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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| Optional: Very early departure to climb Masada by the snake path
Ascend Masada by cable car. Tour this impressive excavation and discuss
the terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish population during Roman times.
Take a dip in the amazing Dead Sea. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful
Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and review the biblical story of kings David and
Saul "on site" (time permitting) Travel north along the Jordan River Valley
Hotel check-in and dinner O/N: Kibbutz Nof Ginnosar Guest House
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| Wednesday, 8 July - The Golan Heights
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| Travel through the Golan Heights and stop to gaze down over the Galilee
as the Syrians once did. Stop briefly to check how your compass is working
at a paleo-magnetic park near Kibbutz Merom Golan
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. 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. Glide down the Jordan River in a kayak or raft. Free
evening on the Tiberias boardwalk. O/N: Kibbutz Nof Ginnosar Guest House
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| Thursday, 9 July - The Jordan River and Beit Shean Valleys
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| At the picturesque Kinneret Cemetery, read the moving poetry of the pioneer,
Rachel the Poetess, and sing the songs of Naomi Shemer, first lady
of Israeli song. Travel along Israel's border with Jordan to the Beit Shean
Valley. Tour the remarkable ancient Roman city of Beit Shean, where
Rabbi Sherwood participated in the excavation, including a magnificent
Cardo, many residences, and amphitheatre. Swim in the wondrous natural
pools at Sachne, fed by underground springs (towel needed) Free evening on
the Tiberias boardwalk. Special late night concert with Rabbi
O/N: Kibbutz Nof Ginnosar Guest House
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| Friday, 10 July - Varieties of Religious Expression
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Stop at the grave of Honi HaMa'agel, near Rosh Pina
Enjoy a tour of the synagogues, courtyards, and alleyways of the mystical
city of Tzefat. Travel to the peak of Mt. Carmel in Haifa and take in the
breathtaking view of the Bahai Gardens and of the Mediterranean Sea.
Visit the Druze town of Dalyat al Karmel and browse in its colorful ethnic
market. Travel south to Tel Aviv. Hotel check-in to prepare for Shabbat -
Kabbalat Shabbat on the beach with Rabbi Sherwood. Delicious Shabbat
dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Dan Panorama Tel aviv
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| Shabbat, 11 July - Shabbat in Tel Aviv
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| Parashat Pinhas. Optional Shabbat services at a synagogue of your
choice. Day at leisure to relax at the Mediterranean Sea and explore Tel
Aviv/Jaffa on one's own, including free Israeli dancing on the boardwalk
Havdalah with Rabbi Sherwood - Free evening in Tel Aviv Overnight
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| Sunday, 12 July - Foundations of the Modern State
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| Climb down into the amazing underground, pre-State bullet factory built by
the Haganah under the noses of the British at the Ayalon Institute. In
Rehovot, take part in the Table to Table project of "leket," harvesting
crops for the needy. At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving
declaration of the State. Enjoy lunch (on one's own) in the Nahalat
Binyamin neighborhood. Enjoy an impressive presentation of the amazing
achievements of the Palmach at the new multi-media Palmach
Museum (if available; age 6 and over) Closing discussion at Rabin
Square, where Yitzhak Rabin z"l was assassinated, discuss this great
leader and some of the pressing issues facing Israel today
Farewell dinner at Maganda Yemenite Restaurant
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| Monday, 13 July - A Temporary Departure - Return to USA
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| Begin planning your next Israel trip with Rabbi Sherwood and ITC Tours!
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Adat Re'im's
Ordination Celebration in
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June 30 - July 12, 2009
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With
Rabbi Jay and Lisa Sherwood |
Highlights
- Roundtrip Air from LAX Airport to Ben Gurion Airport in Israel
- Hotels - Prima Kings Jerusalem, -Hod Dead Sea, Kibbutz Nof Ginnosar, Dan Panorama Tel Aviv
- One of Israel’s Top Tour Guides and Drivers will be with you the entire trip
- All Breakfasts, Four Weekday Dinners and Two Shabbat Dinners and Two Shabbat Lunches
- Arrival orientation with the Old City of Jerusalem in the background,
- Moving Adult B'nai Mitzvah Service at Robinson's Arch, Southern Wall Excavations, Davidson Center,
- Kotel Tunnels, Jewish Quarter, Archeological Dig,Herzl Exhibit, Yad Vashem, Machaneh Yehuda,
- Kabbalat Shabbat at Kol Haneshama, Shabbat walking tour, Jewish Quarter,
- Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Coptic Village, Armenian Quarter,
- Havdalah under the Stars with Rabbi Sherwood
- Ammunition Hill, Israel Museum , Hezekiah's , Herodian, Ben Gurion's Hut Ein Avdat oasis,
- Great Crater, Chefs of Yeruham, Desert Torah study ,Bedouin hospitality , Masada , Dead Sea, Ein Gedi ,
- Jordan River Valley, Golan Heights, Saluki Springs, Har Bental, Rafting on the Jordan River,
- Kinneret Cemetery, Beit Shean, Sachne, Tzefat, Haifa, Dalyat al Karmel,
- Kabbalat Shabbat on the beach with Rabbi Sherwood,
- Ayalon Institute, Table to Table, Independence Hall, Palmach Museum, Rabin Square,
- ITC full Color Source Book, A meaningfully Fun Filled tour and much more!!
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- Land Only $2535 - Per person in a double room
- Single room supplement $635
- Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $120
- Child, age 2-12 as third person in a triple room: subtract $355
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age 12-13 as third person in a triple room: subtract $500
*Prices are based on a minimum of 20 participants
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or e-mail Rabbi at info@adatreim.org
To reserve space send a $200 deposit per person (Payable to ITC TOURS)
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