Rabbi Norman Lipson - Temple Dor Dorim - June 2012

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Highlights This Deluxe Tour Includes: 2 nights Renaissance Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv 2 nights Kibbutz Hagoshrim Guesthouse, Upper Galilee 7 nights David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem 2 nights Renaissance Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv All touring and sightseeing per an agreed upon itinerary in a deluxe air-conditioned motor coach with an English speaking guide Breakfast daily Dinner at Maganda Restaurant Druze lunch with home hospitality 2 kibbutz dinners Shabbat dinner in Jerusalem Dinner at Beit Ticho Lunch and spa use at the Dead Sea Dinner and a camel ride at Eretz Beresheet Shabbat dinner in Tel Aviv Farewell dinner in Tel Aviv Group transfers and airport assistance upon arrival and departure Tips to driver, guides and dining room waiters Entrance fees as per itinerary Porterage Tour Does Not Include: Roundtrip airfare Departure taxes and fuel surcharges Any border taxes or visas Any items of a personal nature Travel Insurance (highly recommended) Itinerary Day 1, Sunday, June 10, 2012: BEGIN OUR JOURNEY Depart the United States on our overnight flight to Israel. Day 2, Monday, June 11, 2012: WELCOME TO ISRAEL! Arrival in Israel where we are met and assisted through customs by our Ayelet Representative…Meet expert guide Shimon Zemer, and begin our tour …Visit Neve Michael, a residential home for Israeli children at risk. We meet some of the amazing children and hear from the center leaders about the work done there… Next we visit Moshav Natan, located along the green line, and the security barrier...We meet the head of security for the Moshav and discuss the implications of the fence and their community's location in relation to nearby Arab villiages...Continue to our hotel to check in…Overnight Tel Aviv. Day 3, Tuesday, June 12, 2012: SEEDS OF A NEW STATE Breakfast…Begin our day in Old Jaffa, where we walk among the many artist vendors and cafes as we hear the history of this ancient port…Visit to the Palmach Museum where we “join up” with the paramilitary forces from Israel's pre-Statehood days OR visit the nearby Rabin Center, dedicated to commemorating the life and work of Yitzhak Rabin…This afternoon we learn about the history of the Haganah Movement and see the exhibitions at the Haganah Museum… Enjoy the entertainers, artists, and craftspeople who bring the streets to life at Nachalat Binyamin and in the Carmel Market…Stroll through the Neve Tzedek neighborhood before enjoying dinner at Maganda Restaurant…Overnight Tel Aviv. Day 4, Wednesday, June 13, 2012: ADVENTURES ON THE COASTAL ROUTE Breakfast…Drive up the coastal road to Continue to Caesarea, where we view the amazing Roman ruins, including the Roman Theater and the aqueduct……Lunch and home hospitality in the Druze village of Daliyat el-Carmel…Stop at the overlook in Haifa, where we take in the panoramic views of the port city, and admire the beautiful Bahai Temple and Persian Gardens…Continue to the crusader era city of Akko and see the British Prison…Check into our kibbutz...Dinner and overnight at our kibbutz in the Galilee. Day 5, Thursday, June 14, 2012:BAR/BAT MITZVAH & NORTHERN EXPLORATIONS Breakfast…Shacharit Bar/Bat Mitzvah Service in the ancient synagogue of Bar Am along the Lebanese border...Visit the Orchard at Kibbutz Malkia…Look out at neighboring Lebanon atop Mt. Dado at Metula…Visit and wine tasting at the world class Golan Winery...Later today we enjoy a kayaking adventure down the Jordan River…We also visit an IDF Base (pending confirmation) before dinner at our kibbutz…Overnight at our kibbutz in the Galilee. Day 5, Friday, June 15, 2012: FROM THE GOLAN TO THE CITY OF GOLD Breakfast…Visit the Golan Heights, where we pass former Syrian bunkers and stop atop Har Bental for panoramic views stretching far into neighboring Syria…Stop at K'far Kedem to see how life was lived in Mishnaic times, including the chance to ride a donkey and make pita bread…Continue to Jerusalem where we join together for a special “Shehekianu” blessing as we overlook the City of Gold…Time permitting we walk through Machane Yehuda, where we take in the sites and sounds of the marketplace as Jerusalemites prepare for the approaching Shabbat…Continue to our hotel to check in and refresh before welcoming Shabbat at the Western Wall with the people of Jerusalem…Tonight we enjoy Shabbat dinner together at our hotel…Overnight Jerusalem. Day 6, Saturday. June 16, 2012: SHABBAT SHALOM! Breakfast…Shabbat services this morning at HUC…Enjoy lunch on own before a walking tour with our guide…Free time to relax…This evening we enjoy dinner on own along Ben Yehuda Street or along the new Mamilla Mall…Overnight Jerusalem. Day 7, Sunday, June 17, 2012: JERUSALEM'S OLD CITY Breakfast…Today we enjoy a walking tour through the Old City… We walk through the Jewish Quarter, including the Roman Cardo marketplace… Visit the Davidson Center and Robinson's Arch…Explore the Western Wall Tunnels…Wind through the