TIYULIM and SHABBATONIM 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. Announcing: The Next Israel Center In-House Shabbaton •You are cordially invited to sign up for the Israel Center's Jewish Values Education InstituteShabbaton to take place IY"H on Shabbat Parshat BO, January 18-19 Mark your calendar and watch for details Tuesday, January 8th • The Jerusalem You've Never Seen Before! The Chaim BeYerushalayim • Foundation (on behalf of residents of the Old City) together with the Israel Center presents this unique opportunity for an "Off the Beaten Track" Tour of the Old City • Learn firsthand how a small brave group of families in the Old City are keeping the city whole and undivided. Meet a Jewish Sofer Stam in the middle of the "Shuq" Visit Prime Minister Sharon's apartment See rooftop views from "Galicia", "Beit HaMa'aravim", and "Beit HaZalam" See the "garbage dump" created by tons of remains dug out from the belly of the Temple Mount Visit amazing playgrounds and homes in the "Kotel Quarter" Watch a video and hear firsthand about current developments in East Jerusalem • Tour begins at 9:00am at the plaza just outside Jaffa Gate and ends at 1:00pm with Mincha at the Kotel. Tiyul is coordinated with the police and security forces, and is subject to change. This tour is not suitable for baby strollers or people who have difficulty with stairs Bring drinks. Light refreshments may also be purchased (from Jews) at stops along the way • 25NIS for individuals, 18NIS p.p.for a family • Call the Travel Desk for reservations Travel Desk Specials Dan Pearl - Jerusalem thru Dec 31 Midweek special package: 2 nights, B/B, 900NIS per per couple Sheraton Plaza - Jerusalem thru Dec 31 Shabbat - 1000NIS per couple, F/B; child 2-12 in parents' room, 150NIS Sheraton Moriah Eilat Dec. 30 - Jan. 3 - 380NIS per couple per night, B/B (min. 2 nights) Special Glatt-Mehadrin offer: Sunday thru Thursday, January 27-31 425NIS H/B, 515NIS F/B, per couple per night, min. 2 nights Separate swimming hours in non-heated pool Neptune, Eilat January 1-31 435NIS per couple per night H/B (min 2 nights - midweek only) Kibbutz Lavi Winter Special midweek, for tourists Double room in new wing, 3-night package, B/B $225 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! [The Vayigash Homepage]
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