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Senior Rabbi of Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation, Skokie il.-International Gold Medal Winner in Adult Education from the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
4500 Dempster St.
Skokie, IL 60076
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Israel Trip
Israel Trip
Oct. 31– November 10, 2010
Hello,
We are so glad you are interested in our trip to Israel November 2010. We will have an amazing time.
Below find basic details and a registration form. You may also travel on your own and just purchase the land portion. You may be able to save quite a bit buying individual tickets on your own or using free miles. If you want to make your own air arrangements, we'll agree on a general time to meet in Jerusalem. We will arrange a suggested group flight as well
Sunday, Oct. 31 – depart for Israel
Monday, November 1st: Arrive, meeting and assistance, drive to Jerusalem, Shehehiyanu and walk around downtown Jerusalem,
Overnight Prima Kings Hotel,Jerusalem
Tuesday, November 2nd: Today we will focus on the New city and visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum, the Supreme Court with its contemporary design incorporating traditional Middle Eastern motifs of domes, arches, and passageways, all set up to create interesting interplays of shadow and light, then to the Herzl Museum including spectacular audio-visual encounter with the visionary of the Jewish State..
Overnight Prima Kings Jerusalem
Wednesday, November 3rd: Old city – we will begin with visit to "Ir David" or the "City of David" as it is known in English, the actual location of the Biblical City of Jerusalem captured by King David over 3,000 years ago. Deep underground, the City of David is revealing some of the most exciting archeological finds of the ancient world.
We will continue to within the walls of the Old City – city of the 3 religions, to the Kotel, the underground Western Wall tunnels, walk along the Cardo and its shops, through the Arab Bazaars and the Holy Sepulchre Church.
Dinner at restaurant in Jerusalem.
Overnight Prima Kings Hotel Jeruslaem
Thursday, November 4th:We will drive down into the Judean Desert to visit Massada then dip in the Dead Sea at Ein Gedi Spa and return to Jerusalem
Overnight Prima Kings Hotel Jeruslaem
Friday, November 5th: We will drive to the Judean Mountains, visit the Stalegmite cave and the Scroll of Fire Monument. Return to Jerusalem to stroll thru the Mahne Yehuda Market and drive thru Mea Shearim to see preparations for Shabbat.
See Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel.
Friday night dinner in private room at the hotel.
Overnight Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Saturday, November 6th: Shabbat Services at the Ramot Synagogue followed by Kiddush after which we will continue to the Israel Museum to see the model of the city as it was 2,000 years ago, and the Shrine of the book with its ancient scrolls.
Overnight Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Sunday, November 7th- Drive north via the coastal road – visit the ancient Roman city of Casarea, the city that Herod the Great dedicated to Caesar Augustus more than 2,000 years ago. We will continue along the coast to Zikron Yaakov one of the first pioneer Jewish settlements established in1882 and drive through the Galilee to Tiberius .
Dinner and Overnight at the Prima Hotel Tiberius
Monday, November 8th – Today we take a jeep ride and climb up to the Golan Heights for overview then on to visit the city of Safed, center of the Kaballa and its ancient synagogues and artists galleries. Back in Tiberius we will visit the grave of the Rambam.
Overnight Prima Tiberius
Tuesday, November 9th – We will cross back to the coast, visit the Crusader ruins of Acre, then view of the Bahai Gardens in Haifa and end in Tel Aviv.
Overnight Prima Hotel Tel Aviv
Wednesday, November 10th - Tour of Tel Aviv, the Diaspora Museum and the Palmach Museum!!!
Farewell dinner and departure.
Optional extension to Eilat and Petra
The price for the above is per person in double occupancy includes 1 free in 1 double room.
- Price: NOT INCLUDING THE FLIGHT $ 2,429 minimum 20 participants There will be a refund of $100-$300 if we have 25-30 participants) We did not price the flight because so many people made their own flight arrangements last time using miles or another airline. We will have a suggested group flight soon.
- The price includes:
* 1 transfer from Ben-Gurion airport to Jerusalem
* 10 Full days English speaking guide, licensed by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism.
* 9 Full days luxurious bus tourism standard.
* 3 Overnights driver and guide. Tel Aviv (1) & Tiberias (2).
* 9 Overnights.
*Tel Aviv - 1 night Prima Tel Aviv B&B.
*Tiberias –2 nights Prima Tiberius (1 night half board – dinner).
*Jerusalem – 6 nights Prima Jerusalem B&B.
*All breakfasts.
*Portage.
*Entrance fees to all sites mention in the itinerary.
*One dinner in Jerusalem
*One dinner in Tiberias
*Kabalat Shabbat - Friday dinner in private room.
*Festive Farwell dinner
* Jeep tour in the Galilee
*Supplements
*Single Supplement: $552
* 3rd person: $644
*The prices does not include:
Meals not mentioned tips, personal expenses, etc.
