B’nai Torah’s Israel Revisited
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- Learn about current events from expert Israelis
- Experience Israeli Technology’s “Greatest Hits” at the Technion Institute
- Feast on diverse cuisines and enjoy our own offerings after a cooking class
- Visit the new Museum of the Jewish People, devoted to the Diaspora
- Take a float in the Dead Sea and overlook the “Island of Peace”
- Plant a tree in a JNF forest and Enjoy Shabbat Dinner in the Sephardic Center in the Old City
- Immerse yourself in the heart of the Jewish Mystical tradition in Tsfat
- Be moved by the heart of Israeli Compassion hearing directly from the Colonel who arranged medical care for thousands of war refugees from Syria within Israel
- Join archeologists sifting rubble from ancient Jerusalem sites
- Meet young Israeli filmmakers and learn about Israeli society from a new lens
There wasn’t room to mention the wine tasting, off-road Jeep Tour, shopportunities, Jewish catacombs, IDF Lone soldiers, Save a Child’s Heart, Yad VaShem, welcoming Shabbat at the Western Wall, the Israel Museum, the Kotel Tunnels, the Bahai Temple, baking pitas, hummus, shwarma, and local Israeli chocolate!
PROGRAM ITINERARY
The following is our projected itinerary, subject to reasonable change based on availability and local considerations
SUNDAY | MARCH 10, 2024
- Pick-up options:
- Option #1: Travelers arriving to Ben Gurion Airport on a designated community flight (TBD)
- Option #2: Travelers who will be in Tel Aviv this afternoon Optional programming will be offered in Tel Aviv for those already in Israel
- Travel to Haifa – check-in, orientation, and welcome dinner at our hotel
OVERNIGHT: Dan Panorama Hotel, Haifa Meals included: Dinner
MONDAY | MARCH 11, 2024
- Morning – Welcome ceremony on Mt. Carmel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
- Explore Haifa, Israel’s most diverse city, including a guided tour of the Bahai Temple & Gardens
- Visit the Technion Institute – Israel’s premier science and technology academy
- Tasting & tour at Tulip Winery – a boutique winery with an inspiring social mission
- Evening: Encounter with the Druze culture and share a traditional meal in the Carmel village of Ussafiya
OVERNIGHT: Dan Panorama Hotel, Haifa Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
TUESDAY | MARCH 12, 2024
- Beit Shearim – Explore the Talmudic-era catacombs at the base of the Carmel Mountains
- Walking tour of Tsfat, the heart of mystical Judaism in the Galilee highlands
- Meet with Kabbalistic artist, Avraham Lowenthal, in the Tsfat artists’ colony
- Otzer HaStam – Discover the ancient craft of Jewish scribes
- Check-in and dinner at our accommodations in Tsfat
OVERNIGHT: Ruth Hotel, Tsfat Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
WEDNESDAY | MARCH 13, 2024
- Explore the history and terrain of the Golan Heights on an off-road jeep tour
- Conversation with Ret. Lt. Col. Eyal Dror – Leader of Israel’s “Operation Good Neighbor” which provided medical care to Syrian refugees during the civil war
- View Israel’s neighbors and navigate former IDF bunkers on Ben-Tal’s summit
- Tel Dan – Explore one of the oldest discovered Biblical-era archaeological complexes in Israel along its far northern border
- Evening: Dinner at Dag El HaDan Restaurant on the headwaters of the Jordan River
OVERNIGHT: Ruth Hotel, Tsfat Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
THURSDAY | MARCH 14, 2024
- Check-out of our accommodations and head south down the Jordan Valley
- Old Gesher – Discover Israel’s frontier pioneering history in the Galilee, and view Israel’s border with Jordan overlooking the “Island of Peace”
- Nature walk to the desert waterfalls oasis at Ein Gedi National Park
- Experience effortless floating at the Dead Sea’s Ein Bokek Beach with access to the Crowne Plaza resort facilities and private beach
- Dinner is included at our accommodations
OVERNIGHT: Vert Hotel Dead Sea, Ein-Bokek Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
FRIDAY | MARCH 15, 2024
- Masada – Tour Herod’s desert mountaintop fortress and the bastion of an ancient Jewish rebellion
- Ascend to Jerusalem – Welcome ceremony at the Mt. Scopus overlook
- Check-in to our hotel and prepare for Shabbat in Jerusalem
- Enter the Old City at Zion Gate and experience Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel, the Western Wall Complex
- Dinner at the Sephardic Center in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City
OVERNIGHT: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
SATURDAY | MARCH 16, 2024
All touring today is on foot – no bus is provided
- Shabbat morning options in Jerusalem followed by Shabbat lunch at the hotel
- Re-enter the Old City at Jaffa Gate and discover Jerusalem’s epic history at the Tower of David Museum
- Beyond the Walls – Walking tour of Montefiore’s Windmill, Yemin Moshe, and the Jerusalem First Station Market
- Evening: Dinner on own and group night out at Ben Yehuda Street Pedestrian Mall
OVERNIGHT: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
