Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - On our way...
Depart the US for Israel

Thursday, May 19, 2011 - Welcome Home Shalom and welcome to Israel Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport and meet your Tour Educator Drive to Tel Aviv Enjoy a special tour of Old Jaffa in the evening to hear about Jonah and the Whale, Andromeda and Napoleon, all whom have a relationship with the city Overnight: Dvora Hotel, Tel Aviv

Friday, May 20, 2011 - To be a free people in our own land Start the day with a visit to Independence Hall, where the State of Israel was born Join the Palmach (pre-statehood army) "virtually" at the Palmach Museum (pending confirmation) Onward to the Druze Village of Ossafiyah for a traditional Druze Meal and Hospitality. Kabbalat Shabbat overlooking the Hills of Tzfat. Overnight: Tel Aviv Hotel, Tzfat.

Saturday, May 21, 2011 - Shabbat in Tzfat Parashat Bechukotai (Leviticus 26:3-27:34) G-d promises that if the people of Israel will keep His commandments, they will enjoy material prosperity and dwell secure in their homeland. But He also delivers a harsh "rebuke" warning of the exile, persecution and other evils that will befall them if they abandon their covenant with Him. Nevertheless, "Even when they are in the land of their enemies, I will not cast them away; nor will I ever abhor them, to destroy them and to break My covenant with them; for I am the L-rd their G-d." The Parshah concludes with the rules on how to calculate the value of different types of pledges made to G-d, and the mitzvah of tithing produce and livestock. Unique Shabbat Services in the Picturesque Tzfat Synagogues. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of Tzfat and tour the narrow alleys, hearing about stories of Kabbalah, mystical deeds and miracles. In the afternoon go down to the Tzfat ancient cemetery and hear the stories of the Tzadikim that are buried there. Havdallah Join Lag Ba'omer celebration at Mt. Meron (Pending final date) Overnight: Tel Aviv Hotel, Tzfat.

Sunday, May 22, 2011 - Northern Exposure Ascend the Golan Heights and have a nature Hike in the glorious Gilabun Canyon. View deep into Syria and look down on the ghost town of Kuneitra from Mt. Bental Stop at the Golan Height's capital of Katzrin for Lunch and visit the 2000 years old Talmudic village. Pause at Mitzpe Gadot to view the Hula Valley and to hear of Israel's master spy, Eli Cohen. Then prepare to get wet as you enjoy a kayaking adventure on the Jordan River Join Lag Ba’omer celebration at Mt. Meron (Pending final date) Overnight: Tel Aviv hotel, Zfat

Monday, May 23, 2011- Ancient and modern life Start the day with a donkey ride and Biblical activities at Kfar Kedem Travel to your P2K activity in Kiriyat Malachi and Chof Asquelon. Meet with peers for ice break activity and activities with your P2K Community Overnight: P2K

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 - Dig the Desert fun In the morning say farewell to your P2K peers. Experience the past as you participate in the Archeological dig in Bet Guvrin National Park and visit the enormous Bell Caves. Drive via Arad to the Bedouin encampment where you will enjoy afternoon camel ride followed by Bedouin Hafla (feast). Overnight: Hanokdim, Bedouin encampment

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - Masada Rocks and Pilgrimage Ascend Massada through the Roman ramp for a tour of the site, hearing tales of Herod and the Zealots who chose death over slavery at the hands of the Romans Descend via the Snake Path and enjoy a chance to swim (float) and have Lunch in a private beach of the Dead Sea. Time permitting hike the Ein Gedi Desert Oasis Ascend to Jerusalem via the Judean Desert and say Shehehianu at a vantage point overlooking the Old City Overnight: Montefiore Hotel, Jerusalem

Thursday, May 26, 2011 - O Jerusalem! Visit the City of David and get wet while walking through Hezekiah Tunnel (pending confirmation) Walk the Old City Wall promenade from Jaffa Gate to Zion Gate and visit King David's tomb. Enter the Old City via Zion Gate the same way Israeli warriors have done through the ages Explore the Jewish Quarter including the Cardo - an ancient shopping mall where you can still shop today, the Broad Wall and view the Southern Wall Excavations End the day with a visit to the Kotel for an emotional moment and explore the mysterious Western Wall Tunnels stretching under the Old City (pending confirmation) Overnight: Montefiore Hotel, Jerusalem

Friday, May 27, 2011 - Remembrance and National sites! Start the day with a visit at Yad Vashem, The national Holocaust Memorial. Continue to Mount Herzl for a ceremony by the graves of Herzl, Rabin and others. Explore Giv'at Ram, Israel's national mall with the Supreme Court building, the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) Building and the Government buildings Finish your Friday activities preparing for Shabbat in the colorful Machne Yehuda Market - a riot of sounds and smells, from fruit to Arab coffee to flowers to spices to fresh Challah being baked for Shabbat In the evening join thousands of Jewish People of all ages and backgrounds as they head to the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest place to welcome the Shabbat. Kabbalat Shabbat and a festive Shabbat dinner. Overnight: Montefiore Hotel, Jerusalem

Saturday, May 28, 2011 - Shabbat in Jerusalem Shabbat Services Parashat Bamidbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20) In the Sinai Desert, G-d says to conduct a census of the twelve tribes of Israel. Moses counts 603,550 men of draftable age (20 to 60 years); the tribe of Levi, numbering 22,300 males age one month and older, is counted separately. The Levites are to serve in the Sanctuary, replacing the firstborn, whose number they approximated, who were disqualified when they participated in the worshipping of the Golden Calf. The 273 firstborn who lacked a Levite to replace them had to pay a five-shekel "ransom" to redeem themselves. Enjoy a scavenger hunt of Jerusalem neighborhoods to see hidden treasures not often noticed. On this interactive program we pull back the veil on the history, architecture and some urban legends surrounding the neighborhood. Havdallah Head to Ben Yehudah Street for an evening of fun and Shopping. Have a Farewell dinner and say goodbye. Drive to Ben Gurion Airport and Depart for the US

Sunday, May 29, 2011 – Leavin' on a Jet Plane Depart Israel and arrive back home on the same day Shalom U'lehitraot

* Program is subject to change