Note:
*No reservation was made on behalf of the above quote.
*Availability will be checked at the time of confirmation.
*Space is available at time of transmission
You can extend your stay in Israel.
Reserve your spot with $500 deposit check to EHNTJC or $520 if by credit card.
The Tour operator needs to know ASAP about Eilat/Petrta extension tentative plans because hotel rooms are in short supply
Ezra – Habonim, The Niles Township Jewish Congregation
MISSION TO ISRAEL
November 2010
Passport Information: (Please include Mr., Mrs. Or other titles as Dr., Rabbi, etc.)
1. Name (as it appears on your passport) _________________________________ Nickname _______________
Birth date: ______________________________ Passport # _______________________________________________
(Month/Day/Year)
Country of Origin ______________________________________________ Expiration Date __________________
2. Name (as it appears on your passport) _________________________________ Nickname ________________________
Birth date: ______________________________ Passport # _______________________________________________
(Month/Day/Year)
Country of Origin ____________________________________________ Expiration Date __________________
Please attach a clear photocopy of your passport identification page. Passport should be valid for a minimum of 6 months after planned return. If you need a renewed passport, please contact the U.S. Passport office for information.
Mailing Address/ Telephone:
Street ______________________________________________________ Apt # __________________
City ______________________________ State ________________________Zip _______________________________
Home Telephone ( ) _________________________________________ Work ( ) ______________________
Fax ( ) _________________________ E- Mail Address _______________________________________________
Air Travel:
I wish to extend to Eilat _____ Yes _____ No
I/We would like to extend my stay in Israel until _______________________________________
I/We will need additional hotel arrangements _______________________________________
Special Arrangements:
Kosher
Other Dietary Request (plane service only) ____________________________________________
On the plane I/We would like to sit next to (subject to availability) ________________________
Single Room ($ __________ additional cost) Assign me a roommate
I would like to room with ___________________________________________________________
(If we are unable to provide a roommate for you, the single supplement charge will apply. Roommates will be assigned on a first come first serve basis)
Insurance: In order to cover any pre-existing conditions – Anyone who wish to have travel insurance, the travel agent needs to know within 2 to 3 days of their deposit date. The insurance company will cover pre-existing conditions if insurance is bought within 13 days of deposit date.
The tour guide in Israel and tour company handling the details in Israel is Nathan Shapira at shapira shatour@netvision.net.il
Ezra – Habonim, The Niles Township Jewish Congregation
MISSION TO ISRAEL
May 18, 2008
(send in with $500 per person deposit to EHNTJC -$520 if by credit)
Passport Information: (Please include Mr., Mrs. Or other titles as Dr., Rabbi, etc.)
1. Name (as it appears on your passport) _________________________________ Nickname _______________
Birth date: ______________________________ Passport # _______________________________________________
(Month/Day/Year)
Country of Origin ______________________________________________ Expiration Date __________________
2. Name (as it appears on your passport) _________________________________ Nickname ________________________
Birth date: ______________________________ Passport # _______________________________________________
(Month/Day/Year)
Country of Origin ____________________________________________ Expiration Date __________________
Please attach a clear photocopy of your passport identification page. Passport should be valid for a minimum of 6 months after planned return. If you need a renewed passport, please contact the U.S. Passport office for information.
Mailing Address/ Telephone:
Street ______________________________________________________ Apt # __________________
City ______________________________ State ________________________Zip _______________________________
Home Telephone ( ) _________________________________________ Work ( ) ______________________
Fax ( ) _________________________ E- Mail Address _______________________________________________
Air Travel:
I wish to extend to Eilat _____ Yes _____ No
I/We would like to extend my stay in Israel until _______________________________________
I/We will need additional hotel arrangements _______________________________________
Special Arrangements:
Kosher
Other Dietary Request (plane service only) ____________________________________________
On the plane I/We would like to sit next to (subject to availability) ________________________
Single Room ($ __________ additional cost) Assign me a roommate
I would like to room with ___________________________________________________________
(If we are unable to provide a roommate for you, the single supplement charge will apply. Roommates will be assigned on a first come first serve basis)
Insurance: In order to cover any pre-existing conditions – Anyone who wish to have travel insurance, the travel agent needs to know within 2 to 3 days of their deposit date. The insurance company will cover pre-existing conditions if insurance is bought within 13 days of deposit date.
