| Aug 18 - Day 1, Monday- Israel Pilgrims - El Al flight to Israel
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| Aug 19 - Day 2, Tuesday - When You Come Into the Land - (Deut. 26:1 )
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Arrive in Israel to be met and assisted at Ben Gurion airport by your. ITC
guide. See the famous Rappaport sculpture, "Scrolls of Fire," an artistic
rendition of Jewish and Israeli history. Ascend to Jerusalem and enjoy a
breathtaking view of the Old City of Jerusalem, we follow the time honored
tradition of entering the city on foot. As we gaze on the most beautiful
city in the world, the Golden City of Jerusalem, as a Synagogue family we
recite Shehecheyanu. Hotel check-in Welcome restaurant dinner or
Barbeque at the hotel
Overnight: King Solomon Jerusalem
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| Aug 20 - Day 3, Wednesday - Digging Israel
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Stop at the Latrun IDF Armored Corps center to climb on the tanks and to
learn about the battles that secured the road to Jerusalem
Visit brand new "Mini-Israel," where you can see miniature replicas of a
wide variety of sites throughout Israel- those you've seen and those you
will want to see next time! We then perform the mitzvah of Planting a tree
in Israeli soil, in honor of our Bar and Bat Mitzvah families or in tribute of
a loved one. Uncover actual artifacts as you participate in an ongoing
archeological dig - the "Dig for a Day" program at Tel Maresha "Cave
crawl" also available for the adventurous. Enjoy a pool swim and home hos-
pitality with members at Kibbutz Tzora. Then, have dinner with your new
kibbutz friends in the dining room
Overnight: King Solomon Jerusalem
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| Aug 21 - Day 4, Thursday - Jerusalem of Old
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Take part in a moving "Renewal of Marriage Vows Ceremony " and or
"Wedding Anniversary Celebration Aliyah." at Robinson's Arch (the
"Conservative Kotel") The day begins with a drive along the pre-1967 bor-
der of Jerusalem, continuing on the historic Mt. Scopus
Enter the Old City of Jerusalem via the Zion Gate and walk through the
Armenian Quarter. Experience time for prayer and reflection at the Kotel
(Western Wall) Kotel Tunnel Tour. Ir David" or the "City of David" as it is
known in English, it is the actual location of the Biblical City of Jerusalem
captured by King David over 3000 years.
Explore the Southern Wall Excavations and take a virtual, computerized
"walk" through the Jerusalem Temple at the Davidson Center
Dinner at an ITC restaurant -
Overnight: King Solomon Jerusalem
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| Aug 22 - Day 5, Friday - Those Who Made a Difference
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Visit the unforgettable Memorial Museum and Children's Memorial at The
New Yad Vashem. Walk through the haunting Valley of the Communities and
participate in a moving "Yizkor" service. At the Har Herzl Military
Cemetery honor the memory of Israel's fallen heroes, who have given their
lives to establish a secure Jewish homeland. We'll visit the resting places
of Theodore Herzl, Golda Meir, and Yitzhak Rabin Or Visit the New Hertzl
Museum. Visit the colorful, bustling Machaneh Yehuda open-air market as
Jerusalem prepares for Shabbat. Our preparation for Shabbat takes us to
the Western Wall for a short Kabbalat Shabbat experience that will live on
in your memory for years to come We share in a delicious Shabbat dinner
at Fuchsberg Center with a study group
Overnight: King Solomon Jerusalem
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| Aug 23 - Day 6, Shabbat - Shabbat in Jerusalem
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Shabbat Services at a local Synagogue of your choice ( suggestions and
directions will be supplied) Enjoy a sumptuous Shabbat Buffet Lunch at the
Hotel. Afternoon optional walking tour - Explore the wonderful fortress
that houses the Jerusalem Museum at the Tower of David to learn about
the history of Jerusalem throughout the ages. Walk through the colorful
Arab shuk (market) and tour the Old City's Jewish Quarter. Reminder of
the afternoon at leisure for Shabbat rest or time to visit with family and
friends. Meet with Rabbi Mallach to rehearse for our Bar/Bat Mitzvah
service Free evening "out on the town" in Jerusalem -
Overnight: JLM
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| Aug 24 - Day 7, Sunday - Beersheba and the Dead Sea
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Travel south to visit Israel's Air force Museum in Beersheba to touch the
planes and equipment and to hear the stories of our brave fighting Air
force. Drive through Beersheba, the capital of the Negev Desert. Next we
visit a Bedouin family in their home, gain a better understanding about
their lives. Take a short hike to the Ein Gedi water falls - view Qumran
where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. We spend the rest of the day on
the shores of the amazing Dead Sea and enjoying the hotel spa. Dinner at
the hotel -
Overnight: Golden Tulip Dead Sea Resort
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| Aug 25 - Day 8, Monday - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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Early departure for the ascent by cable car to the mountain fortress of
Masada for a tour of this amazing excavation and a discussion of the terri-
ble dilemma faced by its Jewish population during Roman times. Join
together in Masada's ancient synagogue for a compelling Bar/Bat Mitzvah
ceremony. Continue south to the Timna Copper Mines and the spellbinding
King Solomon's Pillars in the Arava Desert. We arrive in Eilat for a deli-
cious Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration dinner with music and dancing
Overnight:
Sheraton Moriah Eilat
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| Aug 26 - Day 9, Tuesday - Sun and Fun or Optional Day trip to Petra Visit
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one of the largest underwater sea-aquariums in the world, built into a coral
reef. Then board a luxury touring yacht at the modern Eilat marina for a
leisurely cruise and lunch on the Red Sea. Afternoon at leisure to sample
the delights of Eilat. Walk the bustling Eilat boardwalk and join in the
excitement of the Israeli Riviera! Dinner at leisure
Overnight: Sheraton Moriah Eilat
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| Aug 27 - Day 10, Wednesday - Northern Trails
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Our morning flight returns us to north Tel Aviv, where we continue to trav-
el via the Sharon Valley. At Kibbutz Ein Shemer, enjoy hands-on activities
that simulate the life of Israel's early kibbutz pioneers, such as baking in
a wood oven, pitching a tent, building a mosaic floor, solving early kibbutz
members' dilemmas, etc. Continue northeast, and stop to swim in the won-
drous natural pools at Sachne, fed by underground hot springs. Tour the
remarkable excavation of the ancient Roman city of Beit Shean, including a
magnificent Cardo, many residences, amphitheatre, etc. Enjoy a Lake
Kinneret boat ride followed by a delicious lakeshore dinner at Decks
Restaurant
Overnight: Kibbutz up north
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| Aug 28 - Day 11, Thursday - Tzefat and the Golan Heights
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Tour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the mystical city of
Tzefat. Gain a deeper understanding of the Golan Heights, as you cross the
Jordan River and climb by bus to the Golan. Hear the story of the most
expansive land battle in the world, which took place here during the 1973
Yom Kippur War. Travel off the beaten track through the Golan by jeep,
Optional hike down the Golan in the opposite direction our troupes used to
capture the Golan. Optional Wine Tasting Tour visit two or three wineries.
