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The ACLJ is assembling a group to Leaders. Members of the Israeli travel with Chief Counsel Jay Knessel (Israeli Parliament) and Sekulow to from June 21, 2007 others to give you an in-depth view through July 1, 2007. The best of what is taking place in the way to stand with is to stand in. . Jay Sekulow, along with other key leaders of the This is much more than a ten-day American Center for Law & tour! This is an unprecedented Justice, will provide analysis and opportunity to experience in a way current information on what the that is not available to most ACLJ and our worldwide affiliates visitors. In addition to touring the are doing not only in the and Biblical sites, we will spend time Middle East but also globally. with government officials, military

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Tour Highlights:

¾ Reception with top officials in the government, academics, and community leaders in beautiful , the capital of the North. Meetings with Middle East experts and briefings on current situation and complexities.

¾ Travel to the holy places and enjoy the scenic vistas of the and experience ' ministry (Learn about the Talmudic laws, sit at the sight of the on the Mount).

¾ Absorb the history of the area while you travel along the northern border and visit with Northern Command Army Units. View the film “OZ77” which focuses on the strategic tank battles which took place during the and the victory over the Syrians – 1 tank battalion against 22! Learn first-hand about life along the borders between Israel, and , and the impact of events in Iraq on the . Be baptized in the River and visit Degania, Israel’s first and birthplace of .

¾ Tour the holy sites in . Visit Maale Adumim, the largest city on the ( and ), overlooking Jerusalem and the Judean Desert, for a tour and meeting with its mayor and city government leaders before continuing to the Dead (lowest point on ), , and (where the Scrolls were discovered).

¾ Tour the Knesset (Israel’s Parliament) and meet with a leading member who is a specialist on the politics of the Middle East. Plant a tree in the hills of Jerusalem with your own hands.

¾ Walk where HE walked, taught, died and rose again.

¾ Sightseeing will include a boat ride on the , Elijah’s Cave, Mt. of , Church of the Holy Sepulcher, , Garden Tomb, , , , Mt. Zion, Via Dolorosa, Kursi, , – Phillipi, Valley of , Persian Gardens of the Bahai Temple, Druze Village, and much much more.

¾ Price includes roundtrip airfare from New York area gateway, hotel accommodations, all meals, all sightseeing, entrance fees, taxes, and gratuities. Day by day itinerary

Day 1-Thursday, June 21 NEW YORK Depart from NY area gateway on overnight flight to Ben Gurion Airport in . Dinner and breakfast served on board.

Day 2 –Friday, June 22 TEL AVIV TO HAIFA Upon arrival in Tel Aviv, we will be met by our guide and board our bus for the drive northward and the transfer to our hotel in Haifa, Israel’s third largest city and capital of the North. Welcome dinner and reception by the city leaders, academics, and other interesting members of the Haifa community. Overnight: Haifa.

Day 3 – Saturday, June 23 HAIFA Drive to Caesarea, the ancient Roman capital built by in 22 B.C. Visit the the most recent excavations. Continue to Rosh Roman Theater, the and Herodian Hanikra which is on the edge of Haifa Bay and Port. Continue to Muchraka on the side of Mt. the international border between Israel and Carmel, the location of Elijah’s during his Lebanon. Enjoy the sunset over the bay before confrontation with the false prophets of Baal. returning the Haifa for dinner and overnight.

We’ll stop at the Druze village of Daliat -Carmel for lunch. Day 4 – Sunday, June 24 OR Return to Haifa for a view of the spectacular The day begins with a visit to the campus of Persian Gardens at the Bahai Temple and world Haifa University, located atop Mt. Carmel with shrine. its spectacular view of beautiful Haifa Bay, the Lebanese border, and the . We’ll Take a short drive to Akko (Acre) to visit and be briefed by Middle East specialists on the explore the restored old underground crusader current situation in Israel with a focus on the

city. Recognized as a World Heritage Site by Lebanese, Syrian and Hezbollah connectio n. UNESCO, we’ll have a chance to explore some of We’ll also learn about the complexities facing Israel, including issues concerning Arab Israelis, , Hamas, and the PLO.

Continue via the Valley of Armageddon to the excavation at . We'll travel up the mountains to the , arriving in Nazareth to visit the Church of the and Mary’s Well. Visit of Galilee. Dinner and overnight: Nazareth or Tiberias.

