Join in celebrating Notre Dame Church's 50th and Congregation Agudath Israel's 90th Anniversaries On an Interfaith Israel Experience With Rabbi Silverstein, Father Anthony Randazzo, and Susan Werk January 29 – February 5, 2012

Tour Highlights:
Round Trip flights - Newark New Jersey - Tel Aviv Israel - Non Stop
Nof Ginnosar Hotel Sea of Galilee - Prima Kings Hotel Jerusalem
All Breakfasts, 3 Week-Day Dinners as per itinerary
Touring with one of Israel's Top Tour Guide Educators in Deluxe Motor Coach Opening ceremony, Ancient city of Tzippori, Kibbutz Hanaton, Mystical city of Tzefat, Nazareth, Church of the Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Workshop, Mary’s Well Cana, Ancient Capernaum Synagogue, Tabgha, Church of Multiplication, Mount of Beatitudes, Temple Mount, Kotel (Western Wall), Kotel Tunnels, Southern Wall Excavations, Davidson Center, Four quarters of Jerusalem’s Old City, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Tomb of King David, Upper Room site of the Last Supper, Negev Desert, Tel Sheva, Jo Alon Museum of Bedouin Culture, Mount of Olives, Church of Dominus Flevit, Garden of Gethsemane, Machaneh Yehuda, Welcome the Sabbath along with hundreds of others at the Kotel (Western Wall) Special guest speaker, Israel Museum, Special dialogue with members of the Jerusalem Christian community, Optional Sunday morning Mass, Dead Sea, Beautiful Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, Kumran home of the mysterious ancient sect that authored the Dead Sea Scrolls, Visit Modi’in the site where the Hanukah story took place ITC full color source book, A fantastic tour filled with meaningful experiences and fun!

  Itinerary

Sunday, January 29 - USA Departure
Afternoon departure from Newark on overnight flight to Israel Monday, January 30 - Rabbinic Judaism in the Galilee 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. Visit Kibbutz Hanaton and hear about the recent revival Tour the synagogues, courtyards, and art galleries of the mystical city of Tzefat. Hotel check-in and welcome dinner. Overnight : Nof Ginnosar Hotel, Sea of Galilee - Dinner included

Tuesday, January 31 - The Life of Jesus in the Galilee
In Nazareth, the birthplace of Jesus, visit the Church of the Annunciation, St. Joseph's Workshop, and Mary's Well. Drive through Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle; stop at the Wedding Church (time permitting) Proceed to the excavations of the ancient Capernaum Synagogue on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, the focal point of Jesus' ministry. Visit Tabgha, the traditional site of the miracle of fishes and loaves, and the Church of Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor. At the Mount of Beatitudes, stand at the site of the Sermon on the Mount. Travel to Jerusalem Overnight: Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem

Wednesday, February 1 - Jerusalem of Old
Walk up to the Temple Mount (security permitting) Stop for prayer and reflection at the Kotel (Western Wall) In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Western Wall's massive foundation stones. Explore the Southern Wall Excavations and learn more about the Jerusalem Temple at the Davidson Center. Take in a rooftop view of the four quarters of Jerusalem's Old City, followed by a four quarters walking tour, including a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. We conclude our day at the Tomb of King David and visit the Upper Room, site of the Last Supper. Free evening in Jerusalem Overnight: Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem

Thursday, February 2 - The Desert
A Spiritual Awakening. Retrace the footsteps of Abraham, the Patriarch, as we enter the Negev Desert for a desert experience. Experience the silence of the desert and contemplate this environment as the crucible of monotheistic religion. At Tel Sheva, the best example of what we imagine a Biblical well to be, review biblical scenes that took place at wells. Visit the fascinating Jo Alon Museum of BedouinCulture near Lahav for an in-depth introduction to this desert culture and some Bedouin hospitality. Return to Jerusalem for a free evening Overnight: Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem

Friday, February 3 - The Mount of Olives
Take in a breathtaking view of the Temple Mount from the Mount of Olives. Walk down alongside the ancient Mount of Olives Cemetery to the site of the Church of Dominus Flevit and proceed to the Garden of Gethsemane, the place where Jesus was arrested; see the ancient olive trees and visit the Basilica of the Agony. Walk through the colorful, bustling Machaneh Yehuda open-air market, as Jerusalem prepares for the Sabbath. Welcome the Sabbath along with hundreds of others at the Kotel (Western Wall) Sabbath dinner at the hotel, possibly with special guest, Rabbi Tamar Applebaum. Overnight: Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem - Dinner included

Saturday, February 4 - Shabbat in Jerusalem
Optional Shabbat services at a synagogue of your choice (suggestions, walking instructions to be provided) Optional visit to the recently renovated Israel Museum, including the Shrine of the Book, the Second Temple Model of Jerusalem; Judaica, art, and archeology exhibits. Shabbat lunch at the hotel. Shabbat walking tour and lecture Take part in a special dialogue with members of the Jerusalem Christian community Overnight: Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem - Lunch included

Sunday, February 5 -Back to the Bible
Optional morning mass Hotel check-out Travel to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth Enjoy a walk through the beautiful Ein Gedi Nature Reserve to the waterfall and review the biblical story of kings David and Saul "on site" Stop for a dip at the amazing Dead Sea Visit the excavation of Kumran, home of the mysterious ancient sect that authored the Dead Sea Scrolls. Visit Modi'in, the site where the Hanukah story took place. Group farewell dinner Group farewell dinner Depart for the airport - Dinner included

Monday February 6 - Overnight Flight back home Arrive Newark early morning
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Itinerary Subject to Change