TIYULIM and SHABBATONIM 

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. 

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. 

LEIL SHAVU'OT at the Israel Center Thursday, May 16th Davening, Festive Dairy Dinner, All-night learning Watch for further details 

LAST CALL 

Eilat • Sunday to Wednesday, April 21–24

Call immediately if you would still like to join: 5667787 ext. 211

Moadon Sanhedria and the Israel Center invite you to join us in celebrating a special 30th Anniversary on the 30th of April (Tuesday) a.k.a Lag BaOmer, "Chai" b'Iyar Tour with us to 30 important places in Jerusalem Guided tour of our new Municipality as Safra Square Eat a Mevushelet Mehadrin Surprise Lunch while viewing the breathtaking panoramic view of our eternal Jerusalem from the top of the Municipality Divrei Torah will enlighten you all about the 30th anniversary Bus leaves the Israel Center at 8:30am, and returns approx. 1:00pm Bring your cameras! Surprise cost: only 30NIS, (non-members add ½ of 30NIS) Shulamit's tiyulim are always treats Come! you'll always enjoy her delicious sweets! 

Thursday, May 2, 8:30am-4:30pm approx. • Tiyul in memory of Haim Mageni z"l

An unforgettable & exceptional guide. Haim Mageni was among the small group 

who resettled K'far Etzion in summer '67. He was a special, knowledgeable & enthusiastic great lover of the land of Israel, especially the Judean Hills.

NETIV HA'G'VURA • Jewish Valor and Courage, Guided by Aryeh Routtenberg, guide of Kfar Etzion field school & close friend & associate of Haim

We will see... New developments along the path of the Patriarchs:

• Ramat Rachel: Antiquities from First Temple, Return to Zion and Independence War periods (Why was the Green line set at Ramat Rachel?) • New Bet Midrash for women campus in Kibbutz Migdal Oz • Artists Community in Bat Ayin neighborhood. • Visit "Babba Metzia" as well as antquities of Second Temple period, Bar Kochba rebellion, an archeological site featuring antiquities • Vistas and visions, an art exhibition by Debbie Kampel at the Judaica Center • Efrat - new lookout from Zayit neighborhood of Efrat • K'far Etzion - see new audio visual presentation of Heros, in the '48 Independence War at the new visitors center

Bring your own lunch or order from the Israel Center Cafe or buy at the cafeteria in K'far Etzion • Price: 120NIS (non-members add 10NIS) • Bulletproof bus

Shulamit's tiyulim are always treats Come! you'll always enjoy her delicious sweets!

Shabbat May 3-4, Shabbaton in Netanya with Rabbi & Mrs. David Derovan and Rabbi Yosef Wolicki on "The Sanctity & Unity of the Jewish People, $165p.p., call 5667787 x 240 for more info.

KASHRUT POLICY: Food for Israel Center In-House programs is supervised by OU-in-Israel - Mehadrin. Israel Center sponsored trips and programs are under Mehadrin Hashgacha. Hotels, restaurants, and tiyulim advertised by the Travel Desk or by outside parties are not necessarily Mehadrin and are not endorsed by the OU or the Israel Center. 

Travel Desk Specials For reservations at the hotels listed below or any other Israeli hotels, please call Sarah directly at the Travel Desk 566 7787, ext. 249. She'll be happy to accommodate you with any of your requests.

Kibbutz Lavi - New Wing • Valid April 19-20, 26-27, SHABBAT (Friday night) 590NIS per couple F/B • Extended stay to Sunday morning B/B add 180NIS

Dan Pearl, Jerusalem • Valid April 19-20 and April 26-27, SHABBAT (Friday night) 690NIS per couple F/B

Le Meridien, Haifa • Valid April 8-30 - Midweek 1100NIS per couple for 2 nights, on B/B, one H/B 

Sheraton-Plaza, Jerusalem • Valid thru April 30 1000NIS per couple for Shabbat F/B 

Jerusalem of Gold, J'lem • Valid Shabbatot thru May 630NIS per couple F/B + complimentary cake & coffee 

Daniel, Herzliya • Valid thru April (midweek) 1175NIS per couple for two nights H/B includes free entrance to spa 

Neptune, Eilat • Valid April 21-24, 28-May 4 (Midweek) 320NIS per couple per night B/B (no min.) 

Ruth Rimon Inn, Safed • April 28 - May 1 LAG BA'OMER SPECIAL: 600NIS per couple B/B per night (min. 2-night stay) 

B/B = Bed & Breakfast • H/B = Half Board (breakfast + one meal) • F/B (3 meals a day)

Midweek = SUN, MON, TUE, WED nights • Weekends = THU, FRI, Motza"sh nights Attention Students from Abroad: Are your parents planning on visiting you this year? If so, you want to speak to us (02-566-7787 ext. 249).We have many attractive deals for them... and you. Let us turn an ordinary “been there, did it” visit into an unforgettable, special one!

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