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ISRAEL@70 TOUR Positively Israel: Interfaith Experience Jewish National Fund ISRAEL@70 TOUR Positively Israel: Interfaith Experience April 12–19, 2018 Optional Extension in Eilat: April 19-22 Chair Sheryl Buchholtz Professional Lou Rosenberg, Executive Director, Greater Los Angeles Tour Guide Ofer Drori Thursday, April 12 – Arrival / Tel Aviv AM Welcome to Israel! Upon individual arrivals, meet your arranged transfer and head to the Dan Panorama Hotel in Tel Aviv, Israel’s most modern and metropolitan city. PM The bus will depart the hotel at 2:30 pm for Ben-Gurion House, which served as the residence of Israel’s first Prime Minister David Ben Gurion until he settled in the Negev with his wife. A visit here allows for unique, tangible insight into the constitutive events in the history of the State of Israel, as it was in this very house that the final version of the Declaration of Independence was written. Spend the rest of the afternoon in Old Jaffa, one of the world’s most ancient port cities which served as a gateway to Israel for Christian pilgrims during the Byzantine period. Now, Jaffa is home to a multiethnic community of Muslims, Christians, and Jews. Stroll through the winding alleyways on a walking tour and see the ancient ruins, St. Peters Church, and restored artists’ quarter. Afterwards, explore the local Flea Market; packed with trendy bars, boutique shops, and cafés. Enjoy your opening dinner at a local restaurant this evening. Overnight Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv Jaffa Itinerary is subject to change. Friday, April 13 – Tel Aviv / Shabbat AM Following a delicious breakfast at the hotel, take a guided walking tour through Tel Aviv’s “White City” to see excellent examples of the famous, German-inspired Bauhaus architecture. Stroll down the iconic Rothschild Boulevard, a cultural and commercial center, and hear the story of how this city was built from sand dunes in 1909. PM Spend the afternoon experiencing all Tel Aviv has to offer at your own pace. Consider one of the following options: • Explore the Nachlat Binyamin Arts & Crafts Fair; a festival of arts, crafts, pottery, and street performances. Pass through the Carmel Market and capture all the liveliness of this vibrant, open-air market. Grab lunch on your own and enjoy free time to shop. • Visit the Levinsky Market, popular among locals due to its preservation of traditional food culture. The market represents a colorful mix of Jewish communities and a diverse atmosphere where you can meet Persian, Turkish, Syrian and Yemenite Jews working side-by-side; selling their coffee, herbs, sweets and tea blends. Enjoy lunch on own. • Take time to relax on Tel Aviv’s pristine beach. This evening, come together with all Israel@70 Tour groups for our first joint event at the Carlton Hotel. Mark the beginning of Shabbat with a symbolic Kabbalat Shabbat ceremony before enjoying a memorable Shabbat dinner with special guest Deputy Minister Michael Oren, former Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Overnight Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv From Left: Levinsky Market, Artisan at the Nachlat Binyamin Arts & Crafts Fair Itinerary is subject to change. Saturday, April 14 – North Baha’i Gardens AM After breakfast and hotel check out, head to the ancient ruins of the city of Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region that overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. Explore the excavations from the time of the Crusades, the historic aqueduct, and the site of the old amphitheater that has been restored and converted to a concert venue. Continue to Akko, steeped in medieval Crusader history and home to a brilliantly coexistent population of Jews, Christians and Muslims. PM Upon arrival, take in the breathtaking scenery of Akko’s Baha’i Gardens. Walk along the wide circle enclosure surrounding the historic mansion where Baha’u’llah, the founder of the Baha’i faith, resided during his final years. Grab lunch on own in the local shuk, where some say you can find the best hummus in Israel. Afterwards, see the JNF Western Galilee Tourist Information Center; a multimedia facility that showcases the wide array of activities and attractions in the Western Galilee. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a visit to Buza Ice Cream Parlor. Founded by an Arab Muslim and a Jewish Kibbutznik, this unique establishment attracts a diverse clientele of Muslims, Christians, and Jews—both from Israel and abroad. During a conversation with the owners, understand how the shop embodies peaceful coexistence and reflects the diverse and complex nature of Israeli society. Proceed to Tiberias and check into your hotel with time to freshen up before dinner this evening at a local restaurant. Overnight Leonardo Hotel, Tiberias Itinerary is subject to change. Sunday, April 15 – Eastern Galilee Tzfat AM Following breakfast depart for a tour of Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Named after the blessings that mark the