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. Alos...Price of a tiyul is based on a minimum number of participants.

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.

The next Israel Center In-House Shabbaton • Shabbat Parshat Vayishlach, Chanuka minus 7 days...and counting; Friday-Shabbat, November 22-23; A wonderful way to prepare for Chanuka while you relax before Chanuka; Guest Shiurim & Lectures, Divrei Torah, Mini-Shiurim, Oral Tidbitson Parshat HaShavua and mostly, on Chanuka
Hashkafa, Halacha, Minhag • Special Guests for this Shabbat: Rabbi Emanuel Quint and Rabbi Eddie Abramson, Additional shiurim etc. by Phil Chernofsky • HOUSING: If you live in the neighborhood OR have made your 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; Limited number of participants — reserve NOW; Call Ita Rochel 566-7787 ext. 204 to inquire and/or reserve • Candle lighting is 4:02pm • Mincha at 4:10pm

Wednesday, November 13th, COASTIN’ ALONG!; a tiyul along Israel’s Mediterranean coastline, Depart the Israel Center 8:00am • Return 6:30pm (approx.): Caesarea: Roman capital city, major yeshivot, important architecture; Hanna Senesh: Visit this heroine's home, read her poetry, sing her songs; Believe it or not! Carnivorous plants! See them eat! Ada Barak's raises meat-eating plants. Find out how and why • Hadera "clean" Electric Power Station: Guide: Esti Herskowitz, 130NIS members (150NIS non-members) • Bring your own lunch (or order a boxed lunch from the Cafe - request this when you reserve) • 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!

Thanksgiving Tiyul • Wed-Thu, NOV 27,28 at Be’er Sheva’s elegant, mehadrin Paradise Hotel • Touring & visits to special places with Margalit Frydman; WEDNESDAY (lv. 8:00am): Revadim Archeological Museum - meet the Philistines on their “home turf”, remains from Tel Ekron, learn how to make olive oil. NIR AM secrets of success in the desert, water from ‘48 to date. Kibbutz Saad delicious fish lunch, visit outpost from ‘48 across from the Gaza Strip, and its story. Thru Netivot, town of Baba Sali, to the Paradise Hotel, Be’er Sheva, for dinner and evening program.
THURSDAY: Visit several local sites. Then back to Paradise for our traditional Thanksgiving dinner... with all the trimmings! Return to Jerusalem, Thursday, early evening • 600nis p.p. dbl. occ. Single supp. extra. Non-members add 60NIS • Shulamit’s tiyulim are always treats; Come! you’ll surely enjoy her delicious sweets

Chanuka in Eilat at the beautiful 4-star SHALOM PLAZA HOTEL; dinners at a royal class mehadrin restaurant • SUN-THU, Dec. 1-5 Leave SUN 8:00am, return THU late afternoon; Guided tours on way down, every day in Eilat, and on the way back; Sea World Oceanarium, Underwater Observatory, Jules Verne Glass Boat, Aerodium, Mt. Hizkiyahu, Texas Ranch, Solar Energy Systems, Ramon Crater Visitor’s Center, Hai Ramon Observatory, Dead Sea Works and more...• 1400NIS p.p. dbl. occ. (non-members add 100NIS) Excellent rates for children in parents’ room and for 3rd person in a room., Single supp. available. Price includes: deluxe a/c bus, wonderful hotel accommodations, guard, entrance fees, 2 meals a day (bring lunch for Sunday), refrigerator in every room, very full schedule, Don’t miss out! Program subject to change. Call to reserve with credit card pmt. • Shulamit’s tiyulim are always treats; Come! you’ll surely enjoy her delicious sweets

Sunday, December 1st • Follow the Chanuka story through the Maccabean route in the Benyamin region • Details in the next week’s TT

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.
LAST MINUTE SPECIAL • Sheraton Moriah Dead Sea, Valid for November 10-14, Deluxe room: 670NIS per couple, per night, H/B
Princess, Eilat - valid 17-21, Mid-week, two-night package, 1140NIS per couple B/B
Dan Pearl, Jerusalem - valid Nov. 21-23, 28-30, 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
David Citadel, Jerusalem, valid thru NOV 28; 1650NIS per couple for 2 nights, B/B, Alcove deluxe double room; complimentary bottle of wine
Sheraton-Plaza, Jerusalem, valid Nov. 8-9, 15-16, 1050NIS per couple - F/B for Shabbat
Sheraton Moriah, Eilat, valid Nov. 10-14, 17-21; 2-nights mid-week, 1520NIS per couple, one night B/B, one night H/B; Seaview rooms with private jacuzzi, includes one free massage each
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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