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.

Israel-Center In-House Shabbaton • 5762 was a great year for In-House Shabbatonim at the Center. Just ask anyone who was at one (or more) of them. And we are going to try to outdo ourselves in 5763 — for you. For example...Shabbat Parshat Lech Lecha, Friday-Shabbat, October 18-19 • Our Shabbat guest: Dr. Lisa Aiken will speak on Friday night, 8:30pm on Soul Journeys:What happens to the Soul before, during, and after this lifetime and on Shabbat (approx.) 11:30am on Dear G-d: What have You done for me lately? and at 3:30pm - WOMEN AS SCAPEGOATS, A Dvar Torah and a Play by Yaacov Peterseil & Co. And much more! • When you sign up, let us know your housing arrangements or needs, also requests for seating and special foods We’re keeping 5762 prices for this Shabbaton: 200NIS for members Call Ita Rochel 566-7787 ext. 204 to inquire and reserve

Join us for a most unusual 3 days, 2 nights at Keshet in the Golan Heights • SUN-MON-TUEOctober 13-15: SUNDAY (October 13) Leave 8:00am. Sapir Site, where Israel’s largest generator on the Kineret pumps water to the entire country; Boat ride on the Kineret; Amiad Liquor Production Center; unusual evening program; MONDAY (October 14) Perot HaGolan - largest apple juice producer in the Golan; Golan Winery, winner of coveted international gold medal; Mei Eden Springs, the Visitors Center; Gamla, famous second Temple period site, wonderous birds of prey in Gamla reserve; Meitzag HaGolan, giant multi-screen video presentation about the importance of the Golan to Israel; Katzrin, ancient Talmudic village, capital of the Golan, enjoy a gourmet mehadrin meal from a 2000 year old menu, served by waiters dressed in ancient costume; TUESDAY (October 15) Kiryat Shmone tour; Ride Israel’s newest cable car at Manara; learn more about Metula, the moshav that’s over 100 years old; see how the world-famous Neot Teva sandals are made. Return 7:00pm • Our guide will be RENANA, from the Keshet Yehonatan Field School - Even if you came with us to Keshet last time, know that this program is entirely different and exciting; each of these places is special; you will hopefully have an unusual experience; lots of samplings and tastings; bring your camera • Great for individuals, couples, and families • Cost, including transportation, professional guides, escort, entrance fees, and delicious mehadrin meals on H/B basis (bring lunch for Sunday) 650NIS pp dbl. occ. Single supplement 150NIS • 3rd (and more) person in same room: 500NIS child 2-12, 550NIS teen or adult [Non-mem. add 50NIS pp] • Shulamit’s tiyulim are always treats; come! you’ll surely enjoy her delicious sweets

Join us for our ‘traditional’ Thanksgiving Tiyul • Wednesday-Thursday, November 27,28 at Be’er Sheva’s elegant, mehadrin hotel - Come with us to PARADISE • Touring and visits to special places...and, of course, our Thanksgiving dinner— with all the trimmings! Watch for further details (but sign up now) • Shulamit’s tiyulim are always treats;Come! you’ll surely enjoy her delicious sweets

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.
Sport Hotel, Eilat - valid OCT 6-10, 525NIS per couple per night, "All Inclusive”
Laguna Hotel, Eilat - valid OCT 6-10, 525NIS per couple per night, "All Inclusive”
Princess, Eilat - valid thru OCT 30, Mid-week, two-night package, 1140NIS per couple B/B
Sheraton Moriah, Eilat - valid thru October, Mid-week, 379NIS per couple, per night, B/B
Dan Pearl, Jerusalem - valid thru October, 2-night Weekend (THU-SAT or FRI-SUN), 1325NIS per couple - F/B for Shabbat; B/B for the other day
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 some time this year? If so, you want to speak to us! (566-7787 ext. 211 or 249) We have many attractive deals for them... and you. Let us turn an ordinary “been there, did it” visitinto an unforgettable, special one!

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