Last fall's group in Massada's synagogue
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Last year's itinerary. This Trip will be similar. I'll post the new itinerary shortly
Meeting and assistance, drive to Jerusalem for overview of the city and the sheheheyanu blessing. Overnight in Jerusalem
Today we embark on a walk into the glorious Jewish past. We'll visit impressive archaeological remains reflecting Jewish life in Jerusalem from the 1st Temple to the 2nd Temple periods, such as the Burnt House, the Herodian Quarter, and some old synagogues. We'll walk along the magnificent Roman Cardo, with its lovely shops; visit to the Western Wall (Kotel), and on to the colorful Arab bazaar. In the evening we'll go for dinner to a Middle Eastern style restaurant (Kosher of course). Overnight Jerusalem
Today we will enter into the world of the Jewish People of the 20th century. Our visit will take us from the Knesset, our proud symbol of the Jewish democratic tradition to Yad Vashem with its exhibition of soul stirring reminders of the tragedy that befell people in the Holocaust. We continue to Mt. Herzl to visit the graves of our heroes who gave their lives for the State of Israel and the modern Jewish nation. We conclude our visit of the New City with the Supreme Court, a reminder that Justice for the entire world will go out from Jerusalem . In the late afternoon and evening you can stroll thru the Ben Yehuda Open Mall for your shopping, and we will make Suggestions for restaurants in the area. Overnight Jerusalem
Today we'll see the Scroll of Fire, in the heart of the Jerusalem Forest , retelling Jewish history by means of two bronze pillars covered in sculptures. We continue by the scenic route down to the Ayalon Valley , where Joshua once fought the Canaanites and where today on the hill of Latrun, we see the tank museum with its hundreds of tanks from all the battles of Israel . We continue for an exciting visit to Mini-Israel, where we can see all the latest developments of modern Israel and historic ruins of ancient times in the form of exquisite models. Afternoon for rest and prepare for Shabbat. Towards the evening, we proceed to the Kotel for the joyous Kabbalat Shabbat celebrations. We will participate in the traditional
We will attend the Sabbath morning service at the Ya’ar Ramot Conservative Synagogue. Service will be followed by a Kiddush (brunch). From there we will go for a visit to the Israel Museum . Free Afternoon.
Today, going to the desert, we have a dramatic change of climate, and scenery. We drive through the Judean Desert via Kibbutz Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea to visit Massada. Here we ascend by cable car to the high plateau to see the remains of Herod's palace and the remains of the Jewish People's last stand in the battle against the Romans 2000 years ago. We continue to Ein Gedi spa to for the unique experience of floating on this amazing sea and to enjoy the wonderful health facilities they have there, such as massages, hot sulphur baths and black mud baths. Overnight Jerusalem
We will start the day with a visit to DVI (Dental Volunteers for Israel) clinic where you can see a unique charity providing dental care free of charge to Jerusalem’s most needy children by volunteer dentists from around the world. Then we will depart Jerusalem for a journey to the Galilee . We drive through the Jordan Valley to Beth Shean, a reconstructed Roman city, continue to Bet Alpha to see the beautiful mosaic of a synagogue from the 4th century CE, continue to the Golan Heights for a view of the Sea of Galilee from the Peace Lookout, a spectacular point once used by the Syrian army to shoot down on Israel. We continue to the industrial part of the modern Israel town on the Golan Heights , Katzrin to visit the Golan Winery, one of the top in the country. Overnight Kibbutz Guest House
We will start the day with a drive through the lush green valleys and high mountains of the most fertile part of Israel . We'll be at one of the sources of the Jordan River , the Banias, with its spectacular water falls. From here we climb to the peak of Mt. Canaan to Safed, the city where Jewish mysticism, the Kabala, developed in the 16th century and today the most important artist colony in the country. We'll continue along Israel’s most northern road along the Lebanese border, past Mt. Meron, famous as the place where Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai lived in a cave for 11 years. Overnight Kibbutz House
Today we make our way to Acre, to see the impressive Crusader harbors and walk along it sea walls with spectacular views of the bay of Haifa. We drive round the bay to the modern Israeli industrial, harbor city of Haifa , glittering like a jewel on Mt. Carmel . We ascend the mountain to see the Bahai gardens and the panoramic view of the city. We continue to Caesarea the capital of Judea in Roman times, with its great palace of Herod , its hippodromes, theaters, fortification wall and ancient harbor. Overnight Tel Aviv
Today we will discover the pioneering spirit of Tel Aviv, Israel's most modern city filled with inspiring examples of buildings of early 20th century. We'll visit the Diaspora Museum , depicting the rich culture and life of the Jewish People outside Israel . We'll continue to Independence Hall where Ben Gurion announced the establishment of the Jewish State. We'll visit the Palmach museum depicting the historic and heroic activities of this military unit that contributed much to the success of the war of Independence . Towards evening we will stroll around Old Jaffa and its artists shops then continue to our last farewell dinner together. Some members of the group will be departing for a visit to Eilat others will be returning to the US . Bon Voyage, Lehitraot.
Depart Tel Aviv for Chicago via Newark – flight time and schedule to be advised
4500 Dempster St.
Skokie, IL 60076
ph: 847-675-4141
fax: 847-675-0327
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