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.

Received this note about recent tiyulim This is to thank you for the most recent wonderful trips arranged by Shulamit. The Eilat trip was outstanding and we understand the complicated logistics and appreciate her patience in dealing with complications. The Jerusalem tour was also well planned and smooth. Thank you, F & B Sch.

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 • For your information... we plan on “taking Shabbat early”; Mincha will be at 6:00pm, candle lighting at 6:15pm, Kabbalat Shabbat & Maariv at 6:20pm.Full schedule will IY”H appear in next week’s TT. • Limited space • Reserve soon to assure your participationIf you have any questions, call us.

U'LBINYAMIN AMAR "May Hashem's beloved dwell in security by Him..." Wednesday, May 22nd • 11 Sivan 5762 Departure from the Israel Center at 8:30am Return to the Center approx. 4:30pm Explore the site of the Mishkan at Tel Shilo along the historical scenic route of the Binyamin region Visit the pioneering hilltop community Givat Harel Full hot lunch at Eretz B'reishit an authentic biblical experience in Avraham’s tent P’til Tekhelet factory hands-on multimedia experience about tekhelet and tzitzit Guide: Yair Shalev Bulletproof Bus – Armed Escort Cost: 95NIS for members [non members add 10NIS] Please call Sarah at 566-7787 ext. 249 for reservations or the Tiyul Hotline, ext. 211, to leave a message

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 (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.)
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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