Monday, April 19, 2004
Depart on your flight to Israel

Tuesday, April 20, 2004 Shalom and welcome to Israel Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport Ascend to Jerusalem and say Shehehianu at a vantage point over looking the Old City Opening Sessions Overnight Hotel Neve Ilan

Wednesday, April 21, 2004 Begin the day with a visit to the Second Temple period Jerusalem model Continue to Mt. Zion and the Tomb of King David, founder of Jerusalem, The City of Peace. Enter the Old City through Zion Gate following the Warriors of the War of Independence and Six-Day War. View the Broad Wall and explore the Southern Wall Excavations and the steps leading up to the Temple Mount. Enjoy a spiritual visit to the Western Wall A special rooftop tour of the Old City to discuss the centrality of Jerusalem to 3 major religions. Take a ride on the Time Elevator - Israel's latest high tech extravaganza In the evening, a session of politics and Israel Overnight Jerusalem

Thursday, April 22, 2004 Have a hand on experience with the past as you participate in an archeological dig Explore the Bar Kochva caves at Beit Guvrin Visit the Israeli Air Force Museum in Hatzerim Head south into the desert for a camel trek Then a Bedouin Hafla (feast) Overnight: In a Bedouin Tent

Friday, April 23, 2004 Ascend Massada via the Roman Ramp Tour the site and hear about this last stronghold held by the Jewish Zealots in their revolt against the Romans. Enjoy a chance to swim (float) in the Dead Sea at the Tzel Harim Hotel beach Drive to your Sister City: Kiryat Malachi Introduction session to the city. Head to your host's homes for Shabbat Kabbalat Shabbat, Festive Shabbat Dinner Shabbat Program - What is the Shabbat all about and what does it mean to me? Overnight Kiryat Malachi

Saturday, April 24, 2004 Shabbat Services Shabbat programs Havdalah Enjoy an evening of activities with peers at the local community center Overnight Kiryat Malachi

Sunday, April 25, 2004 Head to Independence Hall in Tel Aviv, where the State of Israel was established Walking tour of Tel Aviv and visit Rabin Square to speak of Peace Visit Old Jaffa Depart for the Israeli Naval Base for a Memorial Day (Yom Hazikaron) Ceremony Overnight: Haifa

Monday, April 26, 2004 View the magnificent Hanadiv Gardens near Zichron Ya'akov and visit the town to hear tales of wine and spies, love and betrayal. Stop at the local military cemetery for a ceremony Visit the Druze village of Ossafia to meet the locals and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon explore the Crusader fortress in Akko including the secret escape tunnel. After dinner participate in Yom Ha'atzmaut celebrations Overnight: Haifa

Tuesday, April 27, 2004 View the magnificent Bahai Gardens Thenhike to Ein Tina Ascedn the Golan and view the region from atop Mt Bental In the evening, a Kumzitz Party (Bonfire). Overnight: A Kibbutz on the Sea of Galilee

Wednesday, April 28, 2004 head to the Kinneret Courtyard and the grave of the poet Rachel to talk about the pioneers who settled the region. Enjoy a kayaking adventure on the Jordan River (weather permitting) Visit the 6th century synagogue at Beit Alfa and learn about it's unique Mosaic floor. Head south to Hotel Neve Ilan Tonight and excursion to the Visit the Home Town of Yael Overnight: Hotel Neve Ilan

Thursday, April 29, 2004 Joined by Yael Head to park Mini Israel to see all of Israel in miniature Then a visit to the Armored Corps Memorial at Latrun Ascend the Judea Hills to visit Avshalom Stalactite/Stalagmite cave and continue to visit the Sataf Springs caverns. In the evening, a preparation session for Yad Vashem Overnight Hotel Neve Ilan

Friday, April 30, 2004 Tour Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial Then to Mt Herzl for a program stressing how the Jewish people moved from the depths of the Holocaust to heights of re-founding of a Jewish homeland in Israel. Visit to Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book. Continue to explore the Seam Line, parting the city of Jerusalem between the years 1948 and 1967 A farewell visit to the Wall Kabbalat Shabbat Shabbat Dinner Shabbat Program

Saturday, May 1, 2004 Shabbat Services at 3 different synagogues in Jerusalem Closing Sessions Festive farewell dinner Drive to Ben Gurion Airport

Sunday, May 2, 2004
Drive to Ben Gurion Airport
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