Synagogue Groups - Jews Reformed
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Highlights
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| Jews Reformed Congregation 12 Days |
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Day 1 En Route Today we leave the U.S in transit to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International. Overnight en route. |
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 Hall of Independence |
Day 2 Tel Aviv Upon arrival in Tel Aviv, we will transfer to the city and make a stop at Independence Hall to see where David Ben Gurion made his famous speech declaring the State of Israel. After checking into the hotel, we’ll move then to the ancient port town of Jaffa. In the evening, we’ll enjoy a Welcome Dinner at the wonderful restaurant Maganda located in the small Tel Aviv neighborhood, Neve Tzedek. Overnight, Tel Aviv. |
 Caesarea |
Day 3 Tel Aviv/Tiberias After enjoying a huge Israeli breakfast, we move on to the archeological gem of Caesarea. Not only can you visit the Roman, Byzantine, and Crusader ruins, you can also see them come to life in the myriad of new multimedia forums. Afterwards we’ll head on to enjoy wonderful Druze Hospitality and a vegetarian lunch. Next we’ll see the ruins at Zippori, paying special attention to the beautifully preserved mosaic of a woman, known as the other Mona Lisa. In the late afternoon we’ll take a Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee before heading to our hotel. Overnight, Tiberias. |
 Golan Heights |
Day 4 Tiberias After breakfast we’ll move onto another archeological treasure, Tel Dan. Next, we’ll enjoy an exciting Jeep Ride in the Golan Heights. In the afternoon we’ll go to Qazrin, an ancient Jewish settlement that also boasts an interesting museum. Afterwards, we’re off to Safed, a highly orthodox city known for its artists’ quarter. Overnight, Tiberias. |
 Beit Shean |
Day 5 Tiberias/Dead Sea Today we leave the beautiful North and head south to the Dead Sea. On the way, we’ll stop in Beit Shean to see the spectacular ruins and also the reconstruction of a typical Jewish home in ancient times. Next we’ll go to Beit Alpha to see the ancient synagogue with its famous mosaics. Then we continue on to the Dead Sea to bask in the therapeutic waters. Overnight, Dead Sea. |
 Ein Gedi |
Day 6 Dead Sea/Jerusalem After breakfast we’ll be heading northwards to Massada, site of the Herodian Palaces and also the Zealot’s last stand against the Romans in the early years around 70 C.E. We’ll move on to the oasis Ein Gedi, and also see the Nahal Waterfall. Next we’ll head to Jerusalem to say the Shechehiyanu at Mount Scopus before continuing to our hotel for Shabbat Dinner and overnight. |
 Old City |
Day 7 Jerusalem Jews Reformed Shabbat Shalom! Today we’ll be celebrating Shabbat at the HUC. You will also have the option to visit the David Citadel Museum on your own. Overnight, Jerusalem. |
 Israel's Supreme Court Building |
Day 8 Jerusalem After breakfast we’ll be taking a full day tour of the New City. First we’ll drive to the Knesset, Israel's House of Parliament to see the bronze Menorah sculpture. Then we’ll head to Israel's Supreme Court Building to see the beautiful architecture and learn more about Israel's justice system. We’ll also head to see windows designed by Marc Chagall at Hadassah Hospital. After lunch we’ll head to Yad Vashem holocaust memorial and museum. Next we’ll take a ride through the orthodox neighborhood of Mea Shearim before returning to the hotel. The evening is yours to enjoy. Overnight, Jerusalem. |
 Western Wall Tunnels |
Day 9 Jerusalem Today we visit the Old City of Jerusalem. We’ll visit first the Jewish Quarter, the Western Wall, considered the holiest place in Judaism, and the Western Wall Tunnels. We’ll also see the Southern Wall Excavations and the Davidson Center, which brings the Temple Mount ruins to life. In the afternoon we’ll get to shop at the Arab Market where you can find beautiful novelties and Judaica. Overnight, Jerusalem. |
 Latrun |
Day 10 Jerusalem After breakfast we’ll be taking a full day tour of some of the sites outside of Jerusalem. First we’ll participate in a Dig at Beit Guvrin where we can experience this nature and archeological preserve first hand. Afterwards, We will return to Jerusalem and visit the Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are kept. In the afternoon we’ll return to our hotel to hear from a Peace Now speaker. Overnight, Jerusalem |
 Ben-Yehuda Street |
Day 11 Jerusalem The remainder of your trip is at your leisure. Consider taking a walk through the City of David or getting some shopping done on Ben Yehuda Street. We’ll enjoy a Farewell Dinner at the Anna Ticho House before transferring to Tel Aviv for our PM departure from Ben Gurion International. Overnight, en route. |
Day 12 En Route Today we return home with memories to cherish for a lifetime. |
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