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 will be ready for you when you board the bus.

Shavuot-Shabbat-Tiyul with the Israel Center & Young Israel
May 15-19, ‘02, by Hannah Sondhelm
The buses to the Israel Center & Pinsker Building were a little late, Though when they came, they were comfortable and first-rate;
The people waiting at the Pinsker Building got soaked to the skin And, almost thought that to Kibbutz Lavi they’d have to swim.
Suitcases got wet, and some clothes, too
But, Israel needs the rain - so, what can you do?
Thank goodness for irons at the Kibbutz Lavi Hotel A little pressing, and the clothes turned out just swell.
First, a stop at a shopping mall near Hadera we did make Some people bought coffee, while others ate their cake;
We were given name tags, so each other we’d get to know
Then, on to the Rothshild Gardens at Zichron Yaakov we did go.
Hungry we were, and ate our tuna & egg sandwiches and sweets Then, walked through the beautiful gardens, where several Chosens & Kallahs
we did meet;
We wished them a Mazel Tov and then continued on our way
To the Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, where for the next five days we’d stay.
Up to our rooms we went, unpacked and rested
Some went swimming, while others played cards or chess, and their skills were tested;
Finally came dinner in the beautiful new dining hall
And, an “Update on Cancer” - new facts for us all.
Breakfast the next day was great - salads, fresh squeezed juices, eggs and
pancakes we ate
Then, on to Tiberias and a boat ride on Lake Kinneret we did take;
From Ein Gev to the Swiss Forest on the bus we did ride
To eat our boxed lunches, and of the scenery from way up we took pride.
Of a “Milk & Honey Buffet” on the patio we took part
Who can eat so much? But, an attempt we did start;
Finally, came Shavuot and Shabbat with davening, plays, speeches and shiurim
Megillat Ruth, Akdamut, all so festive, and on these days, no tiyulim.
After Havdala, our own “Saturday Night Live”With sing-alongs, stories & jokes - to great heights we did strive;
Tomorrow, back to Jerusalem we do goWe’ll all remember this great weekend, with our faces aglow.
Shulamit again treated us with her delectable sweets
To us they are always such special treats;
Many new friends we all made here And, our old friends, too, whom we hold most dear.
We want to thank Kibbutz Lavi and the people from our group who all these
arrangements did make
For a wonderful time - and, all for OUR sake;
We hope you’ll again join us, G-d willing, next year
In continued good health, and, with much added cheer.

The next Israel Center In-House Shabbaton will take place IY"H over Shabbat Parshat KORACH (m'vorchim) • June 7-8, Scholar in Residence: Rabbi Dr. Natan Lopes-Cardozo • Theme: The Many Facets of Shabbat • Scholar-in-residence:Rabbi Dr. Natan Lopes-Cardozo • Additional shiurim & “tidbits” by Phil Chernofsky • 200NIS p.p. (non-members add 20NIS) • When you call, please let us know...if [1] you live in the neighborhood, or [2] you will be making your own housing arrangements, or [3] you would like us to find housing for you, or [4] if you would like to stay at a nearby hotel (extra cost) ; Also let us know if you have special dietary considerations
We will IY”H be “taking Shabbat early” • Mincha - 6:00pm, candle lighting - 6:15pm, Kabbalat Shabbat & Maariv at 6:20pm; First Shabbat Seuda - 7:00pm; lecture by Rabbi Cardozo & Oneg Shabbat at 9:00pm
Shabbat morning: Coffee, Tea... - 7:15amPre-davening mini-shiur - 7:30amDavening - 8:00am; Kiddush - 10:50am, Shiur by Rabbi Cardozo - 11:30am, Second Shabbat Seuda - 12:30pm, Menuchat Shabbat / Extra Shiurim - 2:30pm,Rabbi Cardozo on Pirkei Avot - 5:00pm, Mincha - 6:00pm; Q&A session - 6:25pm, Third Shabbat meal - 7:00pm
Maariv & Havdala - 8:20pm, • limited space • Reserve soon to assure your participationIf you have any questions, call us • Schedule subject to change

Moadon Sanhedria and the Israel Center invite you to join us in celebrating a special 30th Anniversary on the 30th of May, Thursday, 19 Sivan. Tour with us to 30 important places in Jerusalem Guided tour of our new Municipality as Safra Square Eat a 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 tiyul concludes approx. 1:00pm Bring your cameras! Surprise cost: only 30NIS, (non-members add ½ of 30NIS) • Must register • Shulamit's tiyulim are always treats Come! you'll always enjoy her delicious sweets!

We're going back! Eilat • Come and join us for a 4-day 3-night tiyul to Eilat at the luxurious, majestic, prestigious, brand-new Royal Garden Suite Hotel A tropical paradise of leisure & pampering Each suite includes spacious elegant new rooms, refrigerator, toaster, kettle, 2-burner stove, TV, and more Sunday to Wednesday, June 9–12
Depart Sunday 8:00am - return Wednesday, 6:00pm 1200NIS per person double occupancy (single supplement 600NIS, non members add NIS 100) includes suite, bus, guard, entrance fees Meals at Mehadrin Royal Class Restaurants •H/B RESERVE IMMEDIATELY BEFORE WE ARE SOLD OUT Sea World Oceanarium, Underwater Observatory, Jules Verne Glass Boat, Aerodium, Mt. Hizkiyahu, Yotvata Complex, Texas Ranch, Tour the borders, Solar Energy Systems, Ramon Crater Visitors’ Center, Hai Ramon Animal Observatory, Dead Sea Works... and more Air-conditioned luxurious bus accompanies us throughout the entire trip Shulamit's tiyulim are always treats; Come! You'll also enjoy her delicious sweets Come into the Center or call with your credit card number and make your reservations TODAY! • Program subject to change

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 accomodate you with any of your requests.
Neptune, Eilat • Valid thru May (Midweek), 320NIS per couple per night B/B,, no min.)

Herod's Forum, Eilat • Valid June 2-5 (midweek) 630NIS per couple per night B/B

SHABBAT get-aways...
Sheraton-Plaza, Jerusalem • Valid May 24-25 & May 31-June 1, 1000NIS per couple for Shabbat F/B
Inbal, Jerusalem • Valid May 24-25 & May 31-June 1, SHABBAT: 1150NIS per couple F/B
David's Citadel, Jerusalem • Valid May 24-25 & May 31-June 1, SHABBAT: 1280NIS per couple F/B
Dan Pearl, Jerusalem • Valid May 24-25 & May 31-June 1, SHABBAT: 690NIS per couple F/B
Grand Beach, Tel Aviv • Valid May 24-25, SHABBAT: 640NIS per couple F/B
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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