In Appreciation
of the recent Young Israel - Israel Center Shavuot and Shabbat Tiyul
by Hanna Sandhelm

We left Yerushalayim with three buses full
To enjoy our Shavuot and Shabbat tiyul;
We arrived at the Park Hotel in Netanya where we did stay
Had lunch at Pizza Hut, Apropo, or the Milky Way.
From our hotel rooms we watched the paragliders fly
Along the beautiful, cloudless, light-blue sky;
We davened Mincha and watched a play about "Ruth"
Later, about our matriarch Sarah, did learn the truth.
Our daveners, "layners", and Megilat Ruth reader were all great
Lectures by Rabbi Quint and our women were first-rate;
We learned about "Darkei Shalom", and our ancestral "mothers"
Heard interesting lectures by various others.
Let's not forget our walk on Friday night to Kiryat Sanz to attend the Klausenberger Rebbe's "Tisch", - a beautiful sight
Held at their new gymnasium, in the middle of the night;
A huge "Tisch" it was - extended clear across the hall
From upstairs, the women couldn't even see it all.
Besides "Ruth", plays, written by Rabbi Quint, on "Conversion" and "Samson", we also did see
The players were great and we listened to them with glee;
Lectures about the Torah, Halacha, Diabetes and even Hypertension
A variety of subjects to hold our attention.
Thanks to those who all the arrangements did make
Everything really did turn out just great;
And, to Shulamit, who again handed out her delectable sweets
To us, her chocolates are always special treats.
A good time was had by one and all
A nicer week-end we can't recall;
For those of you that this time didn't come along
Be sure to sign up next year, and join the throng.

LAST CALL

Monday, June 26th - 8:00am to 6:30pm (approx.)

EIN GEDI See the place where Bnei Yisra'el crossed the Jordan River into Eretz Yisra'el. Stop in Kfar Adumim and Mitzpe Yericho. Hike the trails and see the flora & fauna of Ein Gedi. Enjoy an interesting swim in the Dead Sea

Guide: Era Rapaport

120NIS for members (non-members add 15NIS)

Monday June 26th, 8:00-10:00pm - TIYUL: Jerusalem Evenings

What more pleasant way to spend an evening than a walking tour. See gems which are often overlooked. Experience the special atmosphere of the Eternal City.

Guided by David Magence

Ancient Aqueduct, Montefiore's Windmill, Mishkenot Sha'ananim, Sultan's Pool, Yemin Moshe, Herodian Family Tomb, King David Hotel story of the 1946 bombing

36NIS p.p. (non-mem 40) • Sign up (required) and we'll tell you where to meet

Friday, July 7th, 8:30am to 1:00pm • 90NIS mem (105 n/m)

Half-day Guided Tiyul - Hebron • Kiryat Arba • Kever Rachel

And again on Friday, July 21st and August 4th

New, improved 1-day trip to the Golan

Monday, July 10th - Leaving Center at 7:45am sharp, returning 8:00pm (approx.)

Expert guide with us all the way (not just in the Golan) namely, MICHAEL LESSANS

Lookouts over the Kineret and Syria. Drive-through and explanations of various settlements. Meet local residents. GAMLA observation park. GOLAN WINERY. Late lunch (Mehadrin)

136NIS p.p. (150 non-members) Bring snacks (or buy), shoes for walking (not strenuous)

(The 1-day Golan date after this one: Monday, August 2nd with Danny Erlich)

TIYUL HOTLINE 500-3333 ext. 211. As soon as your call (500-3333) is answered (with Israel Center, Shalom), press 211

Western Galil Overnight - MONDAY, JULY 17th

Leave Israel Center at 8:30am. Zichron Yaakov including the Ramat HaNadiv Gardens. Carmel Mountain range, Daliyat Hacarmel - Druze Village. Bet She'arim, ancient Jewish town from Mishnaic times. Lochamei Hageta'ot Yad La Yeled Museum, Memorial to the 1.5 million children killed during the Holocaust. Check into Shlomi Guest House. See the sunset, tour & ride the Cable Car at Rosh Hanikra. Dinner and Evening Activity

TUESDAY, JULY 18th

Breakfast in Shlomi. Tour of Nahariya. Tour of Akko including the Tunisian Synagogue, Akko Prison, Ramban Synagogue, Old City, Napoleon's Hill. Stop for lunch - on your own. Tour of Natzeret Elite. Plus surprise visit. Return to J'lem 6:00-7:00pm

Guide: FEIGA KAHANA. 500NIS per person (non-members add 30NIS)

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