| Thursday, February 12 - USA Departure
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| Friday, February 13 - When You Come Into the Land (Deut. 26:1)
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Morning arrival in
Israel to be met and assisted by your ITC representative at
Ben Gurion Airport. Put down roots in Israeli soil immediately
as you plant a tree in honor or in memory of a loved one. At
the Latrun IDF Armored Corps center, review (and climb on)
the tanks and hear about the battles fought there for the
road to Jerusalem. Ascent to Jerusalem
Gaze upon the Temple Mount from the Tayelet, as did
Abraham when he prepared to sacrifice Isaac; take in the
breathtaking view
Hotel check-in to rest and prepare for Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel or a choice of neighborhood
synagogues (suggestions, walking directions to be provided)
Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, February 14 - Shabbat in Jerusalem - Parashat Yitro
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Shabbat services at a synagogue of your choice
Sumptuous Shabbat buffet lunch at the hotel
Enjoy a guided Shabbat afternoon walking tour in a fascinating
Jerusalem neighborhood
Havdalah at the hotel with Rabbi Wainhaus
Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Jerusalem
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| Sunday, February 15 - Jerusalem of Old
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In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the
Western Wall's massive foundation stones. Tour the Southern
Wall Excavations and experience a multi-media, virtual tour of
the ancient Temple at the Davidson Center. Free time for
lunch (on one's own) and shopping in the Jewish Quarter.
Travel through many centuries in tour of the Jewish Quarter,
including entrance to the Herodian Mansions.
Free evening in Jerusalem.
Overnight: Jerusalem
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| Monday, February 16 - Those Who Made a Difference
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Visit the newly-opened state-of-the art Holocaust Memorial
Museum 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) Visit the Herzl Museum,
where the Father of Modern Zionism is "brought to life"
before your eyes. Take some free time this afternoon for
shopping on Ben Yehuda Pedestrian Mall
Enjoy dinner (on one's own) in the kosher food court at Malha
Mall and enjoy the hustle and bustle of the Middle East's
largest indoor shopping center
Overnight: Jerusalem
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| Tuesday, February 17 - Foundations of the Modern State
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Tour Old Jaffa, where many early immigrants began their lives
in Israel, including browsing through the colorful outdoor mideastern
market, shuk hapishpishim
At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declaration
of the State. Browse through unique craft items in historic
Nachalat Binyamin's colorful, open-air market, and see modern
Tel Aviv in action. Enjoy an extremely impressive presentation
of the amazing achievements of the Palmach at the new multimedia
Palmach Museum. Travel to Israel's northern region
Hotel check-in and dinner
Overnight: Meridian Hotel, Haifa
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| Wednesday, February 18 - The Northern Mediterranean Coast
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Take a panoramic bus tour of Haifa, including views of the
Bahai Gardens. In historic Acco, visit the new exhibit about
the years of Muslim rule of the city at the adjacent Turkish
Baths and the British prison, where Jewish freedom fighters
were incarcerated. Play a family scavenger hunt game (ITC
program) in the Tunisian Synagogue in Acco, 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. Dinner at the lovely steak house (kosher, of course!)
at Moshav Liman.
Overnight: Meridian Hotel, Haifa
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| Thursday, February 19 - A Variety of Northern Communities
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In-depth tour of the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the
mystical city of Tzefat. Travel through the Golan Heights by
jeep (Shvililm), off the beaten track, and stop to gaze down
over the Galilee as the Syrians once did
Travel south through the Jordan River Valley to the Dead Sea
Region. Hotel check-in and dinner
Overnight: Dead Sea Resort hotel
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| Friday, February 20 - 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
Travel south, through the Arava Desert to Eilat
Kabbalat Shabbat at the hotel or on the beach
Shabbat dinner at the hotel -
Overnight: Eilat
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| Shabbat, February 21 - Shabbat in Eilat - Parashat Mishpatim
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| Spend the day at
leisure sampling the delights of Eilat, including beautiful
beaches, your hotel's spa facilities, water sports, etc. (extra
charges apply for some activities)
Shabbat lunch at the hotel. Late check-out at the hotel
Evening departure on domestic flight for Tel Aviv
Supper (on one's own) at Ben Gurion Airport
Overnight flight from Ben Gurion Airport to the USA
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| Sunday, February 22 - A Temporary Departure
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| Arrival in USA . Begin planning your next Israel trip with
Rabbi Wainhaus and ITC Tours!
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Congregation Or Shalom's
Tour
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February 12 - 22, 2009
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With
Rabbi Alvin Wainhaus |
Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip Air - NY - Tel Aviv- NY - 9 Nights Hotels including late check out
- Hotels in Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Tel Aviv, Eilat
- 9 Days of touring with one of Israel’s best Tour Guide Educators-Super Deluxe Air Conditioned Motor Coach
- Daily buffet breakfasts, 5 dinners, 2 Shabbat lunches, as per itinerary
- Welcome Home to Israel and Orientation by you Guide,
- Perform the Mitzvah of plant a tree in Israel's soil, Latrun IDF Armored Corps, Tayelet,
- Kabbalat Shabbat in the Old City of Jerusalem, Shabbat afternoon walking tour,
- Havdalah with Rabbi Wainhaus, Kotel Tunnels, Southern Wall Excavations, Davidson Center,
- Jewish Quarter, Herodian Mansions, Yad Vashem, Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, Herzl Museum,
- Ben Yehuda Pedestrian Mall, Old Jaffa, Independence Hall, Nachalat Binyamin, Palmach Museum,
- Haifa, Bahai Gardens, Turkish Baths, British prison, Tunisian Synagogue, Rosh Hanikra,
- Tzefat, Golan Heights, Jordan River Valley, Masada,
- Informative ITC full color source book - A fun filled spiritual adventure and Much Much More !!
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- 4* hotel option: Dan Panorama, Jerusalem; Hod, Dead Sea; Sheraton, Eilat
- Land Only $1995 Per person in a double room - Single room supplement $650
- Child, age 2-12 as third person in a triple room: subtract $461
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age 12-13 as third person in a triple room: subtract $543
- Child, 14-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $381
- Roundtrip AIR is approximately $950 to $1050 will be announced in the next two weeks
- Added to the price is Airport Tax $98 and Fuel Surcharge $220 ** fuel surcharge is subject to change
and Tips for Guide, Driver and Restaurants $100
*Prices are based on a minimum of 30 participants
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