Day 5 – Monday, June 25 TIBERIAS Visit Kiryat Shmona, a town that was very hard hit during the war. We’ll visit an army base along the border and be briefed by an officer of On to Beit Shean to visit the spectacular the Northern Command. We’ll learn about the archaeological finds. Drive along the Gilboa complexities of protecting Israel on its northern mountain range to Prophet ’s Spring, border from Lebanon in the North which has a and then on to the Tel of Jezreel, the location of weak central government. It also has a strong Queen ’s summer palace where we hear Hezbollah element representing Iranian about the site’s intimate connection with Old interests. We will have a chance to understand Testament events. Heading further south, we the level of readiness required by the Israeli arrive in the holy city of Jerusalem. army and the lessons learned from the last war. Dinner and overnight: Jerusalem.

Continue to Caesarea Phillipi, now called Banias, one of the main sources of the . Day 7 – Wednesday, June 27 JERUSALEM Drive to the which is the Syrian- We start our day with a visit to the Knesset, Israeli border. We’ll start the visit at Kibbutz El- Israel’s Parliament, for a briefing by one of its Rom with a viewing of the film “OZ 77.” This members on national security. Here we’ll get a emotional film focuses on the strategic tank battles which took place during the Yom Kippur War and the victory of the Israelis over the Syrians. One battalion against twenty two! This presentation will be followed by a briefing from an IDF officer on the situation on the northern .

Travel to the southern part of the Golan Heights and the ancient hot springs of is located close to where the borders between Israel, Jordan and Syria meet, overlooking the Yarmuk River, which is also a source of the Jordan River.

Dinner and overnight: Nazareth / Tiberias. political overview of the challenges facing the country and the importance of US/Israel Day 6 – Tuesday, June 26 JERUSALEM relations. Take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee to where we'll visit the fisherman’s boat found and Continue to the Forest in dated to the time of Jesus. Continue to the Mt. the Jerusalem Hills and enjoy the experience of of Beatitudes, site of the . planting a tree in the Holyland with your own Continue to Kursi, site of the Miracle of Demons hands. A short drive away is the grave of the and Swine. Drive to , the Baptismal late , where we will stop before Center on the Jordan River. our visit to the new Yad Vashem Museum - Israel’s national memorial to those who Cross the river and visit Degania, the oldest perished in the Holocaust. kibbutz in Israel and birthplace of Moshe Dayan. We’ll watch a short movie about the history of Dinner and overnight: Jerusalem. the Kibbutz and have a quick visit, which will be followed by lunch in the Kibbutz dining room. Day 8 – Thursday, June 28 JERUSALEM Leave Jerusalem in the morning traveling via Maale Adumin, the largest town in Judea and for an outstanding view of Samaria, where we will be greeted by the Jerusalem. We’ll see the Chapel of the mayor. There will be an opportunity to meet with Ascension, Garden of , and Church some of the settlers before continuing our drive of All Nations. See the Kidron Valley and Tomb past the “Inn of the Good Samaritan,” along the shores of the Dead Sea (the lowest point on Earth) to Masada, the fortress where the Jewish Zealots held off the armies of the before choosing suicide over surrender. Continue to , where King David found shelter from the wrath of King . Enjoy a short “float” in the Dead Sea.

Return via Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947 in a cave and then return to Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight: Jerusalem.

Day 9 – Friday, June 29 JERUSALEM We'll start the day with a drive to the , and walk through St. Stephen’s Gate of Absalom, Zechariah and James. Ascend to the , the Chapel of the Mount Zion, visit the Room of the Last Supper, Flagellation, and the Arch. View the and King David’s Tomb before continuing past pavement then proceed to the Temple the Israel Museum to the Model of Ancient area and Mt. Moriah to visit the Western Wall, Jerusalem. and the Archaeological Park, where we'll see the Pinnacle and visit the new center In the late afternoon, dedicated to research of the Biblical Temple. head to Tel Aviv. There Continue through the Bazaar to the last stations will be time for a quick of the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the bus tour of this metropolis Holy Sepulcher. and on to Jaffa for a tour and a farewell dinner in an In the afternoon, drive to Bethlehem, view the oriental restaurant Shepherds’ Fields and the Fields of Boaz and overlooking the Ruth. Visit the Church of the Nativity, the Milk . Grotto, and the Cave of St. Jerome. After dinner, depart for the airport and our Dinner and overnight: Jerusalem. return flight.

