| Sunday, 3 August - Israel Pilgrims
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Overnight flight to Israel
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| Monday, 4 August - When You Come Into the Land (Dev. 26:1)
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Morning arrival (ideally) in Israel to be met and assisted at Ben
Gurion Airport by your ITC guide. At the Latrun IDF Armored Corps
center, review (or climb on) the tanks and learn about battles fought
there for the road to Jerusalem (time permitting)
Ascent to Jerusalem, At the Tayelet, take in the breathtaking view
of the Temple Mount, as did Abraham when he contemplated the
sacrifice of Isaac. Enter the Old City of Jerusalem
Prayer and reflection at the Kotel. Hotel check-in, rest, and wel-
come dinner.
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Tuesday, 5 August - Those Who Made a Difference
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Visit the new state-of-the-art Memorial Museum, Children's
Memorial, and Valley of the Communities at Yad Vashem (admission
to the museum for age 12 and over only) Alternative for younger
children: At the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, enjoy meeting the animals
that roamed this land during Bible times. At Har Herzl Military
Cemetery encounter the "silver platter" on which the Jewish people
have acquired - and continue to acquire - our state
Enjoy a truly fascinating multi-media presentation about the life of
the Father of Modern Zionism at the newly opened Herzl Museum
Free time for dinner (on one's own)
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Wednesday, 6 August - Modern Israel Issues
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Visit the new Shrine of the Book and the newly reopened Second
Temple Model of Jerusalem at the Israel Museum
Drive along Jerusalem's former border with Jordan, pre-1967
At Ammunition Hill learn about the fierce Six Day War battle for
Jerusalem that took place there. Take in a breathtaking view of the
Old City of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus or the Mount of Olives
(summary of much that we have seen in Jerusalem)
Visit an army base with Danny Siegal's Ziv Foundation; bring "good-
ies" to the soldiers (if available; tzedaka suggestions to be provided)
Free evening in Jerusalem.
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, JLM
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| Thursday, 7 August - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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Early morning departure for Masada. Ascend Masada by cable car to
tour this magnificent excavation and discuss the harrowing dilemma
faced by its Jewish residents during Roman times
Spend some time today at a Sheraton Dead Sea Hotel, enjoying its
spa facilities, lunch, and the amazing Dead Sea
At Eretz Bereshit, enjoy a camel trek through the Judean Desert
and a biblical dinner in Abraham's tent
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Friday, 8 August - Digging Israel
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Participate in a stimulating study session at the Conservative Yeshiva
in the Fuchsberg Center. At Archeological Seminar's "Dig for a Day"
program at Beit Guvrin, uncover actual artifacts as you participate in
an ongoing archeological dig. "Cave crawl" also available for the
adventurous. Ascent to Jerusalem
Enjoy a walk through the bustling, colorful Mahaneh Yehudah Market
Prepare for Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat in the Old City
Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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Shabbat, 9 August - Shabbat in Jerusalem
Parashat Devarim
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Shabbat services at a synagogue of your choice (suggestions, walking
instructions to be provided) Mid-morning walking tour to the wonder-
ful fortress that houses the Jerusalem Museum at the Tower of
David for a rich overview of the history of Jerusalem throughout
the ages. Shabbat lunch buffet at the hotel. Late afternoon walking
tour of fascinating Jerusalem neighborhoods near our hotel. Meal
before the fast at the hotel. Havdalah with Rabbi Sunshine
Participate in the reading of the Book of Lamentations at the
Tayelet, overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem, with hundreds of
Masorti Jews -
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Sunday, 10 August - The Jerusalem that Was Lost
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The Ninth of Av. 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 in the Jewish Quarter
Travel through many centuries as you tour the Jewish Quarter of
Jerusalem, including a visit to the Herodian Mansions
Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Monday, 11 August - The Mediterranean Coast
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Travel north along Israel's newest highway, stopping to view the
Security Fence along the way. In Atlit walk through the detention