SUNDAY | MARCH 17, 2024
- Brief visit to the Knesset – Israel’s parliament building (outside) – and photo-op at the National Menorah
- Tour the Israel Museum, including the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit and Temple Model
- Continue our tour of the Old City as we explore the Armenian Quarter and Jewish Quarter, with free time and lunch on own in the Cardo
- The Kotel Tunnels – Explore millennia of history deep under the Old City (option to explore new discoveries for return travelers)
- Evening: Dinner at Eucalyptus Restaurant overlooking the Old City
OVERNIGHT: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
MONDAY | MARCH 18, 2024
- Yad VaShem World Holocaust Remembrance Center
- Mahane Yehuda – Experience Jerusalem’s colorful open-air marketplace
- Meet with students at Maale – a film school devoted to exploring the intersection of Judaism and modern life
- Volunteer project in support of IDF Lone Soldiers at the Michael Levin Center
- Travel to Tel Aviv – Group dinner at Goshen Restaurant + Meet with Iftah Burman, founder of the Middle East Learning Academy and a geopolitical expert
OVERNIGHT: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
TUESDAY | MARCH 19, 2024
- Independence Hall – Explore modern Israel’s creation and its founding values where it happened
- Celebrate the spirit of Tel Aviv at the Nahalat Binyamin Street Fair
- Culinary tour and cooking class lunch experience at the open-air Carmel Market
- Break for shopping and sampling at Cardinal Chocolatiere (Rabbi’s treat!!)
- Visit ANU, the Museum of the Jewish People (Diaspora Museum) on the vibrant campus of Tel Aviv University
- Dinner on own and free time to explore Sarona, the historic German Templar Colony transformed into a cultural center
OVERNIGHT: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
WEDNESDAY | MARCH 20, 2024
- Free morning to enjoy Tel Aviv’s lively beach scene
- Check-out of the hotel and travel to the ancient seaport of Jaffa
- Share gourmet coffee and stories with Doris Hiffawi, a member of Jaffa’s Arab-Christian community
- Break for lunch on your own and a final “shopportunity” in the Jaffa Flea Market
- Save a Child’s Heart – Meet children seeking lifesaving treatment in Israel from around the world
- Tree planting ceremony, final wrap-up session, and celebration dinner at Abraham’s Tent in Neot Kedumim Park
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
- VIP greeting at Ben Gurion Airport and transfer to our arrival hotel Included for travelers arriving on March 10th via the designated community flight
- Return transfer to Ben Gurion Airport Included for travelers departing on the designated community flight
- A licensed guide accompanies the group daily
- A deluxe motorcoach daily apart from Shabbat
- All staff gratuities
- Accommodations per the itinerary, including hotel porterage Based on standard room types unless requested otherwise
- Breakfast daily and additional meals according to the itinerary Including taxes and tips for restaurant meals
- Entrance fees and programming costs according to the itinerary
- All applicable taxes A 17% VAT (tax) applies for Israeli passport holders at hotels. Contact us to make arrangements
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights
- Hotel incidentals and premium beverages at group meals
- Travel insurance is available for individual purchase at www.authenticisrael.com/insurance
- Local medical insurance is available for individual purchase at www.authenticisrael.com/medical
TRAVELING TO AND FROM ISRAEL Travelers are responsible for booking their own travel to and from Israel. Airport transfers will be provided for anyone arriving to Ben Gurion Airport on the designated community flight. Travelers wishing to arrive early or stay later will be accommodated at the group hotels by special request based on the group hotel rate. Back to Top
WHAT IT COSTS
The price increases by $100 after October 16, 2023
REGISTRATION
Sign up for the program by completing the online Registration Form
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION TERMS
- To reserve your spot, a $250/person deposit is due at the time of registration
- The deposit is refundable until December 1, 2023, after which it is non-refundable
- The balance is due no later than January 10, 2024, after which it is non-refundable
- The program is subject to a minimum participation of 20 travelers as of December 2, 2023, and we discourage you from booking non-refundable flights until the minimum has been assured
- Cancellations must be made in writing, and we encourage you to obtain travel insurance*
- Payments may be made by check or credit/debit card, however, a 3% processing fee applies for credit/debit card payments (does not apply to the initial $250 deposit). NOTE: credit card fees are not refundable
*Our travel insurance policy must be issued before final payment is made. Some benefits are only available if the policy is purchased within 21 days of your initial registration. Back to Top