UNFORGETTABLE Experience the best of Israel at 70 with the Shaare Zedek Congregation Mahane Yehuda market

Old City Quarter With Rabbi Alan W. Bright and Cantor Daniel Benlolo

03 - YEMIN ORDE - staff work to help the children understand ITINERARY their connection to Judaism and Israel, as well TEL AVIV (167 KM) as help them figure out who they are, where 01 & 02 MONTREAL - TEL AVIV Breakfast session with leading journalist en- they fit in and who they want to become. Arrive into Ben Gurion airport in the mor- titled Israel @70: current challenges and future As they struggle to find their place in a new ning. Begin your journey at Independence vision. During the day, take part in activities country, with a new language and culture, Hall - where it all began. The Dizengoff House, centered on the Israeli Mosaic - a glimpse into Yemin Orde’s mission is as relevant as ever that would eventually become Independence daily life in modern Israel. See a cutting-edge on Israel’s 70th anniversary. Dinner will be Hall, is the birthplace of Tel Aviv. Guided tour leading Israeli start-up company and meet the served during the ceremony. Drive back to Tel of Independence Hall followed by a walking people behind its success. Visit inspiring art Aviv and overnight at the hotel. (B/L/D) The magic of tour of the “White City” of Tel Aviv. UNESCO galleries - featuring works of young and pro- has declared Tel Aviv a World Cultural mising Israeli artists. Participate in a hands-on 04 TEL AVIV – JERUSALEM - TEL Yom Ha’atzmaut community service activity with Israeli stu- Heritage Site. Tour the central area of Tel (133 KM) Aviv, tracing the routes lined by beautiful dents. Enjoy a culinary workshop with Israeli AVIV buildings and extraordinary balconies, which chefs. Rest at hotel before heading out for a Breakfast at leisure in the hotel’s restaurant. have been preserved and even enhanced in re- very special Yom Hazikaron Ceremony and Ascend to Jerusalem, with a stop on the way Travel to the heart of Israel as it celebrates cent years. Lunch on your own in the heart of Concert with the students of Yemin Orde and to lay a wreath at one of the many memorial 70 years of independence. Meet the people, the city and then check-in at our hotel. You’ll Cantor Benlolo. Yemin Orde Youth Village, sites en route to the city. Arrive to the mili- have time to rest and freshen up. In the af- located on 77 acres atop Mount Carmel in tary cemetery at Mt. Herzl for the national and feel the energy of this mighty nation firs- ternoon, private tour of Beit Hatfutzot - The northern Israel, is home, school and haven to memorial ceremony held at 11 am. The main Museum of the Jewish People. Beit Hatfutzot 440 at-risk and immigrant youth from around Israel Defense Forces cemetery is located on thand, during a very unique Yom Hazikaron conveys to the world the fascinating narrative the world. The Village remains open 24/7, 365 the northern slope of Mt. Herzl. A special of the Jewish people and the essence of the days a year, for youth who have no other place monument honoring the Victims of Acts of and Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration. An ac- Jewish culture, faith, purpose and deed while to call home in Israel. Yemin Orde provides a Terror was opened in 1997, and every year a tion-packed tour alongside members of our presenting the contribution of world Jewry high ratio of staff to students and provides ceremony is held on the plaza. Though not a to humanity. In the evening, dinner will be in individualized therapeutic care and academic religious holiday, special yizkor and kaddish congregation, for what promises to be an the trendy Port of Tel-Aviv . Transfer back to tutoring to those in need of extra supportive prayers for the fallen soldiers are read at the the hotel for the night in Tel Aviv. (D) services. Additionally, the Village’s “Informal Yom Ha’zikaron ceremonies. Lunch and time unforgettable 11 days. Educators” provide mentoring to troubled for debriefing. Walking tour of the Old City youth and are available 24 hours a day. The of Jerusalem. Discover the stories, traditions 1 Umbrellas street project in Yoel Moshe Solomon st. Tel Aviv’s famous promenade

