Tiyulim and Shabbatonim
THE TRAVEL DESK for making registration and receiving info of Israel Center tiyulim. And, 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 from 9:00am-1:00pm on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Call Sarah at the Israel Center, 566-7787 ext. 249; fax: 566-7876 • tiyul@israelcenter.co.il

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 (or less). 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 leaving your message sooner.

What’s for lunch? When a tiyul says “bring your own lunch”, you can buy one instead from the Israel Center Cafe. Call the TRAVEL DESK or TIYUL HOTLINE up to the day before the TIYUL and request a box lunch. 18š will get you a delicious sandwich (specify your preference), a refreshing drink (specify regular or diet) and a dessert. Your box will be ready for you when you board the bus.

TIYUL POLICIES Please note: We reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee in case of last-minute cancellations. (Please speak to Sarah at the Travel Desk when making reservations.) Also... Price of tiyul is based on a minimum number of participants.

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” visit into an unforgettable, special one!

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.

Announcing our next In-House Shabbaton - Shabbat Parshat Vayak-hel - Sh’kalim M’vorchim ADAR SHENI(February 28 - March 1); Theme: Adar & Purim; Watch for details • Sign up early

Dream Vacation in Ein Gedi - The December dates came and went, but you’ve got another try at this “Dream Vacation” • SUN to WED, March 2-5; For details, either see the last few TTs,or wait a few weeks until we start putting the details in again. • Shulamit’s tiyulim are always treats; Come! you’ll surely enjoy her delicious sweets

Wheelchair Accessible Tiyul Recently in the Old City, many areas have been made wheelchair accessible. Those of you who would like to join us (with or without companions) should call Shulamit at: 532-6454 or 050 937 932. We are arranging transportation in a special vehicle which can accommodate 5 people who use wheelchairs and their escorts at a time per trip. Call NOW (Leave a message) Don't hesitate!

Winter Wonderland • Come with us and get to know & love the northern part of our wonderful land; See the unique Yeshivat Hesder in Kiryat Shemona and meet with Rav Shlomo Drori plus visits to exciting places nearby; Longest Manara Cable Car ride, panoramic view of the Hula Valley and entire area.; We will visit our own snowy “North Pole” - Ski lift to the top of the Hermon for more magnificent views.; Visit movie making studio to see their latest film; unusual settlement of Rosh Pina and its breathtaking view, Interesting evening activities...plus MORE • 750NIS p.p. dbl. occ. (non-members add 25NIS) • Sign up immediately; We’ll visit places you (and most people) have never been to; Luxury bus throughout • Guide from Keshet Field School • Shulamit’s tiyulim are always treats; Come! you’ll surely enjoy her delicious sweets

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.
Chavat HaBaron, Zichron Yaakov valid Jan. 19-22
GLATT-MEHADRIN • Midweek, 490š per couple, H/B

Renaissance, Jerusalem, valid thru January; 2 night package; 800NIS per couple, B/B; includes entrance to health club and indoor pool
Renaissance, Tel Aviv, valid thru Jan. ‘03, 2-night Midweek - 1280NIS per couple, H/B; incl. entrance to pool
Sheraton-Moriah, Dead Sea, valid Jan. 26-30,Midweek - 550NIS per couple per night, H/B
Daniel, Herzliya , valid Jan. 19-23, Midweek 585NIS per couple per night, B/B
Sheraton-Moriah, Eilat, valid Jan. 19-23, 26-30, Midweek 530NIS per couple per night, H/B
Neptune, Eilat, valid Jan. 19-23, 26-30, Midweek, 2-night package, 815NIS per couple, H/B
Princess, Eilat, valid Jan. 19-23, 26-30, Midweek, 2-night package, 950NIS per couple, B/B, includes BONUS coupon worth 150š in the hotel
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

Special Offer for visitors from abroad: VALID JAN. 26-31
Sheraton Moriah Dead Sea; double room / half board$120.00 per night
Royal Beach Eilat; double room / bed & breakfast$198.00 per night
Water Garden, Eilat; double room with poolview$99.00 per night, B/B
Royal Garden Suites; 2-room unit (no meals)$145.00 per night
For the above offerings, please call the Travel Desk at the Israel Center566-7787 ext. 249or leave a message for Sara

Special Offer in conjunction with the OU/RCA Solidarity Mission • Parents hosting students and classmates - PLEASE NOTE: Dinner, Tuesday Evening, January 21, 7:00pm; Dairy Italian Style Buffet at the Sheraton Plaza Hotel; $28 (including tax) per person • Reservations will be accepted at the OU HOSPITALITY DESK in the lobby of the Sheraton Plaza Hotel or by calling 051-440140

OU/RCA Solidarity Mission • January 19-25, ‘03 • Join OU participants from abroad on the following day tours:
Monday, January 20; Morning tour of Kever Rachel & Jewish East Jerusalem ($65)
Tuesday, January 21; Full day tour to Hevron and Gush Etzion ($75)
Wednesday, January 22; Full day tour to Shomron ($75)
Thursday, January 23; Full day tour to Gush Katif and Sderot, (including tree planting in the morning - weather permitting) ($85)
These tours are available to Israel Center members only; Limited number of seats available on each tour l Reservations will be accepted beginning Sunday evening, Jan. 19 at the OU HOSPITALITY DESK in the lobby of the Sheraton Plaza hotel or by calling 051-440140

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