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.
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.

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.

LAST CALL • Israel-Center In-House Shabbaton • Shabbat Parshat Lech Lecha, Friday-Shabbat, October 18-19 • Candle lighting - 4:29pm • Mincha 4:40pm • 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. • Additional shiurim and Tidbits by Phil Chernofsky plus Divrei Torah • HOUSING: If you live in the neighborhood OR have madeyour own arrangements to stay nearby, please let us know. If you want us to arrange your housing, there are 4 possibilities: We can house you with a family in the neighborhood; You can stay at the Windmill Hotel (300 per couple, sleeping only); You can stay at the Eldan Hotel (300 per couple, sleeping only); You can stay at the Inbal Hotel (450 per couple, sleeping only); In addition, when you sign up, let us know seating preferences and special dietary and other needs. We will TRY to accommodate. • 200NIS for members • 220NIS for non-members • Call Ita Rochel 566-7787 ext. 204 to inquire and/or reserve

LAST CALL Join us for a most unusual 3 days, 2 nights at Keshet in the Golan Heights • SUN-MON-TUE October 13-15: 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

Friday, November 19:00am-1:00pm (approx.) • We needed water then and we still need water now. Come on a tour and see segments of Jerusalem's ancient aqueducts. You will then understand the great effort invested in supplying water to Jerusalem in antiquity. We will see the low-level aqueduct at Armon Hanatsiv,the high-level aqueduct along Hebron road and the Mamilla aquedeuct near the Old City. Tour led by Ya'akov Billig, archaeologist and tour guide • Price: 40/50NIS

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

Wheel Chair Accessible
Feiga Kahana has graciously announced that she would be pleased to give guided tours to people who are in wheelchairs. Most recently in the Old City, many areas have been made wheelchair accessible. Those of you who would like to join us (with or without caregivers) should call Shulamit at: 532-6454 or 050 937 932. We are arranging transportation in a special vehicle which can accommodate groups of 5 wheelchairs (and caregivers) at a time in each trip. Call NOW (Leave a message) Don't hesitate!

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.
Princess, Eilat - valid OCT 22-24, 27-30, 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
Inbal, Jerusalem, valid thru NOV 23, SHABBAT, 1150NIS per couple F/B
Neptune, Eilat, valid OCT 20-22, Two-night package, 950NIS per couple H/B
Ruth Rimon Inn, Tsfat, valid OCT 13-17, 20-24, 460NIS per couple, per night, H/B
October 17-19 (Lech Lecha), 1350NIS per couple, for two nights • Thursday B/B, Shabbat F/B
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” visit into an unforgettable, special one!

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