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.

Announcing our next Israel Center In-House Shabbaton • Friday-Shabbat, Dec. 27-28, Shabbat Parshat Sh'mot, M'vorchim Chodesh Shvat • Scholar-in-Residence:Rabbi Aharon Adler • includes catered meals and snacks, shiurim, Divrei Torah, tidbits, Carlebach-style davening AND a mini-musical-melave-malka with Rabbi Adler, right after Havdala • More details next week — but don’t wait to sign up. Limited number of places.

LAST CALL
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... • Chanuka only comes once a year...And so does the Israel Center’s Chanuka in Eilat Intergenerational Vacation Tiyul; If you are ready to do something impulsive, call 050-937-932 NOW • Shulamit’s tiyulim are always treats; Come! you’ll surely enjoy her delicious sweets

LAST CALL
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! 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 Price: 135NIS/155NIS

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!

Because YOU asked... we’re doing IT twice more! • Dream Vacationin Ein Gedi; First dates: December 22-25 (4 days-3 nights); Second dates:March 2-5 (4 days-3 nights); 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 including tour of the cactus garden, health lectures,Torah shiurim, exercise, Mehadrin with the highest standards of Eida Chareidis and Rav 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 & dinner. (Light lunch @ 25NIS); Add 10% to prices after Dec. 12 • Call the Travel Desk immediately!(566-7787 ext. 249)Payment by cash, check or credit card (by phone)

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, CHANUKA SPECIAL • Valid Dec.1-6 - 930NIS, 2 night package - 2 adults + 1 child, B/B, Children’s Chanuka program at hotel

Princess, Eilat - valid Dec. 8-12, 485NIS per couple per night B/B
Renaissance, Jerusalem, valid thru 2002; 800NIS per couple per night (min. 2 nights), B/B; includes entrance to health club and indoor pool
Holiday Inn, Ashkelon, valid thru DEC 7; 635NIS per couple per night, H/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

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