Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - On Our Way
Depart Philadelphia
LY 028 EWR/TLV 2:30PM-7:45AM (JUL 15)

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - Welcome Home! Shalom and welcome to Israel Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport (7:45AM) and meet your Tour Educator and your Israeli friends from Netivot. After light refreshment drive to Neot Kedumim for ice break activities and to plant a tree, marking the start of your adventure. Drive to Kibbutz Sa'ad for a visit and lunch (1:00PM). Afternoon continue to Netivot and familiarize yourself with your host town with a scavenger hunt game. Participate in a security briefing Overnight: Home Hospitality in Netivot

Thursday, July 16, 2009 - Science to Desert People In the morning visit the science center with special program in preparation for e-Camp After lunch drive to Sderot to visit the Simcha Mekorot visitors' center. Hear the story of Water to the Negev (pending confirmation). Continue deep into the desert for a camel trek and a traditional Bedouin Hafla (feast) Overnight: in a Bedouin encampment

Friday, July 17, 2009 - Massada Rocks! Ascend Massada via the Roman Ramp to see the magnificent desert sunrise Tour the rock fortress, which was the last sovereign Jewish territory from the destruction of the Temple to the rebirth of the modern State of Israel. Climb down to Herod’s Hanging Palaces that became strongholds for the Zealots in their fight against the Romans. Descend via the steep Snake Path. Enjoy a short hike to the waterfall at Ein Gedi and get a glimpse of desert wildlife. Continue to experience a chance to swim (float) in the Dead Sea (separate swimming) and for lunch. After lunch drive to Netivot Kabbalat Shabbat Overnight: Home Hospitality in Netivot

Saturday, July 18, 2009 - Shabbat with friends Spend the Shabbat in Netivot with your Israeli friends Discussion of Parashat Hashavua: Matot-Massei Numbers 30:2--36:13 Moses conveys the laws governing the annulment of vows to the heads of the tribes of Israel. The tribes of Reuben and Gad (later joined by half of the tribe of Manasseh) ask for the lands east of the Jordan as their portion in the Promised Land, these being prime pastureland for their cattle. Moses is initially angered by the request, but subsequently agrees on the condition that they first join, and lead, in Israel's conquest of the lands west of the Jordan. The boundaries of the Promised Land are given, and cities of refuge are designated as havens and places of exile for inadvertent murderers. Havdallah In Motzei Shabbat head to Beer Sheva for a bowling contest Overnight: Home Hospitality in Netivot

Sunday, July 19, 2009 - Northern Exposure Depart for Tel Jeezrael to see how Biblical stories mesh with the lay of the Land Enjoy a short water hike at Nahal Hakibbutzim Continue for a Tikun Olam project. In the evening, camp out under the beautiful Galilee Sky Overnight: A 1000000 Star Hotel – camping out in the Galilee

Monday, July 20, 2009 - Cliffs, Kayaks, Katzrin and Kumzitz Enjoy a Kayaking adventure down the Jordan River or cherry picking on the Golan. Ascend the Golan Heights for a hike in the Gilaboon View deep into Syria from atop Mt. Bental Head to Mitzpe Gadot to view the Hula Valley and hear about Israel's master spy, Eli Cohen. In the evening a Kumzitz Party Overnight: A 1000000 Star Hotel – camping out in the Galilee

Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - Many Facets - one country Start the day in Zfat, city of mystical Judaism (Kabbalah). Explore the narrow alleyways lined with ancient synagogues and artists' galleries. Head south to the Carmel Mountain to the Druze Village of Ossafia for a traditional lunch in a local home and to view the Bahai Gardens from atop the Mountain Onward along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea to Tel Aviv the first modern Hebrew-speaking metropolis. Enjoy a city tour and pause at Rabin Square to remember and speak of peace. Explore the vibrant Nahalat Binyamin mall and the colorful Carmel Market. In the evening, enjoy a walking tour of Old Jaffa and hear about some of the characters who make up its history – Jonah and the Whale, Andromeda and Napoleon – just to name a few Overnight: Home Hospitality in Netivot

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - Heroes, ancient and modern Drive to Tel Aviv and relive history as you gather at Independence Hall where David Ben Gurion Proclaimed Israel's Independence. Join the pre-statehood elite military unit as you tour the Palmach Museum (subject to confirmation), or on to Holon for a unique experience with the blind – Dialogue in the Dark, or visit Ayalon Institute, underground ammunition plant that secretly operated during the British Mandate Enjoy a short city tour and return to Netivot Overnight: Home Hospitality in Netivot

