Sunday, August 21 - Homeward Bound
Overnight flight to Israel - Newark to Tel Aviv.
Monday, August 22 - The Sea and the Aqueduct
Travel the Mediterranean Coast. Visit ancient Caesaria. Water-Tunnel Trek through Roman Water System. Opening night dinner in Nahariah.
Tuesday, August 23 - Prisons and Cable Cars
See the Prison and Crusader Fortress in Acco. Yad LaYaled Ghetto Fighters' House. Cable Car ride to the heights of Rosh Hanikra.
Wednesday, August 24 - Laser Judaism
Tzefat - for mysticism and shopping. Kayak down the Jordan River. Multi-media show "She'an Nights" in 1500 year old site.
Thursday, August 25 - The Heights to the Desert
Explore the Golan Heights by Jeep. Chocolate Factory! Lunch with the Druse. Camels, camels, camels. Overnight camp out (or local hotel).
Friday, August 26 - Up, Float, and Up Again
Sunrise climb to Masada. Floating on the Dead Sea. Ascent to Jerusalem and celebration. Shabbat at Mevasseret Tzion, a local Reform Temple.
Saturday, August 27 - Shabbat in Jerusalem!
Morning services at the Hebrew Union College. Shabbat lunch and Shabbat rest. Afternoon Walking Around Jerusalem neighborhoods. Havdalah and Motzei Shabbat in the Big City.
Sunday, August 28 - Memories
Yad VaShem, the Holocaust Memorial Museum. Israel's history at the interactive Herzl Museum and the Har Herzl Military Cemetery. Explore the wonders of Machanah Yehudah Open-Air Market for great food and the best rugelach ever.
Monday, August 29 - Walls and Lights
Our own service with Bar/Bat Mitzvah service (1st or 2nd time!) participation at the Walls of the Old City. Go under the walls of the Kotel and the Temple. Explore the Old City of Jerusalem. Social Action with Packages from Home. The Night Spectacular sound and light show.
Tuesday August 30 - Going Underground
Dig for Ancient Treasures at Emek Tzurim. The secret Underground Bullet Factory in Tel Aviv. Make-your-own Judaica at Kakadu Art Studio. Farewell Banquet in Jerusalem! Depart for the Airport.
Wednesday, August 31 - Homeward Bound
Overnight flight to Israel - Tel Aviv to Newark.
Optional Extension to Eilat and Petra
Wednesday, August 31 - The Delights of Eilat
Early morning flight to the bottom of Israel - Eilat. Soaking in the sun including beach, pool, spa, paddle boats, snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, scuba and "snuba" diving.
Thursday, September 1 - The Wonders of Petra
Journey to Petra and the amazing rock formations. See the Treasury, Roman theatre, caves in Nabatean City. Return for evening in Eilat.
Friday, September 2 - Red Sea into Shabbat
Enjoy a Touring Yacht for cruising and lunch on the Red Sea. Friday night Shabbat services at Reform Kibbutz Lotan. Shabbat dinner and a day of relaxation.
Saturday, September 3 - Beach to Newark
Shabbat Morning Rest on the Beaches of Eilat. Fly to Tel Aviv. Overnight flight to Israel - Tel Aviv to Newark.
*Itinerary is Subject to Change
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