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 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 assistyou 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.

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 orthe Israel Center.

The next Israel Center In-House Shabbaton • Full - Waiting List Only
Shabbat Parshat R'ei, August 2-3 • Join us as we explore the World of Tanach (and other topics); Guest speakers:Rabbi Aaron & Pearl BorowRabbi Neil Winkler and Rabbi Aharon Adler • This will be an exciting, learning-filled Shabbat with great food and great people(guest speakers and participants intended) • Sign up NOW - limited spaces - (maximum 80 participants) when you call, let us know your housing arrangements or needs, dietary needs, seating requests etc. We'll be taking Shabbat early - Mincha at 6:00, candles not before 6:10; price: 200NIS per person (hotel accomodationsextra), non-mem add 20NIS • The one after this one. Shabbat Parshat Nitzavim-Vayeilech, August 30-31. Theme: Shlichot and Rosh HaShana. Watch for further details.

Sunday-Tuesday, August 11-13, 3 days 2 nights at Keshet • This exciting mini-vacation includes...Sunday - Leave the Israel Center at 8:00am, Tiberias for Bathing, Boating, and T’hilim (that’s bathing in the famous hot springs mineral baths; boating on the Kinneret, and T’hilim time at some nearby holy sites); Then to the Keshet Guest House for dinner & program; Monday - guided tour (English) throughout the Golan; Tuesday - guided tour from the Golan to points south, en route to Jerusalem (return approx. 7:00pm)• Great for individuals, couples, and families • Cost, including transportation, professional guides, escort,entrance fees, and mehadrin meals on H/B basis • 650NIS p.p. dbl. occ. • Single supplement 150NIS, Third (and more) person in same room: 500NIS for child 2-12 • 550š for teen or adult, Non-member add 50NIS p.p.

We’re planning for one bus, so space is limited • Reserve NOW • Shulamit's tiyulim are always treats; Come! you'll surely enjoy her delicious sweets!

SHOMRON SOLIDARITY TOUR led by MENAHEM BRODY • JULY 29, ‘02 • 20 MENACHEM AV; sponsored by theShomron Tourist Authority, operated byModi’in Tours and Travel Ltd.• 9:00am - Depart the Seymour J. AbramsOU Jerusalem World Center, 22 Keren Hayesod Street, Jerusalem; Travel via the Alon HighwayInheritances of the Tribes, Bypass Roads, Shaul haMelech, HaAI, Mirdafim; Observtion point at Ma’aleh Efrayim overlooking the Jordan Valley - conquering Eretz Yisrael - in the time of Joshua, and today; Drive through Arielthe capital of the Shomron; College of Judea and Samaria; Nahal Kana; Emanuel - meeting with residents; Kedumim- first Shomron settlement; Lunch and Tefilat Mincha en route; Gilad Highway - the story of Gilad Zar z”l and his family; Mt. Grizim- excavations of the Shomronim, view of Kever Yosef; Drive through the settlement of Har Bracha; Itamar • observation point at the water tower the story of the yishuv • Shabo house meeting the Zimmerman family; tour of organic homestead, tasting of homemade products observation point on Hill 851 - Gideonim[Israel today as in the time of the Judges]; 6:00pm - Arrive in Jerusalem; Full day tiyul, English-speaking guide, bullet-proof bus, 2 security guards, lunch en route; Cost: 235-350NIS depending upon numbers • Call 566-7787 for further details

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.
Inbal, Jerusalem, thru August • MIDWEEK 2-night package: 1150NIS per couple B/B; WEEKEND: 1620NIS per couple, all Shabbat meals,, breakfast Sunday morning
Mt. Zion Hotel, Jerusalem, thru August • MIDWEEK 2-night package: 960NIS per couple, one night H/B; one night B/B
Sheraton-Moriah, Eilat , August 4-8 • 2700NIS per couple for 4-night package, B/B, child (2-12) in same room FREE
Sheraton-Plaza, Jerusalem, Valid thru August; Shabbat: 1240NIS per couple F/B, 2-night weekend package (THU-FRI or FRI-SAT), F/B for Shabbat, other day B/B - 1740NIS, 3-night midweek package: 1430NIS per couple B/B
Sheraton Four Points, Jerusalem, Midweek, 3-night package: 965NIS per couple B/B
Paradise Negev, Be’er Sheva, valid thru August; 520NIS per couple per night, H/B, no minimum
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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