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A Taste of Israel with Rabbi Creditor
  July 13 - 27, 2008

Sunday, July 13 - USA Departure   Monday, July 14 - When You Come Into the Land (Deut. 26:1) Morning arrival (ideally) in Israel, to be met and assisted at the airport. Visit the excavations of ancient Megiddo, the site of numerous key battles from Bible times to the modern period, due to its strategic location. Walk through its fascinating ancient aqueduct. Take in a wonderful overview of the Carmel region at Mukhraka-Keren HaCarmel, where Elijah the Prophet faced off against the prophets of Ba'al. Hotel check-in - Welcome dinner at the hotel - Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Haifa   Tuesday, July 15 - Haifa History Visit Stella Maris, including Haifa's Carmelite Monastery and the Old Lighthouse, with a spectacular view of the Mediterranean Sea. Focus on the history of seafaring and the development of shipbuilding in the Mediterranean Basin and the Red Sea at the National Maritime Museum. Visit the Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum in Haifa and learn of the struggle for the right to live in Israel and the history of the Israeli Navy. Walk through the spectacular Bahai Gardens and learn a bit about the Bahai faith and its utopian vision. Free evening to enjoy Haifa nightlife. Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Haifa   Wednesday, July 16 - Varieties of Religious Expression Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Beit Hagefen Arab/Jewish community center in Haifa. In historic Acco, visit the new exhibit about the years of Muslim rule of the city at the adjacent Turkish Baths, the beautiful Mosque of Jazzar; the British prison, where Jewish freedom fighters were incarcerated; and the amazing Tunisian Synagogue, which is completely decorated with mosaics depicting stories from Jewish history and traditional texts. Continue north to take the cable car to the mesmerizing ocean grottos of Rosh Hanikra, at Israel's border with Lebanon. Evening program with Hakehilla Hamasortit Hakrayot in Kiryat Bialik; hear about their service to the community and enjoy a catered supper with them. Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Haifa   Thursday, July 17 - Layers of History Buffet breakfast at the hotel At the Dagan Silo Museum, learn about grain processing from prehistoric times to the present. Stop at the lovely Ein Hod artist's village. VIP tour of the wonderful excavations of ancient Caesaria, including an impressive amphitheatre and aqueduct and the newly-opened multi-media center, where ancient history comes to life. Travel south along Israel's newest highway, with a view of the Security Fence along the way - Ascent to Jerusalem. Gaze upon the Temple Mount from the Mount of Olives; take in the breathtaking view -Hotel check-in - Free evening in Jerusalem - Overnight: Har Zion Hotel, Jerusalem   Friday, July 18 - Jerusalem of Old Buffet breakfast at the hotel In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Western Wall's massive foundation stones. Explore the Southern Wall Excavations and take a virtual, computerized "walk" through the Jerusalem Temple at the Davidson Center. Travel through many centuries in a guided exploration of the Jewish Quarter. Free time for lunch (on one's own) and shopping in the Jewish Quarter. Meet with Father Pockrot, the Armenian Patriarch, in the Armenian Quarter. Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel or at a synagogue of your choice (suggestions, walking instructions to be provided) Delicious Shabbat dinner at the hotel (private room) Overnight: Har Zion Hotel, Jerusalem   Shabbat, July 19 - Shabbat In Jerusalem Parashat Pinhas Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Shabbat services at a synagogue of your choice . Sumptuous Shabbat lunch buffet at the hotel (private room) Havdalah with Rabbi Creditor. Free evening "out on the town" in Jerusalem. Overnight: Har Zion Hotel, Jerusalem   Sunday, July 20 - Those Who Made a Difference Buffet breakfast at the hotel Visit Lifeline for the Old, a moving crafts workshop that employs Jerusalem elderly. Shop for unique hand-crafted Judaica items in their store. Visit the newly-opened state-of-the art Holocaust Memorial Museum, Children's Memorial, and the Valley of the Communities at Yad Vashem. Visit Yad Sarah, a facility that provides free medical supplies for those in need. Assist volunteers there in constructing walkers for patients - Free evening in Jerusalem. Overnight: Har Zion Hotel, JLM   Monday, July 21 - Foundations of the Modern State Walk through the Mount of Olives Cemetery, down through to the Kidron Valley. Visit the Rockefeller Museum, situated in unique building in East Jerusalem, which houses and extraordinary collection of antiquities unearthed during the British Mandate period. Visit Mount Zion and Kever David. Visit the Shrine of the Book and the newly opened Ancient Jerusalem Model at the Israel Museum. Group dinner at Little Italy Restaurant. Overnight: Har Zion Hotel, Jerusalem   Tuesday, July 22 - Archeological Explorations Buffet breakfast at the hotel Tour the fascinating excavations at Beit Guvrin Learn about the moving history of the defense of Gush Etzion in a multimedia presentation OR Stop to view an ancient mikveh in Bat Ayin. Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at Gush Etzion's new winery. Visit the site of the ancient fortress of Herodian, built by Herod and used by Jewish fighting forces throughout the ages; also the site of an ancient synagogue. Stop for a brief tour and home hospitality (coffee and cake) in the community of Tekoa. Free evening in Jerusalem. Overnight: Har Zion Hotel, JLM   Wednesday, July 23 - Partners in Israel - Buffet breakfast at the hotel Take part in an inspiring text study session at the Conservative Yeshiva. Enjoy an impressive presentation of the amazing achievements of the Palmach at the new multi-media Palmach Museum. Visit the Museum of the Diaspora for a special encounter with Jewish communities around the world and throughout the ages. Travel north to our Emek Hefer P2K Region. Dinner with families (not included in tour price) Overnight: Home Hospitality in Emek Hefer (not included in tour price)   Thursday, July 24 - Partners in Israel Spend today in the Emek Hefer Region, with programming to be determined by P2K. Dinner with families (not included in tour price) Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv or Home Hospitality in Emek Hefer (latter option not included in tour price)   Friday, July 25 - Exploring Tel Aviv Panoramic tour of Tel Aviv and Old Jaffa, stopping at key points of interest. Browse through unique craft items in Nachalat Binyamin's colorful, open-air market, and see modern Tel Aviv in action. Free time for a Mediterranean swim and to prepare for Shabbat Kabbalat Shabbat on the beach with Rabbi Creditor Delicious Shabbat dinner at the hotel (private room) Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv   Shabbat, July 26 - Shabbat In Tel Aviv Parashat Mattot Buffet breakfast at the hotel - Shabbat morning services with Kehillat Sinai or at a synagogue of your choice. Shabbat afternoon walking tour to a fascinating Tel Aviv neighborhood. Sumptous Shabbat lunch buffet at the hotel Farewell dinner at the hotel Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv   Sunday, July 27 - A Temporary Departure Depart for Ben Gurion Airport - Depart on flight to USA Arrive in USA Begin planning your next Israel tour with ITC Tours