Enjoy a terrific lakeshore dinner at the Chinese Pagoda.
Overnight:
Kibbutz up north
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| Aug 29 - Day 12, Friday - Acco: City of Three Religions
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Travel to Acco, where we will visit the site of a spooky Crusader Castle,
the new exhibit about the Muslim period at the Turkish Baths, and the
amazing Tunisian Synagogue, which is completely decorated with mosaics
depicting stories from Jewish history. Travel south to Tel Aviv, and take in
the colorful Nahalat Binyamin crafts market or a walk along funky Sheinken
Street, the "Greenwich Village" of Israel. Enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner
at the hotel
Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Aug 30 - Day 13, Shabbat - Shabbat in Tel Aviv
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Enjoy a day and evening at leisure in Tel Aviv. Most museums are
open.Stroll along Dizengoff Street or into Old Jaffa or just lay in the sun
and revisit the land you have just come to know
Overnight: Carlton TLV
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| Aug 31 - Day 14, Sunday - Foundations of the Modern State
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| Climb down into the amazing underground, pre-State bullet factory built by
the Haganah under the noses of the British at the Ayalon Institute At
Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declaration of the State.
Visit the Museum of the Diaspora for a special encounter with Jewish com-
munities around the world and throughout the ages "Palmach Museum is an
experiential museum, covering the Palmach legacy through the stories of
individuals and groups. Visitors to the museum join the group of young
Palmach recruits from its establishment, and advanced
through the story of the Palmach until the end of the War of
Independence. Enjoy some free time to explore, visit, shop, or just relax
Farwell dinner at an ITC Restaurant - Depart for the airport
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| Sept 1, Day 15, Monday - A Temporary Departure
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| Return to USA - " Begin planning your next Israel trip with Rabbi Mallach
and ITC Tours!
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Temple Beth Ahm's
Adventure
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August 18 - September 1, 2008
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With
Rabbi Mark and Genya Mallach |
Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip Air - NY - Tel Aviv- NY - 13 Nights Hotels including late check out
- Choice of Deluxe accommodations King Solomon Hotel Jerusalem
- Golden Tulip Dead Sea Resort, Sheraton Moriah Hotel Eilat, Kibbutz Up North, Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv
- 13 Days of touring with one of Israel's best Tour Guides - Super Deluxe Air Conditioned Motor Coach
- Daily buffet breakfasts,7 weekday dinners,2 Shabbat dinners, 2 Shabbat lunches, as per itinerary
- Scrolls of Fire, Latrun IDF Armored Corps Center, Mini-Israel,
- Plant a tree in Israeli soil, Dig for a Day, Home Hospitality, Renewal of Marriage Vows Ceremony
- Old City of Jerusalem, Kotel, City of David, Southern Wall Excavations, Davidson Center
- The New Yad Vashem, Har Herzl Military Cemetery, New Hertzl Museum,
- Machaneh Yehuda market, Kabbalat Shabbat at the"Masorti" Western Wall, Tower of David
- Israel's Air force Museum, Negev Desert, Visit a Bedouin family, Dead Sea Spa.
- Masada Bar and Bat Mitzvah Ceremony, Timna Copper Mines, King Solomon's Pillars
- Underwater Sea-aquariums Luxury Yacht Cruise, Eilat the Israeli Riviera!
- Kibbutz Ein Shemer, Sachne, Beit Shean, Lake Kinneret Boat Ride, Tzefat, Jeep tour,
- Golan Heights, Crusader Castle, Turkish Baths, Tunisian Synagogue, Tel Aviv, Ayalon Institute.
- Independence Hall, Museum of the Diaspora, Palmach Museum,
- Informative full-color ITC 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 ! |
- Land and Air Package $4080 Land Only $2690 King Solomon Hotel in Jerusalem - Per person in a double room
- Single room supplement $990
- Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $195
- Child, age 2-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $550
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age 12-13 as third person in a triple room: subtract $575
- Plus Airport Tax $98, Fuel Surcharge** $190 Tips for Guide and Driver $110
- **Fuel Surcharge Subject to change
*Prices are based on a minimum of 30 participants
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