| Monday, December 22 - First Day of Hanukkah - Israel Pilgrims
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| Depart on British Airways flight to Israel
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Tuesday, December 23 - Second Day of Hanukkah - Tel Aviv: The First Hebrew City
Afternoon arrival in Israel; meet the Ramah Staff at Ben Gurion
International Airport. Opening program at Rabin Square Lighting of
the Hanukkah candles followed by welcome dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv [D]
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| Wednesday, December 24 - Third Day of Hanukkah - Layers of History
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At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declaration of the
State. Visit the Museum of the Diaspora for a special encounter
with Jewish communities around the world and throughout the ages.
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. Hotel check-in
Hanukkah candle lighting followed by a Kinneret boat ride, including
organized Israeli folk dancing and soft drinks
Delicious group lakeshore dinner at Decks (fireworks, etc.); light the
Hanukkah candles
Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Tiberias (or similar) [B, D]
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| Thursday, December 25 - Fourth Day of Hanukkah - In the Footsteps of Mystics and Pioneers
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Tour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the mystical
city of Tzefat. Ascend the Golan Heights and gaze down on the
Galilee, as the Syrians once did, from Mitzpe Gadot
Enjoy a Golan jeep tour (Shvilim)
Bid farewell to the Galilee 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. Travel south along Israel's border with Jordan for hotel
check-in. Free evening in Jerusalem
Optional evening program: Walk alongside the Kotel's massive foundation
stones in the Kotel Tunnels
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel Jerusalem [B]
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| Friday, December 26 - Fifth Day of Hanukka - Jerusalem in Her Glory
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Tour the Southern Wall Excavations and experience a virtual reality
tour of the Temple Mount at the Davidson Center
Prayer and reflection at the Kotel
Take part in "Roving the Rova," Ramah's interactive family game
that explores the Jewish Quarter, primarily of the 19th century.
(There is also an adults version)
Free time for lunch (on one's own) and shopping in the Jewish
Quarter. Return to the hotel to prepare for Shabbat
Hanukkah and Shabbat candle lighting
Kabbalat Shabbat at Robinson's Arch (the "Conservative Kotel")
Festive Shabbat dinner at the hotel, followed by an Oneg Shabbat
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel Jerusalem e [B, D]
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| Shabbat, December 27 - Sixth Day of Hanukkah
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I Rosh Hodesh Tevet - Parashat Mikketz
Holy Time in The Holy City
Shabbat services at a choice of neighborhood synagogues (an annotated
list and walking directions will be provided)
Shabbat lunch at the hotel - Shabbat rest
Havdalah and Hanukkah candle lighting, followed by a free evening in
Jerusalem (dinner at participants' expense)
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel Jerusalem [B, L]
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| Sunday, December 28 - Seventh Day of Hanukkah
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II Rosh Hodesh Tevet - Yizkor
Visit the Memorial Museum, Children's Memorial, and Valley of the
Communities at Yad Vashem (special Ramah program for children 6-
12 at Yad Vashem; bus will take younger children and parents to the
Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, with entrance fee at their own expense)
At the Herzl Center learn about the life and impact of Theodore
Herzl in a state-of-the-art multi-media presentation and visit the
grave of Herzl and other great leaders of the nation on Mt. Herzl
Walk through the colorful Machaneh Yehuda "Shuk" (open air market),
enjoy the sights and fragrances which remind us that Am
Yisrael Chai- the People of Israel Live!. return to the hotel for
Hanukkah candle lighting
Parents' night out: the children (6 years and up) will have dinner
with the Ramah staff as the adults have a chance to be on their
own; English-speaking babysitters will be available for younger children
at parents' expense
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel Jerusalem
[B, D for children only]
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| Monday, December 29 - Eighth Day of Hanukkah - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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Today we visit Masada. Either depart the hotel early to climb the
snake path or ascend by cable car. Both groups meet at the top for
a tour of this magnificent excavation and a discussion of its harrowing
history (movie included) Spend some time today at a Dead Sea
resort hotel, enjoying its spa facilities, lunch, and the amazing Dead
Sea. At Eretz Bereshit, enjoy camel rides and a biblical dinner in
Abraham's tent in the Judean desert
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel Jerusalem [B, D]
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| Tuesday, December 30 - Digging Israel
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Visit Yad Sarah, a facility that provides free medical supplies for
those in need; assist volunteers there in constructing walkers for
patients (inclement weather alternative)
At the "Dig for a Day" program at Beit Guvrin, have a hands-on
experience of archeology as you uncover actual artifacts while taking
part in an actual archeological dig; "cave crawl" also available for
the adventurous
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
Return to the hotel for final packing
Farewell dinner at Olive and Fish Restaurant
Overnight: King Solomon Hotel Jerusalem or comparable [B, D]
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| Wednesday, December 31 - Shalom Ulehitra'ot!
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| Early morning departure for Ben Gurion Airport for return flight
Tours! Arrive in USA
Begin planning your next Israel tour with Rabbi Caplan and
ITC-Ramah!
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Bet Shira Congregation's
Experience
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December 22-December 31, 2008 |
With
Rabbi Micah Caplan |
Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip air MIA - London - Tel Aviv - London - MIA on British Airways
- 8 Nights Hotels - Deluxe Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv, Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Tiberias
- King Solomon Hotel Jerusalem, 8 Days of touring with one of Ramah’s best Tour Guide Educators
- Super Deluxe Air Conditioned Motor Coach, Daily buffet breakfasts, 5 weekday dinners, Shabbat dinner and lunch
- Rousing welcome home to Israel from your Ramah Israel guide Educator on arrival,
- Opening program at Rabin Square, Lighting of the Hanukkah Candles, Fascinating Palmach Museum,
- Independence Hall, Museum of the Diaspora, Ancient Caesaria, Kinneret boat ride,
- Golan Heights, Mitzpe Gadot, Golan Jeep tour, Kinneret Cemetery,
- Poetry of Rachel the Poetess, Songs of Naomi Shemer, Israel's border with Jordan, Kotel Tunnels,
- Southern Wall Excavations, Davidson Center, Kotel, Ramah's interactive family game "Roving the Rova,"
- Jewish Quarter, Kabbalat Shabbat at Robinson's Arch, Oneg Shabbat with Rabbi Caplan,
- Optional afternoon walking tour Yemin Moshe, Rehavia, Pre-Havdalah reflection session,
- Havdalah and Hanukkah candle lighting with Rabbi, Yad Vashem, Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, Herzl Center,
- Mt. Herzl, Machaneh Yehuda "Shuk", Parents' night out, Masada, Dead Sea resort and spa,
- Dead Sea swim, Eretz Bereshit, Camel rides, Abraham's tent in the Judean desert,
- " Yad Sarah”, "Dig for a Day" Masorti Youth Village of Neve Hana,
- Informative Ramah 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 $4145 Land Only $2595 Per person in a double room
- Single room supplement $450 - Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $45
- Child, age 2-12 as third person in a triple room: subtract $245
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age 12-13 as third person in a triple room: subtract $285
- Child, 14-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $85
- Price includes Airport Tax and Fuel Surcharge** Tips for Guide and Driver $95
- ** fuel surcharge is subject to change
*Prices are based on a minimum of 25 participants
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