June 30 - July 12, 2009 Adat Re'im's Ordination Celebration in Israel with Rabbi Sherwood
Tuesday, 30 June - USA Departure Depart on overnight flight to Israel
Wednesday, 1 July - When You Come Into the Land (Deut. 26:1) Afternoon arrival in Israel, to be met and assisted at Ben Gurion Airport by your Israel Tour Connection representative. Ascent to Jerusalem. Take in the breathtaking view of the Old City of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus. Hotel check-in and welcome dinner.
Overnight: Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Thursday, 2 July - Jerusalem of Old - Take part in a moving Adult B'nai Mitzvah Service at Robinson's Arch, the "Masorti Kotel" Explore the Southern Wall Excavations and take a virtual, computerized "walk" through the Jerusalem Temple at the Davidson Center. In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Western Wall's massive foundation stones. Time for lunch on your own in the Jewish Quarter. Stumble across many archeological finds as you take part in a hands-on dig through archeological matter that has been dumped into Emek Tzurim from under the Temple Mount. Free evening to enjoy sight-seeing in Jerusalem.
Overnight: Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Friday, 3 July - Those Who Made a Difference. Visit the multi-media Herzl Exhibit, where the Father of Modern Zionism and his untiring quest are "brought to life" before your eyes (if available). Time permitting; Walk through Har Herzl Military Cemetery. Visit the newly-opened state-of-the art Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Children's Memorial at Yad Vashem (age 12 and up only) Alternative for younger children: The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, enjoy meeting the animals that roamed this land during Bible times (to be accompanied by adult/s; not included in price). Visit colorful, bustling Machaneh Yehuda open-air market - am yisrael hai! Shabbat candle-lighting at the hotel Kabbalat. Shabbat at Kol Haneshama (based on availability) Delicious Shabbat dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Shabbat, 4 July - Sacred Time in Jerusalem Parashat Hukkat-Balak. Shabbat services at Shira Hadasha (based on availability). Sumptuous Shabbat lunch buffet at the hotel. Take a Shabbat walking tour in the Old City, including a rooftop view, the Jewish Quarter, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Coptic Village, Armenian Quarter. Havdalah with Rabbi Sherwood. Free evening to explore Jerusalem.
Overnight: Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Sunday, 5 July - Jerusalem and the Hills Surrounding Her At Ammunition Hill learn about the fierce Six Day War battle for Jerusalem that took place here. Visit the new Shrine of the Book, the recently re-opened Second Temple Model of Jerusalem, and the Children's Wing (optional) at the Israel Museum OR Slosh through Hezekiah's Tunnel. Visit the site of the ancient fortress of Herodian, built by Herod and used by Jewish fighting forces throughout the ages; also the site of an ancient synagogue and King Herod's newly discovered tomb. Lunch and olive press tour at the rustic Alpha Caf in Tekoa. Enjoy a tour and home hospitality (coffee and cake) in Tekoa, once the home of the biblical prophet, Amos, and now a place where religious and non-religious Jews choose to build their community together; possible meeting with a resident of a nearby Arab village as well. Return to Jerusalem for a free evening.
Overnight: Prima Kings Hotel, Jerusalem
Monday, 6 July - Into the Desert Early departure to travel south into the Negev Desert Visit Ben Gurion's Hut in Sde Boker for personal insight into the life of this outstanding Zionist leader and Israel's first prime minister. Walk through the beautiful nature reserve at the Ein Avdat oasis. At the Great Crater, stop to make colored sand bottles from the vari-colored sand along the crater's slopes. Enjoy lunch with the Chefs of Yeruham, followed by a desert Torah study program at the Bamidbar Desert Institute. Enjoy a camel trek through the desert and a delicious dinner and Bedouin hospitality (kosher of course!) in a Bedouin tent.
Overnight: Hod Hotel, Dead Sea
Tuesday, 7 July - Freedom Fighters or Fanatics? Optional: Very early departure to climb Masada by the snake path. Ascend Masada by cable car. Tour this impressive excavation and discuss the terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish population during Roman times. Take a dip in the amazing Dead Sea. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and review the biblical story of kings David and Saul "on site" (time permitting). Travel north along the Jordan River Valley. Hotel check-in and dinner.
Overnight: Kibbutz Nof Ginnosar Guest House
Wednesday, 8 July - The Golan Heights Travel through the Golan Heights and stop to gaze down over the Galilee as the Syrians once did. Stop briefly to check how your compass is working at a paleo-magnetic park near Kibbutz Merom Golan. Take a nature walk through the scenic Saluki Springs for a view of ruins of both a Hasmonean village and a Syrian army encampment; dip your toes in cool natural waters. Ascend to the peak of Har Bental, where you can enter army bunkers and take in a panoramic view at the crossroads of three countries. Glide down the Jordan River in a kayak or raft. Free evening on the Tiberias boardwalk.
