| Sunday, 20 July - USA Departure
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| Monday, 21 July - When You Come Into The Land (Deut. 26:1)
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Morning arrival in Israel (ideally), to be met and assisted by your Ramah-ITC representative
at Ben Gurion Airport
Walk through the fascinating, underground Roman water system that once fed
ancient Caesaria at Mei Kedem near Binyamina (strap-on water shoes, small towel
needed) At Bet Shearim explore the caves which used to be the burial tombs of
the great rabbis of the Talmud. Transfer to Tiberias. Welcome dinner and
Orientation at the hotel.
Overnight: Kibbutz Nof Ginnosar Guest House, Tiberias
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| Tuesday, 22 July - In the Footsteps of Pioneers
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Recreate the life of the Halutzim - the pioneers of the Second Aliya (1906-1917)
at the Kinneret Courtyard. Travel through the Golan Heights and gaze down over
the Galilee as the Syrians once did; OR for the adventurous, trek through one of
the amazing water hikes on the Golan. Glide down the Jordan River in a kayak or
raft
Enjoy a Kinneret boat ride followed by a lakeside dinner at Decks Steak
Restaurant.
Overnight: Kibbutz Nof Ginnosar Guest House, Tiberias
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| Wednesday, 23 July - Our Partners in Israel
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Travel north to Acco. Visit the unique Tunisian Synagogue, which is completely
decorated with mosaics depicting stories from Jewish history and traditional
texts. Other sites in Acco may include the new exhibit about Acco's years of
Muslim rule at the Turkish Baths; the beautiful Mosque of Jazzar; or the British
prison, where Jewish freedom fighters were incarcerated; and (number of stops
depends on time available) Take the cable car to the mesmerizing ocean grottos
of Rosh Hanikra, at Israel's border with Lebanon. Spend time with our Israeli
peers in Kiryat Ata (programming to be arranged by Partnership 2000)
Visit Masorti Kehillat Hakrayot to meet with Rabbi Mauricio Balter and synagogue
members; Catered dinner at the synagogue, to be joined by some members. Return
to Tiberias.
Overnight: Kibbutz Nof Ginnosar Guest House, Tiberias
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| Thursday, 24 July - From the Mountains to the Valleys
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Tzfat: tour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of this mystical city
Travel south along Israel's border with Jordan. Swim in the wondrous natural
pools at Sachne, fed by underground springs (towel needed)
Continue south for the ascent to Jerusalem. Take in a breathtaking view of the
Old City of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus. Free evening in Jerusalem (restaurant
suggestions and assistance with reservations to be provided)
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Friday, 25 July - Those Who Sacrificed
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Visit the new, state-of-the art Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Children's
Memorial at Yad Vashem (age 12 and up only); special Ramah programming for children
on site. At Har Herzl Military Cemetery encounter the "silver platter" on
which the Jewish people have acquired - and continue to acquire - our state. Visit
colorful, bustling Machaneh Yehuda open-air market, as Jerusalem prepares for
Shabbat; purchase fixings for tomorrow's seudah shlisheet picnic. Kabbalat
Shabbat in the Jewish Quarter and at the Kotel. Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, 26 July - Shabbat in Jerusalem - Parashat Mattot
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Shabbat Services at a synagogue of your choice (suggestions, walking instructions
to be provided) Study session with Rabbi Berkman (with parallel activities for the
children) Sumptuous Shabbat lunch buffet at the hotel. Shabbat rest - Shabbat
afternoon walking tour in fascinating Jerusalem neighborhoods near the hotel.
Seudah shlisheet picnic in the park, followed by havdalah under the stars. Free
evening in Jerusalem.
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Sunday, 27 July - Israel Underground
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At Archeological Seminar's "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. Climb down into the amazing underground, pre-State bullet
factory built by the Haganah under the noses of the British at the Ayalon
Institute. Volunteer at "Table to Table," participating in the important mitzvah of
leket - harvesting crops for the poor. Dinner at Little Italy (dairy) in Jerusalem.
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Monday, 28 July - Jerusalem in Her Glory
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Shaharit services at Robinson's Arch, the "Kotel Masorti"
Tour the Southern Wall Excavations and experience a multi-media tour of the
ancient Temple at the Davidson Center. Travel through many centuries as you tour
the Jewish Quarter. In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Kotel's massive foundation
stones OR Go way back in time to King David's Jerusalem in David's City.
Free evening in Jerusalem.
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Tuesday, 29 July - The Lowest Place on Earth
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Visit Yad L'kashish: Lifeline for the Old, a crafts workshop that employs
Jerusalem elderly. Shop for unique handmade Judaica items in their store. Drive
through the Judean Desert to our hotel to spend time enjoying its spa facilities
and the amazing Dead Sea. Dinner at the hotel -
Overnight: Isrotel, Dead Sea
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| Wednesday, 30 July - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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Early departure for ascent by cable car to Masada. (Optional: Participate in a moving
Bar Mitzvah ceremony in Masada's ancient synagogue); tour this amazing 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 "on site" Travel to Tel Aviv for a
free evening.
Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Thursday, 31 July - Foundations of the Modern State
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| Enjoy an impressive presentation of the amazing achievements of the Palmach at
the recently opened multi-media Palmach Museum (if available) At Rabin Square,
where Yitzhak Rabin z"l was assassinated, discuss some of the pressing issues facing
Israel today. Summary session and evaluations. Free time for final shopping
and a Mediterranean swim. Farewell dinner at the Maganda restaurant in the
Yemenite Quarter of Tel Aviv. Depart for the airport
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| Friday, 1 August - A Temporary Departure - Arrive in USA
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| Begin planning your next Israel trip with Rabbi Berkman and Ramah-ITC Tours!
Optional Eilat/Petra Extension
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| Thursday, 31 July - Remaining in Israel!
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Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv.
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| Friday, 1 August - Into the Desert
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Morning departure to drive south to Eilat.
Stop along the way at Mitzpeh Ramon to gaze into the Ramon Crater, an otherworldly
geological wonder. Hotel check-in.
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Eilat
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| Shabbat, 2 August - Shabbat in Eilat - Parashat Massei
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Day an evening at leisure in Eilat -
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Eilat
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| Sunday, 3 August - The Wonders of Petra
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"Early departure for Petra to explore the amazing decorated red rock formations
of the ancient Nabateans. Enter Jordan at the Arava crossing and travel to the
Red Rose City by bus (approx. 2.5 hours). Tour its treasury, the Roman theatre,
and the impressive caves and rock formations of this Nabatean
City.
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Eilat
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| Monday, 4 August - Sun and Fun
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| Spend part of today at leisure sampling the delights of Eilat, including beautiful
beaches, your hotel's spa facilities, the new "Kings City" biblical theme
center, water-skiing, paddle boats, wind-surfing, banana boats, yacht cruise,
snorkeling, a swim with the dolphins, or scuba- and "snuba"-diving to get up
close and personal with Red Sea coral and fish (extra charges apply for
some of these activities) Afternoon flight to Tel Aviv
Late night departure from Israel from Ben Gurion Airport
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New City Jewish Center's
Tour
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July 20 - August 1, 2008
Optional Eilat/Petra Extension: July 31 - August 5
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With
Rabbi David Berkman |
Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip Air New York Area Airport to Ben Gurion Airport in Israel
Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem - Isrotel, Dead Sea, Kibbutz Nof Ginnosar, Tiberias, Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv
- One of RAMAH Israel’s Top Tour Guide Educators and Drivers will be with you the entire trip
- All Breakfasts, Six Weekday Dinners - One Shabbat Dinner - One Shabbat Lunch Lunch - Seudah shlisheet picnic
- Caesaria, Tiberias, Golon Heights, Acco, Rosh Hanikra, Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Tel Aviv
- Morning arrival in Israel, Welcome orientation, Ancient Caesaria at Mei Kedem, Bet Shearim
- Recreate the life of the Halutzim - the pioneers of the Second Aliya (1906-1917) at the Kinneret Courtyard,
- Golan Heights, water hikes, kayak or raft, Tunisian Synagogue, Turkish Baths, British prison, Rosh Hanikra,
- Kiryat Ata Masorti Kehillat Hakrayot, Sachne, Mount Scopus, Yad Vashem, Machaneh Yehuda,
- Kabbalat Shabbat in Jewish Quarter and at the Kotel, Study session with Rabbi Berkman,
- Seudah shlisheet picnic in the park followed by havdalah under the stars, "Dig for a Day" Ayalon Institute,
- Volunteer at "Table to Table," Participating in the important mitzvah of leket, Shaharit services at Robinson's Arch,
the "Kotel Masorti" Southern Wall Excavations, Davidson Center, Jewish Quarter, Kotel Tunnels, David's City,
Yad Lekashish: Lifeline for the Old, Judean Desert, Dead Sea, Masada. Ein Gedi, Palmach Museum, Rabin Square,
- Mediterranean swim, A fun filled spiritual tour and Much Much More!!!
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- Land/Air Package $3610*-Land Only $2295.-Single Supp $595
- Reduction - Third person over 18 in triple room: $160
- Reduction - Child, 2-12 as third person in a triple room: $560
- Reduction - Child, 12-18 as third person in a triple room: $435
- Redution - Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age 12-14 as third person in a triple room: $560
- Reduction of 20% on Air for children under 12 years of age
- Plus Airport Tax $98,Fuel Surcharge** $140 **Subject to Change Tips for Guide,Driver and Restaurants $120
- *Prices are based on a minimum of 30 paying participants per bus - additional pax per bus will reduce price
Eilat/Petra Optional Extension - July 31 - Aug. 5, 2008
- The Delights of Eilat, Shabbat in Eilat, Ramon Crater
Day tour of the wonders of Petra the Nabatean City - 1 Night Tel Aviv 2 Nights Hotel in Eilat - Plus late check out
- Based on a minimum of 15 travelers: $795; single room supplement: $222
- Reduction - Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $48
- Reduction - Child, 12-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $177
- Reduction - Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age 12-14 as third person in a triple room: subtract $204
- Extension Tips $45 Plus Border crossing Fee $35 paid in Israe
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