| Monday, 6 July - USA Departure
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| Tuesday, 7 July - When You Come Into the Land (Deut. 26:1)
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Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, to be met and assisted by your
ITC representative. Proceed to Old Jaffa, once the gateway
of Israel, where our tour opens. Hotel check-in and
Mediterranean swim. Free evening in Tel Aviv
Overnight: Renaissance Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Wednesday, 8 July - Layers of History
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At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declaration
of the State. 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)
Take the cable car to the mesmerizing ocean grottos of Rosh
Hanikra, at Israel's border with Lebanon
Continue to the Galilee for hotel check-in and dinner
Overnight: Kibbutz Kfar Giladi Guest House, Tiberias
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| Thursday, 9 July - The Golan Heights - 17 Tammuz
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Travel through Golan trails by jeep, off the beaten track, and
stop to gaze down over the Galilee as the Syrians once did
At Kibbutz El Rom, see original footage from the brave Valley
of Tears Kahalani battle, which secured the Golan Heights
during the Yom Kippur War. Travel back in time as you visit
the excavated Talmudic Village in Katzrin
Glide down the Jordan River in a kayak or raft
Enjoy a delicious lakeshore dinner at Decks
Overnight: Kibbutz Kfar Giladi Guest House, Tiberias
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| Friday, 10 July - The Jordan River Valley
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Tour the synagogues and courtyards of the mystical city of
Tzefat, including some time for shopping
Travel south along Israel's border with Jordan
Ascent to Jerusalem - Take in a breathtaking view of the Old
City of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus - Hotel check-in
Bus to the Kotel for Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Shabbat dinner at the hotel (private room, if available)
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, 11 July - Shabbat in Jerusalem - Parashat Pinhas
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Shabbat services at a choice of neighborhood synagogues (suggestions,
walking instructions to be provided)
Shabbat lunch at the hotel
Shabbat afternoon walking tour of fascinating neighborhoods
near the hotel. Havdalah with Rabbi Taff
Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Sunday, 12 July - Those Who Sacrificed
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Visit the new Holocaust Memorial Museum (age 12 and up only)
and the Children's Memorial at Yad Vashem
Alternative for younger children: At the Jerusalem Biblical
Zoo, enjoy meeting the animals that roamed this land during
Bible times (accompanied by adult/s)
At Har Herzl Military Cemetery encounter the "silver platter"
on which the Jewish people have acquired - and continue to
acquire - our state
At the multi-media Herzl Exhibit, the Father of Modern
Zionism and his untiring quest are "brought to life" before
your eyes. Visit colorful, bustling Machaneh Yehuda open-air
market - am yisrael hai! - Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Monday, 13 July - Jerusalem of Old
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Take part in a moving Bar/Bat Mitzvah service at Robinson's
Arch. Explore the Southern Wall Excavations and take a virtual
"tour" of the ancient Temple Mount 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) and shopping in the Cardo. Visit Yad Sarah, a
facility that provides free medical supplies for those in need;
assist volunteers there in constructing walkers for patients
Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Tuesday, 14 July - Jerusalem Then and Now
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Visit Lifeline for the Old, a moving crafts workshop that
employs Jerusalem elderly. Enjoy shopping for unique handcrafted
Judaica items in their store. 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. At Ammunition Hill learn about
the fierce Six Day War battle for Jerusalem that took place
here. At the Israel Museum, tour the new Shrine of the Book
and the recently reopened Second Temple Model of Jerusalem;
children's wing also available. Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Wednesday, 15 July - Partners in Israel
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Depart for Israel's south. Stop to plant a tree in Israeli soil
in honor or in memory of a loved one. At Tel Azeka, stand on
the cliffs where the Philistines camped during the battle
between David and Goliath. Gaze down over the battleground
and review (or act out) the biblical story on site. Spend some
time in or Partnership 2000 region of Hof Ashkelon, including
lunch with residents (lunch and programming to be
arranged/hosted by the P2K) Continue to the Dead Sea Region
for hotel check-in.
Overnight: Isrotel, Dead Sea
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| Thursday, 16 July - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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| Early departure for the ascent by cable car to Masada. Tour
this impressive excavation and discuss the terrible dilemma
faced by its Jewish population during Roman times; take part
in a moving Bar/Bat Mitzvah service atop Masada
Additional Fee for those who wish to climb Massada, requiring
a special bus for the 4am departure to the mountain. Those
who climb Massada to see the sun rise, will wait on the mountain
until the rest of the group arrives via the first cable car,
departing at 8am) Descend Masada by the Roman Ramp and
proceed to Nokdim camel ranch for a desert camel trek and
Bedouin lunch and hospitality. Return to our hotel to enjoy its
spa facilities and the amazing Dead Sea. Farewell dinner in
Olive and Fish Restaurant Depart for the airport
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| Friday, 17 July - A Temporary Departure
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| Return to the USA - Begin planning your next Israel trip with
Rabbi Taff and ITC Tours!
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Mosaic Law Congregation's
Family Tour
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July 6 - 17, 2009 |
With
Rabbi Reuven Taff |
Tour Package Includes
- 10 Nights Hotels including late check out
- Isrotel Hotel Dead Sea, Renaissance Hotel Tel Aviv, Kibbutz Tiberias, King Solomon Hotel Jerusalem
- 10 Days of touring with one of Israel’s best Tour Guide Educators, Deluxe Air Conditioned Motor Coach,
- Daily buffet breakfasts,3 weekday dinners, 2 Weekday lunches, Shabbat lunch and dinner as per itinerary
Highlights
- Rousing welcome home to Israel from your ITC Israel Guide Educator on arrival.
- Panoramic bus tour of Tel Aviv, Old Jaffa, Mediterranean swim, Independence Hall,
- Alona Park, Rosh Hanikra, Golan Heights by jeep, Valley of Tears Talmudic Village in Katzrin,
- Kayak or Raft on the Jordan, Mystical city of Tzefat, Old City of Jerusalem, Mount Scopus,
- Kabbalat Shabbat Services with Rabbi Taff, Shabbat afternoon walking tour, Yad Vashem,
- Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, Herzl Exhibit, Machaneh Yehuda, Bar/Bat Mitzvah service at Robinson's Arch ,
- Southern Wall Excavations, Davidson Center, Kotel Tunnels, Cardo, Yad Sarah, Lifeline for the Old,
- Archeological, Ammunition Hill, Israel Museum, Plant a tree in Israeli soil, Tel Azeka Cliffs, P2K Partnership
- 2000 region of Hof Ashkelon, Masada. Desert Camel Trek, Dead Sea, Hotel Spa,
- Havdalah under the Stars with Rabbi Taff Informative ITC full color Israel source 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 $4825 Land Only $2985 Per person in a double room
- Single room supplement $585 - Child, age 2-12 as third person in a triple room: subtract $520
- Child, 14-18 as third person in a triple room subtract $320-Bar Mitzvah Child as 3rd Subtract $450
- Added to price is Airport Tax $98 and Fuel Surcharge $412 ** Tips for Guide and Driver $130
- ** fuel surcharge is subject to change - Pricing is based on 15 paying participants - reductions for 20 25 etc
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For Information and application forms please contact Peggy Bergeron, Rabbi's Secretary at 916-488-
1122 x19 or via email: peggy@mosaiclaw.org
To reserve space send a $200 deposit per person (Payable to ITC TOURS)
Tours arranged by ITC Tours, LLC. 800 2 ISRAEL
info@israeltour.com
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