start of Jesus’s sermon, Mount of Beatitudes is centrally located between the Sea of Galilee and the city of Tiberias to its east, and Nazareth as well as Mount Tabor to its south. Continue to Tabgha, the site of the miracle of loaves and fishes. See the Church of the Multiplication, an impressive site that preserves an early Christian mosaic as well as traditional stone on which the miraculous meal was laid just before Jesus walked on water. PM Spend the afternoon experiencing the magical city of Tzfat, beginning with lunch at a local restaurant. Walk through the mystical alleyways, take in the breathtaking views, and explore the famed artist colony in the heart of the city. Enjoy free time to shop and wander on own. Take in the picturesque view at Kibbutz LOTEM, overlooking the Sea of Galilee. This evening will feature a delicious dinner and wine-tasting from local organic vineyards. Meet with Michal Shiloah, CEO of Western Galilee Now (WGN), who will discuss how Jewish National Fund’s visionary Go North plan is drawing people to the region in partnership with WGN; a consortium of entrepreneurs and artisanal businesses in the Western Galilee. Overnight Leonardo Hotel, Tiberias Itinerary is subject to change. Monday, April 16 – North / Jerusalem AM Following breakfast and hotel checkout, depart to Nazareth; home to the largest Christian community in all of Israel. See the Basilica of the Annunciation, the community in which Mary, Joseph, and Jesus settled after their return from their flight to Egypt. Explore the local shuk and the Nazareth Village, an open-air museum that showcases what life was like in the Galilee during the time of Jesus. PM Have lunch before visiting Tel Megiddo, an important Biblical city as mentioned in the Old Testament which overlooks the scenic Jezreel Valley. See the archeological remnants that once flourished during the Canaanite and Israelite Kingdom periods including palaces, temples, gates, and an intricate water system. Later this afternoon, plant a tree with your own hands at the Harvey Hertz-JNF Ceremonial Tree Planting Center in Neot Kedumim, Israel’s Biblical Landscape Reserve. Time permitting, take a brief tour of the reserve. Upon arrival to Jerusalem, stop at the Ha’as Promenade for a welcoming ceremony of Shehecheyanu, a blessing said to celebrate special occasions in thanks for new and unique experiences, while taking in the sweeping views of the Old City before checking into the hotel. Enjoy dinner tonight at a restaurant in Jerusalem’s First Station, an old railway station that has been transformed into a vibrant strip of restaurants, bars, cafés, and local vendors. Overnight Dan Hotel, Jerusalem Tel Megiddo Itinerary is subject to change. Tuesday, April 17 – Jerusalem Jerusalem AM Following breakfast at the hotel, we begin with a solemn visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum & Memorial, strategically situated on the green slopes of Har HaZikaron, translated to mean “Mount of Remembrance.” Tour this sprawling complex of various exhibits, archives, and monuments that tell the story of the Holocaust from a unique perspective by emphasizing the experiences of Jewish victims and survivors using original artifacts, testimonies, and personal possessions. PM In the afternoon, enjoy free time at the famous Machane Yehuda Market and become immersed in the bustling energy of Jerusalem’s shuk (Hebrew for “market”). Enjoy lunch on own and wander among the many local vendors selling delicious cheeses, pastries, spices, and more. Continue to the Old City of Jerusalem, where echoes of history meet the voices of the present day in this living testament to the Jewish presence in Jerusalem. Embark on a comprehensive walking tour through the Jewish and Christian Quarters. Take time for silent contemplation while touring some of the city’s most notable religious sites including: the Kotel, Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Garden of Tombs, and the Church of St. John. Following dinner at the hotel, the evening will be spent observing Erev Yom HaZikaron, known as “The evening of Remembrance Day.” Join together with all of the Israel@70 Tour participants at Ammunition Hill, the site where the definitive battle for the reunification of Jerusalem took place during the Six-Day War, for an exclusive ceremony in honor of soldiers who have fallen protecting Israel. Hear personal stories from Lone Soldiers, young Israeli immigrants who volunteered to leave their family, friends, homes to enlist in the Israel Defense Forces and serve the State of Israel. Overnight Dan Hotel, Jerusalem Itinerary is subject to change. Wednesday, April 18 – Central (Yom HaZikaron) AM Today marks Israel’s Memorial Day. The day will begin at the 9/11 Living Memorial, built in memory of the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Designed by award-winning Israeli artist Eliezer Weishoff, this unique memorial is the only place outside of the United States that recognizes the names of the people who were killed on 9/11.
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