Wednesday, June 15, 2011 – On Our Way
Depart the USA
Jet Blue / 346, SRQ/JFK, 12:25P - 3:08P
LY / 002, JFK/TLV, 7:00P - 12:25P (June 16)

Thursday, June 16, 2011 – Welcome Home! Shalom and welcome to Israel Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport (12:25PM) and meet your Tour Educator Drive to Neot Kedumim, the biblical reserve for lunch, a program and tree planting. Ascend to Jerusalem and pause at the Haas Promenade with its spectacular view for a traditional Shehehianu ceremony. Enjoy a spiritual visit to the Western Wall Opening session and interactive map activity Overnight: Prima kings hotel, Jerusalem

Friday, June 17, 2011 - Totally Jerusalem Start the day with a visit to the Israel Museum to see the model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple period and the Dead Sea Scrolls, housed in the dramatic Shrine of the Book. 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 and descend the Western Hill to the unique City of David. Prepare to get wet as you explore the tunnel built by King Hezekiah nearly 2700 years ago. See the Jerusalemites prepare for Shabbat at Machne Yehuda Market. Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel and Festive Shabbat Dinner Shabbat programs Overnight: Prima kings hotel, Jerusalem

Saturday, June 18, 2011 – Shabbat Shalom in Jerusalem Shabbat Services and discussion on Parashat Hashavua Parshah Shelach (Numbers 13:1-15:41): Moses sends twelve spies to the Land of Canaan. Forty days later they return, carrying a huge cluster of grapes, a pomegranate and a fig, to report on a lush and bountiful land. But ten of the spies warn that the inhabitants of the land are giants and warriors "more powerful than we"; only Caleb and Joshua insist that the land can be conquered, as G-d has commanded. The people weep that they'd rather return to Egypt. G-d decrees that Israel's entry into the Land shall be delayed forty years, during which time that entire generation will die out in the desert. A group of remorseful Jews storm the mountain on the border of Land and are routed by the Amalekites and Canaanites. The laws of the menachot (meal, wine and oil offerings) are given, as well as the mitzvah to consecrate a portion of the dough (challah) to G-d when making bread. A man violates the Shabbat by gathering sticks and is put to death. G-d instructs to place fringes (tzitzit) on the four corners of our garments so that we should remember to fulfill the mitzvot (Divine commandments). Shabbat programs including a session with Amnon Weigler "Every person has a name, our Jewish roots" (pending confirmation) Enjoy a Shabbat leisure walk through the new neighborhoods of Jerusalem Havdallah and then head to the Ben Yehuda Street Pedestrian Mall for a night on the town Overnight: Prima kings hotel, Jerusalem

Sunday, June 19, 2011- Jerusalem United Meet with ADL Israel office representative to reflect about Israel's role in view of rising anti-Semitism (pending confirmation) Walk through the mysterious Western Wall Tunnels (pending confirmation). Continue exploring the Jewish Quarter taking in highlights such as the Cardo, the Broad Wall (First Temple Period) and the Southern Wall excavations. Learn about the centrality of the Temple in Jewish life. In the afternoon, drive out to the surrounding hills of Jerusalem for a short hike to the Sataf Springs. Enjoy the cool spring water and view Biblical mountain agriculture. Overnight: Prima kings hotel, Jerusalem

Monday, June 20, 2011 – Mediterranean Shores Descend from Jerusalem and drive to Caesarea, visit the Roman city including the theater, the aqueduct and the Crusaders fortress with is dry moat. Drive to Mei Kedem to enjoy exploring inside the cool Herodian Aqueduct. Continue north to the Carmel Mountains and enjoy lunch with a Druze family in Ossafiyah. Afternoon visit peers at Kfar Hassidim. Overnight: Kfar Hassidim

Tuesday, June 21, 2011 – Mystical Zfat Start the day at Rosh Hanikra, descend by cable car to visit the glorious sea grottos carved by the sea. After lunch head to Kiryat Yam, tour the town and meet local peers for mutual activities and spend the night with hosting families (Pending confirmation) Overnight: Hosting Families