Overnight: Kibbutz Nof Ginnosar Guest House
Thursday, 9 July - The Jordan River and Beit Shean Valleys At the picturesque Kinneret Cemetery, read the moving poetry of the pioneer, Rachel the Poetess, and sing the songs of Naomi Shemer, first lady of Israeli song. Travel along Israel's border with Jordan to the Beit Shean Valley. Tour the remarkable ancient Roman city of Beit Shean, where Rabbi Sherwood participated in the excavation, including a magnificent Cardo, many residences, and amphitheatre. Swim in the wondrous natural pools at Sachne, fed by underground springs (towel needed) Free evening on the Tiberias boardwalk. Special late night concert with Rabbi
Overnight: Kibbutz Nof Ginnosar Guest House
Friday, 10 July - Varieties of Religious Expression Stop at the grave of Honi HaMa'agel, near Rosh Pina Enjoy a tour of the synagogues, courtyards, and alleyways of the mystical city of Tzefat. Travel to the peak of Mt. Carmel in Haifa and take in the breathtaking view of the Bahai Gardens and of the Mediterranean Sea. Visit the Druze town of Dalyat al Karmel and browse in its colorful ethnic market. Travel south to Tel Aviv. Hotel check-in to prepare for Shabbat - Kabbalat Shabbat on the beach with Rabbi Sherwood. Delicious Shabbat dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Dan Panorama Tel aviv
Shabbat, 11 July - Shabbat in Tel Aviv Parashat Pinhas. Optional Shabbat services at a synagogue of your choice. Day at leisure to relax at the Mediterranean Sea and explore Tel Aviv/Jaffa on one's own, including free Israeli dancing on the boardwalk Havdalah with Rabbi Sherwood -
Free evening in Tel Aviv Overnight
Sunday, 12 July - Foundations of the Modern State Climb down into the amazing underground, pre-State bullet factory built by the Haganah under the noses of the British at the Ayalon Institute. In Rehovot, take part in the Table to Table project of "leket," harvesting crops for the needy. At Independence Hall, relive Ben Gurion's moving declaration of the State. Enjoy lunch (on one's own) in the Nahalat Binyamin neighborhood. Enjoy an impressive presentation of the amazing achievements of the Palmach at the new multi-media Palmach Museum (if available; age 6 and over) Closing discussion at Rabin Square, where Yitzhak Rabin z"l was assassinated, discuss this great leader and some of the pressing issues facing Israel today Farewell dinner at Maganda Yemenite Restaurant
Monday, 13 July - A Temporary Departure - Return to USA Begin planning your next Israel trip with Rabbi Sherwood and ITC Tours!
• Roundtrip Air from LAX Airport to Ben Gurion Airport in Israel • Hotels - Prima Kings Jerusalem,Hod Dead Sea,Kibbutz Nof Ginnosar,Dan Panorama Tel Aviv • One of Israel's Top Tour Guides and Drivers will be with you the entire trip • All Breakfasts, Four Weekday Dinners, Two Shabbat Dinners, Two Shabbat Lunches • Arrival orientation with the Old City of Jerusalem in the background • Moving Adult B'nai Mitzvah Service at Robinson's Arch, Southern Wall Excavations • Kotel Tunnels, Jewish Quarter, Archeological Dig, Herzl Exhibit • Kabbalat Shabbat at Kol Haneshama, Shabbat walking tour, Jewish Quarter • Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Coptic Village, Armenian Quarter • Havdalah under the Stars with Rabbi Sherwood • Ammunition Hill, Israel Museum, Hezekiah's, Herodian, Ben Gurion's Hut Ein Avdat oasis • Great Crater, Chefs of Yeruham, Desert Torah study, Bedouin hospitality, Dead Sea • Jordan River Valley, Golan Heights, Saluki Springs, Har Bental, Rafting on the Jordan River • Kinneret Cemetery, Beit Shean, Sachne, Tzefat, Haifa, Dalyat al Karmel • Kabbalat Shabbat on the beach with Rabbi Sherwood • Ayalon Institute, Table to Table, Independence Hall, Palmach Museum, Rabin Square • ITC full Color Source Book
A GREAT TOUR FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND FUN !
• Land Only $2535 - Per person in a double room • Single room supplement $635 • Third person over 18 in triple room: subtract $120 • Child, age 2-12 as third person in a triple room: subtract $355 • Bar/Bat Mitzvah, age 12-13 as third person in a triple room: subtract $500
computerized "walk" through the Jerusalem Temple at the Davidson Center. In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Western Wall's massive foundation stones. Time for lunch on your own in the Jewish Quarter. Stumble across many archeological finds as you take part in a hands-on dig through archeological matter that has been dumped into Emek Tzurim from under the Temple Mount. Free evening to enjoy sight-seeing in Jerusalem. 
impressive excavation and discuss the terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish population during Roman times. Take a dip in the amazing Dead Sea. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and review the biblical story of kings David and Saul "on site" (time permitting). Travel north along the Jordan River Valley. Hotel check-in and dinner. 
