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 • Shabbat Parshat Nitzavim-Vayeilech - August 30-31 (one week before Rosh HaShana) - Theme: Slichot & Rosh HaShana; Shiurim and Divrei Torah from several guest speakers; For this Shabbaton, we’ll be taking Shabbat at the regular timeCandle lighting at 6:30pm • Watch for full schedule; 200NIS per person (hotel accommodations extra) • non-mem, add 20NIS
Many people were closed out of the Aug 2-3 Shabbaton. Don’t let that happen to you with the pre-Rosh HaShana Shabbaton. Register now for a meaningful way to prepare for the Yamim Nora’im

Sunday, Monday, 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; boatingon the Kinneret, and T’hilim time at some nearby holy sites); Then to the Keshet Guest House for dinner & program; Monday: Visit Gamla, ancient reserve, heroic "Gamla will not fall", observation site for birdwatching birds of prey; visit Katzrin, ancient Talmudic village; audio-visual presentation on the Galil; on Bental mountain, breathtaking panoramic view of the Golan; Emek HaBacha where fierce battles took place in the Yom Kippur War. ; Our guides are the excellent guides of the Keshet field school.; Tuesday: Hula Valley observation point; Tel Chai where Yosef Trumpeldor and seven other defenders fell in battle against the Arabs; Metzudat Koach (a.k.a. Nebi Yusha) where the exceptional bravery of Dudu the Palmach soldier is comemorated; Dubrovin farm relates the unusual story of a non-Jewish family of "sobotenkim" had a very deep love for the land, worked it diligently, and loved Dat Yisrael and converted; concluding with a visit to Rosh Pina estab. 1882 and viewing an audio-visual program. Return J’lem 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 • non-mem +50NIS p.p. • Third person in same room: 500NIS child 2-12 • 550NIS teen or adult from fourth person in room: 450/500NIS; 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!

Reserve this date: Wednesday, August 21 - Two Shuls, a Bakery... and more; Tour of 2 famous beautiful synagogues, grand visit to Angel's Bakery, largest bakery in the near East,and Oter Yisrael, where we will be shown how Tefillin, Sifrei Torah, Mezuzot, Megillot and more are written. - 9:00am-1:00pm (approx.) • 36NIS per person (non-members 50NIS)

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.

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
Sheraton Moriah, Tel Aviv, Midweek thru August, 2-night package: 996NIS per couple b/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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