| Sunday, 2 November - USA Departure
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| Depart on flight to Israel El Al #006, departing LAX 1:45 pm
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| Monday, 3 November - When You Come Into the Land
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Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport to be met by your ITC representative.
Panoramic bus tour of Tel Aviv (if morning arrival)
Hotel check-in, rest
Dinner in the Yemenite Quarter of Tel Aviv
Overnight: Sheraton Moriah Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Tuesday, 4 November - Foundations of the Modern State
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At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declaration
of the State. Meet with Israeli peers in our Partnership 2000
community of Hof Ashkelon, including lunch (provided by P2K; )
Explore the alleyways, art galleries, and market stalls of Old
Jaffa, once the gateway to Eretz Yisrael. Free time to shop
for unique craft items in Nachalat Binyamin's colorful, openair
market. Evening cultural event (based on availability)
Overnight: Sheraton Moriah Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Wednesday, 5 November - Jerusalem of Old
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Depart hotel for the ascent to Jerusalem
In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Kotel's massive foundation
stones OR Tour David's City, the most ancient section
of Jerusalem, built by King David, including the recently excavated
Spring Tunnel. Free time for lunch (on one's own) and
shopping in the Jewish Quarter. Free afternoon to rest
Evening: speaker at the hotel
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Thursday, 6 November - Those Who Made a Difference
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Visit the new state-of-the art Memorial Museum and the
Children's Memorial at Yad Vashem. Visit the multi-media
Herzl Exhibit, where the Father of Modern Zionism and his
untiring quest are "brought to life" before your eyes (if available)
Evening: Cultural activity or speaker at the hotel
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Friday, 7 November - Ancient Roots
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Visit the new Shrine of the Book and the newly reopened
Second Temple Model of Jerusalem at the Israel Museum
Free time for shopping. Kabbalat Shabbat at the Western
Wall (bus available) Shabbat dinner at the hotel with a speaker
(private room)
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, 8 November - Shabbat in Jerusalem
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Parashat Lekh-Lekha. Shabbat services at the Great
Synagogue, across the street from our hotel
Shabbat lunch at the hotel
Spend the day at leisure enjoying the special atmosphere of a
Jerusalem Shabbat
Overnight: Sheraton Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Sunday, 9 November - The Amazing Dead Sea
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Proceed to the Judean Desert - Enjoy a camel trek through
the desert followed by lunch in a tent and the hospitality of
Abraham at Eretz Bereshit
Hotel check-in to enjoy its spa facilities and the amazing
Dead Sea - Dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Meridian Hotel, Dead Sea
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| Monday, 10 November - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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Ascend Masada by cable car. Tour this impressive excavation
and discuss the terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish population
during Roman times. Continue south, traveling through the
Arava Desert. Stop along the way to visit Moshav Faran,
Rabbi's sister's moshav along the Jordanian border
Arrive in Eilat for hotel check-in
Free evening on the Eilat boardwalk
Overnight: Sheraton Moriah Hotel, Eilat
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| Tuesday, 11 November - The Delights of Eilat
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Spend the day and evening 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)
Overnight: Sheraton Moriah Hotel, Eilat
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| Wednesday, 12 November - Sun and Fun or The Wonders of Petra
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Day and evening at leisure in Eilat
Optional: 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: Sheraton Moriah Hotel, Eilat
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| Thursday, 13 November - The Red Sea
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Board a luxury touring yacht at the Eilat marina for a leisurely
cruise and lunch on the Red Sea. Snorkeling equipment is
available for those who would like to get "up close and personal"
with the most exquisite coral reefs and tropical fish to be
found in the world
Overnight: Sheraton Moriah Hotel, Eilat
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| Friday, 14 November - Shabbat in Tel Aviv
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Depart on midday domestic flight to Ben Gurion Airport
Hotel check-in to prepare for Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat on the beach (or in the hotel) with Rabbi
Taff. Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Sheraton Moriah Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Shabbat, 15 November - Shabbat in Tel Aviv
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| Parashat Vayera
Day at leisure in Tel Aviv
Shabbat lunch at the hotel
Havdalah with Rabbi Taff
Farewell dinner at the hotel (private room)
Depart for the airport ( El Al #005, 12:40 am 11/16)
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| Sunday, 16 November - A Temporary Departure
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| Return to USA (arrive LAX 6:30 am)
Begin planning your next Israel trip with ITC Tours!
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Mosaic Law Congregation's
Trip and Study Tour for Adults
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November 2 - 16 2008 |
With
Rabbi Reuven Taff |
Tour Package Includes
- Roundtrip air LAX - TEL AVIV - LAX on EL-AL Airlines - Plus Southwest Air SMF-LAX-SMF
- 13 Nights Hotels including late check out
- Sheraton Moriah Tel Aviv, Sheraton Plaza Jerusalem, Meridian Dead Sea, Sheraton Moriah Eilat
- 12 Days of touring with one of Israel’s best Tour Guide Educators
- Deluxe Air Conditioned Motor Coach, Daily buffet breakfasts,3 weekday dinners, 3 Lunches, Shabbat dinner
- Rousing welcome home to Israel from your ITC Israel guide Educator on arrival.
- Panoramic bus tour of Tel Aviv, Welcome Dinner and Orientation ,Yemenite Quarter of Tel Aviv,
- Independence Hall, Meet with Israeli peers in our Partnership 2000 community of Hof Ashkelon, Old Jaffa,
- Nachalat Binyamin, Kotel Tunnels, David's City, Jewish Quarter, The New Yad Vashem, Herzl Exhibit,
- Shrine of the Book, Israel Museum, Kabbalat Shabbat at the Western Wall with Rabbi Taff
- Judean Desert, Camel Trek, Dead Sea spa and swim, Masada, Arava Desert
- Moshav Faran Rabbi's sister's moshav along the Jordanian border,
- Eilat boardwalk, Delights of Eilat, The Wonders of Petra, luxury yacht cruise,
- Havdalah under the Stars with Rabbi Taff
- Informative ITC full color 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 $4545 Land Only $2995 Per person in a double room
- Single room supplement $995 - Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $295
- Added to price is Airport Tax $98 and Fuel Surcharge $225 ** Tips for Guide and Driver $130
- ** fuel surcharge is subject to change - Pricing is based on 30 paying participants
- Petra Excursion $130 Plus border fee $35,to be paid in cash at the border, plus tip for Jordanian guide
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ITC Tours
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For Information and application forms please contact Peggy Bergeron, Rabbi's Secretary at 916-488-1122 x19
or via email: peggy@mosaiclaw.org
To reserve space send a $200 deposit per person (Payable to ITC TOURS)
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