Arab Market (“shuk”) to the Christian Quarter, ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre…This evening we enjoy dinner at Beit Ticho…Overnight Jerusalem. Day 8, Monday, June 18, 2012: THE DEAD SEA BASIN Breakfast…Travel south through the Dead Sea Basin, stopping at Ein Gedi where we hike to the hidden waterfalls…We next take the cable care up to Masada, where we hear the story of the Jewish Zeolots last stand against the Romans in 73 CE…Continue to the Dead Sea where we float in the healing waters and enjoy lunch at a resort hotel…This afternoon we enjoy a camel ride and dinner at Eretz Bereshit…Overnight Jerusalem. Day 9, Tuesday, June 19, 2012: DIGGING ISRAEL Breakfast…Today we fulfill the mitzvah of gleaning the fields by participating in fruit collection for the needy with Project Leket…Continue to the Beit Guvrin region to take part in a hands on archeological dig and spelunking at the Bar Kochva Caves… Explore the Stalactite Caves in Sorek…Continue back to Jerusalem…Overnight Jerusalem. Day 10, Wednesday, June 20, 2012: EXPLORING OUR PAST Breakfast…Morning visit to Yad Vashem, Israel's memorial to the Holocaust, where we view the many moving exhibitions including the Hall of Names and the Avenue of the Righteous Among the Nations…Continue to Gilo to meet with members of its Citizen Guard, volunteers to keep the neighborhood safe or possible visit to the home of Rabbi Jeffrey Bearman, a Gilo resident to hear his story…Continue to Mt. Herzl, Jerusalem's military cemetery, where we visit the gravesites of Theodore Herzl, Golda Meir, and Yitzhak Rabin…We visit the Mt. Herzl Museum, where we learn about the life and work of the great Zionist visionary…Visit to the Supreme Court before enjoying the remainder of the day at leisure...Overnight Jerusalem. Day 11, Thursday, June 21, 2012: CONNECTING TO THE LAND Breakfast…Morning visit to the Mt. of Olives, overlooking the Old City…Explore the foundations of the city at Ir David, the original City of David…Next we enjoy a tree planting in a JNF forest, connecting us physically to the land of Israel…The remainder of the day is at leisure for relaxation, shopping or exploration on own…Overnight Jerusalem. Day 12, Friday, June 22, 2012: MODERN FOUNDATIONS Breakfast…Depart Jerusalem and travel to Tel Aviv… We visit Latrun, Israel's outdoor armored corps museum, where we explore the tanks and artillery used by the Israeli Defense Force throughout the country's history…Visit the Ayalon Institute, where we discover the underground ammunition factory that played a pivotal role in Israel's fight for Independence…Check into our hotel with time to freshen up for Shabbat services on the beach…Tonight we enjoy Shabbat dinner at Mishkenot Ruth Daniel…Overnight Tel Aviv. Day 13, Saturday, June 23, 2012: SHABBAT SHALOM! Breakfast…Day at leisure to relax on the beach or enjoy last minute shopping - we suggest checking out the newly revived “Hatachana” area, with its boutique shops and dining options…This evening we enjoy Havdallah on the beach before we walk together to the nearby Port of Tel Aviv. Here we join together for our farewell dinner at a local restaurant…Overnight Tel Aviv. Day 14, Sunday, June 24, 2012: RETURN HOME Breakfast…Transfer to the airport to meet our flight back to the United States, arriving home the same day. The memories last forever!!! *itinerary subject to change Optionals Rates & Hotels Click BOOK to sign up now! Start Date Plan Option/Hotel Detail Land Only* Land and Airfare   Jun 10, 2012 Rabbi Norman Lipson - Temple Dor Dorim - June 2012 [+ Hotel Details] Renaissance Tel Aviv   Tel Aviv The Renaissance Tel Aviv Hotel is located on the Mediterranean shore and within the very heart of Tel Aviv's business and entertainment centers. A step outside the door and you're on the white sands of the blue Mediterranean, while Tel-Aviv's bustling city center is only a few minutes walk away. [more] Kibbutz Hagoshrim   Upper Galilee HaGoshrim Kibbutz and Resort Hotel, in the heart of the Hula Valley countryside, looks out towards the Golan Heights and the snows of Mount Hermon. Its unique blend of ancient and modern architecture set in pastoral surroundings with splendid views and crystal-clear air promise an ideal holiday-site both for those seeking tranquility and relaxation, and for those wishing to enjoy a wider range of activities. [more] Inbal Hotel   Jerusalem The Inbal Hotel overlooks the Old City and Liberty Bell Park. This hotel prides itself on being warm and friendly, providing quality service. The attractive guest rooms have modern bathrooms. There is a new health club and spa, outdoor or indoor swimming, hair salon, several popular shops, and good dining options. The Inbal is an easy walk to the German Colony’s beautiful boutiques and restaurant row. Executive lounge privileges are available at an additional charge. [more] Renaissance Tel Aviv   Tel Aviv The Renaissance Tel Aviv Hotel is located on the Mediterranean shore and within the very heart of Tel Aviv's business and entertainment centers. 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