| Saturday night, 28 June - USA Departure
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| Overnight flight to Israel
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| Sunday, 29 June - When You Come Into the Land (Deut 26:1)
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Late afternoon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport to be met and
assisted by your ITC representative. Ascent to Jerusalem
Gaze upon the Temple Mount from the Tayelet, as did our
forefather, Abraham, when he prepared to sacrifice Isaac.
Take in the breathtaking view. Hotel check-in and orientation.
Welcome dinner at the hotel
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Monday, 30 June - Jerusalem Tapestry
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Meet with Rabbi Ron Kronish of ICCY (Interreligious
Coordinating Council of Israel; website: www\icci\org.il) and
a Muslim colleague to discuss the interreligious dialoging
efforts of this organization or to meet with some of their
Muslim constituents (if available; honoraria not included in
tour cost) Take in a rooftop view of the four quarters of
the Old City of Jerusalem. Free time for lunch (on one's
own) and shopping in the Jewish Quarter. Encounter some of
the most painful and burning issues facing Israeli society at
Museum on the Seam. Spend some time this afternoon visiting
the Hartman Institute and taking part in a study session
there (cost, if any, not included in tour price)
Dinner at the hotel in a private room with a speaker
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Tuesday, 1 July - Modern Jerusalem
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Study session at Elul, a pluralistic Jerusalem yeshiva, on the
subject of intellectual pluralism (cost, if any, not included in
tour price) Take a special, in-depth tour of the Security
Fence in the Jerusalem area; meet with the IDF Border
Patrol soldiers who guard Jerusalem's borders and holy
places; bring them some "goodies" (suggestions to be provided)
Drive along Jerusalem's former border with Jordan, pre-
1967. Tour the architectural wonder of the Supreme Court
building and focus on Israel's justice system
Free time for dinner (on one's own)
Evening: Optional walk along the Western Wall's massive
foundation stones in the Kotel Tunnels
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Wednesday, 2 July - Tel Aviv and Tikkun Olam
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Travel to TLV.
At the Weitzman Institute see how today's scientists are
trained for tomorrow and witness Israel's cutting-edge technology
at the Crown Human Genome Center. Enjoy an impressive
presentation of the amazing achievements of the
Palmach at the new multi-media Palmach Museum (if available)
At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declaration
of the State. Visit Bet Tefillah Yisraeli, a pluralistic
prayer community in Tel Aviv and meet with members (or
with the progressive community in Modi'in) Home hospitality
dinner with families from the community (not included in tour
price)
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Thursday, 3 July - Diversity in the Negev
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Visit the Jo Alon Bedouin Museum - Take their "Desert Wind
Tour," which includes a drive from Bet Kama to Rahat to
view the Rahat Village and learn about Bedouin culture.
Proceed to Jo Alon Museum for an informative film and then
continue the discussion over pita and labane in a Bedouin tent
At Moshav Nevatim, home to Cochini Jews from India, visit
their impressive synagogue brought over from India and their
small community museum (time permitting)
Visit Kibbutz Erez in Metrowest's Partnership 2000 region
and meet with members. Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Friday, 4 July - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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Early departure for Masada. Ascent by cable car for a tour
of this magnificent excavation and a discussion of the terrible
dilemma faced by its Jewish population during Roman
times. Visit the new, state-of-the-art Masada Museum
Spend this afternoon at a Dead Sea resort hotel, enjoying
its spa facilities, lunch, and the amazing Dead Sea
Enjoy a walk through the beautiful Ein Gedi Nature Reserve
and hear the biblical story of kings David and Saul that took
place there "on site"(time permitting)
Return to Jerusalem to prepare for Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat at Robinson's Arch (if available; must
depart an hour after Shabbat comes in)
Festive Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, 5 July - Shabbat in Jerusalem
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Reconstructionist Shabbat services at HUC, followed by kiddush
and an (optional) tour of the facility
Torah study session at HUC. Sumptuous Shabbat buffet
lunch at the hotel. Visit the new Shrine of the Book and the
newly reopened Second Temple Model of Jerusalem at the
Israel Museum. Shabbat rest
Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Sunday, 6 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, small towel needed) Travel north to Acco, a city of
three religions: Visit several of the following: the Crusader
fortress; the new exhibit at the adjacent Turkish Baths; the
amazing Tunisian Synagogue in Acco, which is completely decorated
with mosaics depicting stories from Jewish history
and traditional texts; the British prison, where Jewish freedom
fighters were incarcerated. Hotel check-in and dinner.
Evening: Home hospitality for dessert at the homes of kibbutz
members.
Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, North
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| Monday, 7 July - Religious Diversity in Israel's North
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| Tour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the mystical
city of Tzefat. Visit Har Halutz, a Progressive Movement
community near Karmiel, and learn about the joys and challenges
of their life in the Galilee. Tour the Hula Valley
Nature Reserve, where tens of thousands of migratory birds
pass and other species roam (time permitting) Return to the
hotel for final packing, summary session. Farewell lakeshore
dinner at Decks (steak) on the Kinneret. Depart for the airport
for overnight return flight to USA
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| Tuesday, 8 July - A Temporary Departure
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| Return to USA
Begin planning your next Israel trip with Rabbi Amy Small
and ITC Tours!
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Congregation Beth Hatikvah's
Tour
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June 28 - July 8, 2008
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With
Rabbi Amy Small |
Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip Air - EWR - Tel Aviv - EWR - 9 Nights Hotels plus late check out
- King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem - Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, North
- 9 Days of touring with one of Israel’s best Tour Guides - Super Deluxe Air Conditioned Motor Coach
- Daily buffet breakfasts, 5 weekday dinners, Shabbat dinner and Shabbat lunch as per itinerary,
- Welcome to Jerusalem orientation as we gaze upon the Temple Mount from the Tayelet,
- Meet with Rabbi Ron Kronish, Rooftop tour of the four quarters of the Old City of Jerusalem,
- Museum on the Seam, Hartman Institute, Study session at Elul, Gain a greater understanding of the Security Fence,
- Border with Jordan, Supreme Court, Kotel Tunnels, Weitzman Institute, Crown Human Genome Center,
- Palmach Museum, Independence Hall, Bet Tefillah Yisraeli, Diversity in the Negev, Jo Alon Bedouin Museum,
- Cochini Jews from India, Kibbutz Erez Masada. Dead Sea resort spa, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve,
- Kabbalat Shabbat at Robinson's Arch with Rabbi Small, Reconstructionist Shabbat services at HUC,
- Shrine of the Book, Second Temple Model of Jerusalem at the Israel Museum,
- Ancient Caesaria at Alona Park, Acco, a city of three religions: Crusader fortress,
- Turkish Baths, Tunisian Synagogue, British prison, Mystical city of Tzefat,
- Har Halutz near Karmiel, Hula Valley Nature Reserve, ITC color resource 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 $3390 Land Only $2055 - Per person in a double room
- Single room supplement $485 -
- Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $135
- Plus Airport Tax $98, Fuel Surcharge** $210 Tips for Guide and Driver $100 **subject to change
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