Depart on your flight to Israel

Tuesday, April 05, 2005 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 06, 2005 Begin the day with a visit to David Citadel Museum. View the Old City and the New City from top of the tower then visit the model of Jerusalem as it was in the Second Temple Period (It is very important to visit the site before entering the city for it provides a better understanding once inside the city) and the 19th Century model. Walk the Old City Walls' Promenade to Mt Zion and visit King David's tomb founder of the city. Enter the Jewish Quarter through the Zion Gate like generations of Jewish Warriors have. Explore the Jewish Quarter taking in highlights such as the Hurva Synagogue, the Cardo and the Southern Wall Excavations. End the day with a spiritual visit to the Western Wall Overnight: Hotel Neve Ilan

Thursday, April 07, 2005 Drive via Ha'Ella Valley and climb Tel Azeka to learn about the battle of David and Goliath fought at the valley below. Continue to Beit Guvrin to have a hand on experience with the past as you participate in an archeological dig. Explore the Bell Caves and Bar Kochva caves at Beit Guvrin head south into the desert for a camel trek and a Bedouin Hafla (feast) Overnight: In a Bedouin Tent at Kfar Hanokdim

Friday, April 08, 2005 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. Descend Massada via the Snake Path. Enjoy a chance to swim (float) in the Dead Sea Drive to your Sister City (Kiryat Malachi or Hof Ashkelon settlements) Kabbalat Shabbat, Festive Shabbat Dinner with the host families Overnight Sister City - Home hospitality

Saturday, April 09, 2005 Shabbat Services Shabbat walking tour Havdallah Overnight Sister City - Home hospitality

Sunday, April 10, 2005 Visit to Nitzanim and 69 hill to learn about the famous fights of the independence war. Depart north to Rosh-Ha'yin for lunch Continue to Tel-Aviv to visit Independence Hall in Tel Aviv, where the State of Israel was established. Enjoy a walking tour of Tel Aviv and visit Rabin Square and speak of Peace. Visit Old Jaffa. After dinner enjoy a walking tour to old Jaffa. Overnight: Tel Aviv- Tal Hotel

Monday, April 11, 2005 Depart Tel Aviv to drive to the ancient site of the Kings of Israel during First Temple Period - Megiddo. Learn about this strategic site with its unique water supply system. Continue pass Navoth's vineyard to the Gilboa Mountain - site of King Saul's last battle fought against the Philistines. Visit and enjoy a swim at Gan Hashlosha/Sachne springs at the foot of Mount Gilboa Visit Gesher to experience the hardship the new settlers of the Jewish State were going through while establishing the State of Israel. Overnight: A Kibbutz on the Sea of Galilee In the evening experience a Kumzitz Party (Bonfire).

Tuesday, April 12, 2005 Ascend the Golan Heights for a view of Israel and Syria. Visit the reconstructed Talmudic village of Katzrin. Drive north for a day of thrills and fun. Start with a special visit to one of the Israeli army outposts. Continue with a half day of Omega sliding and other adventurous activities. Conclude the day with a kayaking adventure on the Jordan River (weather permitting). Overnight: A Kibbutz on the Sea of Galilee Evening: a special night time dip at the hot springs of Mevoh Hama

Wednesday, April 13, 2005 Drive to visit Zfat - City of Mystical Judaism. Explore the narrow alleyways lined with ancient synagogues and artist's galleries. 11:00 - 12:30 Encounter with peers from the "Tefen" experimental school. (With Chamotal Posklinsky) 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch at the "Nof" Kosher restaurant. 14:00 - 15:00 Visit the Tefen Industrial park visitors center & the exiting collection of ancient cars and art museum. If the time will allow, Short walk to "Montfort" crusades fortress Drive to Haifa to view the Bahai Gardens atop of Mount Carmel Overnight: Har Carmel - Haifa In the evening meet with the Schiff Family.

Thursday, April 14, 2005 Visit to Atlit to learn how the British kept illegal Jewish immigrants in a "Prison like camp". Enjoy a short hike up to Ha'Etzba cave to understand how Pre-Historic men lived. Visit the Druze village of Ossafia to meet the locals and enjoy lunch. Drive via the Muhraka site where the prophet Elijah contested the false Baal prophets. View the magnificent Hanadiv Gardens near Zichron Ya'akov and visit the town to hear tales of wine and spies, love and betrayal. On the way to Jerusalem visit Latrun Armored Corps Memorial and Museum Overnight: Jerusalem - Kings Hotel In the evening, a preparation session for Yad Vashem

Friday, April 15, 2005 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 Overnight: Jerusalem - Kings Hotel

Saturday, April 16, 2005 Shabbat Services Shabbat walking tour of Jerusalem Closing Sessions Havdallah Festive farewell dinner at Mini-Israel Drive to Ben Gurion Airport

Sunday, April 17, 2005
1:10am - Depart for the US
Arrive the same day