B’NAI JESHURUN’S JEWISH HERITAGE TRIP HIGHLIGHTS OF ITINERARY APRIL 6-12, 2016

Join Rabbi Marcelo Bronstein exploring Jewish Argentina

The Brick Hotel Buenos Aires MGallery Collection (ex Caesar-Park) and Argenta Suites (for Shabbat). All breakfasts, one Shabbat dinner and lunch, 4 week-day lunches and 3 dinners as per itinerary. Touring with one of Kosherlat’s tour guide in Deluxe Motor Coach Orientation tour: Civic Center, Pink House, Cabildo, Metropolitan Cathedral, Homage to the victims of the Shoa and terrorists attacks in Buenos Aires, , Congress House, district ( Street), Stadium, San Telmo neighborhood, , Woman bridge. Recoleta district, Recoleta cemetery, Evita’s grave. Country day at Estancia (ranch) with Kosher Argentinean style BBQ (asado). Horse-back riding, Gaucho skills’ show and folkloric dances. Jewish tour: AMIA tour, Memorial of the Israeli Embassy attacked in 1992, Great Temple of Paso Street (Ashkenazi), Temple Yesod Hadat (Sephardic), Jewish Museum of Buenos Aires, Synagogue of the Israelite Congregation of the Argentinean Republic (Libertad Temple). Colon Theatre guided tour. Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat Services at Comunidad Bet-El located in Belgrano neighborhood. Shabbat dinner and lunch with local congregants. Havdalah at the hotel. Tango show with Kosher dinner and class for beginners. The capture of Eichmann tour, Delta of Tigre, boat ride. Visit to the Latin America Rabbinical Seminar “Rabbi Marshall Meyer”. Chessed activity at Ledor Vador home for elderly. Cooking class of empanadas and alfajores, original foodies of Argentina. Farewell dinner with asado.

An awesome tour filled with meaningful experiences, fun and adventure!

LAND PACKAGE $4,650.- (includes a $1,500.- Tax Deductible Gift to B´nai Jeshurun) Single supplement $800.-

Tour arranged by KosherLat Valeria Duek, Buenos Aires, Argentina

DAY 3 – Friday April 8 (B, L, D) DAY 1 – Wednesday April 6 (B, L, D) Jewish tour + Teatro Colon (Opera House) After breakfast, we will be meeting in the lobby at 10 After breakfast, we will take a journey through the am. amazing past and present of the Jewish Community Buenos Aires city tour (full day). in Argentina. This tour will give you the opportunity to learn about the History of Argentina and its culture. WE WILL LEAVE AT 9.00AM SHARP. MEETING We will explore colorful La Boca area with its open IN THE LOBBY AT 8.45AM. YOU HAVE TO arts fair, Boca Jrs. Stadium and its famous Caminito TAKE YOUR PASSPORTS DURING THE street. ITINERARY TO MEET THE STRICT SECURITY Then, we will visit San Telmo, the oldest MEASURES IN THE SYNAGOGUES AND neighborhood in Buenos Aires, full of antique shops. OTHER JEWISH INSTITUTIONS. At the Civic Center we will visit the Pink House, the Highlights of the itinerary: Cabildo building (where the administration during the - Israeli Embassy Memorial Plaza Spanish colony was), the Plaza de Mayo (Mayo - Once neighborhood (one of the most important Square) and the Metropolitan Cathedral. There we Jewish quarters of Buenos Aires) will see the homage that the Catholic Church made to - AMIA Building (Jewish Community Center) the Jewish community. It consists of two glass plates - Great temple of Paso Street (Ashkenazi, built in between which there are praying book pages rescued 1929) from the ruins of Treblinka and Auschwitz - Yesod Hadat (Sephardic, built in 1936) concentration camps and the Warsaw ghetto. There is After lunch we will visit the Israelite Congregation of also a Kadish score and two book covers: one is a the Argentinean Republic, the so called Libertad book of tales in Yiddish found under the rubbles of Temple. This congregation is the oldest in Argentina the AMIA´s building (the JCC that was bombed in and is the one that hired Rabbi Marshall Meyer who 1994) and the other one is the Book of Samuel found arrived in Argentina in 1959. We will also visit the while looking for survivors, after the Israeli Jewish Museum of Buenos Aires.Guided visit to the diplomatic building exploded. All these buildings Teatro Colon, the Opera House of Buenos Aires, surround the Plaza de Mayo (May Square). We will founded in 1908. This theatre has one of the best continue going through the Mayo Avenue, where is acoustic in the world. located the Tortoni café, the oldest in town till the Check in at the hotel in Belgrano neighborhood. Congress house of Argentina. After lunch we will Getting ready for Shabbat. We will walk to visit the cemetery of Recoleta, where is the grave of Comunidad Bet-El for Shabbat services. We will Evita Perón and most of the forefathers of Argentina. have dinner at Bet-El with the local congregants. We will finish our tour visiting Puerto Madero, the Overnight at the hotel at Argenta Suites. newest district of Buenos Aires, built by the river Plate. We will see the Woman Bridge, built by DAY 4 – Saturday April 9 (B, L) Santiago Calatrava. Shabbat morning service at Comunidad Bet El at Welcome dinner at Asian Kosher restaurant. 9.30am. Shabbat kiddush and lunch at the Overnight at The Brick Hotel Buenos Aires MGallery congregation. Collection. Walking tour in Belgrano (optional) it will take an hour. Havdala at the hotel in Belgrano. DAY 2 – Thursday April 7 (B, L) Late check out. Country Day at Estancia (Ranch) Santa Susana + Back to the downtown hotel. Dinner on your own. lunch (Kosher BBQ, Argentinean style: ASADO) Overnight at The Brick Hotel Buenos Aires MGallery After breakfast, we will leave the hotel at 9.30am to Collection. take an amazing Country Day at an Argentinean Estancia (estancia means ranch) , where we will DAY 5 – Sunday April 10 (B, D) enjoy of outdoor activities, horseback riding and a Free day for your leisure Gaucho (Argentinean cowboy) Show. Kosher Asado Our suggestions: weekends are very interesting busy (Argentinean style BBQ). days in Buenos Aires. In San Telmo neighborhood, Back to the hotel at 6.30pm. Dinner on your there is an open-door antique fair at Dorrego Square. ownOvernight at The Brick Hotel Buenos Aires It’s a district full of antique stores, art galleries and MGallery Collection. parlors where you can find souvenirs to bring back home.

