Temple B'nai Shalom Israel Tour :: Rabbi Milgrim
| Tuesday, December 22 - USA Departure
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| Depart for Newark Airport for overnight flight to Israel
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| Wednesday, December 23 - When You Come Into the Land
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Morning arrival (9:15 am) in Israel, to be met and assisted by your
ITC representative at Ben Gurion Airport (today's programming
depends on arrival time) Put down roots immediately as you plant a
tree as a family in Israeli soil in honor or in memory of a loved one
At the Latrun IDF Armored Corps center, review (or climb on) the
tanks and learn about battles fought there for the road to
Jerusalem. Ascent to Jerusalem
Take in a breathtaking view of the Old City of Jerusalem from the
Tayelet. Hotel check-in. Welcome dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel Jerusalem | |
| Thursday, December 24 - Jerusalem of Old
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Stop to visit the Western Wall - 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. Take in a
rooftop view of the Old City's four colorful quarters and then travel
though many centuries as you tour the Jewish Quarter
Free time for shopping in the Cardo - Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel Jerusalem | |
| Friday, December 25 - Those Who Made a Difference
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Visit the newly-opened state-of-the art Holocaust Memorial Museum
and the Children's Memorial at Yad Vashem. Alternative for younger
children: At the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, enjoy meeting the animals
that roamed this land during Bible times (latter accompanied by
adult/s and not included in tour price) Enjoy the multi-media Herzl
Exhibit, where the Father of Modern Zionism and his untiring quest
are "brought to life" before your eyes (if available)
Visit the colorful, bustling Machaneh Yehuda open-air market, as
Jerusalem prepares for Shabbat (time permitting)
Kabbalat Shabbat at Kol Haneshama
Shabbat dinner at the hotel with a speaker (private room; honorarium,
if any, not included in tour price)
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel Jerusalem | |
| Shabbat, December 26 - Shabbat in Jerusalem
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Shabbat services at HUC Synagogue, followed by a kiddush
Shabbat lunch at Beit Shmuel - Shabbat walking tour of fascinating
Jerusalem neighborhoods near the hotel. Havdala with Rabbi Milgrim
evening out on Ben Yehuda, Emek Refaim, or the new Mamilla Mall
(on one's own)
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel Jerusalem | |
| Sunday, December 27 - Tikkun Olam
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At the Israel Museum, tour the new Shrine of the Book and the
recently reopened Second Temple Model of Jerusalem; children's
wing also available. Spend some time this morning preparing packages
for Israeli soldiers, including a meeting with soldiers who come to
pick them up (based on availability) Visit some interesting Jerusalem
neighborhoods and meet the people who live in them with Rabbis for
Human Rights. Meet with Ethiopian immigrants at an absorption center.
Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel Jerusalem | |
| Monday, December 28 - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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Depart for the Dead Sea region
Ascend Masada by cable car and take part in a moving Bar/Bat
Mitzvah service there; tour this impressive excavation and discuss
the terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish population during Roman
times; descend Masada by the Roman Ramp
Take a camel trek through the desert and enjoy a delicious lunch
and Bedouin hospitality in a Bedouin tent. Stop for a dip in the
amazing Dead Sea. Travel north along Israel's border with Jordan
for hotel check-in. Dinner at the hotel
Evening option: Tour the kibbutz and meet with one of its members
Overnight: Kibbutz Hotel, Tiberias | |
| Tuesday, December 29 - Layers of Galilee History
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Explore the magnificently excavated ancient city of Tzippori, home
to Rabbi Judah the Prince; discover ancient beauty and evidence of
a community in which Jews and Romans coexisted peacefully
Tour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the mystical city of
Tzefat. In Tiberias, visit Dona Gracia House to become acquainted
with the fascinating life of this 16th century Jewish heroine and
Tiberias financial leader via dramatic story-telling, short film,
dress-up in period clothing. Free evening on the Tiberias Promenade
Overnight: Kibbutz Hotel, Tiberias | |
| Wednesday, December 30 - The Golan Heights
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Travel to the Golan Heights, and stop to gaze down over the Galilee
as the Syrians once did. "Take a nature walk through the scenic
Saluki Springs and see ruins of both a Hasmonean village and a
Syrian army encampment. Group may split: Enjoy a tour and winetasting
