Basic Judaism Course about Judaism for  Christians

Israel Trip

Oct. 31– November 10, 2010

 

Hello,

We are so glad you are interested in our trip to Israel November 2010. We will have an amazing time.

Below find basic details and a registration form.  You may also travel on your own and just purchase the land portion.  You may be able to save quite a bit buying individual tickets on your own or using free miles.  If you want to make your own air arrangements, we'll agree on a general time to meet in Jerusalem. We will arrange a suggested group flight as well

 

 

Sunday, Oct. 31 – depart for Israel

 

Monday, November 1st: Arrive, meeting and assistance, drive to Jerusalem, Shehehiyanu and walk around downtown Jerusalem,

Overnight Prima Kings Hotel,Jerusalem

 

Tuesday, November 2nd: Today we will focus on the New city and visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum, the Supreme Court with its contemporary design incorporating traditional Middle Eastern motifs of domes, arches, and passageways, all set up to create interesting interplays of shadow and light, then to the Herzl Museum including spectacular audio-visual encounter with the visionary of the Jewish State..

Overnight Prima Kings Jerusalem

 

Wednesday, November 3rd: Old city – we will begin with visit to "Ir David" or the "City of David" as it is known in English, the actual location of the Biblical City of Jerusalem captured by King David over 3,000 years ago.  Deep underground, the City of David is revealing some of the most exciting archeological finds of the ancient world.

We will continue to within the walls of the Old City – city of the 3 religions, to the Kotel, the underground Western Wall tunnels, walk along the Cardo and its shops, through the Arab Bazaars and the Holy Sepulchre Church.

Dinner at restaurant in Jerusalem.

Overnight Prima Kings Hotel Jeruslaem

 

Thursday, November 4th:We will drive down into the Judean Desert to visit Massada then dip in the Dead Sea at Ein Gedi Spa and return to Jerusalem

Overnight Prima Kings Hotel Jeruslaem

 

 

Friday, November 5th: We will drive to the Judean Mountains, visit the Stalegmite cave and the Scroll of Fire Monument. Return to  Jerusalem to stroll thru the Mahne Yehuda Market and drive thru Mea Shearim to see preparations for Shabbat.

See Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel.

Friday night dinner in private room at the hotel.

Overnight Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem

 

Saturday, November 6th: Shabbat Services at the Ramot Synagogue followed by Kiddush after which we will continue to the Israel Museum to see the model of the city as it was 2,000 years ago, and the Shrine of the book with its ancient scrolls.

Overnight Prima Kings  Hotel, Jerusalem

 

Sunday, November  7th- Drive north via the coastal road – visit the ancient  Roman city of Casarea, the city that Herod the Great dedicated to Caesar Augustus more than 2,000 years ago.  We will continue along the coast to Zikron Yaakov one of the first pioneer Jewish settlements established in1882 and drive through the Galilee to Tiberius .

Dinner and Overnight at the Prima Hotel Tiberius

 

Monday, November 8th – Today we take a jeep ride and climb up to the Golan Heights for overview then on to visit the city of  Safed, center of the Kaballa and its ancient synagogues and artists galleries. Back in Tiberius we will visit the grave of the Rambam.

Overnight  Prima Tiberius

 

Tuesday, November 9th – We will cross back to the coast, visit the Crusader ruins of Acre, then view of the Bahai Gardens in Haifa and end in Tel Aviv.

Overnight Prima Hotel Tel Aviv

 

Wednesday, November 10th - Tour of Tel Aviv, the Diaspora Museum and the Palmach Museum!!!

Farewell dinner and departure.

 

Optional extension to Eilat and Petra

 

The price for the above is per person in double occupancy includes 1 free in 1 double room.

• Price: NOT INCLUDING THE FLIGHT  $  2,429 minimum  20  participants There will be a refund of $100-$300 if we have 25-30 participants)   We did not price the flight because so many people made their own flight arrangements last time using miles or another airline. We will have a suggested group flight soon.

 

• The price includes:

* 1 transfer   from Ben-Gurion airport to Jerusalem

* 10 Full days English speaking guide, licensed by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism.

* 9 Full days luxurious bus tourism standard.

* 3 Overnights driver and guide. Tel Aviv (1) & Tiberias (2).

* 9 Overnights.

*Tel Aviv - 1 night   Prima  Tel Aviv B&B.

*Tiberias –2 nights              Prima   Tiberius (1 night  half board – dinner).

*Jerusalem – 6 nights          Prima  Jerusalem B&B.

*All breakfasts.

*Portage.

*Entrance fees to all sites mention in the itinerary.

*One dinner in Jerusalem

*One dinner in Tiberias

*Kabalat  Shabbat -   Friday dinner in private room.

*Festive Farwell dinner

* Jeep tour in the Galilee

*Supplements

*Single Supplement: $552

* 3^rd person: $644

*The prices does  not include: 

Meals not mentioned tips, personal expenses, etc.

Note:

*No reservation was made on behalf of the above quote.

*Availability will be checked at the time of confirmation.

*Space is available at time of transmission

 

 

You can extend your stay in  Israel.

 

Reserve your spot with $500 deposit check to EHNTJC or $520 if by credit card.

The Tour operator needs to know ASAP about Eilat/Petrta extension tentative plans because hotel rooms are in short supply

 

Ezra – Habonim, The Niles Township Jewish Congregation

 

MISSION TO ISRAEL

November 2010

 

            Passport Information: (Please include Mr., Mrs. Or other titles as Dr., Rabbi, etc.)

1.    Name (as it appears on your passport) _________________________________ Nickname _______________

                  Birth date: ______________________________ Passport # _______________________________________________

                                                                             (Month/Day/Year)

                  Country of Origin ______________________________________________ Expiration Date __________________

2.    Name (as it appears on your passport) _________________________________ Nickname ________________________

            Birth date: ______________________________ Passport # _______________________________________________

                                                           (Month/Day/Year)

                  Country of Origin ____________________________________________   Expiration Date __________________

Please attach a clear photocopy of your passport identification page. Passport should be valid for a minimum of 6 months after planned return. If you need a renewed passport, please contact the U.S. Passport office for information.

 

            Mailing Address/ Telephone:

      Street ______________________________________________________ Apt # __________________

                  City ______________________________ State ________________________Zip _______________________________

                  Home Telephone (       ) _________________________________________ Work (       ) ______________________

      Fax (       ) _________________________ E- Mail Address _______________________________________________

 

            Air Travel:

                   I wish to extend to Eilat _____ Yes          _____ No

                  

                   I/We would like to extend my stay in Israel until _______________________________________

            

                   I/We will need additional hotel arrangements     _______________________________________

 

           Special Arrangements:

 

                   Kosher

 

                   Other Dietary Request (plane service only) ____________________________________________

                   On the plane I/We would like to sit next to (subject to availability) ________________________

 

                   Single Room ($ __________ additional cost)               Assign me a roommate

                   I would like to room with ___________________________________________________________

 

(If we are unable to provide a roommate for you, the single supplement charge will apply. Roommates will be assigned on a first come first serve basis)

 

Insurance: In order to cover any pre-existing conditions – Anyone who wish to have travel insurance, the travel agent needs to know within 2 to 3 days of their deposit date. The insurance company will cover pre-existing conditions if insurance is bought within 13 days of deposit date.

 

 

 

The tour guide in Israel and tour company handling the details in Israel is Nathan Shapira at shapira shatour@netvision.net.il