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 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 will be ready for you when you board the bus.

Israel Center In-House Shabbaton, Shabbat Parshat Vayeira November 2-3, '01 with Scholar-in-Residence: Rabbi Emanuel Quint People in walking-distance of the Center are invited to join our davening and/or shiurim.

See schedule and details. For those participating in the Shabbaton... Have a Great Shabbat!

Tuesday, November 13th, 4:30-9:00pm • The Magical Jewish History Tour at the Israel Museum We're going to learn how to read & write K'tav Ivri. Then we will be able to read ancient seals, jug handles, and writings of our ancestors from the time of the first Beit HaMikdash. We will discuss its use and how it was discontinued. We will give you an opportunity to test your new-found knowledge.On the way, we will also see important displays in the museum and discover some of the many treasures that await you among the exhibits. with Barnea Levi Selavan • 70NIS p.p. (non-members 80NIS)

Thoroughly Gush Etzion • Sunday, November 18th, 8:30am-4:45pm • Guided (in English) by LEAH SALTER • A tour of Efrat plus lookout over the Dagan and Tamar Hills • "The Lone Tree" - Ancient Oak Tree, reputed to be 700 years old. Symbol of the Gush • The path of the Patriarchs • A special mikva used for purification upon "Aliya L'regel" to Jerusalem • The Etzion Judaica Center - Exhibition and sales of Israel's finest Judaica artisans & artists, from throughout Israel and Gush Etzion • Kibbutz Kfar Etzion - Multi-media Sound & Light Show - Touching account of the history of Jewish Settlements in Gush Etzion and the bravery of the Gush's pioneers/defenders • Lunch at the Kibbutz • Tour of "Machon Tzomet" - specializing in patenting Shabbat elevators, wheelchairs and other Shabbat minded tools & appliances • A tour of Yeshivat Har Etzion, Hesder Yeshiva of HaRav Lichtenstein; Mincha • Price: 150NIS (mem)/160NIS (non-mem) includes hot lunch 

Tuesday, November 27th (100NIS p.p. - non-mem. add 20NIS) • A very special Tiyul to Tel Aviv with David Magence • New and unusual places in the first modern Jewish metropolis • Ben Gurion House: Get to know the real David Greene • Bialik House: "Meet" Israel's Poet Laureate. From Volozhin Yeshiva to Tel Aviv • Hagana Museum: Visit the home of Eliyahu Golomb, one of the founders of the Hagana whose house served as its clandestine headquarters • Museum of Tel Aviv: The history of Tel Aviv's development from ancient Yafo to Achuzat Bayit, a suburb of old Yafo, and into a major city • Beit HaTanach: Est. at the initiative of DBG, connecting Tanach to modern life, thru art. 

COME WITH US TO PARADISE!
WED-THU and/or FRI-SHABBAT at the Paradise Negev Be'er Sheva Hotel Mehadrin, Shmita L'chumra)
2-day tiyul - Touring all the way down to Be'er Sheva with our guide ZVI BESSIN, who will TEL it like it is: Latrun Armored Corps Museum, site of Biblical & modern battles; TEL Beit Shemesh, the lost Ark returns; TEL Azeka, David & Golyat, overview of Mitzpeh Massuah (you can buy lunch there); TEL Be'er Sheva, how many Be'er Shevas are there? Then to the Cochin Jewish Museum and Shul in Nevatim, fascinating Jewish-Indian History. Wonderful dinner & great evening program. On Thursday morning we will visit many special places within Be'er Sheva and then in Paradise we will celebrate Thanksgiving with an elaborate, elegant dinner with "all the trimmings", Turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin, corn, apple pie and more. An experience you won't forget for a long time • Wednesday & Thursday,Nov. 21-22,'01, Leave Wed. 8:00am, return Thu. evening. (or... see box below), Bring lunch for Wed. • 485nis p.p. (dbl. occ. Single suppl. extra; non-members 570nis) 