camp that held Holocaust refugees, denied entry into Eretz Yisrael
by the British. In Acco, see the new multi-media presentation at
the Turkish Bath and walk through the amazing Tunisian Synagogue,
which is completely decorated with mosaics depicting stories from
Jewish history and traditional texts. Take the cable car to the
mesmerizing ocean grottos of Rosh Hanikra, at Israel's border with
Lebanon. Hotel check-in - Dinner with Members of the kibbutz
Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi, Tiberias
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| Tuesday, 12 August - In the Footsteps of Mystics and Pioneers
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Spend the morning touring the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of
the mystical city of Tzefat. 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, at their
gravesites OR Visit the grave of the Rambam in Tiberias (time per-
mitting) Cross the Jordan River and ascend the Golan Heights
Travel by jeep off the beaten path and stop to gaze down over the
Galilee as the Syrians once did. Glide down Jordan River tributaries
in a kayak. Enjoy a Kinneret boat ride followed by a lakeside dinner
at Decks (steak)
Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi, Tiberias
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| Wednesday, 13 August - Layers of History
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Explore the magnificently excavated ancient city of Tzippori, home
to Rabbi Judah the Prince; explore the site via an enjoyable ITC
"Site Detectives" program. Walk through the fascinating, under-
ground Roman water system that once fed ancient Caesaria at Mei
Kedem near Binyamina (strap-on water shoes, small towel needed)
Visit the Binyamina Winery for a tasting and tour. Free evening in
Tel Aviv. Optional: Explore the alleyways, art galleries, and market
stalls of Old Jaffa, once the gateway to Eretz Yisrael
Overnight: Tel Aviv
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| Thursday, 14 August - Foundations of the Modern State
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| Enjoy an extremely impressive presentation of the amazing achieve-
ments of the Palmach at the new multi-media Palmach Museum
Enjoy a bus tour of Tel Aviv. At Independence Hall, relive Ben
Gurion's moving declaration of the State. Visit the underground,
pre-state bullet factory built by the Palmach under the noses of the
British at Ayalon Institute. Free time for final shopping, packing,
swim. Farewell dinner: Depart for the airport
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| Friday, 15 August - A Temporary Departure
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| Overnight flight to USA - Begin planning your next Israel experience
with Rabbi Sunshine and ITC Tours!
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B'nai Salom of Olney's
Adventure
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August 3 - 15, 2008
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With
Rabbi Ari Sunshine |
Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip Air - EWR - Tel Aviv- EWR - 11 Nights Hotels including late check out
- Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Rosh Hanikra,Tzefat, Golan Heights, Tiberias, Tzippori, Jaffa, Tel Aviv
- Dan Panorama Hotel Jerusalem, Kibbutz Lavi Tiberias and Tel Aviv,
- 11 Days of touring with one of Israel's best Tour Guide Educators - Super Deluxe Air Conditioned Motor Coach
- Daily buffet breakfasts,6 weekday dinners,1 Shabbat dinner, 1 Shabbat lunch, as per itinerary
- Latrun IDF Armored Corps center, Tayelet, Old City of Jerusalem, Kotel, Kibbutz Experience
- New state-of-the-art Memorial Museum, Yad Vashem, Jerusalem Biblical Zoo,
- Har Herzl Military Cemetery, Herzl Museum, Camel trek/biblical dinner in Abraham's tent
- Visit an army base, Israel Museum,Ammunition Hill, Jerusalem neighborhoods
- Study session at the Conservative Yeshiva, "Dig for a Day", Mahaneh Yehudah Market,
- Kabbalat Shabbat in the Old City of Jerusalem, Tower of David, Havdalah with Rabbi Sunshine,
- Southern Wall Excavations, Davidson Center, Kotel Tunnels, Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem, Herodian Mansions,
- Masada, Dead Sea,Security Fence, Atlit, Turkish Bath, Tunisian Synagogue, Rosh Hanikra, Tzefat,
- Jeeps on the Golan Heights, Kayak on the Jordan, Mount Scopus,
- Kinneret boat ride, Tzippori, Binyamina Winery, Old Jaffa, Palmach Museum !!
- Independence Hall, Ayalon Institute, 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 $3545 Land Only $2295 Per person in a double room
- Single room supplement $725
- Third person 14 - 18 in triple room: subtract $235
- Reduction for 3rd in a room 2 - 13 - $565
- 20% air reduction for child less than 12 years of age
- Plus Airport tax $98 and **Fuel surcharges $130 **Fuel Surcharge Subject to Change Tips to Guide and Driver $110
*Price based on 35 full paying participants per bus
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