FALL 2018
32 years of providing the best way at the best price to experience Israel
421 7th Avenue, Suite 1210, New York, NY 10001. Tel. 212-684-7370, Fax. 212-447-6468
www.israelmovement.com eretzisrael1@gmail.com
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IF – you want to have a fabulous journey and support Israel at the same time…
IF – you want to know more about Israel, its people and history while having an experience of a lifetime…
IF – you want to do all this and much more, but pay much less…
COME WITH US TO ISRAEL
Dates, Hotels and Prices (per person)
LAND ONLY (not including airfare):
OCTOBER 28 TO NOVEMER 11, 2018
KING SOLOMON $1999 Single supplement $999
KINGS HOTEL (not available at this time)
SPECIAL AIRFARE PRICES AVAILABLE
Please call our office for these limited specials
ITINERARY – FALL 2018
Sun. We book your departure to schedule your arrival into Israel for Monday.
Mon. Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport – Group transfer to hotel, or if in Israel already, make your way to Jerusalem and check into hotel of your choice to unpack and prepare to meet the group for dinner.
Tue. We will start with a view of Jerusalem from Haas Promenade, then drive to the Old City and follow in the footsteps of the 1948 story. After visiting the Kotel we will visit the memorial room, enter the Hurva Synagogue for a related tour and see Batei Machas Square where the Old City surrendered to the Arab Legion. We will continue to Zion gate and hear about the missed opportunity of ’48 and visit David’s tomb. In the afternoon we will visit the Underground Museum in the Russian compound.
Wed. Jerusalem in 1948: From international city to the Jewish state capital:
Ramat Rachel – Kibbutz on the verge – blocked the Egyptian army from invading Jerusalem. We will visit the amazing olive tree statue and the viewpoint of the archeological site. From there to Katamon and San Simon – today an exclusive neighborhood, in 1948 the site of one of the harshest battles of the Palmach. Drive by the old Knesset building and through Government Hill. Visit the Menorah thentour and enjoy the Israel Museum
Thu. Open the Siege – along route number 1. We will start the day at the Yvel jewelry factory in Motza to learn about Modern Zionism and Ethiopian integration. From there we continue to Kastel memorial – site of one of the major battles to open the road to Jerusalem. Then we will visit Abu Gosh, an Israeli Arab village, and learn about their special connection to the Jewish people by meeting with the locals.
Fri. Tel Aviv – We will visit Independence Hall, where the state was declared. Tourh of Old Jaffa and the flea market.
Sat. Shabbat Shalom
Sun. Check out of Jerusalem hotels. We will start the day at Nitzanim and visit the women fighters memorial. At Kibbutz Netiv Haasara on the Gaza border we will join the “Peace Mosaic” hands on activity. Lunch will be in Sderot – famous for its resilience. In the afternoon we will visit the Nir-am Museum of Water and Security and learn how the Negev became part of Israel. Overnight in Beer Sheva
Mon. And the desert will bloom – we will start the day touring the Ben Gurion University campus, learning about our thriving country, then continue to Sde Boker to Ben Gurion’s hut to learn about the declarer of the state and his dreams. Enjoy the desert views at Mitzpe Ramon. Drive to Eilat via the beautiful Ramon crater. Overnight in Eilat.
Tue. Eilat – “Um Rash Rash” and the Ink Flag.Last city liberated in the War of Independence. We will try to understand the importance and lure of this unique city, visiting the city museum and during a driven tour of Eilat. We will enjoy the underwater observatory and end the day with optional boat ride or jeep tour. Overnight in Eilat.
Wed. Leave Eilat – late check out of hotel. Driving back north, we’ll start the day at Timna Nature Reserve including Solomon’s Pillars and learn about ancient copper mining.Then we will tour a desert kibbutz to learn the secrets of what it takes to flourish in the desert. Continue our drive along Arava Valley making out way back to Jerusalem via Dimona.
Thu. Drive north to visit town of Eli in Binyamin region and meet with locals. Continue to Hadera to the First Aliyah Museum and enjoy a tour of a local winery.
Fri. Free Day.
Sat. Shabbat Shalom: Enjoy your last Shabbat in Yerushalayim. Evening checkout and transfer to airport.
General Information
Please add $50 registration fee (non-refundable).
Price based on double occupancy, single room occupants are subject to a single supplement.
Discount for children under 12.
Daily trips throughout the country.
2 Kosher meals per day – breakfast and dinner – Shabbat day lunch.
One group transfer from and to the airport in Israel
(group pickup will be determined by the majority of people arriving at the same time).
Tour entrance fees included. Touring by air-conditioned bus, with licensed English speaking guides.
Lectures and group discussions. Free time.
Prices, itinerary, flight assignment and departure dates are subject to change.
Changes or cancellation of airline tickets could incur penalties.
Please refer to cancellation policy on the back of the reservation form.
Payments:
$100 Deposit per person with registration. One half of the balance is due 2 months prior to departure.
Full balance is to be paid 1 month before departure.
Cancellation within six weeks of departure will incur a penalty of $200.
Make check payable to “Eretz Israel Movement”.
You may contact one of our previous passengers. They have enjoyed our tours – give them a call.
CA – Sol Remer 818-506-1372 NJ – Erwin & Elaine Markow 201-791-7125
CA – Philip Weinberg 818-487-1387 NY – Alan & Orly Steinberg 516-487-3310
CO – Michelle & Yitzchak Teitelbaum 303-333-0300 NY – Samuel Bradin 845-368-0140
FL – Esta & Danny Shepetofsky 561-451-0387 NY – Barry Reiss 518-439-9217
FL Jay Neufeld 305-316-7099 NV – Michael Pokroy 702-322-2746
IL – Mark & Pam Lewkovich 847-998-0246 OH – Sherman & Shirley Frankel 216-292-5633
IL – Joel & Josie Meyers 773-764-7659 OR – James & Vicki Stone 503-644-3572
MD – Sam Seidman 410-356-0182 PA – Chaim & Alison Rosenberg 215-725-4932
MN – Robert Margolies 952-924-0244 PA – Dena Rockoff 717-234-5995
MO – David & Roslyn Hirschhorn 314-725-1719 VA – Bob & Arlene Lapidus 703-450-4072
ONT. – Rachel Weinles 416-782-6908
QUE. – Steven & Bonnie Farkas 514-482-7652
Eretz Yisrael Movement, 421 7th Avenue, Suite 1210, New York, NY 10001
TEL: 212-684-7370 FAX: 212-447-6468
www.israelmovement.com eretzisrael1@gmail.com
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