Exciting ARTZEINU Weekend, Nov. 23-24 • Tour on Friday: Overlooking Tel Azeka, Kever Dan ben Yaakov, David & Goliat's confrontation site, Tel Be'e Sheva, Avraham's Well • Host: Rabbi Yeshaya Jacobs Round trip transportation • Full Board Shabbat • All entrance fees included Use of fitness room at hotel 485nis p.p. (dbl. occ. Single suppl. extra; non-members 570nis) Depart 8:15am Fri. morning (Please arrive by 8:00am) Return: Motza'ei Shabbat 

Or make it a long Thanksgiving weekend! • Wednesday through Shabbat, November 21-24 See above for details. For those staying the whole time, Thursday night-Friday will be on B/B basis. There will be ample time on Friday for use of the fitness room at the hotel and for roaming around Be'er Sheva Cost for the long weekend is 1195NIS p.p. (dbl. occ.; non-members 1395NIS) 

SINGLES !Young Marrieds Artzeinu Tours in conjunction with the Israel Center has a weekend idea for YOU! Singles Weekend - Nov. 23-24 Exciting, Adventerous, Educational at the Paradise Hotel, Be'er Sheva Safari Desert vehicle for trip from Jerusalem to Be'er Sheva, travel off the beaten track to places youv'e never seen before. The driver will give explanations based on Tanach Join this exciting weekend: • Full board Shabbat with guest speaker - panel discussions on marriage and other topics • Use of the fitness toom price includes: hotel, desert safari trip, Full board Shabbat, return bus ride on Motza'ei Shabbat 615NIS p.p. dbl. occ. (non-mem +60NIS)
If your (grand)parents are members, so are you! Young married couples may join 

Artzeinu Tours in conjunction with the Israel Center presents...
One-day tour of the Jerusalem Corridor and the Judean Sh'feila TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6th, 9:00am-2:00pm We leave Jerusalem for the Judean Sh'feila through the ancient route from Jaffa to Jerusalem. We stop at Hirbet Meitzad, and then at Shaar HaGai, the Eshtaol Fores. Next we enter the Presidents' Forest and the Derech Ha'P'salim arriving at ancient Beit Shemesh and then to ancient Tel Azeka. From here, we see Park Britannia and travel back to Jerusalem on the ancient route from Beit Guvrin or Ashkelon to Jerusalem. English language guide. Length of trip is approx. 5 hours (from Jerusalem to Jerusalem). 188NIS/$41 (min. 23 people; if more than 30 people are in the group, the price will drop to 169NIS/$37 per person). Non members add $7 p/p Two other one-day trips (different from this one and each other) to the Dead Sea - Ein Gedi area are planned for December and January. Watch for details. 
Educational Seminars on Wheels with outstanding tour guide HAIM SIDOR 
[1] Thursday, November 8th, 8:15am to 8:15pm (approx.) Caesaria - antiquities, Hannah Senesh film and Sdot Yam Caesaria Museum OR Recanti Caesaria Exhibition OR Glass Bottom Boat! (different options will depend upon weather and time considerations) 199NIS/$46 (non members add $8 p/p), all entrance fees included 
{2] Thursday, November 29th, 8:15am to 8:15pm (approx.) Akko - Prison / Crusader City / Port / Walk Along the walls / The Tunisian Mosaic Synagogue / Stories of the Jews of Akko (Ramchal/Rishonim/Nachman M'Breslov) cost:175NIS/$40 (non members add $8), all entrance fees included 
Call the Travel Desk (see above) for Schedule of Artzeinu Daily Tours, Also... Watch TT for announcements of tiyulim during Chanuka, the last week in December, January and other dates 

Travel Desk Specials
Sheraton Plaza - Jerusalem Midweek - November 1 - December 2 • 500NIS per couple per night, B/B 
Neptune - Eilat valid November 1 - December 9 1200NIS per couple, B/B, for three-night stay Mid-week & weekends 
Sheraton Moriah Eilat November 1 - December 2 - MID-WEEK 370NIS per couple, double room, per night, B/B 
Herod's Palace Eilat October 31 - November 12 & November 14-28, Midweek - 550NIS per couple per night, B/B 
Ruth Rimon Inn - Tzfat Midweek - November 1 - December 31 530NIS per couple per night H/B (min. 2 nights) 
B/B = Bed & Breakfast • H/B = Half Board (breakfast and one other meal) 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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