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SOLIDARITY TOUR
CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL 

 

Rabbi Jason and Nicole Nevarez
June 15-24, 2024

 
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DAY 1 – Shabbat, June 15 - Depart the USA and fly to Israel. Overnight: Flight
 

DAY 2 – Sunday, June 16 – ARRIVAL IN ISRAEL – Arrive safely on individual flights at Ben Gurion International Airport and make your way to Tel Aviv and the hotel (transfers can be arranged at a supplement cost) and check in.  The program will begin with an opening dinner and program orientation, perhaps with guest speaker, MK Rabbi Gilad Kariv. Overnight: Carlton, Tel Aviv
 

DAY 3 – Monday, June 17 – TEL AVIV–THE FIRST HEBREW CITY – After breakfast stop to see Independence Hall, depicting David Ben Gurion's proclamation of Independence on October 14, 1948 (currently under renovation) and walk the Independence Trail, a fascinating journey that takes us from a Hebrew city to a Hebrew state, a trail that begins with the founding of Tel Aviv in 1909 and ends with the Establishment of Israel in 1948.  Take a panoramic walk/drive throughout the city including the beautiful Rothschild Boulevard where you can see examples of the unique Bauhaus architecture and renowned Dizengoff Street. Short drive to Jaffa, the ancient port city out of which Tel Aviv has now grown; walk through the narrow passageways and ancient buildings in its Old City, explore some of the many art galleries and wander through the colorful flea market. Enjoy an ethnic tasting tour through Tel Aviv's famous Levinsky Market where you can taste a combination of foods and sweets from all over the Mediterranean, meet the uniue individuals who sell them and hear their stories. In the late afternoon visit the ANU Museum, a fascinating journey that portrays the story of the Jewish people through the generations and up to the present time, OR to hang out at the beach, walk the streets of Tel Aviv, or catch up on nap to help with jet lag! Dinner on own. Overnight: Carlton, Tel Aviv.

DAY 4 – Tuesday, June 18 – SHOWING SOLIDARITY – Following breakfast the day will be devoted to visiting and hearing about the different organizations dealing with the consequences of "Iron Sword" –
- Meeting with "Achim L'Neshek" – "Brothers in Arms", who have been at the fore front during the relief efforts following October 7.
- Visit to a hospital rehabilitation ward
- Meet with care-takers at "Natal", an NGO which for 25 years has been offering help to trauma victims, whether as the result of terror attacks, combat, exposure to on-going rocket attacks, etc.
Late afternoon and time permitting walk through Neve Tzedek, one of the most beautiful areas in the city. Neveh Tzedek was the first neighborhood built in the “new” city of Tel Aviv, back in 1887, and spend some time at the Nachalat Binyamin artisans' pedestrian walk. Evening at leisure for dinner and to explore the (port) of Tel Aviv Port. Overnight: Carlton, Tel Aviv
 

DAY 5 – Wednesday, June 19 – SHA'AR HANEGEV - THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS – After breakfast check out of the hotel and drive to the Western Negev.  Conditions permitting, visit at Kibbutz Netiv Ha'asara, just north of the Gaza Strip and speak with residents.  Then continue to Kehillat Sha'ar Hanegev and meet and eat lunch with Rabbi Yael Vargen and local residents.  Then possible meeting with an officer of the IDF for an insight into the challenges of the war.  Late afternoon drive to Jerusalem and stop atop of Mt. Scopus to recite the traditional "shechehiyanu" blessing.  Check into the hotel and evening at leisure. Overnight: Inbal, Jerusalem.
 

DAY 6 – Thursday, June 20 – PRESENT-DAY ISSUES – Following breakfast at the hotel, spend part of the day meeting with representatives of various organizations:

- Meet with Yaron Shavit, Deputy Chairman of the Jewish Agency to hear about the Agency's activities before and in particular following October 7.
- Meet with Orly Erez-Likhovski, Director of the Israeli Religious Action Center to hear from her about the on-going efforts to promote pluralism and religious equality.
- Inscribe your name in the "Golden Book", the most unique of the Jewish National Fund's Books of Honor, in effect a genealogical tree of the Jewish people.

