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 

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

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! 

Shabbat May 3-4, Shabbaton in Netanya with Rabbi & Mrs. David Derovan and Rabbi Yosef Wolicki on "The Sanctity & Unity of the Jewish People, $165p.p., call 5667787 x 240 for more info.

Note: Yisrael Hatzair & Israel Center Long Shavuot-Shabbat Weekend at Lavi is almost full. (That's why the ad isn't even in this week's TT) If you're interested, call 623-1361 without delay.

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.

Sheraton-Moriah, Eilat • Valid April 16-20 1770NIS per couple B/B, 3 night stay Child (to 12 yrs.) in parents' room 270NIS

Crowne Plaza, Jerusalem • Shabbat, April 19-20 700NIS per couple (one night) F/B Children (to 19 yrs.) in same room, 170NIS (max. 2 children) 

Grand Beach, Tel Aviv • Valid April 18-20 1100NIS per couple • Thursday H/B, Shabbat F/B 

Le Meridien, Haifa • Valid April 8-30 - Midweek 1100NIS per couple for 2 nights, on B/B, one H/B 

Sheraton-Plaza, Jerusalem • Valid thru April 30 1000NIS per couple for Shabbat F/B 

Jerusalem of Gold, J'lem • Valid Shabbatot thru May 630NIS per couple F/B + complimentary cake & coffee 

Daniel, Herzliya • Valid thru April (midweek) 1175NIS per couple for two nights H/B includes free entrance to spa 

Neptune, Eilat • Valid April 21-24, 28-May 4 (Midweek) 320NIS per couple per night B/B (no min.) 

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

Dan Pearl, Jerusalem • Valid thru April (Weekend) SHABBAT (Friday night) 750NIS per couple F/B 

Dan Pearl, Jerusalem • Valid thru April - Weekend Special two-night weekend package: Thursday and Friday nights -or- Friday and Sat. nights 1150NIS per couple - B/B for the "other" night; F/B for 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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