Thursday, July 23, 2009 - O Jerusalem! Depart Netivot and ascend to Jerusalem. Pause at the Haas Promenade with its spectacular view for a traditional Shehehianu ceremony. Walk the Old City Ramparts from Jaffa Gate to Zion Gate. Visit Mount Zion and the tomb of King David, founder of the city Enter the Old City through the Zion Gate Explore the Jewish Quarter taking in highlights such as the Cardo, the Broad Wall (First Temple Period) and view the Southern Wall Excavations. Learn about the centrality of the Temple in Jewish life. Enjoy a spiritual visit to the Western Wall Walk through the mysterious Western Wall Tunnels (pending confirmation) Participate in a program on Democracy and Judaism (Rabin Hostel, pending confirmation) Overnight: Jerusalem

Friday, July 24, 2009 - Welcoming the Sabbath Bride In the morning visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial. Tour the museum, the Children's Memorial, the Valley of the Communities, and the Boulevard of the Righteous Among the Nations. Continue to Mount Herzl and visit the gravesites of Herzl, Golda Meir, Yitzhak Rabin and other Zionist luminaries as well as the graves of fallen Israeli soldiers. See Jerusalem prepare for Shabbat as you explore the colorful Machne Yehuda Market Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel and Festive Shabbat Dinner Shabbat programs Overnight: Jerusalem

Saturday, July 25, 2009 - Shabbat Jerusalem Style Shabbat Services Discussion of Parashat Hashavua: Parashat Devarim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22) On the 1st of Shevat (37 days before his passing), Moses begins his repetition of the Torah to the assembled Children of Israel. Asking them to keep the Torah and observe its commandments in the land that G-d is giving them as an eternal heritage, into which they shall cross after his death. Moses also sends a message to his successor, Joshua, who will take the people into the Land and lead them in the battles for its conquest: "Fear them not, for the L-rd your G-d, He shall fight for you." Walking tour and scavenger hunt through the neighborhoods of Jerusalem Shabbat programs Havdallah Head to the Ben Yehuda Street Pedestrian Mall for a night on the town Overnight: Home Hospitality in Netivot

Sunday, July 26, 2009 - Remembrance In the morning watch the movie "Hero in Paradise" and form discussion groups. Spend the rest of the day recapping your tour and visit with Netivot. In the evening enjoy a farewell party Overnight: Home Hospitality in Netivot

July 27 - August 7, 2009 - Designing your future Depart for Alonei Yitzhak for your eCamp experience eCamp program Overnight: eCamp - Alonei Yitzhak

Friday, August 7, 2009 - TGIS! (Thank Goodness its Shabbat!) After the end of eCamp activities, travel to Tel Aviv for Kabbalat Shabbat at the beach front Shabbat Programs Overnight: Tel Aviv area

Saturday, August 8, 2009 - Shabbat and Shalom Shabbat Services Discussion of Parashat Hashavua: Parashat Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25) In the Parshah of Eikev ("Because"), Moses continues his closing address to the Children of Israel, promising them that if they will fulfill the commandments (Mitzvot) of the Torah, they will prosper in the Land they are about to conquer and settle in keeping with G-d's promise to their forefathers. Moses also rebukes them for their failings in their first generation as a people, but he also speaks of G-d's forgiveness of their sins, and the Second Tablets which G-d inscribed and gave to them following their repentance. Their 40 years in the desert, says Moses to the people, during which G-d sustained them with daily manna from heaven, was to teach them "that man does not live on bread alone, but by the utterance of G-d's mouth does man live." Moses describes the land they are about to enter as "flowing with milk and honey," blessed with the "Seven Kinds" (wheat and barley, grapevines, figs, pomegranates, olive oil and dates), and the place that is the focus of G-d's providence of His world. He commands them to destroy the idols of the land's former masters, and to beware lest they become haughty and begin to believe that "my power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth." A key passage in our Parshah is the second chapter of the Sh'ma, which repeats the fundamental mitzvot enumerated in the Sh'ma's first chapter and describes the rewards of fulfilling G-d's commandments and the adverse results (famine and exile) of their neglect. It is also the source of the precept of prayer and includes a reference to the resurrection of the dead in the Messianic Age. Relaxation time Closing sessions Festive farewell dinner Head to Ben Gurion Airport

Sunday, August 9, 2009 - Shalom U'lehitraot
LY 027 TLV/EWR 12:05AM-4:45AM
Depart Israel for the US

* Program is subject to change