Adat Shalom Israel Trip, July 2012
Please join Rabbi Fred, the wonderful folks of Keshet Israel Tours,
and each other, for Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation's
2012 Israel Trip -
for Adults & for Families
including family & friends of Adat Shalomers;
including members of other JRF & area shuls!
July 8th-22nd (or 8th-20th), 2012
Why THIS Israel Trip?
• A tour guide and a youth counselor ensures a rich experience for adults and kids alike
• Tour guide, youth counselor, and Rabbi will ensure multiple perspectives and insights
• We’ll cover a lot of the land, rural to urban, desert to forest, while keeping costs down
• A great trip for first-timers, covering many highlights, without sacrificing depth
• Great for Israel returnees as well, with many new angles, locales, and experiences
• Insights on key social and political issues, along with deep Jewish history and text
• We know and trust Keshet Tours, and it will be great
• No time like the present!
Where Will We Go?
• Two nights in Ein Gedi, exploring the Dead Sea, oases, Masada, desert hikes, and more – a fabulous, starry-nighted, intense and natural start to our Israel odyssey
• One night in Beersheva, getting to experience that vibrant metropolis and its university, as well as nearby Sde Boker, Bedouin communities, and more
• Three nights in Tel Aviv exploring the wonder that is modern Israel, new experiences, and connections with cutting-edge social and educational initiatives – plus the beach…
• Two nights up north, by the Galilee, exploring Tzfat, the Golan, Israel-Arab issues, learning about the kibbutz movement, meeting pioneers, hiking, imbibing, and more
• Two nights in Jerusalem, visiting less obvious and new sites, along with old favorites; while learning about our history and today’s challenges, enjoy the gorgeous Mt Zion Hotel
• Optional final two more nights in Yerushalayim, exploring the New & Old cities (from the city’s new Light Rail line, to Christian-Jewish-Muslim quarters) with Rabbi Fred
How Much Will the Trip Itself Cost?
• Basic Land Package for July 8th-20th, per-person with double-occupancy, is $2159
• Expect to add about $300 per-person for additional meals, gratuities, incidentals
• We need 40 paying participants to keep that price; if we have fewer, it goes up
• We should know by January 12th – please let us know that you’re in, before you register!
• Adults & teens are priced the same; 3rd adult or teen in a room takes $130 off their cost
• One child age 2-12, accompanying two adults, subtracts $375 from the adult cost
• Families of four have options, depending on kids’ ages; most are about $400 off, total
• Some single supplements available for those interested, for $600 more
Ask any questions you have of Rabbi Fred, or the Israel Connection Committee
What About Airfare?
• Group airfare, on El Al from JFK to TLV (and American for DCA-JFK), is $1830 per person (Well-timed flights, landing at Ben Gurion at 12:25pm on July 9th, and leaving at 1:00am (just after shabbat) July 20th or 22nd)
• If you have frequent flyer miles and can use them, do! Many folks have done so successfully
• Feel free to find your own itinerary - individuals and families can often find less expensive flights (just land by 12:30 on the 9th - cheaper itineraries available if you're flexible, especially on Turkish Air, or flying from JFK...)
What are the Next Steps?
• Ask any questions you have of Rabbi Fred, or the Israel Connection Committee
• REGISTER ONLINE at http://www.keshetisrael.co.il/forms/keshet-groups-registration
• Registration is rolling, through mid-March; until then, all but $100 of deposit remains refundable
• Reconstructionist folks, local shul members, and family and friends of Adat Shalomers, are welcome too!
• Register soonest to reserve your place; don't wait for March 16th, or after the bus fills, when registration closes...
• Plan now! Next year in Israel!
Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation
7727 Persimmon Tree Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
E-mail info@adatshalom.net
Phone: 301-767-3333 x106 | FAX: 301-767-3340
Shabbat Services: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.
We are an affiliate of the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation
and part of the Chesapeake Region of the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation
(CRJRF)