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 <-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.

LAST CALL
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

Chanuka in Eilat at the beautiful 4-star SHALOM PLAZA HOTEL • dinners at a royal class mehadrin restaurant • SUN-THU, December 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); Lower rates for children in parents’ room, for children in adjoining room, for third person in a room, etc.Ask when you call us. Children under 2 years old - FREE; Single supplement 1400+500=1900NIS • Price includes: deluxe a/c bus, wonderful hotel accomodations, 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 payment. • Shulamit’s tiyulim are always treats; Come! you’ll surely enjoy her delicious sweets

Wheel Chair Accessible Tiyul
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 • NOTE NEW LOWER PRICE: 525NIS p.p. dbl. occ. (Non-members add 40NIS) Single supp. extra. • Shulamit’s tiyulim are always treats; Come! you’ll surely enjoy her delicious sweets

The Land Where Chanuka Happened • Visit Eretz Binyamin on Chanuka; Sunday, December 1st • Second day of Chanuka: We will visit...Giv’at Achiya where we learn all about olive oil and make our own! Maale Levonah site of important Hasmonean battle. Also, we will make pitot and visit the petting zoo. Graves of Maccabees Are they or aren't they? Latrun Tank Museum What's the connection between a tank and Chanuka? Join Esti Herskowitz for fun-filled day! Departure 9:00am sharp; return 4:00pm, in time for candle lighting

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 Pearl, Jerusalem, valid Nov.17-22 and 24-29, 400NIS for suite with Old City view, per couple, per night, B/B - includes use of Spa and Health Club
CHANUKA SPECIAL • Valid Dec.1-6 - 930NIS, 2 night package - 2 adults + 1 child, B/B, Children’s Chanuka program at hotel
Ruth Rimonim, Tzfat, valid Nov.17-21, 800NIS per couple for two nights, H/B
Neptune, Eilat, valid Nov. 17-21, 2-nights mid-week, 760NIS per couple, H/B
Princess, Eilat - valid 17-21, Mid-week, two-night package, 1140NIS per couple B/B
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
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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