A Taste of July 13 - 27, 2008 With Rabbi Gary Creditor and Ruby Eisenberg-Creditor Tour Package Includes Roundtrip Air - RIC - Tel Aviv- RIC - 9 Nights Hotels including late check out Deluxe Har Zion Hotel in Jerusalem,Dan Panorama Hotel Tel Aviv, Two nights Home Hospitality 13 Days of touring with one of Israel's' best Tour Guide Educators - Super Deluxe Air Conditioned Motor Coach Daily buffet breakfasts,6 weekday dinners,2 Shabbat dinners, 2 Shabbat lunches, as per itinerary Excavations of ancient Megiddo, Mukhraka-Keren HaCarmel, Stella Maris,Haifa's Carmelite Monastery Old Lighthouse, Haifa nightlife, National Maritime Museum, Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum Bahai Gardens, Beit Hagefen Arab/Jewish community center, Turkish Baths, Mosque of Jazzar Ein Hod artist's village, British prison, Tunisian Synagogue, Rosh Hanikra, Dagan Silo Museum, Caesaria, Security Fence, Mount of Olives, Evening program with Hakehilla Hamasortit Hakrayot in Kiryat Bialik Kotel Tunnels, Southern Wall Excavations, Davidson Center, Jewish Quarter, Yad Sarah, Mount Zion, Meet with Father Pockrot in the Armenian Quarter, Lifeline for the Old, Mount of Olives, Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel or at a synagogue of your choice, Tekoa, Old Jaffa, New Yad Vashen Holocaust Memorial Museum, Children's Memorial, Valley of the Communities at Yad Vashem, Kidron Valley, Rockefeller Museum, Kever David, Shrine of the Book, Ancient Jerusalem Model, Beit Guvrin, Wine tasting at Gush Etzion's winery, Ancient fortress of Herodian, Study session at the Conservative Yeshiva, Palmach Museum of the Diaspora, Emek Hefer P2K Region,, Home Hospitality in Emek Hefer Tel Aviv, Nachalat Binyamin, Mediterranean swim Informative full-color ITC Israel source book - A fun filled spiritual adventure and Much Much More !! Please join us for a information meeting in our home, 4101 West Franklin Street a meeting on September 30th, at 3:30 PM. Air and Land Package $3995 Land Only $2695 Per person in a double room - Single room supplement $685 Reduction 3rd pax over 18 in triple room: subtract $195 Reduction 3rd pax child up to 12 years child sharing with parent's subtract $550 Reduction 3rd pax child up to 18 years child sharing with parent's subtract $500 Reduction 3rd pax Bar Mitzvah child sharing with parent's subtract $575 Plus Airport Tax $98, Fuel Surcharge** $130 Fuel Surcharge is Subject to Change, Tips for Guide and Driver $110 download application (download .pdf) requires return to: ITC Tours 107 E Mt Pleasant Ave, Suite 115 Livingston, NJ 07039 For information and application forms please call Rabbi Creditor (804) 355-2325 Or e-mail Rabb at rabbi.creditor@bethelrichmond.org To reserve space send a $200 deposit per person (Payable to ITC TOURS) Tours arranged by ITC Tours, LLC. 800 2 ISRAEL info@israeltour.com

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