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 – Go Golan! Following fun and wet activities at the Sea of Galilee, head to Mitzpe Gadot to view the Hula Valley and hear about Israel's master spy, Eli Cohen. Enjoy an exciting kayaking adventure on a tributary of the Jordan River followed by a zip-line fun activity into the river, and end the day with a Pizza party. Overnight: Nofei Gonen guest house

Thursday, June 23, 2011 – Northern exposure View Lebanon from atop of the Manara Cliffs, visit the statue of the “Roaring Lion at Tel Hai and continue to Zfat – city of Mystical Judaism. Explore the narrow alleyways lined with ancient synagogues and artists' galleries. Spend time with Abraham and hear about the Kabbalah. Overnight: Nofei Gonen guest house

Friday, June 24, 2011 - “Tel Mond, My kind of town” Early this morning visit the Arbel Cliffs for a near vertical hike down Drive south to the foot of Mount Gilboa for a short hike and view of the Yizrael Valley. See how Biblical tales mesh with the topography. Stop at Gan Hashlosha Springs (Sachne) for a swim. Drive to Tel Mond, and meet your Israeli friends from your P2K community Welcome and introduction of delegation members Assigning to host families + Dinner, Kabbalat Shabbat Summer night dreams! Karaoke and summer party at the community center Overnight: With host families in Tel Mond

Saturday, June 25, 2011- Home-style Shabbat Shabbat in Tel Mond. Spend the day with families and friends Free time with host family! Volleyball / Basketball tournament at the sports center. Free time with host family! Visit the Max Brenner Chocolate Factory & Restaurant Overnight: With host families in Tel Mond

Sunday, June 26, 2011 – Caves and Camels; Planes and People Say good-bye to your Israeli peers, depart Tel Mond, and travel via road # 6 to see the security barrier and understand the fight against terror Travel to the Nitzanim area to hear about the roll this settlement played in the War of Independence. Visit the Monument to the Fighting Hebrew Woman, and hear the story of Mira Ben Ari. Time permitting, enjoy a dip in the Mediterranean Sea and/or a chance to roll around in one of Israel's largest sand dune. Continue into the desert for a camel trek and a Bedouin Hafla (feast) Overnight: Kfar Hanokdim Hospitality Bedouin Tent http://www.kfarhanokdim.co.il/

Monday, June 27, 2011 – Floating in the lowest place on earth 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. Next a chance to swim (float) in the Dead Sea Enjoy a short hike to the waterfall at Ein Gedi and get a glimpse of desert wildlife. Drive to Tel Aviv via the Judean Desert Overnight: Sea Net Hotel, Tel Aviv http://www.inisrael.com

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 – Tel Aviv, the City that Never Sleeps Spend a day out in Tel Aviv. Start with Rabin Square to remember, reflect and speak of peace, Head to Nahalat Binyamin pedestrian mall. Stroll down trendy Shenkin Street. See the colorful, crowded and noisy Carmel Market filled with shoppers. Relive history at Independence Hall where David Ben Gurion proclaimed the creation of the State of Israel. In the evening, enjoy a special tour of Jaffa to hear about some of its famous residents and visitors, like Jonah (and his whale), Andromeda and Napoleon Overnight: Sea Net Hotel, Tel Aviv http://www.inisrael.com

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 – Remembrance and Renewal Start the day with a visit to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial for a program and Yizkor Service Drive to Mt. Herzl. Visit the gravesites of Herzl, Golda Meir and Yitzchak Rabin as well as the military cemetery. Afternoon take a ride on the Time Elevator – a hi-tech extravaganza to discover more of Jerusalem’s 3000 years of history. Farewell visit to the Western Wall Enjoy farewell dinner Drive to Ben Gurion Airport for flight to the US

Thursday, June 30, 2011 – Shalom U’lehitraot
Depart Ben Gurion Airport
LY 001 TLV/JFK 01:00A - 05:40A
Jet Blue / 345, JFK/SRQ, 8:20A - 11:38A

* All hours and program is subject to change.