In the afternoon first timers will have the chance to tour in the Old City, beginning with a tour of the City of David, the core of ancient Jerusalem. View the Gihon Spring and walk through the Second Temple-period tunnel which brings you up into past the Old City walls. Briefly visit the Davidson Center at the Jerusalem Archaeological Park where you'll view Robinson's Arch - the remains of the bridge between the Temple Mount and the "Upper City" where the high priests resided, and the Southern Wall Steps. Stop at the Western Wall and then visit the Western Wall Tunnels where hidden layers of the Wall are revealed underground and tell the story of ancient Jerusalem. Returnees can enjoy time in the Israel Museum or free time for some shopping in the Arab bazaar.  Evening at leisure and perhaps enjoy time at the First Train Station, with a variety of different types of restaurants and possible public entertainment. Dinner on own.
Overnight: Inbal, Jerusalem.

DAY 7 – Friday, June 21 – FROM HOLOCAUST to REBIRTH - After breakfast start the day visiting Yad Vashem, Israel's main Holocaust Remembrance and Education Center. Then stop at the Mt. Herzl National Cemetery, housing the remains of Herzl himself as well as many of the Jewish State’s leaders over the years and soldiers killed in the country's too many wars. Visit the famous Machne Yehuda Market with a Bite Card to give you a chance to try a variety of products, flavors and the aromas of the market. Later afternoon will be free time in Jerusalem. Enjoy Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat dinner at the hotel, OR Shabbat services at a local Reform synagogue, followed by home hospitality. Overnight: Inbal, Jerusalem.
 

DAY 8 – Shabbat, June 22 – ALONG THE JORDAN VALLEY – After breakfast check out of the hotel and depart Jerusalem, driving north along the Jordan Valley Rift. Possible visit to an army base located in the Jordan Valley. Then stop at Byzantine city of Beit Shean, Israel' largest archaeological site and tour the ancient streets and the impressive amphitheater. Continue north to Lake Kinneret and travel along the southern Golan Heights, stopping at Kibbutz Kfar Haruv to understand just how close the Golan is from the Kinneret. Lunch on own en route.  Continue to the Upper Galilee to Yesod Hama'aleh for lunch at the home of Gadi Elias, a family living in the area for 3 generations.  Then security permitting, continue to Kibbutz Misgav Am and look out over the Lebanese Valley. From there continue to Haifa and check into your hotel.  Dinner at leisure. Overnight: Dan Carmel, Haifa.
 

DAY 9 – Sunday, June 23 – HAIFA – After breakfast visit the Technion, Israel's Institute of Technology, recognized internationally for its excellence. Then drive to Acre (Akko) and visit the Underground Knights' Hall and the colorful market. Take some time to enjoy lunch on own and some "baklawa" and "kanafe" sweets. if possible visit the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya, which is the only hospital in Israel with an entire underground emergency wing set up; the staff is multi-ethnic, including the first Israeli-Arab appointed as director, and the hospital's main area of expertise is trauma, treating citizens, soldiers and UN personnel. Return to Haifa and spend some time in the German Colony, where Muslims, Jews and Christians all have a part in the neighborhood. This is also a great place to stop for dinner. Overnight: Dan Carmel, Haifa.

DAY 10 – Monday, June 24 – LEO BAECK – ZICHRON YAACOV – CAESAREA- END OF PROGRAM – Leisurely morning for last minute packing. Check out around 10 a.m. and proceed to the Leo Baeck Education Center, the Israeli Reform Movement's flagship institution of learning, and home to Congregation Ohel Avraham; meet with Rabbi Ofek Meir, Headmaster and Managing Director. Continue south to the village of Zichron Yaakov, one of the first settlements in modern Israel, founded by the Rothschild family, and stop for lunch on own in the quaint, restored downtown. From there drive to Caesarea, and tour the Roman and Crusader cities. You'll enjoy your farewell dinner overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Continue towards Tel Aviv for those staying on and transfer to the airport for those departing that evening for the flight home.

