| Sunday, 14 June - USA Departure
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| Monday, 15 June - When You Come Into the Land
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Arrive in Israel midday, to be met and assisted by your ITC representative
at Ben Gurion Airport. Put down roots immediately as you
plant a tree in Israeli soil in honor or in memory of a loved one Visit
the amazing underground, pre-State bullet factory built by the
Palmach right under the noses of the British - the Ayalon Institute
Hotel check-in, rest
Enjoy a delicious welcome dinner at a Yemenite restaurant
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Tuesday, 16 June - Tel Aviv: A Modern Jewish City
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Walk through one of the older neighborhoods of Tel Aviv with your
guide. Witness the moving declaration of the State at Independence
Hall. Enjoy craft shopping and free time for lunch in Nahalat
Binyamin Market. Enjoy an extremely impressive presentation of the
amazing achievements of the Palmach at the new multi-media
Palmach Museum (if available) Enjoy a swim in the Mediterranean
Sea. Free evening in Tel Aviv
Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv
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| Wednesday, 17 June - Layers of History
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Walk through the fascinating, underground Roman water system that
once fed ancient Caesaria at Alona Park near Binyamina (strap-on
water shoes needed) See ancient history come to life at the newlyopened
multi-media center against the backdrop of ancient Caesaria.
Excavations include an impressive amphitheatre and aqueduct
Explore the fascinating sarcophagi of Beit Shearim, where sages
from the Mishna were buried; optional Mishna study activity in small
groups by candlelight in the ancient catacombs, using ITC's interactive
discussion guide. Hotel check-in and dinner
Overnight: Kibbutz Ma'agan Guest House
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| Thursday, 18 June - In the Footsteps of Mystics and Pioneers
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Visit the fascinating synagogues, shops, and courtyards of the mystical
city of Tzefat. Travel to the Golan Heights and gaze down
over the Galilee as the Syrians once did
Learn about the history of the Golan Heights and the valiant story
of Gamla, called the "Masada of the North," at the lovely Golan
Antiquities Museum. Sample the fruits of the region at the Golan
Winery. Free time for dinner on the Tiberias promenade
Overnight: Kibbutz Ma'agan Guest House
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| Friday, 19 June - The Jordan River Valley
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At the picturesque Kinneret Cemetery, read the moving poetry of
the pioneer, Rachel the Poetess, and sing the songs of Naomi
Shemer, first lady of Israeli song, at their gravesites
Travel south along Israel's border with Jordan
Stop at the ancient Beit Alpha Synagogue to examine its striking
mosaic floor; enjoy a short, amusing film about plans to renovate
this ancient synagogue two millennia ago
Swim in the wondrous natural pools at Sachne, fed by underground
springs (towel needed) Take in a breathtaking view of the Old City
from Mount Scopus. Hotel check-in to prepare for Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat services as a group in an Old City courtyard, followed
by ma'ariv at the Kotel; or at a synagogue of your choice
Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Har Tzion Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Shabbat, 20 June - Shabbat in the Holy City
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Parashat Shelah
Shabbat services at a synagogue of your choice (suggestions, walking
instructions to be provided)
Shabbat lunch at the hotel
Free afternoon for rest or exploring Jerusalem on your own
Havdalah under the stars with Rabbi Sendrow
Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Har Tzion Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Sunday, 21 June - Those Who Made a Difference
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Meet with the IDF soldiers who guard Jerusalem's borders and holy
places; bring them "goodies" (suggestions to be provided) OR Visit
Lifeline for the Old, a moving crafts workshop that employs
Jerusalem elderly. Enjoy shopping for unique hand-crafted Judaica
items in their store. Tour the new state-of-the-art Memorial
Museum at Yad Vashem (age 12 and up only) Alternative for younger
children: At the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, enjoy meeting the animals
that roamed this land during Bible times (accompanied by adult/s;
not included in tour price) Take in a truly enjoyable presentation
about the life and dream-come-true of Theodore Herzl at the Herzl
