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 

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 • Price: 120NIS (non-members add 10NIS) • Bulletproof bus

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

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.

Ein Gedi, Dead Sea • April 28 - May 1, 1030NIS per couple for 3 nights, H/B

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

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

SHABBAT get-aways...

Sheraton-Plaza, Jerusalem • Valid thru May 11th, 1000NIS per couple for Shabbat F/B

Inbal, Jerusalem • Valid thru May 11, SHABBAT: 1150NIS per couple F/B

David's Citadel, Jerusalem • Valid thru May 11, SHABBAT: 1280NIS per couple F/B

SHAVUOT-SHABBAT WEEKENDs...

Sheraton-Plaza, Jerusalem • SHAVUOT (May 16-18), 2600NIS per couple for Yom Tov & Shabbat F/B

Jerusalem of Gold, J'lem • SHAVUOT (May 16-18), 1800NIS per couple F/B for Yom Tov & Shabbat

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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