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Congregation Beth Israel
Solidarity Mission to Israel

Led by Rabbi Jason and Nicole Nevarez 
In June 16-24, 2023

 

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Traveler 1:

(*Passport must be valid 6 months beyond the date of travel)

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If you need a roommate, we will attempt to find one for you. If we are unable to find you a roommate, then you will be responsible for paying the additional single supplement cost.

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$ 4,795 per person in double occupancy land only (minimum 20 participants)
 

$ 6,290 per person in a single room occupancy land only (minimum 20 participants)


* The cost includes hotel overnights, site entrance fees, attractions and meals according to the itinerary: Daily reach breakfast and dinners, 4 lunches and 3 dinners, Luxurious Bus, English speaking local guide. 

Terms of Payment:
 

  • $300 per person are due upon registration non-refundable ( YET due to the time if tour is canceled registration will be valid for any future tour with Nitzan travel Service.)

  • $2,500 per person by April 25, 2024

  • The remainder – by June 1, 2024

 

 

Cancellation Policy:

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Nitzan Travel Services LTD.

10 Bialik street, Gedera 70700, Israel.
 

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Account # 402633

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You must take out comprehensive insurance coverage before travel for cancellation, medical expenses, loss of personal baggage, and money.

This should be arranged not later than one week after purchasing the ticket.
 

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Nitzan Travel Services LTD. or their agents, act only as agents for the passengers in all matters connected with hotel accommodations, sight-seeing tours and transportation, whether by air, cruise, motor coach, motor vehicle, and any other means of conveyance, and shall not be responsible or liable for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity or incident resulting from strikes, pilferage, labor disputes, machinery breakdown, quarantine, weather, government regulation, or any other cause beyond their control; nor shall they be responsible for any damage or loss of luggage for any reason during the course of the trip, or act or omission of any individual or organization providing the transportation, services, or accommodations in connection with these arrangements, nor for any delay or expense incurred due to disruption or revision of schedules, nor for any cause beyond its own control.
 

The right is reserved to the above to withdraw a tour, or decline to accept or retain any person as a member of a tour at any time should such person’s health or general deportment impede the operation of the tour to the detriment of the other tour passengers, or make changes in the published itinerary whenever in their sole time at their discretion to cancel any tour or the remainder thereof or make any alternation in route, accommodation, price, or other details, and in the event of any tour being rendered impossible, illegal, or inadvisable by weather, avalanches, strike, war, governmental interference, or any other cause whatsoever, the extra expenses incurred

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POSSIBLE CHANGES:

Nitzan Israel Travel Services LTD. thereafter known as the Tour Operators, reserve the right to cancel any tour before departure in which even the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation to the tour members. Infrequently, unexpected and unforeseen local conditions beyond control can prevent the completion of an itinerary or necessitate alterations in the itinerary. Such local conditions include inclement seasonal variations in climate, changing in airline schedules and equipment, government appropriation of hotel space, labor strikes, civil disturbances or political unrest, etc., events that are beyond the Tour Operator control, and will jeopardize the travelers' comfort, safety, health and enjoyment. In these events the Tour Operator reserves the right to alter or curtail the itinerary as is deemed necessary. The Tour Operator will endeavor, in each case to provide comparable substitute or effect refunds. Any savings realized for these changes will be passed to the traveler and any resultant expanses borne by the traveler. Accidents in route may require you to miss part of your return to the U.S. WE STRONGLY ADVISE YOU TO HAVE COMPREHENSIVE TRAVEL INSURANCE (medical, accident, baggage, trip cancellation etc.). As a convenience the Tour Operator or your Travel Agent will supply you with application upon receipt of your reservation. If costs do fluctuate due to circumstances beyond our control, we reserve the right to alter our quoted price to you.

Acceptance of any travel plan shall be deemed to constitute acceptance of this limitation of responsibility.
 

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I/We accept all responsibility for any and all costs arising out of treatment for injuries or damages suffered while taking part in the tour.
 

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