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) on the theme of Slichot & Rosh HaShana; Shiurim and Divrei Torah from several guest speakers • IMPORTANT CHANGE IN TIMING We originally announced that this Shabbaton would be taking Shabbat at the regular time. We have changed that, and will be “taking Shabbat early” to allow for a full Friday night program. We will be davening Mincha at 5:30pm Candle lighting not before 5:46pm (PLAG), 200NIS per person (hotel accommodations extra) • non-mem, add 20NIS; Limited number of participants • Reserve your place NOW; Major shiurim on Friday night (approx. 9:00pm), Shabbat after Kiddush and Shabbat Afternoon; Divrei Torah, Drasha, Tidbits, mini-shiurim... and more(Speakers to be announced in the next TT, IY”H) • A great way to relax before the “holiday crunch”, and preparespiritually for Rosh HaShana at the same time. You deserve it.

LAST CALL • Sunday, Monday, Tuesday - August 11-13 • 3 days, 2 nights at Keshet
Great for individuals, couples and families, just one or two rooms left. Be impulsive - treat yourself to a mini-vacation. call 5667787 ext. 204

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 Mid-East, (see the 30m oven that just last week bakedthe largest challah in the world - 20m long) 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) • Bus leaves from the Israel Center

Wednesday, August 28, • Visit the famous Chagall (windows)at the Hadassah Ein Kerem Synagogue; Grand tour of Beit Yad Sara with special visit to their apartment set up with all kinds of unique equipment. You will marvel at their many volunteer projects; Enjoy a delicious mehadrin lunch at their restaurant • More details to come(but don’t wait for them;reserve your place NOW)

Tuesday, September 3, The Temple Institute; Vessels of Beit HaMikdash & video and... “Mul HaKotel”Models of the Mishkan and the Beit HaMikdash with Esther Shlisser; Then continue with Esther Shlisser to the Kotel Tunnelsfor a most moving and inspiring tour • Limit 30 participants so register immediately(meeting point will be told to participants)

Wednesday, September 11, Go around Jerusalem’s outskirts during Aseret Y’mei Teshuva; Ramat Rachel: Palaces and Prophecy; Beit Meir: art & mysticism, wine production and tastingChavat HaShabbat - learn about the original 39 Melachot; Scroll of Fire; Mount Scopus Overlook; Depart: 8:00am, return 6:30pm (approx.) • Bring your own lunch; Guide: Esti Herskowitz

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.

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-Plaza, Jerusalem, Valid thru August • Shabbat (Aug. 9-10): 1000NIS per couple F/B, 2-night weekend package (THU-FRI or FRI-SAT), F/B for Shabbat, other day B/B - 1740NIS, 2-night midweek package (Aug. 11-16): 1035NIS per couple, One night B/B; other night H/B including Barbecue on Terrace
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
Dan Pearl, Jerusalem, Midweek, 2-night package: 960NIS per couple B/B
King Solomon, Tiberias, Midweek: 610NIS per couple H/B per night
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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