| Sunday, July 27, 2008 - Israel Pilgrims Depart from Newark Airport
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| Monday, July 28 - When You Come Into the Land (Dev. 26:1)
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| Early morning arrival in Israel; meet your Ramah-ITC guide at Ben Gurion airport.
Tree planting Lunch break (at participants' expense)
Travel south; stop at Negev Brigade Memorial, Beer Sheva
Transfer to Kibbutz Mashabei Sadeh Guest House
Welcome dinner at the hotel and orientation
Overnight: Kibbutz Mashabei Sadeh Guest House [D]
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| Tuesday, July 29 - Desert Dreamers
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| Shaharit (morning services) with the backdrop of the midbar (desert)
Take a short hike along the canyon of Ein Avdat; Those interested can continue
on a longer hike in Ein Avdat. Pay respects at the graves of David and
Paula Ben Gurion and try to understand why the desert was so important to
Ben Gurion's Zionist ideology. Lunch stop en route (at participants' expense)
Travel to Dead Sea hotel. Enjoy dipping in the Dead Sea or take advantage
of the hotel's facilities, relax. Dinner provided at the hotel
Evening program to be announced.
Overnight: Isrotel Hotel on the Dead Sea [B,D]
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| Wednesday, July 30 - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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| Option Alef: Extra early wake-up to climb Masada via the Snake path.
Option Bet: Take the cable car up Masada. For all: Participate in a special
prayer service on top of Masada and enjoy a family activity tour on top of
Masada; descend via cable car. Lunch break (at participants' expense)
Refresh yourself, after a brief nature walk, in the cool springs of the Ein
Gedi falls at Nahal David. Travel to Jerusalem and get a first glimpse of the
Old City from on top of Mount Scopus. Settle into the Mt. Zion Hotel
Free for dinner - Overnight: Mt. Zion Hotel, Jerusalem [B]
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| Thursday, July 31 - Jerusalem in All Her Glory
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| Participate in a special B'nai/B'not Mitzva Service at Robinson's Arch at the
southwestern corner of the Temple Mount. Tour the Southern Wall
Excavations and experience a multi-media, virtual tour of the ancient Temple
at the new Davidson Center, followed by contemplative time by the Kotel
Bar/ Bat Mitzvah lunch provided at the Rova Cafe
Shopping time in the heart of the Jewish Quarter
Visit the renovated Burnt House (from the Second Temple period) in the
Jewish Quarter. Return to the hotel
Free time for dinner in the Jewish Quarter (at participants' expense)
Have a fascinating evening tour of the Kotel Tunnels, following along most of
the Western Wall of the Temple Mount.
Return to the hotel and enjoy time to relax and refresh
Overnight: Mt. Zion, Jerusalem [B, L]
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| Friday, August 1 - Those Who Sacrificed
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| Visit the new Memorial Museum, Children's Memorial, and Valley of the
Communities at Yad Vashem. Separate program for children - sharing with
parents at the end. "Machane Yehuda Market Sweep" activity to purchase
food for lunch and for Seuda Shlisheet on Shabbat (see tomorrow's schedule)
Afternoon free for lunch, to relax and to prepare for Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat as a group in an Old City courtyard followed by Ma'ariv at
the Kotel (Western Wall); walk back together to the hotel
Group Shabbat Dinner accompanied by Kiddush, HaMotzi and Zemirot (traditional
Shabbat songs) Overnight: Mt. Zion Hotel, Jerusalem [B, D]
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| Shabbat, August 2 - Sacred Time in the Holy City Parashat Mas'ei
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| Rosh Hodesh Menahem-Av - Shabbat services at a choice of neighborhood
synagogues (list and walking directions will be provided)
Special workshop on "Hats and Ideologies" Shabbat lunch at the hotel
Shabbat rest with special activities for children; the hotel swimming pool is
available. Enjoy a walking tour of neighborhoods near the hotel: Mishkenot
Shaananim, Hinom Shoulder, etc Seuda Shlisheet Picnic (last meal of
Shabbat) in a nearby park. Havdalah and free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Mt. Zion Hotel, Jerusalem [B, L, D-purchased day before at participants'
expense]
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| Sunday, August 3 - Digging Up Our Past
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| Visit the workshops of Yad Lekashish - Lifeline for the Elderly - and shop in
their multifaceted gift shop. At Har Herzl visit the graves of the people who
gave up their lives for the creation and defense of the State of Israel.
Lunch break (at participants' expense) Roll up your sleeves and participate in
an actual Archaeological dig at Tel Marisha/ Bet Guvrin;
Optional activity: donate blood at Magen David Adom (details to be announced)
Dinner and evening: Parents will enjoy free evening for dinner while the children
(age 6 and above) have dinner and an activity with the Family Educator,
meeting back at the hotel at a pre-arranged time.