and legends behind the stones in the ancient Israeli Museum. Comprised of nearly 200 short have provided support for educational and so- stargazing as it turns pitch-black allowing you city with a historical, cultural and archaeolo- documentary films, visitors explore the history cial initiatives in the region and led to the de- to see more of the sky’s wonders. Overnight in gical tour of the Old City’s Four Quarters. The and makings of the State via its exhibit halls, velopment of warm, personal ties between the Mitzpe Ramon. (B/L/D) tour will include meaningful community prayer, each focused on historical turning points in the members of these communities. Proceed to a guided walking tour that will present some of country’s development. The exhibits present the Mitzpe Ramon and check into your hotel, the 08 MITZPE RAMON - SAFED - KFAR the Old City’s best secrets and locations, a spe- conflicts, social challenges and dilemmas the spectacular 5-star Beresheet. Time to freshen cial visit to the beautiful Hurba synagogue and country faced, as well as its successes. Along the up and get ready for a Kabbalat Shabbat cere- BLUM (377 KM) prayer for the state of Israel. End this special day inner corridor and interwoven with the exhibits’ mony overlooking the Ramon Crater (Machtesh Breakfast in the hotel’s restaurant followed by at the Kotel for a recital of the Shehecheyanu. narratives is the life story of Yitzhak Rabin, the Ramon). Ramon Crater is the largest one of the checkout and the beginning of your departure Festive dinner in the evening - when the country connecting thread in the country’s history and three Negev craters. It contains geological for- to the North. Explore the question of the ter- moves from mourning to celebration. Happy development. Evening celebration sing along mations of unparalleled beauty. Together with ritories Israel has held since 1967, one of the Yom Ha’atzmaut! Celebrate through the night. with Israelis and overnight in Tel Aviv. (B) magnificent panoramas, it presents a fascina- major issues on the peace agenda. Tour the seam Transfer back to Tel Aviv for the night. (B/L/D) ting story of geomorphologic evolution. Festive line area region of the “Triangle” where Jewish 06 TEL AVIV - BE’ER SHEVA - Shabbat Dinner and overnight in Mitzpe Ramon. cities and settlements are adjacent to Area A 05 TEL AVIV (B/D) Palestinian towns and villages. Learn about the MITZPE RAMON (195 KM) challenges Israel is facing along this seam line HAG SAMEACH! Join the celebrations as the Breakfast in the hotel’s restaurant followed by 07 MITZPE RAMON and see the controversial security fence. As part entire country takes on a festive spirit! Early check out and the start of your journery sou- of the tour the bus will stop at an IDF Check breakfast in the hotel followed by a visit to an th to the Negev. See the Negev’s breathtaking Breakfast at leisure in the hotel’s restaurant. Point. Learn about the day-to-day challenges IDF base for a salute to the IDF. Visit the base, desert landscape, diverse ethnic communities, Optional activities for the day will be presented and security undertakings of the personnel who meet with the soldiers and learn about some of innovative agriculture and historic sites. Attend to you, including a hike at Machtesh Ramon, operate within a civilian population. For lunch, Israel’s most advanced military technologies. a security briefing along the border with Gaza. guided bike tours, spa treatments or a text study. be infused with the warm hospitality in a Druze Time to enjoy the numerous events along Tel Understand the complex geo-political condition Included lunch at the hotel. As the sun sets and home while learning about this unique Middle Aviv’s beach, including the IDF air and naval de- in the Otef Gaza regions. Transfer to Beer Sheva Shabbat draws slowly to a close, come together Eastern religion whose women have equal rights monstrations. VIP tour of the Israeli Museum at and visit one of the projects currently in collabo- to take part in a moving Havdalah Ceremony, and whose men serve in the IDF. The Druze the Rabin Center. The Yitzhak Rabin Center is ration with its sister city, Montreal. For almost marking the end of Shabbat and distinguishing community in Israel is officially recognized as the national institute established by the Knesset two decades, the Jewish community of Montreal it from the rest of the week. Dinner at the hotel. a separate religious entity with its own courts in 1997 that advances the legacy of the late Israeli and the communities of Beer Sheva and the Bnei In the late evening, head out for an unforgettable and spiritual leadership. Their culture is Arab Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. The centerpiece Shimon Regional Council have joined efforts to stargazing experience. Mitzpe Ramon is among and their language Arabic but they opted against of the Yitzhak Rabin Center experience is The develop the Negev region of Israel. Their efforts the best locations in Israel (and in the world) for mainstream Arab nationalism in 1948 and have 2 Western Wall