Recoleta quarter is definitely another interesting

option. You will find tango dancers, musicians and other artists on the streets. We recommend visiting

Recoleta Cultural Centre and the Fine Arts National suburb of Buenos Aires. Museum. Recoleta handicraft fair is the best in town. At the delta we will take a boat ride (one hour). In Puerto Madero is located Universe Faena, a very Back to the city of Buenos Aires, we will have lunch exclusive boutique hotel that usually hosts celebrities. and then we will take a visit to the Latin America It was designed by the architect Phillipe Stark. Rabbinical Seminar “Rab. Marshall T. Meyer”, Palermo Soho district blossoms on weekends. Stores Masorti, founded in 1963. with avant-garde design, exquisite cafes and fancy Back to the hotel, we will get ready for the Chessed restaurants will make your journey more enjoyable. activity at Ledor Vador Home for Elderly. Nowadays is the preferred spot for fashionable We will visit the Ledor Vador Home for Elderly for a travelers in Buenos Aires. This neighborhood, once a Chessed activity. This home is the most modern in run-down place full of warehouses, factories, and the country. Over half of the population of this home tiny, decaying homes as recently as 15 years ago, has is supported by donations of contributors. been transformed into one of the city’s most chic Led by the residents of Ledor Vador, the BJ’s visitors destinations. Once you walk through Palermo Soho will learn how to make empanadas and alfajores. and begin to absorb its charms - cobblestone streets, (Alfahores: made with two round cookies with parve enormous oak-tree canopies, and low-rise buildings dulce de leche/caramel filling between them). giving a clear view to the open skies, you’ll start The visitors will wear aprons and chef’s hats wondering why it had been forsaken for so many decorated by the residents of Ledor Vador. After the years. You will find a variety of art galleries, cooking class is finished we will learn about Ledor independent designers shops, the most hip restaurants Vador, taking a tour and meeting most of the and bars and the latest tendency night clubs. residents. We will meet at the lobby at 7.00 pm go to San Then, we will have dinner. The appetizers will be the Telmo district to take a tango class followed by empanadas and the dessert will be a fruit salad and Kosher dinner and a show at TACONEANDO. the alfajores. Overnight at The Brick Hotel Buenos Aires MGallery Overnight at The Brick Hotel Buenos Aires MGallery Collection. Collection.

