Join The Conservative Synagogue?s Israel Adventure Led by Rabbi Jeremy Wiederhorn April 11 – 22, 2012

Tour Highlights:
EL-AL, EWR - Tel Aviv - EWR - Non Stop Flights
David Citadel Hotel Jerusalem, Carlton Hotel Tel Aviv, Kibbutz Lavi Guest House,
All Breakfasts, 2 Shabbat Dinners and Lunches, 3 Week-Day Dinners, Lunch Kfar Hanokdim per itinerary
Touring with one of Israel's Top Tour Guide Educators in Deluxe Motor Coach, Youth Counselor, Our tour begins with a welcome orientation, “Ending Passover in Tel Aviv”, Holiday and Shabbat services at Masorti congregation Kehillat Sinai, Enjoy the beach and boardwalk, Kabbalat Shabbat on the beach with Rabbi Wiederhorn, Explore Tel Aviv and Old Jaffa, Israeli folk Dancing, Mitzvah of "leket," Weitzman Institute, Independence Hall, Palmach Museum, Meet Israeli peers in our P2K Gilboa Region, Mystical city of Tzefat, Kayak on the Jordan River, Plant a tree, Jeeps Golan Heights, Visit to IDF Base, Israel’s border with Jordan, Old City of Jerusalem, Yad Vashem, Jerusalem Bird Conservatory, Archeological Dig, Machaneh Yehuda Market, Moving B’nei mitzvah service at the Masorti Kotel, Southern Wall Excavations, Davidson Center, Jewish Quarter, Kotel Tunnels, David’s City, Hezekiah’s water tunnel, Masada, Camel Trek, Bedouin Home Hospitality, Dead Sea, Kabbalat Shabbat in Jerusalem,
Optional Shabbat Walking tour, Havdalah with Rabbi Wiederhorn
ITC full Israel source book, A fantastic tour filled with meaningful experiences and fun !

Reduction for 3rd or 4th child sharing with parents in Quad room at Lavi + David Citadel only, will be $410 for each child. NO QUADS AT CARLTON TA

  Itinerary

Wednesday, 11 April – Israel Pilgrims
Depart on overnight flight to Israel

Thursday, 12 April – When You Come into the Land (Deut.
26:1)
Hol Hamoed Pesah; Erev Hag - Arrival in Israel (12:25
pm), to be met and assisted at Ben Gurion Airport by your
ITC representative. Proceed to the modern Hebrew city of Tel
Aviv for hotel check-in. Festive Pesah holiday dinner at the
hotel. Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv

Friday, 13 April – Hag Aharon (Last Day in Israel) of Pesah
Holiday services at Masorti congregation Kehillat Sinai Afternoon free to enjoy the beach and boardwalk Kabbalat Shabbat on the beach with Rabbi Wiederhorn Delicious Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv

Shabbat, 14 April – Shabbat in Tel Aviv
Shabbat services at Masorti congregation Kehilat Sinai Afternoon at leisure to relax at the beach or explore Tel Aviv and Old Jaffa on one’s own, including free Israeli dancing on the boardwalk. Free evening in Tel Aviv
Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv

Sunday, 15 April – Foundations of the Modern State
Our youth counselor joins us this morning Take part in the mitzvah of "leket," as you harvest crops to be distributed to the poor with Leket Israel, formerly known as Table to Table. At Weizmann Institute in Rehovot learn of the impressive accomplishments of Israel’s top science university; group may split: walk through the superbly appointed Weitzman family mansion to enjoy its fine design and architecture OR visit the Science Garden for a fun, hands-on experience of Israel’s cutting-edge science and technology At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion’s moving declaration of the State. Enjoy an impressive presentation of the amazing achievements of the Palmach at the multi-media Palmach Museum (age 6 and up only) Free evening in Tel Aviv
Overnight: Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv

Monday, 16 April – Partners in Israel
Take part in activities with Israeli peers in our P2K Gilboa Region. Tour the synagogues, courtyards, and shops of the mystical city of Tzefat. Glide down the Jordan River in a kayak (age 5 and over) Check-in followed by dinner at the
hotel. Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, Tiberias

Tuesday, 17 April – The Golan Heights
Plant a tree in Israeli soil in honor or in memory of a loved one. Ascend the Golan Heights, and stop to gaze down over the Galilee as the Syrians once did; enter former Syrian bunkers and learn how master spy, Eli Cohen, revealed their secrets. Visit to IDF Base (arranged by Rabbi) Travel through the Golan Heights by jeep, off the beaten track, and learn how Golan water sources have played a central role in military conflict in the region. Travel south along Israel’s border with Jordan for the ascent to Jerusalem Gaze upon the Old City of Jerusalem from the Haas Promenade, standing where Abraham stood at the dawn ofJewish history; take in the breathtaking view.Free evening in Jerusalem (dining suggestions to be provided)
Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem

Wednesday, 18 April – Remembering
Visit the new Holocaust Memorial Museum (age 12 and up only) and the Children’s Memorial at Yad Vashem. Alternative for younger children: Visit the Jerusalem Bird Conservatory to see birds ringed for tracking by conservationists and to take part in an ecology workshop (accompanied by adult/s; not included in tour price) Go way back in time at the “Dig for a Day” program at Beit Guvrin; uncover actual artifacts as you participate in an ongoing archeological dig. Spelunking (cave crawling) also available for the adventurous. Visit colorful, bustling Machaneh Yehuda open-air market – am yisrael chai!
Dinner at the hotel Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem

Thursday, 19 April – Jerusalem of Old - Yom Hashoah
Take part in a moving B’nei mitzvah service at Robinson’s Arch, the “Masorti Kotel”. Explore the Southern Wall Excavations and learn more about the ancient Jerusalem Temple at the Davidson Center. Travel through many centuries as you tour the Jewish Quarter. Two groups alternate at each site: In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the massive foundation stones of the Western Wall AND Go way back in time to King David’s Jerusalem in David’s City and enjoy sloshing through Hezekiah’s water tunnel (strap-on water shoes and flashlights needed) Tentative: Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebratory dinner, to be hosted by celebrating families (not included in tour price)
Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem

Friday, 20 April – Freedom Fighters or Fanatics?
Early departure for the Dead Sea Region Ascend Masada by cable car; tour this impressive excavation and discuss the terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish population during Roman times. Descend Masada by the Roman Ramp Enjoy a camel trek through the desert and a delicious Bedouin lunch in a Bedouin tent at Nokdim Camel Ranch Enjoy a dip and mud baths at Mineral Beach on the amazing Dead Sea. Return to Jerusalem to prepare for Shabbat Kabbalat Shabbat at a synagogue of your choice or at a scenic overlook. Delicious Shabbat dinner at the hotel
Overnight: David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem

Shabbat, 21 April – Shabbat in Jerusalem
Parashat Shmini
Shabbat services at a choice of neighborhood synagogues (suggestions, walking instructions to be provided) Sumptuous Shabbat lunch buffet at the hotel Shabbat afternoon at leisure – optional walking tour with your guide; activities for children with youth counselor Havdalah with Rabbi Wiederhorn
Farewell dinner at the hotel
Depart for the airport (1:00 am flight)

Sunday, 22 April – A Temporary Departure
Arrive in USA

Begin planning your next Israel trip with Rabbi Wiederhorn and ITC Tours!

Itinerary Subject to Change