Pack for the north - Overnight: Mt. Zion, Jerusalem [B, D-for children only]
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| Monday, August 4 - Reaffirming Israel's Independence
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| After packing the bus, depart for a spellbinding visit to the Ayalon Institute
outside Rehovot, where a secret factory was set up during the British
Mandate. Relive the historic moment when Israel was proclaimed a state at
Independence Hall in Tel Aviv. After a break for lunch (at participants'
expense), head north along the Coastal Road
Take a quick swim in the Mediterranean Sea (time permitting)
Dinner at Nof Ginosar Guest House
Check in to Nof Ginosar Guest House at Kibbutz Ginosar on the Sea of
Kinneret. Evening activity: prepare for tomorrow's program at Zippori
Overnight: Nof Ginosar Guest House, Kibbutz Ginosar [B, D]
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| Tuesday, August 5 - In the Footsteps of the Rabbis
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| Zippori was the "ornament of all the Galilee" in the days of the Talmud. Find
out why by participating in a (full morning) Ramah-Israel designed interactive
program. Lunch on own at a local rest-stop
Put on your life vests and take oars in hand as you glide down the Jordan
river in kayaks and rafts. Return to Nof Ginosar to freshen up
Free for dinner in Tiberias
Overnight: Nof Ginosar Guest House [B]
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| Wednesday, August 6 - Pioneers of the Galilee and the Golan Heights
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| Recall the courage and dedication of the halutzim (pioneers who came to Israel
during the Second Aliya: 1904-1914) at the Kinneret Courtyard. Pay respects
at the graves of Rahel the poetess and the late Naomi Shemer - first lady of
Israeli song. GOLAN HEIGHTS: Golan overviews - see the Hula Valley to
the west at Mitzpe Gadot, and into Syria on the east at Har Bental
Lunch on your own in the Golan's ancient/modern capital city of Katzrin
Return to the guest house to freshen up
Embark on a brief boat ride on the Sea of Kinneret
Group dinner at the Decks restaurant overlooking the beautiful Sea of Kinneret
Overnight: Nof Ginosar Guest House [B,D]
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| Thursday, August 7 - Bringing Home Our Bikkurim (First Fruits)
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| Zfat: tour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of this mystical city
Lunch on your own in Zfat - Swim in the refreshing natural waters of the
Sachne (Gan Hashlosha) in the Bet Shean Valley (a chance to refresh/shower
before the flight) Summary session . Travel to Jerusalem via the Jordan
Valley Road - Final dinner at a restaurant in Jerusalem
Continue to Ben Gurion Airport for middle-of-the-night flight back to New
Jersey Overnight: In flight [B, D]
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| Friday, August 8 - A Temporary Departure
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| Midnight flight from Ben Gurion Airport - Arrival early morning, same day
begin planing your next Israel trip with Susan Werk and ITC Tours
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Congregation Agudath Israel's Family Ramah
Experience
Celebrating Israel @ 60
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July 27-August 8, 2008
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With
Susan Werk |
Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip Air -EWR - Tel Aviv- EWR - 11 Nights Hotels including late check out
- Har Zion Hotel, Jerusalem, Kibbutz Mashabei Sadeh, Isrotel Hotel Dead Sea, Nof Ginosar Galilee
- 11 Days of touring with one of Ramah Israel's best tour guide educators
- Super Deluxe Air Conditioned Touring Motor Coach
- Daily buffet breakfasts,7 weekday dinners, Shabbat dinner, Shabbat lunch, as per itinerary,
- Tree planting, Negev Brigade Memorial, Hike Ein Avdat; Swim in Dead Sea,
- Masada via the Snake path or Cable Car, Ein Gedi falls at Nahal David,
- Mount Scopus, Special B'nai/B'not Mitzvah Service at Robinson's Arch,
- Southern Wall Excavations Davidson Center, Jewish Quarter, Burnt House, Kotel Tunnels,
- Ramah's Machane Yehuda Market Sweep, Yad Vashem for Adults optional program for youth
- Kabbalat Shabbat in the Old City of Jerusalem, Shabbat services,
- Special Ramah program "Hats and Ideologies" Shabbat Walking tour Yad Lekashish, Har Herzl,
- Archaeological dig at Tel Marisha, Bet Guvrin, Magen David Adom, Ayalon Institute,
- Independence Hall, Mediterranean Swim, Zippori Rafting on the Jordan river, Kinneret Courtyard,
- Golan overviews, Har Bental, Katzrin, Boat ride on the Kinneret, Sachne Swim,
- Informative Ramah Israel source book - adults' and children's versions
- A fun filled spiritual adventure and Much Much More !!
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- Prices are based on per person in a double room
- Air and land Package-$3395* - Land Only $2095
- Child, age 2-12 as third person in a triple room: subtract $358
- Child, 14-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $255
- 20% Reduction on Air for child under 12 years of age - single room supplement of $575
- *Plus Airport Tax $98, Fuel Surcharge** $190 Tips for Guide and Driver $110 **Subject to Change
*Prices are based on a minimum of 35 participants
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