DAY 6 – Monday April 11 (B, L, D) The capture of Eichmann tour, Delta of Tigre, DAY 7 – Tuesday April 12 (B) Seminario Rabínico Latinoamericano, Chessed Free morning for your leisure. Lunch on your own. activity at Ledor Vador Home for Elderly. Late check out. After breakfast, we will visit the Delta of Tigre (30 We will meet in the lobby at 4.30pm to leave for the kilometers away from Buenos Aires). In the way to Ezeiza international airport. Tigre we will learn about the capture of Eichmann, who was captured by the Mossad agents a few meters END OF OUR SERVICES from his home on Garibaldi street, in San Fernando, a

Accommodations Recoleta Entrance fees. The Brick Hotel Buenos Aires MGallery Collection (ex Contributions (tzedaka) to all the synagogues and Caesar-Park) Standard room institutions included in the itinerary. http://www.mgallery.com/gb/hotel-8932-the-brick-hotel- Air conditioned de-luxe transportation. buenos-aires-mgallery-collectionex-caesar- English-speaking guide. park/index.shtml Belgrano (Shabbat) Argenta Suites Standard room http://www.argenta- It does not include: suites.com.ar/ Reciprocity fee Airfare & Airport taxes The rate of land package includes: Personal expenses at hotels and restaurants The Brick Hotel Buenos Aires MGallery Collection 06 Everything not mentioned nights + late check out Meals on your own Argenta Suites (Shabbat) 01 night + late check out Laundry service All the meals included are Kosher (1 soft drink included). Medical & Trip Insurance Transfer in/out international airport by shuttle (Manuel Tienda León).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ROOMS: Prices are based on double occupancy. Single rooms are available at a supplementary cost. $800 INSURANCE: Insurance is not included in the tour price. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance. Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for any losses or expenses, which you or any member of your party may incur as a result of failing to secure adequate coverage. MEDICAL CONDITION: KOSHERLAT is not responsible for any medical conditions that may occur during or prior to the tour. CANCELLATION: All cancellations must be in writing to us and must be signed by the person who made the original reservation. Cancellations are only effective from the day they are received by us. No refunds are issued for cancellations received after the date the tour departs. Penalties will apply. If you cancel your tour, cancellation fees and penalties will be deducted from your refund or deposit. Cancellation fees will apply to all deposit checks. Cancellation fees apply to each person. MINIMUM FEE OF $ 300.00 PER PERSON FOR ANY CANCELLATION PRIOR TO DEPARTURE Refund Schedule* From October 13 to November 20, 2015 $500.- From November 21 to December 28, 2015 $800.- From December 29 2015 to January 5, 2016 $800.- January 6, 2016 No refund

IMPORTANT: - In all cases of reimbursement due to cancellation, bank transfer fees have to be paid by the client. *Plus any penalties applied by hotels and tour operators.

BAGGAGE: Luggage is the responsibility of the passenger and that of the airlines. For lost luggage claims, the passenger is responsible for notifying the airline directly. PASSENGER ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES: KOSHERLAT is responsible for making all arrangements for tour services offered in the itinerary. Hotels, land operators and other suppliers providing services are independent contractors and not agents, employees or associates of KOSHERLAT. Acceptance and confirmation of your reservation is at the discretion of the airlines even after full payment has been made. KOSHERLAT assumes no responsibility or liability in connection with the service of an aircraft, motor coach, taxi, or other conveyances, which may be used in the performance of its duty to the passengers. All vouchers and other documents for services issued by the company are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the suppliers and to the laws of the country where services are supplied. If the tour services as indicated by the itinerary cannot be supplied or there are changes in the itinerary for reasons beyond the control of KOSHERLAT, we will arrange for provision of comparable services. KOSHERLAT reserves the right to make changes in the itinerary whenever KOSHERLAT deems it necessary to the comfort, convenience and safety of the participant at any time. The participant agrees that KOSHERLAT shall not be liable for any changes in flight schedules, delays, weather conditions, damages, losses (including personal injuries, death and property losses) or expenses occasioned by acts or omissions of any person, including suppliers providing services, or for any acts of war, insurrection, revolts, or other civil uprisings, military actions, strikes, or acts of G-d occurring either in the country of origin, through passage or destination. No person other than an authorized representative of KOSHERLAT by written consent is authorized to vary, add or waive any term or condition in this agreement. The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain any tour passenger should such person’s health or general deportment impede the operation of the tour to the detriment of the other tour passengers. PASSPORTS AND VISAS: Each passenger participant must have a valid passport. In addition, the reciprocity fee for Argentina has to be paid prior to your arrival. Please make sure the expiration date is at least 6 months past your date of departure. IMMUNIZATIONS: No immunization shots or vaccinations are required at present, unless otherwise noted. NOTE: The sequence of activities in the itinerary may change or be reversed some may be omitted due to circumstances beyond our control. Pricing is subject to change until the trip is paid in full.

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