TIYULIM 
Call the TIYUL HOTLINE Dial the Israel Center's number 5-66-77-87, then press 211. You'll hear "thank you, one moment please", and then the phone system's music for 15 seconds. Then the Tiyul Hotline message begins. You can listen to the whole message and then press 2 to leave your message, or you can interrupt by pressing 2 right away and then leaving your message.
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THE TRAVEL DESK • The TRAVEL DESK of the Israel Center exists...
to make registration and detail-receiving for Israel Center tiyulim more efficient and less head-achy for you.
To help you - whether you live in Israel or are visiting - plan private tiyulim and make in-Israel travel arrangements 
Sarah will be happy to assist you on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Call Sarah at the Center, 566-7787 ext. 249. 
Note: When a tiyul says "Bring your own lunch", you can do that... or this: Call the TRAVEL DESK or the TIYUL HOTLINE up to the day before the TIYUL and order a box lunch from the Israel Center Cafe. 20 shekel will get you a delicious sandwich, a refreshing drink (specify regular or diet) and a dessert. Your box lunch will be ready for you when you board the bus.

The next... Israel Center In-House Shabbaton
Our next in-house Shabbaton will take place IY"H on Shabbat Parshat Chukat •June 29-30 We've almost finalized plans with a guest scholar, but we'll wait a couple of more days to announce. The price is 160NIS for members and 180NIS for non-members. As a special bonus, those who reserve by Sunday, June 10th will receive a gift. When you call, let us know if you have your own housing arrangements or if you want us to house you. That can be done either with a family in the neighborhood or 
at the Windmill (for an extra charge of 300NIS per couple). Also, please let us know in advance of any special dietary details, so we can accommodate you. Remember, reserve early (as some have already done) to avoid the disappointment of "Sorry, we're booked solid"

Remember the unusual storm that postponed a tiyul? Well, here it is... even better! The Wonder Tiyul • Wed. June 13th 8:00am to 7:00pm •[1] Azrieli Observatory, 49th floor of the Round Tower, Tel Aviv. Highest spot in center of country, unbelievable, magnificent, 360° view [2] Ayalon pre-State secret munitions plant, near Rehovot. Underground spot with camouflaged exits. A hidden bullet factory with an amazing story [3] The national home of JNF, video presentation, special tour, on the 100th birthday of KKL [4] plus one more special site - a surprise! plus Shulamit's Choices & Sweets 80/100 NIS • Bring your own lunch Sponsored by Moadon Sanhedria in conjunction with the Israel Center

Jerusalem - A Nature Reserve?! Lesser Falcons in Yerushalayim a species on the world’s endangered species list – and efforts to save it •Tue. June 19, 3:30-7:30pm (approx)• Meet at Beit Ha’am (Gerar Behar Center on Betzalel Street) with guide Rabbi Zalman Cohen, a rabbi very much involved in conservation efforts• Starting at the most unlikely birds nest of all in the neighborhood that never was! Proceeding to observe feeding doves and nestling hawks, We’ll then go on to a tree that supports a shul, Rainwater cisterns that helped purchase neighborhoods The great railway scare… of windows and widows, time and shoelaces… We will visit inside an original home Souvenirs of efforts to save a species 100 yr. old chessed, Batei Rand Who hewed these stones? Batei Gorde How to feed 1,000 people Mazkeret Moshe Beit David and Harav Kook Nesting - the spectacular night life of the kestrels •We are pleased to present a program that is certainly musical and informative. And since we want many to participate, we are keeping the fee quite low •Sign up immediately 25/30nis 

Travel Desk Special• THU-SUN June 14-17• minimum 2 nights at the Sheraton Moriah Eilat •NIS600 per couple per night for double room - Bed & Breakfast 1 child (ages 2-12) in parents' room - NIS 90 per night Prices do not include transportation to/from Eilat Specials subject to change or cancellation at any time• Call the Travel Desk or Tiyul Hotline for reservation information 

Artzeinu Tours in conjunction with the Israel Center presents...
THU June 14 - 9:15am to 1:00pm •½-day tour around the Jerusalem neighborhoods with tour guide Basha Zusman, to include: highlights of Me'ah She'arim, Bucharim... done in a most expressive manner. See the little "vinkelach" (alleyways) and experience the personal touch of the guide.• Meet at Moniyot Geulah on Straus 9:15-1:00•$15 for members ($26 non-members)
THU June 21 - 2:00pm to 12:30am•Massada night audio visual presentation along with Arad and Be'er Sheva with tour guide Moshe Oberman •meet at Israel Center•$45 for members ($72 non members)
FRI June 15 & 29 - 9:30am to 1:30pm•Kotel Tunnels, Southern Wall excavations and the Old Citywith Rabbi Yeshaya Jacobs •Meet at entrance to the Kotel tunnels•$20 for members ($33 non-members)• Option: without Kotel Tunnels - $15 mem ($22 non members)
WED June 20 - 8:15am to 9:15pm•Kivrei Tzadikim with Chaim Sidor•Daven and learn the history at Kever Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Meron, Rambam and Rabbi Akiva, T'veriya. Tzfat option of Kvarim (ARI Z"L's mikve for those who want) or Old City walk•$45 for members ($67 non-members)
THU June 28 - 9:15am to 1:00pm•½-day tour around the Jerusalem neighborhoods with tour guide Basha Zusman to include: highlights of the courtyards around Shaarei Chesed. See where Rabbi Arye Levin lived and experience an unusual encounter with J'lem neighborhoods•Meet at the Davidka (opp. the Klal Bldg.)•$15 for members ($26 non-members)
Advance registration required • Minimum for member price 23-25 participants•Return times are approx. • Departure from 22 Keren HaYesod unless otherwise stated Call 02 5871718 for more details 

Grand Spectacular Weekend • 4 FULL DAYS, 3 NIGHTS at the Kinar Hotel•THU-SUN, July 12-15 with Rabbi Yeshaya Jacobs• Shabbat - full board; Thu & Sun - half board • THURSDAYmeet at the Israel Center at 8:15am •Tour the north - Caesaria aqueduct; Tsfat -- ancient alleyways,Stairs that the Mashiach will ascend in the future;candle factory; meet with artist of the unique "shtender" - Noach Greenberg with an unusual demonstration; daven at the Kever of Choni Hama'agel' visit Chatzor Haglili (bring packed lunch) •FRIDAY •Leisure - enjoy the pool and beach (all separate swimming) as well as the sports room with modern equipment, jacuzzi and sauna of the Kinar Classic Hotel (game room and activities for children)• SHABBAT•Enjoy the atmosphere -- both spiritual and physical, including optional story hour for children and shiurim for adults • SUNDAY•Take advantage of the KINAR services in the morning (pool, gym etc.); leave for the Golan Heights - tour to include Yom Kippur war sites and a meaningful audio visual presentation, as well as Syrian bunkers at Tel Fachar; experience the refreshing "Big Apple" cider factory; return for dinner at the KINAR before heading back to Yerushalayim (arrival approx. 9:30pm pm)• Cost for entire package (includes hotel, meals, round trip transportation; tours and all entrance fees) Garden rooms: $285/1180nis (299/1235 non-mem)•Brand new deluxe rooms $315/1310nis (330/1365)•Special prices for children Call the travel desk•Advance registration and deposit required•min. 25 participants 

11th Annual Macrobiotics Health Seminar MON-THU July 23-26, at Yad Binyamin Expert lectures and demonstrations in nutrition, reflexology, cooking, medicinal herbs, exercise... and more Shulamit: 02 5811958, 050 937932•Ruth Brand: 02 5353973 •Sponsored by Moadon Sanhedria

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