| Tuesday, 23 December - USA Departure
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| Overnight flight to Israel
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| Wednesday, 24 December - USA Departure
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| Arrive in
Israel to be met and assisted by your ITC representative at Ben
Gurion Airport
Proceed to Tel Aviv for hotel check-in - Light the 4th Hanukah
candle Welcome dinner at the hotel - Overnight: Tel Aviv
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| Thursday, 25 December - Digging Israel
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| At the "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 OR Take an in-depth tour of the
Beit Guvrin excavations with your guide. At the Masorti Youth
Village of Neve Hana in Kiryat Gat, see the tremendously heartwarming
work carried out there with children who have no other
home
Plant a tree in the Modi'in Forest, in honor or in memory of a loved
one. Bus tour through the modern city of Modi'in
Light the 5th Hanukah candle in Modi'in
Free evening in Tel Aviv
Overnight: Tel Aviv
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| Friday, 26 December - The Modern Hebrew City
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| Explore the alleyways, art galleries, and market stalls of Old Jaffa,
once the gateway to Eretz Yisrael; review the biblical story of
Jonah the Prophet on site. Enjoy an impressive presentation of the
amazing achievements of the Palmach at the new multi-media
Palmach Museum (if available) OR Climb down into the amazing
underground, pre-State bullet factory built by the Haganah under
the noses of the British at the Ayalon Institute. Browse through
unique craft items in Nachalat Binyamin's colorful, open-air market,
and see modern Tel Aviv in action. Light the 6th Hanukah candle.
Kabbalat Shabbat with Kehillat Sinai or on the beach or at the
hotel. Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Tel Aviv
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| Shabbat, 27 December - Shabbat in Tel Aviv
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| Parashat Miketz; I Rosh Hodesh Tevet - Day at leisure to explore
Tel Aviv and Old Jaffa. Sumptuous Shabbat buffet lunch at the
hotel. Light the 7th Hanukah candle - Overnight: Tel Aviv
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| Sunday, 28 December - Layers of History II Rosh Hodesh Tevet
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| At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declaration of the
State. Optional: Spend some time today involved in activities with
our Partnership 2000 peers (activities to be arranged by P2K)
Depart for Israel's north. - See ancient history come to life at
the newly-opened multi-media center against the backdrop of ancient
Caesaria. Excavations include an impressive amphitheatre and aqueduct.
Meet members of Israel's Druze community in Dalyat al
Karmel, hear about their fierce patriotism, and enjoy their warm
hospitality. Continue to Tzefat for hotel check-in
Light the 8th Hanukah candle at Bar-El
Enjoy klezmer music ("Simply Tzefat") over dinner at the Bar-El
Restaurant in Tzefat - Overnight: Rimon Inn, Tzefat
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| Monday, 29 December - In the Footsteps of Sages, Mystics, and
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| Pioneers. Tour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the mystical
city of Tzefat; optional family crafts activity (weaving, beading,
paper-making, pottery - not included in tour price) available in
Tzefat's artist colony. Go back to the time of the Mishnah with
hands-on activities, including a donkey ride, at Kfar Kedem
Visit the quaint and lovely town of Rosh Pina, one of the earliest
settlements in modern Israel, including a stop at their visitor's center
OR In Tiberias, visit Dona Gracia House to become acquainted
with the fascinating life of this 16th century Jewish heroine and
Tiberias financial leader. Free evening on the Tiberias boardwalk
Overnight: Rimon Inn, Tzefat
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| Tuesday, 30 December - The Golan Heights and Ascent to
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| Jerusalem. Travel to the Golan Heights and gaze down over the
Galilee, as the Syrians once did. Enter former Syrian bunkers and
learn how master spy Eli Cohen revealed their secrets
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. Enjoy a boat ride on the Kinneret
Travel south along Israel's newest highway, with a view of the
Security Fence. 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. Dinner at Olive and Fish Restaurant
Overnight: Jerusalem
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| Wednesday, 31 December - Those Who Sacrificed
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| Visit the newly-opened state-of-the 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
(accompanied by adult/s) Visit the multi-media Herzl Exhibit, where
the Father of Modern Zionism and his untiring quest are "brought to
life" before your eyes (if available) Walk through colorful, bustling
Machaneh Yehuda open-air market - am yisrael hai!
