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 pressing2 right away and then leaving your message.
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 9:00am to 1:00pm. 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. 18 shekel will get you a delicious sandwich, a refreshing drink (specify regular or diet) and a dessert. Your box lunch willbe ready for you when you board the bus.

Wishing the participants in this week's Shabbaton a very enjoyable Shabbat
TT readers in walking distance of the Center are invited to join in our davenings & shiurim as follows: Mincha on Friday (early Shabbat) - 5:55pm (candles may not be lit earlier than 6:08pm) • Friday night shiur by Rabbi Neil Winkler -• 9:00pm (approx.) •Shabbat morning Davening - 8:30am preceded by mini-shiur at 8:00am • Kiddush and Shiur by Rabbi Winkler - 11:00am (approx.)•Shiur in Pirkei Avot (Rabbi Winkler) & Mincha - 5:00pm
Even though it is 10 weeks away, and even though we've got Elul, Rosh HaShana, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot between now and then, we'd like you to think about our next In-House Shabbaton which will take place IY"H on Shabbat Parshat No'ach 5762, OCT 19-20 Watch for developing details 

One if by Land, Two if by Sea...Three if by Air 1-2-3: A FASCINATING
FUN-FILLED TIYUL •Sunday, August 12th, 8:00am to 7:00pm
Destination: HAIFA with guide Yishai Avital Cruise in Haifa Bay in the lovely Caramalit • Visit the greatest (newest) Train Museum in Israel, in its new ultra-modern home in Haifa, go back in time to enjoy various famous eras, including audio-visual presentation • Ride up and down the Haifa mountainside in a cable car toBat Galim - an exhilirating experience • Our guide will acquaint us with the city of Haifa, its environs in a special way... • Visit Eliyahu HaNavi Cave to beseech him to come now. • 140NIS/150NIS non-members • bring your own lunch (or order from the Israel Center Cafe)

Solidarity Tour Wednesday, August 15th • New Settlements •Biblical Landscapes •Challenges of the Future • Depart from the Israel Center 8:30am, return 5:30pm (approx) • Scenic drive through the inheritance of the Tribe of Binyamin •Settlement of Elon Moreh - Overlook from Mt. Kabir to Shechem and Joseph's Tomb; meet withpioneer settlers Settlement of Itamar - visit young couples on their organic homestead; tour of outlying outposts - overlook "The Three Seas" Tefilat Mincha Lunch Break (not included in cost, can be ordered from the Israel Center Cafe for an additional 18NIS Possible visit to army base (subject to IDF uthorization) Drivevia the Trans Shomoron Highway to Ariel, capital of the Shomron Settlement of Homesh - Solidarity visit with families whose relatives have been murdered in terror attacks Cost: 95NIS members / 110NIS non-mem

CROSSROADS THEN and NOW • Come with us on Wednesday, August 29th from 8:00 am. to 7:00 pm. (approx) with special guide Betsy Mehlman touring places you probably haven't ever seen.• Famous Nesher Cement Works - an audio visual program explores ecological requirements of cement production. •Rainbow Pool • Meterological weather station at Bet Dagan - understand the weather report and see the weather ballon reveal the prediction • SHA'AR HAGAI - Pumping station and convoy ridge • Ben Shemer Fire tower • Masreq Nature • Reserve Bring your lunch or order for 18NIS •Price : 100NIS/members (110 NIS/ non members)

Travel Desk Specials
Paradise Negev Hotel Be'ersheva (Glatt Mehadrin Hotel) August - Midweek • NIS625 per couple per night double room, half board basis (breaskfast/dinner daily) • Weekends - 750NIS fullboard •One child up to 12 years old in parents' room - FREE

Kibbutz Hotel Lavi - August & Sept.-Shabbat Specials
Package #1: Thursday to Sunday, August 9-12 •3-night weekend NIS950 (1-night H/B; Shabbat F/B; 1-night breakfast)
Pacakge #2: Sunday to Wednesday, August 12-15 •3 night package NIS1245 (4th night free) H/B
Package #3: Sunday to Wednesday, August 19-22 •3-night package NIS1025. H/B
Package #4: Sunday to Friday, August 26-31 •No minimum stay. NIS315 per night, H/B
Package #5: Shabatot during September •One night, NIS345. F/B All rates are per person in main building or garden rooms •New Wing supplement: NIS40 p.p. per night • Children's discounts available
"Chazanut Festival - Halleluya 5761" Wednesday to Sunday, August 22-26 (4 nights)
$360 p.p. double occupancy (Main Building) includes: breakfast daily, 2 midweek dinners, 2 midweek lunches,
Shabbat Meals. Lectures & shiurim in Hebrew • Program available on request

Enjoy an August Shabbat at The Jerusalem of Gold Hotel•Glatt/Mehadrin•NIS 880•Rates are per couple for one night stay in a double room•Full board • Family plan rates available

Sheraton Moriah - Tiberias August 2 - September 2 • Two-night stay - 1300NIS,; three-night stay - 1800NIS • Rates are per couple including breakfast • One child aged 2-12 sharing parents' room - 75NIS • Separate swimming hours available • Magician's School for Kids

Renaissance Jerusalem Glatt - Mehadrin July 29 - August 31 •740NIS per couple per night, includes breakfast • One child aged 2-18 sharing parents' room - FREE • 2 to 3 children in separate room - 490NIS per night • Three nights, receive 20% discount... - or - FOURTH NIGHT FREE • Free entrance to health club • Separateswimming in indoor pool on alternate evenings

Artzeinu Tours in conjunction with the Israel Center presents...
Daily Artzeinu Tours General Schedule
Sundays: Jeep Excurison - or - City of David • Mondays: 1day to Galil- Golan • Tuesdays: Massada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea - or - 2 day to Galil-Golan • Wednesdays: Amatzia underground city • Thursdays: Negev • Fridays: Kotel tunnels, Old City, South Wall excavations or J'lem neighborhoods

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