at the Golan Winery OR Ascend to the peak of Har Bental,
where you can enter army bunkers and take in a panoramic view at
the crossroads of three countries. Visit the charming new artist village
at Moshav Aniam on the Golan Heights, followed by dinner
there at the lovely Suzanne Bistro
Overnight: Kibbutz Hotel, Tiberias | |
| Thursday, December 31 - Varieties of Northern Communities
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Visit the town of Kfar Kama, home to Israel's Circassian community;
learn about their unique customs and traditions and taste some of
their special snacks. Travel to the Mediterranean coast and take a
bus tour of the sparkling port city of Haifa. Visit Or Hadash,
Haifa's unique Reform synagogue. Meet there with Rabbi Dr. Edgar
Nof to tour the building and hear about the large array of programs
that the synagogue offers to the Haifa community. Meet members
of Israel's Druze community in Ossafiya; hear about their fierce
patriotism, and enjoy their warm hospitality. Continue to Tel Aviv
At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declaration of the
State. Free evening in Tel Aviv -
Overnight: Tel Aviv | |
| Friday, January 1 - Foundations of the Modern State
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Enjoy an impressive presentation of the amazing achievements of the
Palmach at the multi-media Palmach Museum (if available)
Climb down into the amazing underground, pre-State bullet factory
built by the Haganah under the noses of the British at the Ayalon
Institute. Browse through unique craft items in Nachalat Binyamin's
colorful, open-air market, and see modern Tel Aviv in action
Welcome Shabbat on the beach or at the hotel with Rabbi Milgrim
Delicious Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Tel Aviv | |
| Shabbat, January 2 - Shabbat in Tel Aviv
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Day at leisure to relax, walk on the beach, join in or watch free
Israeli dancing on the boardwalk, or browse through the shops and
galleries of Old Jaffa. Havdalah with Rabbi Milgrim followed by a
delicious farewell dinner at a Yemenite Restaurant
Overnight: Tel Aviv | |
| Sunday, January 3 - A Temporary Departure
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| Depart for the airport for flight to USA (CO 085; 11:15 am)
Arrival in USA (4:40 pm) Begin planning your next Israel trip with
Rabbi Milgrim and ITC Tours! | |
Itinerary is Subject to Change
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Temple B'nai Shalom Israel Tour :: Rabbi Milgrim
Temple B'nai Shalom's
Family Tour
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December 22, 2009 - January 3, 2010
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With
Rabbi Eric Milgrim |
Tour Package Includes
Highlights
- Non stop round trip Air EWR to Tel Aviv and return
- Dan Panorama Hotel Jerusalem and Dan Panorama Hotel Tel Aviv
- All Breakfasts, Week-Day Dinners, Shabbat Dinners and Lunch as per itinerary
- Touring with one of Israel's Top Tour Guide Educators in Deluxe Motor Coach
- Welcome Orientation, Plant a tree in Israeli soil, Latrun IDF Armored Corps center,
- Western Wall, Kotel Tunnels, Southern Wall Excavations, Davidson Center, Old City Jerusalem, Cardo,
- State-of-the art Holocaust Memorial Museum, Biblical Zoo, Herzl Exhibit, Machaneh Yehuda,
- Shabbat in Jerusalem Kabbalat Shabbat at Kol Haneshama, Shabbat services at HUC Synagogue,
- Havdala with Rabbi Milgrim, Israel Museum, Rabbis for Human Rights, Meet Ethiopian immigrants,
- Dead Sea Swim, Masada, Camel trek, Bedouin hospitality, Kibbutz Tour,
- Tzippori, Mystical city of Tzefat, Dona Gracia House, Golan Heights,
- Saluki Springs, Golan Winery, Har Bental, Artist village, Israel's Circassian community,
- Or Hadash, Haifa's unique Reform synagogue. Israel's Druze community in Ossafiya,
- Independence Hall, Palmach Museum, Ayalon Institute, Nachalat Binyamin's
- Welcome Shabbat Rabbi Milgrim in Tel Aviv, Israeli dancing, Old Jaffa
- ITC full color source book, A fantastic tour filled with meaningful experiences and fun !
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| A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN ! |
- (check or cash payment) Land Only $2595 Single Supplement: $890
- Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $325
- Child, age 2-12 as third person in a triple room: subtract $845
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age 12-13 as third person in a triple room: subtract $930
- Child, 14-18 as third person in a triple room: subtract $805
- Prices are based on 20 full paying participants
- Round Trip air Groups price $1525* - Buy it Now air Price $1425* subject to purchase
- Plus Guide Driver and Restaurants $150 - * Fuel surcharge is subject to change
*Prices are based on a minimum of 20 participants
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For information and applications please call Rabbi Eric Milgrim 732-251-4300
or e-mail at rabbi@bnaishalom.com
To reserve space send a $200 deposit per person (Payable to ITC TOURS)
Tours arranged by ITC Tours, LLC. 800 2 ISRAEL
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