April 29-May 2019 6, Creek Frenchman’s inside the idf inside the itinerary mission Chairs: Judith & Morry Weiss Judy & Paul Konigsberg Penni & Steve Weinberg
Monday, April 29
Welcome dinner with the former IDF Chief of Staff
OVERNIGHT: HILTON TEL AVIV
Tuesday, April 30
Breakfast at the hotel
Ride a helicopter from Tel Aviv’s airport toward Jerusalem; ride along the security fence between Israel and the West Bank; then head north over Tiberias and land on the Golan Heights.
Hear a briefing on the most advanced technology and challenges the IDF uses for Hezbollah and other radical movements operating close to the border.
Travel via helicopter to Ziv hospital in Tzfat Since the outbreak of the Syrian Civil War in January 2014, the hospital has been treating Syrians injured in the fighting. An estimated $9 million has been invested in treating Syrian refugees alone. The Israel Defense Forces and Israeli government cover two-thirds of the cost, and a third is covered by the hospital.
Lunch with Ilan Shohat, mayor of Tzfat, a city in Federation’s Partnership2Gether Region Visit Havat Hashomer Base and meet the base commander, female commanders and IDF soldiers. Havat Hashomer takes in soldiers who are considered at-risk youth. The mission of the base is to advance the individual’s education and fulfill his or her potential for the success of each soldier and citizen in general. Each soldier develops military and life skills, as well as a sense of personal capability and accomplishment.
Travel to Tel Aviv via Helicopter
Special dinner party with FIDF IMPACT! Scholarship Students
FIDF IMPACT! Scholarships are given to select IDF combat and combat-support veterans who qualify for post-secondary education but cannot afford to pay for it. Each scholarship provides $16,000 over four years; it can be used by the scholarship recipient to cover tuition at an accredited institution in Israel and for related costs such as textbooks.
OVERNIGHT: HILTON TEL AVIV
Wednesday, May 1
Breakfast at the hotel
Tour Elbit Sytems Elbit Systems is an Israel-based international defense electronics company and world leader in defense projects and upgrade programs for military platforms.
Meet with Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Avi Mizrachi, Vice President at Elbit Systems
Lunch at Tishbi Winery Restaurant in Zikhron Ya’akov
Visit to The Jewish Agency for Israel – Nativ Each year, Nativ provides a Jewish and Zionist education to thousands of immigrant soldiers who have a complex connection to their Jewish identity and heritage. The program involves learning, traveling throughout Israel, and observing Shabbat and Jewish holidays. Nativ ensures that Israel’s immigrant soldiers feel a personal connection to their new homeland and strengthens their Jewish identity. Each year, Jewish Federations contribute $1 million to support 1,700 participants at two sites.
Dinner in Tel Aviv with an IDF hero who served at the historic Entebbe rescue mission that saved 103 hostages and brought them back to Israel.
OVERNIGHT: HILTON TEL AVIV technology Thursday, May 2
Breakfast at the hotel
Visit at IDF special operation unit on the Gaza Border that controls the fence
Get briefed on the Gaza Border situation and challenges, including the special technology that detects tunnels on the Gaza side; humanitarian efforts from Israel to the people in Gaza; and medical updates of Palestinians in Israeli hospitals.
Visit Hamas Tunnels Enjoy lunch at the home of one of the residents who live in the shadow of rocket fire. Encounter Jewish Federation-supported initiatives in the region that make a daily impact on residents’ lives.
Meeting with Ruvik Danilovich, Mayor of Beer Sheva since 2008
Visit CyberSpark CyberSpark is the name of the Israeli Cyber Innovation Arena in Beer-Sheva. It is a joint venture of the Israeli National Cyber Bureau in the Prime Minister’s Office, Beer Sheva Municipality, Ben Gurion University of the Negev and leading companies in the cybersecurity industry.
CyberSpark Industry Initiative is a non-profit organization, designed to be the central coordinating body for joint cyber industry activities with all stakeholders to leverage the region and maximize its potential as a global cyber center, encourage joint academia industry partnerships, and support plans to draw other companies to establish projects or base themselves in the region.
Dinner with Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Daniel Gold, Founder of the Iron Dome Defense System
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Daniel Gold is an expert on technology and innovation. He is best known for spearheading the creation of Israel’s Iron Dome system during his time as head of research and development at the Israel Ministry of Defense and the Israel Defense Forces. Gold currently serves as head of Defense Research and Development Directorate; he is in charge of determining the military research and development policy for Israel, including oversight of its execution.
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