Day 11, Sunday, July 1 NEW YORK Day 10 – Saturday, June 30 TEL AVIV Arrive back in New York. We'll start the day with a visit to the Garden Tomb, followed by an orientation beside Calvary.

Drive to Mount Scopus to view the impressive home of the Hebrew University. Continue to the Itinerary is subject to change

Frequently asked questions

Q: Can children attend?

A: Yes, children 10 years old and older are welcome to attend. Nurseries are not provided during the trip.

Q: Do I need a passport?

A: Yes, a valid passport is required for international travelers, both adults and children. Make sure your passport does not expire before January 1, 2008. To obtain a passport on an expedited basis, apply at your local specially designated post offices. To obtain further passport information, go to www.travel.state.gov.

Q: Do I need a VISA?

A: No visas are required for travel to Israel if you hold a current passport.

In addition, citizens of the following countries do not need to obtain visas prior to arrival in Israel:

Europe: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Germany (persons born after 1.1.28), Gibraltar, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, , Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.

Asia & : , Islands, Japan, Hong Kong, , , South .

Africa: Central African Republic, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, South , Swaziland. The

Americas: Argentina, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, , Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, , Panama, Paraguay, St. Kitts & Nevis, Surinam, Trinidad & Tobago, The Bahamas, The Dominican Republic, Uruguay, U.S.A.

Q: Do I need any travel immunizations?

A: No, there are no requirements for any special immunizations when traveling to Israel.

Q: Does the cost of the Tour include travel?

A: The cost of the Tour includes roundtrip airfare from the Tour’s designated departure point to Israel. It is the individual traveler’s responsibility to arrange roundtrip transportation from their residence to the Tour’s departure point in the United States.

Q: Does the Tour involve a lot of walking?

A: Handicapped access capabilities are available upon special request. If you have a disability which makes walking difficult, you may wish to bring a helper along on the trip.

Q: How do I pay for the Tour?

A: VISA, American Express, MasterCard and check are accepted forms of payment. There is a deposit requirement of $500/person upon booking the Tour. The balance of the Tour price is due 60 days before the departure date.

Q: If single, am I required to have a roommate?

A: There is no requirement that individual travelers have a roommate; however, there will be a trip price adjustment (increase) of approximately $465 because of the single occupancy hotel costs.

Q: Is travel insurance part of the Tour package?

A: A Travel Protection Plan will be offered for each person on the Tour at an additional cost of approximately $200/traveler.

Q: What is the cancellation of booking policy?

A: If cancellation notice is given 90 days prior to departure, there is no penalty fee.

Q: Where is the Tour departure location in the United States?

A: Currently, the Tour will depart from New York's JFK Airport; however, we are working on multiple departure points and will give further information in the days ahead.

Q: Will Jay Sekulow be attending the Israel trip?

A: Yes, Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow is the official host of the Tour. In addition to learning about Israel from English-speaking tour guides, participants will have the opportunity to benefit from Messianic Rabbi Scott Sekulow's knowledge of the .

Price $3,395 Stand for Israel- by standing in Israel

Price Includes

Airfare Round-trip from New York Area Gateway. (Ask about our special add-on fares from other ) Accommodations 2 Nights at the Panorama Hotel in Haifa, 2 nights at the Tiberias Hot Springs Hotel, and 4 nights at the Grand Court Hotel in Jerusalem All Meals 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches & 8 dinners Sightseeing Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, Elijah’s Cave, Mt. of Beatitudes, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Bethlehem, Garden Tomb, Calvary, Capernaum, Jaffa, Mt. Zion, Via Dolorosa, Kursi, Tabgha, Banias, Valley of Armageddon, Persian Gardens and much more Special Receptions Receptions with top officials in city government, academics, and community and religious leaders. Meetings with Middle East experts and briefings on current situation, complexities, and strategies. Special Screening View the film “OZ77” which focuses on the strategic tank battles which took place during the Yom Kippur War and the victory over the Syrians – 1 tank battalion against 22! Also Included Airport-hotel transfers, hotel taxes, baggage handling and gratuities. Touring by private air conditioned otorcoach, services of a professional escort, and government licensed English-speaking guide.

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