Overnight: Jerusalem
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| Thursday, 1 January - Jerusalem of Old
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| Take part in a moving Bar/Bat Mitzvah service at Robinson's Arch,
the "Conservative Kotel"
Explore the Southern Wall Excavations and take a virtual, computerized
"walk" through the Jerusalem Temple at the Davidson Center
Enjoy a rooftop overview of the four quarters of the Old City of
Jerusalem. Travel through many centuries as you walk through the
Jewish Quarter with your guide. In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside
the Western Wall's massive foundation stones
Dinner at Anna Ticho House - Overnight: Jerusalem
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| Friday, 2 January - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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| Depart for the Dead Sea Region - Ascend Masada by cable car.
Tour this impressive excavation and discuss the terrible dilemma
faced by its Jewish population during Roman times. Enjoy a walk
through the beautiful Ein Gedi nature reserve and review the biblical
story of kings David and Saul that took place there "on site" (time
permitting)
Stop for a dip in the amazing Dead Sea
Return to Jerusalem to prepare for Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel or a choice of synagogues
Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, 3 January - Shabbat in Jerusalem
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| Parashat Vayiggash - Shabbat services at a choice of neighborhood
synagogues (suggestions, walking instructions provided)
Shabbat lunch at the Fuchsberg Center with Rabbi Jim Lebeau
Enjoy a Shabbat walking tour of fascinating neighborhoods near your
hotel. Havdalah with Rabbi Weissman
Depart for the airport
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| Sunday, 4 January - A Temporary Departure
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| Arrive in USA - Begin planning your next Israel trip with Rabbi
Weissman and ITC Tours!
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Community-Wide
Family Adventure
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December 23, 2008 - January 4, 2009
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With
Rabbi Gershon Weissman (Temple Beth Haverim)
& Sheva Weissman (Temple Kol Tikvah) |
Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip Air - LAX - Tel Aviv - LAX - 11 Nights Hotels plus late check out
- Choise of 4 or 5 Star Hotels in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Rimon Inn, Tzefat
- 10 Days of touring with one of Israel’s best Tour Guides - Super Deluxe Air Conditioned Motor Coach
- Daily buffet breakfasts, 4 weekday dinners, 2 Shabbat dinners and 2 Shabbat lunches as per itinerary
- Light the Candles of Hanukkah on site in Modi’in, "Dig for a Day" , Beit Guvrin,
- Masorti Youth Village of Neve Hana, Plant a tree in the Modi'in Forest, Old Jaffa,
- New multi-media Palmach Museum, Ayalon Institute, Nachalat Binyamin open-air market,
- Independence Hall, Partnership 2000, Caesaria, Druze community, Dalyat al Karmel,
- Enjoy klezmer music, Tzefat; Kfar Kedem, Rosh Pina, Dona Gracia House, Golan Heights ,Har Bental,
- Boat ride on the Kinneret, Understanding the Security Fence, Jerusalem, Tayelet, The new Yad Vashem,
- Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, Herzl Exhibit, Machaneh Yehuda,Davidson Center,
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah service at Robinson's Arch, Southern Wall Excavations ,
- Old City of Jerusalem, Jewish Quarter, Kotel Tunnels, Masada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea
- Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi Weissman in the Old City, Shabbat walking tour,
- Havdalah with Rabbi Weissman, Educational ITC Color Source Books for Adults and Children
- A fun filled spiritual adventure and Much Much More !!
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- Plan A 5* Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv; Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem
- Air and Land Package $5230 Land Only $3280 - Per person in a double room Single Supplement $1195
- Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $522 - Child, age 2-12 as third person in a triple room: subtract $972
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age 12-13 as third person in triple room: subtract $1162-Child, 14-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $918
- 4* Dan Panorama Hotels, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem
- Air and Land Package $4745 Land Only $2795 - Per person in a double room Single supplement $825
- Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $262 Child, age 2-12 as third person in a triple room: subtract $598
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age 12-13 as third person in a triple room: subtract $615
- Child, 14-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $509 - Child, 14-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $825
- Reduction on air price of 20% for child under 12 years of age
- Plus Airport Tax $98, Fuel Surcharge** $220 Tips for Guide and Driver $120 **subject to change
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