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. We will be happy to assist you from 9:00am-1:00pm on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Call Rochel at The Travel Desk of 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.

Israel Center In-House Shabbaton - Shabbat Parshat Vayak-hel - Sh’kalimM’vorchim ADAR SHENI(February 28 - March 1); Theme: Adar & Purim; Guest speakers include: Rabbi Emanuel Quint and Rabbi Shaya Kilimnick plus mini-shiurim, Divrei Torah, tidbits, and an interactive play and a question & Answer session • 200NIS per person (220 for non-mem) • Call 566-7787 ext. 204 to inquire, reserve, register; Housing options: [1] You live in the neighborhood and don’t need us for housing;; [2] You are staying with friends/relatives in the neighborhood; [3] You would like us to find home hospitality for you in the area; [4] You would like a room at one of the nearby hotels (at extra cost) —(a) Inbal - 450NIS per couple (b) Eldan - 300NIS (c) Windmill- 300NIS; When you sign up, in addition to housing information and/or request,let us know of any special dietary needs, seating preferences, etc.

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!

Dream Vacation in Ein Gedi - Sunday to Wednesday(4 days-3 nights)March 2-5 • Free bathing at the Spa including mineral & mud baths; Magnificent Magical Botanical gardens on premises; New! Covered Sweet Water Pool; Full and varied program • Tiyulim • Shiurim incl. tour of the cactus garden, health lectures, exercise; Mehadrin with the highest standards of Eida Chareidis andRav Landau products and a fulltime mashgiach on the premises • 239NIS p.p. per night (if you stay 3 nights) • Deluxe rooms - 289NIS, 259NIS p.p. per night (if you stay 2 nights); 269NIS p.p. per night (for 1-night stay); Prices are for dbl. occ. H/B Breakfast and dinner. (Light lunch @ 25NIS) • Price includes transportation - (J’lem-Dead Sea on SUN and/or return on WED)* • Travel Desk (566-7787 ext. 249)Payment by cash, checkor credit card (by phone) - Leaving the Center on SUN. 9:30am • Free lunch on Sunday for people booking the whole 3 days

A Very Special Tiyulfor Women Only • Tuesday, March 11th 8:00am to 8:00pm(7 Adar Sheni, birthday & yahrzeit of Moshe Rabbeinu); An inspirational and informative full day of travel and prayerat the resting places of our matriarchs in the Galil: Yocheved bat Levi, Mother of Moshe Rabbeinu; Tzipora, wife of Moshe Rabbeinu; Elisheva, wife of Aharon HaKohen; Bilha & Zilpa, wives of Yaakov Avinu; Rachel, wife of Rabbi Akiva; Plus Boatride on the Kineret (IY”H, weather- and time-permitting) • Guided and led byBasha Zusman and Esther Linder • 136NIS members (150NIS non-mem) • Reserve now • Route via Mediterranean Coastal RoadBring food & water for the day • 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.
Dan Panorama, Jerusalem, valid February 14-15, SHABBAT - 765NIS per couple, F/B
Renaissance, Jerusalem, valid thru February; 2 night package; 800NIS per couple, B/B; includes entrance to health club and indoor pool
Inbal, Jerusalem, valid MIDWEEK thru February, 2-night package 1365NIS per couple, one night B/B, one night H/B
Renaissance, Tel Aviv, valid February, SUN thru THU, 2-nights: 1220NIS per couple, H/B, incl. health club & indoor pool
Chavat HaBaron, Zichron Yaakov, valid FEB 21-22, Glatt-Mehadrin - SHABBAT - 670NIS per couple, F/B Shabbat F/B
Hyatt Regency, Dead Sea, valid February 16-20, 23-27, Midweek - 625NIS per couple per night, H/B
Neptune, Eilat, valid February 9-13, 16-20, 335NIS per couple per night, B/B
Ruth Rimon Inn, Tzfat, valid February 9-13, 16-20, 380NIS per couple per night, B/B
Hermon Heights, valid February 9-13, 16-20, 520NIS per couple per night, H/B
Eilat - Sheraton Moriah Hotel, FEB 16-18 (2 nights only) including mehadrin breakfast (on the mornings of the 17th and 18th- no other meals in the hotel are mehadrin) • Israelis - 980NIS • tourists - $280; Both rates are per couple for 2 nights
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

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