Temple Beth El of Stamford , CT
Israel
celebrating Israel
Led by Rabbi Joshua Hammerman
January 10-18, 2008
On this unforgettable journey,
we’ll:
- Explore
- Bring ancient
texts to life with faculty of the renowned Hartman Institute
- Be briefed by
experts on the news behind the headlines
- Meet with
representatives of
- Learn about the
latest ideas in Jewish environmentalism
- Hear first hand
about the latest efforts in Arab-Jewish and interfaith relations
- Learn about
early Zionism and meet a hero from
- Hear about the
growth of Masorti (Conservative) Judaism
- Bring care packages
to soldiers on the northern border
- Meet the brave
firefighters of Kiryat Shmonah
- Discuss art and
Kabbalah with an expert in Safed
- Spend a
glorious Shabbat in Jerusalem
- And much
more!
Our tour will once again be
coordinated by the experts at Keshet Tours:
"The tour plan with Keshet is not an
itinerary - it's a curriculum. No stop is a "site." Rather, every
destination is seen as an opportunity to understand the unfolding story of the
Jewish people.. turning
tourists into pilgrims. (The staff)involves themselves
with us as Jews on a search for the lessons
Rabbi Lester Bronstein
Bet Am Shalom Synagogue,
Keshet: The Center for
Educational Tourism in
Telephone: (972) 2 6713518 Fax: (972) 2 6713624
Proposed itinerary
(subject to revision)
|
Date |
Program |
Meals/Overnight |
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Thursday
January 10 |
Departure from JFK on El Al 002 at 7:30pm. |
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Friday
January 11 |
Arrival at Ben Gurion
at 12:50pm. We proceed directly
to Check-in
and prepare for Shabbat. Kabbalat Shabbat at Kol Haneshama
or Shira Hadasha followed by festive Shabbat dinner
at the hotel. |
Airport
Snack Shabbat
dinner at hotel Overnight: Inbal, |
|
Shabbat
January 12 |
“Shul hopping” to a variety of synagogues
representing different ethnic traditions. Rendezvous for Musaf at Moreshet
Return
to hotel for lunch and rest. Seudat Shlishit snack and discussion on Judaism and Social
Action with Rabbi Levi Lauer, founder of Atzum. Group Havdalah and free evening. |
Lunch
at hotel Seudat Shlishit
snack Dinner-on
own Overnight: Inbal, |
|
Sunday
January 13 |
Begin
the day with a spectacular outlook over Explore
the new excavations at the City of Lunch break and shopping time in the Jewish
Quarter and Cardo. Meeting with representatives from Learning
session with faculty of the Hartman Institute. |
Lunch-on
own in Jewish Quarter Dinner-on
own in Overnight: Inbal, |
|
Monday
January 14 |
Learn
more about the father of Zionism, Theodor Herzl at the Learn
and remember at Yad Vashem, including the
historical museum and Children’s Memorial. Visit
the new multi-media. Evening:
Dr. Michael Oren or Yossi Klein HaLevi. |
Lunch-on
own Dinner-on
own Overnight: Inbal, |
|
Tuesday
January 15 |
Learn
more about the “Image of Abraham” Project at the Van Leer Institute. Interfaith program in Ramle
with Rabbi Michael Klein-Katz. Travel
north to the mystical city of Evening:
Art & Kabbalah with local artist David Friedman. |
Packed
Lunch Dinner
at hotel Overnight: Rimon Inn, Zefat |
|
Wednesday
January 16 |
Survey
the northern border and strategic briefing with Colonel (Res.) Kobi Merom. Bring goodie packages to soldiers serving
along the Lebanese border. Meet
the brave firefighters of Kiryat Shemona. Return
to Zefat to explore the synagogues of the
mystics. Shopping
time in artist colony. Enjoy a
gourmet dinner and klezmer concert in the artist
colony. |
Lunch-on
own in Kiryat Shemona Dinner
in artist colony Overnight: Rimon Inn, Zefat |
|
Thursday
January 17 |
Program on Jewish Ecology with Jeremy Benstein. Visit
Kibbutz Ein Dor to meet
one of the founders, Aryeh Malkin, who was also on
the crew of the Aliyah Bet ship, “Josiah Wedgewood”
and interred in Atlit by the British. Lunch in Kibbutz dining
room. Travel
south to Transfer
to airport for departing flight. |
Lunch
at Kibbutz Ein Dor Farewell
Dinner |
|
Friday
January 18 |
Departure on El Al 001 at 1:00am. Arrival JFK at 5:50am. |
|
Program will be staffed by
senior tour educator and security escort.
All breakfasts plus underlined
meals are included in the package price.
Listed speakers’
participation subject to confirmation.
2008 Adult
January
10-18, 2008
Air + Land Price Per
Person
Based on
Double Occupancy Hotel Accommodations
|
Minimum 20 Paying Participants plus 1 Free* |
$2941 |
|
Minimum 15 Paying Participants plus 1 Free* |
$3105 |
*Free is in
double occupancy accomodations
● Single Occupancy hotel accommodations: Add an additional $375 per person
·
Land Only: Deduct
$1290
*Standard Tips & Gratuities are an additional $75 per person and will be included in final billing
Deposits and Payment Schedule:
|
October 12, 2007 |
Deposit of $250 per participant
(applied to total payment) |
|
November 12, 2007 |
50% of total trip cost |
|
December 12, 2007 |
Payment due in full (plus tips) |
|
Cancellation after October
12, 2007 |
Refund of deposit less
$100 per person |
|
Cancellation after
November 12, 2007 |
Full refund less $500 per
person |
|
Cancellation after
December 12, 2007 |
Full refund less $2375 per
person |
|
Cancellation after
December 27, 2007 |
No Refund |
Refund Schedule:
Cancellation of flight reservations on or after November 1, 2007, will result in a $250 "flight