Beresheet Hotel, Mitzpe Ramon Church of the Holy Sepulchre

since served in the Israel Defense Forces and Golan. This ride will approach the Syrian bor- universities, it is Israel’s first university. Since the Border Police. After lunch, you will transfer der and give you an opportunity to learn about its founding in 1912, the institute has educated to Safed for a walking tour of the mystical city. the geopolitical situation of the area. Briefing generations of engineers, architects, and scien- Take part in a group treasure hunt game, strolling with a geopolitical expert. End the day with free tists who have played a key role in laying the through the narrow alleys of Safed and meeting time and dinner on your own at the picturesque State of Israel’s infrastructure and establishing the artists and the people who work and live here. artists’ village of Ani’am. Drive back to Kfar its crucial high-tech industries. Before heading Afternoon departure for Kfar Blum and Blum for the night. (B/L) south, enjoy wine tasting and dinner at one of overnight in Kfar Blum. (B/L/D) the region’s excellent wineries. Transfer to the air- 10 KFAR BLUM - ROSH HANIKRA - port for the return flight. (B/L/D) 09 KFAR BLUM - NIMROD - ANI’AM - AKKO - TEL AVIV (207 KM) 11 TEL AVIV - MONTREAL KFAR BLUM (130 KM) Breakfast at the Kibbutz and check out. Drive Breakfast at the Kibbutz, followed by a vi- along the Northern Road, Israel’s “purple line” Early morning return flight back to Montreal, ar- sit to explore Nimrod’s Fortress, the biggest which demarcates the border with Lebanon. rive on the same day. Crusade-era castle in all of Israel. The fortress The border was published by the United is situated on a peak neighboring Israel’s hi- Nations on 7 June 2000 for the purposes of de- ghest and only snow-capped mountain, Mount termining whether Israel had fully withdrawn Hermon. The ruins of Nimrod Fortress are from Lebanon. Visit Rosh Hanikra with its beautiful and well-preserved, a truly visible stunning chalk-white cliffs at Israel’s northern- snapshot of history. Proceed to the OZ 77 me- most coastal border. Enjoy the view of the morial overlooking Emek Habacha (the val- Mediterranean coastline stretched out before ley of tears). On October 6 1973, Syrian and you, then take the cable car down beneath the Egyptian forces launched a surprise attack on cliffs to the grottos below and tour the system the State of Israel. No one in Israel on that fate- of underground caves eroded by pounding ful day will ever forget the piercing shriek of waves over thousands of years. Lunch and tour sirens which shattered the Yom Kippur silence of the Old Port City of Akko, one of the oldest and called men and women out of their homes continuously inhabited cities in the world. and synagogues into uniform. Picnic lunch. In Afterwards, visit Technion, the Israel Institute the afternoon take an ATV ride to learn about of Technology. Consistently ranked among the the landscape, volcanos and the springs of the world’s top science and technology research Old City bazaar 3 * 11 days Embark on this journey with your Shaare Zedek leaders, and revel in the magic of Starting at Israel during Yom Ha’atzmaut. 6 999$ *Early reservation discount until: November 30 2017 With carefully selected 5-star accommodations, high quality tour guides and curated Prices are in canadian dollars, per person, in double occupancy. local experiences, this is a tour our congregation will remember for years to come. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT 1 893$

We look forward to showing you a different side of Israel, in the comfort of an DATES: April 15 to April 25 2018 organized tour we have built alongside our travel provider, Incursion Voyages. Price includes

Flights with Westjet and EL AL from Gmar Hatima Tova, Montreal Rabbi Alan W. Bright and Cantor Daniel Benlolo Airline taxes and fuel surcharges Transport in a deluxe coach bus

4 nights in a 5 hotel in Tel Aviv (Sheraton or similar) 2 nights at the 5 Beresheet hotel 2 nights at the Kfar Blum Kibbutz

8 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners 2 water bottles per day Shabbat dinner overlooking Mitzpe Ramon Crater (included in the meal count) Wine tasting & farewell dinner (included in the meal count) All provided meals are Kosher

Luggage porterage on arrival and departure at each hotel Services of English speaking tour guide throughout the tour Services of English-speaking local guides on location, as required Entrance fees as per activities in the itinerary All tours and transfers mentioned in the itinerary Tour leader from Shaare Zedek Congregation

 Tel Aviv + 7h 4

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• All prices listed in Canadian Dollars (CAD)

• $1000 DEPOSIT at time of booking

• Early reservation discount of $300 applied to the regular price until NOVEMBER 30th,2017

(price listed includes this discount)

• Final payment: JANUARY 15th, 2018 (90 days before departure)

• Cancellation Penalty (days before departure):

1. 90 days or more: deposit only penalty

2. 66-89 days: 50% penalty

3. 65 days or less: 100% penalty

• Land only option: available upon request

NOT INCLUDED in your Tour:

• Gratuities or personal expenses

• Travel insurance

• Optional activities or items not listed in the itinerary

PRELIMINARY HOTEL LIST Unforgettable Israel from the 15th to the 25th of April, 2018 Hotel Name City Sheraton Tel Aviv (or similar) Tel Aviv

Beresheet Hotel Mitzpe Ramon

Kfar Blum Kibbutz Kfar Blum

This list is to give you an indication of hotel location, quality and standard for your upcoming trip. The hotels are subject to change and the list provided to you before your trip will contain the confirmed hotels for your trip.

FLIGHT SCHEDULE Unforgettable Israel from the 15th to the 25th of April, 2018

OUTBOUND FLIGHTS TO TEL AVIV

Flight Departure Flight Airline Date Cities Arrival Time No, Time Time

April 15th, WS Montreal – Toronto Westjet 10:00 AM 11:33 AM 1h33min 2018 3523 YUL - YYZ

Connection time in Toronto: 2h27min

Toronto - Tel Aviv April 15th, 08:15 AM EL AL LY 30 14:00 PM 11h15min 2018 YYZ - TLV + 1 day

RETURN FLIGHTS TO MONTREAL Tel Aviv - Toronto April 25th, EL AL LY 29 12:50 AM 06:15 AM 12h25min 2018 TLV - YYZ

Connection time in Toronto: 2h45min

April 25th, WS Toronto – Montreal Westjet 09:00 AM 10:24 AM 1h24min 2018 3520 YYZ - YUL

Please note that this flight schedule is subject to change. The final flight numbers and schedule will be confirmed and sent with your departure package. Seat selection will depend on the carrier's procedure and regulations. The procedure will be confirmed with your departure package.

Unforgettable Israel April 15 to April 25, 2018