25 June – 6 July 2006 “The Land That I Will Show You” (Gen. 12:1) Sunday, 25 June USA Departure Overnight flight to Israel Israir #102 - Departs: New York 3:00 pm Monday, 26 June When You Come Into the Land (Deut. 26:1) Rosh Hodesh Tammuz Morning arrival (8:30) at Ben Gurion Airport to be met and assisted by your ITC guide Plant a tree in Israeli soil in honor or in memory of a loved one. Opening ceremony at JNF Forest Take a short family hike in Sataf to explore biblical springs and see how they were once used for agriculture Ascent to Jerusalem Gaze upon the Temple Mount from the Tayelet, as did Abraham when he prepared to sacrifice Isaac; take in the breathtaking view Ascent to Jerusalem Hotel check-in and welcome dinner Overnight: Har Zion Hotel, Jerusalem Tuesday, 27 June Jerusalem of Old Rosh Hodesh Tammuz In the Kotel Tunnels, walk alongside the Kotel’s massive foundation stones (Option: younger children remain at the hotel this morning with the family educator and possibly some parents to enjoy the pool – or go to the Biblical Zoo - and then join the group) Explore the Southern Wall Excavations and take a virtual, computerized “walk” through the ancient Jerusalem Temple at the Davidson Center Free time for lunch and shopping in the Jewish Quarter Take in a rooftop view of the four quarters of the Old City of Jerusalem, followed by a walk through many centuries with your guide in the Jewish Quarter Free evening in Jerusalem Overnight: Har Zion Hotel, Jerusalem Wednesday, 28 June Those Who Made a Difference Drive along Jerusalem’s former border with Jordan, pre-1967 At Ammunition Hill learn about the fierce Six Day War battle for Jerusalem that took place there Visit the newly-opened state-of-the art Memorial Museum at Yad Vashem; parallel program for children at Yad Vashem, led by Beth Abraham’s family educator At Har Herzl Military Cemetery encounter the “silver platter” on which the Jewish people have acquired – and continue to acquire – our state Stop briefly at Jerusalem’s wonderful “Monster Slide” for a few moments of joy after a “heavy” day Free evening in Jerusalem Overnight: Har Tzion Hotel, Jerusalem Thursday, 29 June Digging Israel At Archeological Seminar’s “Dig for a Day” program at Beit Guvrin, uncover actual artifacts as you participate in an ongoing archeological dig. “Cave crawl” also available for the adventurous Visit Israel’s Airforce Museum near Beersheva to view the planes and equipment and to hear the story of this brave fighting force Take a camel trek through the desert and enjoy a delicious dinner and Bedouin hospitality (kosher of course!) in a Bedouin tent Optional: Moonlit walk through the desert Overnight: Judean Desert Friday, 30 June Freedom Fighters or Fanatics? Early departure to climb to Masada by the Roman Ramp. Tour this magnificent excavation and a discussion of the terrible dilemma faced by its Jewish Zealot population Return to the guest house for check-out, a pool swim and/or a swim in the amazing Dead Sea Take a walk through the beautiful Ein Gedi nature reserve and study the biblical story of kings David and Saul that took place there “on site” with Rabbi Paskin Return to Jerusalem late afternoon to visit colorful, bustling Machaneh Yehuda open-air market, as Jerusalem prepares for Shabbat Prepare for Shabbat Kabbalat Shabbat as a group in an Old City courtyard, followed by “making the scene” at the Kotel Shabbat dinner at the hotel Overnight: Har Tzion Hotel, Jerusalem Shabbat, 1 July Shabbat in Jerusalem Parashat Korach Shabbat services at a synagogue of your choice suggestions, walking directions to be provided | 
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