Museum. Evening: Visit (Masorti) Congregation Moreshet Avraham,
including a catered supper there, to be joined by some members
Overnight: Har Tzion Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Monday, 22 June - Layers of Jerusalem History
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Take part in a moving Bar/Bat Mitzvah service at Robinson's Arch
Tour the Southern Wall Excavations, visit Robinson's Arch, and
experience a multi-media tour of the ancient Temple at the Davidson
Center. In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Kotel's massive
foundation stones. Free time for lunch
Take in a rooftop view of the four quarters of the Old City of
Jerusalem. Travel through many centuries as you tour the Jewish
Quarter, including entrance to the Wohl Museum
Free evening in Jerusalem
Overnight: Har Tzion Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Tuesday, 23 June - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
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Rosh Hodesh Tammuz
Early departure for ascent by cable car to Masada to tour this
amazing excavation and discuss the terrible dilemma faced by its
Jewish Zealot population. Walk through the beautiful Ein Gedi nature
reserve and hear the stories of kings David and Saul that took place
there (time permitting) Stop for a dip and mud baths at the amazing
Dead Sea. Return to Jerusalem for a free evening
Overnight: Har Tzion Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Wednesday, 24 June - Digging Israel
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Learn about the history of the defense of Gush Etzion in a moving
multi-media presentation at Kibbutz Kfar Etzion
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
At the Masorti Youth Village of Neve Hana in Kiryat Gat, see the
tremendously heartwarming work carried out there with children who
have no other home; enjoy their petting zoo and gourmet bakery
Return to Jerusalem for final shopping, packing
Farewell dinner at Little Italy restaurant
Overnight: Har Tzion Hotel, Jerusalem
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| Thursday, 25 June - A Temporary Departure
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| Early departure for Ben Gurion Airport
Arrive in USA - Begin planning your next Israel trip with Rabbi
Sendrow and ITC Tours!
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Temple Judea's
Tour
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June 14 - 25, 2009
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With
Rabbi Benjamin Sendrow |
Highlights
- Group roundtrip Air RSW to Tel Aviv
- Har Tzion Hotel, Jerusalem, Kibbutz Ma'agan Guest House and Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv
- All Breakfasts, 4 Week-Day Dinners, Shabbat Dinner and Lunch as per itinerary
- Touring with one of Israel's Top Tour Guide Educators in Deluxe Motor Coach
- We perform our first mitzvah by planting trees in Israeli soil, Ayalon bullet factory,
- Independence Hall, Nahalat Binyamin Market, Palmach Museum
- Swim in the Mediterranean Sea, Ancient Caesaria, Alona Park, Beit Shearim, Mystical city of Tzefat,
- Golan Heights, Gamla,"Masada of the North", Golan Antiquities Museum, Golan Winery,
- Kinneret Cemetery, Beit Alpha Synagogue, Swim in the natural pools at Sachne, Mount Scopus,
- Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi Sendrow in Old City, Masorti Kotel,
- Havdalah under the stars with Rabbi Sendrow, Four quarters of the Old City of Jerusalem,
- Kotel Tunnels, Southern Wall Excavations, Davidson Center, Wohl Museum
- Meet with the IDF soldiers, Lifeline for the Old, Yad Vashem, Jerusalem Biblical Zoo,
- Herzl Exhibit, Visit (Masorti) Congregation Moreshet Abvaham, Masada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea, Gush Etzion,
- Kibbutz Kfar Etzion, "Dig for a Day", Masorti Youth Village of Neve Hana
- 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 ! |
- Land and Air Package $3595 Land Only $2047 Single Supplement: $650
- Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $240
- Child, age 2-12 as third person in a triple room: subtract $484
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age 12-13 as third person in a triple room: subtract $485
- Prices are based on 25 full paying participants
- Added to the air price airport tax $98 and fuel surcharge $416* plus tips for Guide Driver and Restaurants $120
- * Fuel surcharge is subject to change
- Buy it now air price $1998 subject to purchase
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return to:
ITC Tours
107 E Mt Pleasant Ave, Suite 115
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For information and applications please call Rabbi Sendrow:(239) 433-0201
or e-mail at rab-eye@sendrow.com
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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