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.

Report: Shabbat HaGadol at the Israel Center This Shabbat was a wonderful blend of Torah (Shiurim, Drashot, Divrei Torah, Verbal Tidbits), good davening, delicious food, and pleasant camaraderie. In addition to the 60+ participants, we had quite a number of “locals” join us for davening and shiurim. Our scholar-in-residence, Rabbi Eddie Abramson, not only gave three terrific shiurim, but his davening was a pleasure to listen to, too. Look for more announcements of our next Shabbaton in the upcoming issue of TT

Tour of the Old City Wednesday, April 10 - Yom R'vi'i, 28 Nissan, 12:00-4:00pm Old & New in the Battle of the Old City

From British Mandate Riots to Today's Matzav Guide: Bracha Slae Festive Erev Erev Rosh Chodesh Luncheon at Ateret Kohanim Kesten Simcha Hall Mabat 2000 - special private viewing of the Old City security center at the kishle police station with 300 closed circuit cameras - first time this has been done Many unusual sites and spots in the Old City that you've never seen Coordinated with the Jerusalem Police • CALL IMMEDIATELY TO RESERVE 75NIS (members; non members add 5NIS)

Save these dates...

Lag BaOmer Tiyul - Tuesday, April 30th Thursday, May 2 - Tiyul in memory of Chaim Mageni z"l

(Wed. May 1, 8:00pm - Memorial tribute to Chaim Mageni z"l at the Center)

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, April 21–24

Depart Sunday 8:00am - return Wednesday, 6:00pm 1100¤ 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, Hotel-Hopping, 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 accommodate you with any of your requests.

Neptune, Eilat Valid April 7-11 (the week after Pesach) 370NIS per couple per night H/B, no min. stay

Dan Pearl, Jerusalem Valid April 5-30 - Midweek 645NIS per couple per night H/B

Dan Pearl, Jerusalem Valid April 5-30 - Weekend SHABBAT (Friday night) 775NIS per couple F/B

Dan Pearl, Jerusalem Valid April 5-30 - Weekend Special two-night weekend package: Thursday and Friday nights -or- Friday and Sat. nights 1165NIS per couple - B/B for the "other" night; F/B for Shabbat 

Ruth Rimon Inn, Safed midweek April 7-18, April 21-25 395NIS per couple H/B per night (no min. stay) 

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! 

Dear TT reader, If you've used the Travel Desk for hotel arrangements, we'd like to hear some feedback from you. Thanks

It's not too soon to plan for Shavuot; don't miss out! • The Israel Council of Yisrael Hatzair ! the OU Israel Center are pleased to present... SHAVUOT 5762 

4 nights, 5 days at the Lavi Kibbutz Hotel Wednesday to Sunday, May 15-19

Tikun Leil Shavuot • Simchat Yom Tov • Oneg Shabbat Scholar-in-Residence: Rabbi Emanuel Quint Mehadrin Kosher cuisine • Picnic lunch en route

All meals from Wed. dinner thru Sunday breakfast • Rich & varied menu in honor of Shabbat and Yom Tov Indoor swimming pool • Tiyul Thursday morning Price: 1420NIS ($310) p.p.f/b (dbl. occ.) - members Non-members - 1470NIS, ($320) Add 280NIS for single supplement Leave Wednesday 9:00am, return Sunday 5:00pm Round-trip transportation, pick-up at Israel Center, 22 Keren HaYesod "The Pinsker", 22 Pinsker Call Yisrael Hatzair to reserve: (02) 623-1361

(make checks payable to Yisrael Hatzair) Mail to: Yisrael Hatzair • P.O.B. 7306 Jerusalem 91072

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