OU Biennial National Convention in Jerusalem 2008
Wednesday, November 26th - Sunday, November 30th
The next Orthodox Union Convention will take place this year and will be held in Jerusalem!
At the forefront of the coalition to keep Jerusalem united, the OU is holding the next national Convention in Jerusalem to show support for the city.
The Convention will include activities to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel, an optional pre-Convention touring package with special focus on maintaining the Jewish identity of Jerusalem, and visits to Yeshivot and Seminaries will be arranged for families whose children will be studying in Israel the following year.
OU member synagogues may designate up to eight delegates (subject to size of congregation) to send to the Convention.
Travel and hotel costs for delegates are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS rules. Please check with your tax advisor for details.
We encourage and warmly welcome additional participation from shul members (although tax benefits apply solely to official delegates).
DATES & PRICES:
Convention Only Package: Wednesday evening, November 26th - Sunday morning, November 30th
$799 per person, double occupancy*
$1009 per person, single occupancy*
Pre-Convention Touring with Convention Package: Sunday evening, November 23rd - Sunday morning, November 30th
$1159 per person, double occupancy*
$1369 per person, single occupancy*
*Flights and registration not included (registration fee of $54/person or $100 maximum/family)
"EARLY BIRD SPECIAL": $100 discount per person through July 15th!
Packages include lodging at the Renaissance Hotel, all weekday meals (except pre-Convention day dinners on your own), all Shabbat meals, Melave Malka, and taxes.
Additional nights may be booked at the hotel before and/or after the mission at a special OU rate.
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv, Former Chief Rabbi of Medinat Yisrael
Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the British Commonwealth
Rabbi Zev Leff, Rav of Matityahu, noted Rosh Yeshiva, lecturer and author
Rabbi Asher Weiss, noted Rosh Yeshiva, lecturer and author
Rabbi Hershel Schachter, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva University; lecturer, posek, and author
Rabbi Steven Weil, current Rabbi of Beth Jacob Congregation, Beverly Hills, California; Executive Vice President-designate, Orthodox Union
The Renaissance Hotel in Jerusalem
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact-sheet/travel/jrsrn-renaissance-jerusalem-hotel
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Frank Buchweitz, Director, Community Services & Special Projects, 212-613-8188
Allyson Gur-Aryeh, North American Director, OU Israel, 212-613-8124 or
REGISTER NOW for the "EARLY BIRD SPECIAL" DISCOUNT!
For more information, please contact: Miriam Ganz at 212-613-8198
Reservations held only when accompanied by payment.
OU NATIONAL CONVENTION 2008 ITINERARY is coming very soon!
Including Optional Pre-Convention Touring and Programs Package (must register in advance)
DATES:
Convention Only Package: Wednesday evening, November 26th - Sunday morning, November 30th
Pre-Convention Package with Convention Package: Sunday evening, November 23rd - Sunday morning, November 30th
Register online!
Pricing
Sign up by July 15th for the "Early Bird Special"!
DATES & PRICES:
Convention Only Package: Wednesday evening, November 26th - Sunday morning, November 30th
$799 per person, double occupancy*
$1009 per person, single occupancy*
Pre-Convention Touring and Programming with Convention Package: Sunday evening, November 23rd - Sunday morning, November 30th
$1159 per person, double occupancy*
$1369 per person, single occupancy*
*Flights and registration not included (registration fee of $54/person or $100 maximum/family)
"EARLY BIRD SPECIAL": $100 discount per person through July 15th!
Packages include lodging at the Jerusalem Renaissance Hotel, all weekday meals (except pre-Convention day dinners on your own), all Shabbat meals, Melave Malka, and taxes.
Additional nights may be booked at the hotel before and/or after the mission at a special OU rate.
Reservations held only when accompanied by payment.
Featured Guests
FEATURED GUESTS:
Rabbi Yona Metzger, Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel
Rabbi Shlomo Amar, Rishon leZion of Israel
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv, Former Chief Rabbi of Medinat Yisrael
Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the British Commonwealth
Rabbi Zev Leff, Rav of Matityahu, noted Rosh Yeshiva, lecturer, and author
Rabbi Hershel Schachter, noted Rosh Yeshiva, lecturer, and author
Rabbi Asher Weiss, noted Rosh Yeshiva, lecturer, and author
Rabbi Steven Weil, currently Rabbi of Beth Jacob Congregation, Beverly Hills, California; OU Executive Vice President-designate
Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb, OU Executive Vice President
Contact
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONVENTION, PLEASE CONTACT:
- Frank Buchweitz, Director, Community Services & Special Projects, 212-613-8188
TO REGISTER NOW FOR THE "EARLY BIRD SPECIAL" (expires July 15th), PLEASE CONTACT:
Miriam Ganz at 212-613-8198 or self-register online using our "Register Now!" link
Reservations held only when accompanied by payment.
FOR CELL PHONE RENTALS IN ISRAEL PROVIDED BY TALK N SAVE, PLEASE VISIT:
http://www.talknsave.net/groups/oum.asp
If you live in the U.S. and wish to receive your cell phone before your departure to Israel, that option is available for a fee of $12 for ground delivery or $25 for UPS overnight. You must bring the cell phone back to the U.S. with you after the trip to return it to the American Talk n Save office.
For those who pick up their cell phones in Israel, you must return them in Israel. A return envelope is provided for easy mailing. A $5 deduction will be taken from your security deposit for postage. There is also an option to return the phones at the Giv'at Sha'ul office of Talk n Save (a short ride from the Jerusalem Bus Station) to save the $5 fee.