Family Israel Experience July 30 - August 10, 2012

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ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE This coming summer, we invite you to join the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism on its 2 nd annual.

The program has a multi-generational approach with activities designed for youth, teens, adults and even active grandparents!

Our can also provide the opportunity to celebrate B nai Mitzvah in Israel or even celebrate the anniversary of your own bat/bar mitzvah.

1 ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE This coming summer, we invite you to join the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism on its 2 nd annual. This active Israel travel experience encompasses many of Israel s wonders Caesarea on the Mediterranean, the Carmel Mountains, Masada, the Dead Sea, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. The program has a multi-generational approach with activities designed for youth, teens, adults and even active grandparents! All of your senses will be filled with the life, smells, tastes, sounds, and texture of modern Israel. Our can also provide the opportunity to celebrate B nai Mitzvah in Israel or even celebrate the anniversary of your own bat/bar mitzvah. The trip is led by Rabbi Charles Savenor and his wife, Julie Walpert. Rabbi Savenor is the United Synagogue International Director of Kehilla Enrichment and a veteran Israel group leader. For questions about the program, contact Rabbi Charles Savenor at savenor@uscj.org. For questions about registration, contact our travel partner, Authentic Israel, at karen@authenticisrael.net. PROGRAM ITINERARY The following is our projected itinerary program. A re-confirmed itinerary will be distributed approximately two months prior and is subject to some change. Meals included: L=Lunch / D=Dinner / B=Breakfast Monday, July 30 / Take-Off Option #1: Depart for Israel on the group flight at 9:25pm from JFK Airport on Delta #268 Option #2: Arrange your own flight to Israel Tuesday, July 31 / Welcome Bruchim HaBa im! Group flight arrives at 3:15pm Travel to Jerusalem Participants flying on own should arrive by 4:30pm Intros and welcome dinner at hotel in Jerusalem Evening: Tower of David Sound & Light Show Wednesday, August 1 / The Old City of Jerusalem Panoramic intro to Jerusalem and schecheyanu prayer at Mt. Scopus overlooking the Old City City of David complex and Hezekiah s water tunnels Enter the Old City through the Zion Gate and explore the Jewish Quarter s alleyways and rooftops Reflections at the Kotel The Western Wall Southern Wall excavations and the Davidson Center Explore layers of Jewish history in the Kotel Tunnels Evening: Moroccan-style dinner at Darna Restaurant Overnight: Prima Royale Hotel, Jerusalem [B/D] Thursday, August 2 / Masada & Dead Sea Early morning travel into the Judean Desert Ascend Masada via the Snake Path or cable cars Tour of the Masada desert mountaintop fortress Dead Sea floating at Ein Gedi Spa and beach Nature walk to the desert waterfalls at Ein Gedi Camel riding, pita baking, and traditional feast at Eretz Beresheit desert tent Friday, August 3 / Remembrance and Renewal Yad VaShem Holocaust Memorial Herzl Museum Tracing the founding of Zionism Pre-Shabbat shopping at Mahane Yehuda market

2 Celebrate Kabbalat Shabbat at the Kotel Festive Shabbat dinner served at the hotel Saturday, August 4 / Shabbat in Jerusalem Shabbat services & lunch at USCJ s Fuchsberg Center Optional walking tour of Jerusalem neighborhoods Bnai Mitzvah ceremony at local Jerusalem synagogue Evening: Ben Yehuda Street pedestrian mall Overnight: Prima Royale Hotel, Jerusalem [B/L] Sunday, August 5 / Mystics of the Galilee Reflection at the Mt. Herzl National Memorial Travel northwards to the Galilee Walking tour of mystical Safed and explore the local artist colony Check-in to kibbutz accommodations on the Sea of Galilee and guided tour of the kibbutz community Dinner included at accommodations Overnight: Kibbutz Ma agan, Sea of Galilee [B/D] Monday, August 6 / Perspectives from the Golan Off-road jeep tour of the Golan Heights View of Israel and her neighbors atop Mt. Ben Tal Tour of the De Karina Chocolate Factory Nature walk along the Hatzbani River Relaxed tubing and rafting down the Jordan River Sunset cruise on the Sea of Galilee Evening: Dinner at Decks Restaurant in Tiberias PACKAGE DETAILS SERVICES INCLUDED Roundtrip flight from JFK on Delta (optional) Licensed English-speaking Israeli guide daily Deluxe motor coach with group daily Hotel accommodations according to itinerary Two meals daily according to itinerary Activity costs according to itinerary Hotel porterage, taxes, and restaurant tips Overnight: Kibbutz Ma agan, Sea of Galilee [B/D] Tuesday, August 7 / The Carmel & Mediterranean Beit Shearim Tour the Talmudic-era catacombs View of Haifa from the Bahai Gardens on Mt. Carmel Kfar Hasidim Youth Village Learn about the center and share lunch with the community Tour of Caesarea Herod s beachside amphitheater Explore Tel Aviv s Nahalat Binyamin street festival Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv [B/L] Wednesday, August 8 / Working the Land Dig-for-a-Day archeological seminar at Beit Guvrin Leket: Service project harvesting for the hungry Machon Ayalon The founding of the IDF Return to Tel Aviv Free time to relax on the beach and explore Israel s cultural capital Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv [B/L] Thursday, August 9 / To Be a Free People Celebrate modern Israel at Independence Hall Reflections at Yitzhak Rabin Memorial Walking tour of old Jaffa seaport and final shopping Closing dinner at Maganda Yemeni-Jewish Cuisine Return to airport for overnight flights [B/D] Friday, August 10 / Shalom U Lihitraot Group flight departs at 12:05am on Delta #269 Arrive back to JFK Airport at 4:45am EST Local medical insurance (excludes pre-existing conditions) SERVICES NOT INCLUDED Travel insurance (group policy available) Optional group cell phone rental service Meals not marked as included in itinerary Israeli staff gratuities (suggested $100/adult)

3 PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION PARTICIPANT #1 Phone #: Address: Mailing Address: Synagogue Membership (Optional): PARTICIPANT #2 (if applicable) Phone #: Address: PARTICIPANT #3 (if applicable) PARTICIPANT #4 (if applicable) PARTICIPANT #5 (if applicable) Please ensure that all names are entered exactly as they appear in your passport ROOMING NOTES: MEDICAL & DIETARY NOTES: Please detail any medical conditions or dietary preferences about which our staff should be aware EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME: Relation: Emergency Tel #1: Emergency Tel. #2:

4 TRAVEL PACKAGE COSTS & TERMS PROGRAM SELECTIONS / COST PER PERSON (Please indicate number of applicable travelers) Air & Land Package from JFK [$3,800/p] Land-Only Package [$2,250/p] Supplement Single Room [$750/p] Discount for Sharing Triple or Quad Room [$125/p] PAYMENT & GENERAL TERMS: A $200/person deposit is due with registration. The balance of program costs is due by April 1, Your deposit is fully refundable until March 31, Participants canceling as of April 1, 2012 are entitled to a refund, minus a $750 cancellation fee. Following May 20, 2012, all program payments are non-refundable. Cancellations must be made in writing, and participants are encouraged to take out travel insurance (see below). Program cost is based on double hotel room occupancy. Triple or quad room discount applies to travelers in triple or quad room. Program subject to limited availability, and we encourage interested parties to register early on a no-risk basis. Airlines may adjust fuel surcharges until the time of ticketing; flight costs are subject to change accordingly. PAYMENT DETAILS Deposit Due with Registration ($200/Person): $ Total Amount Due: $ Payment Method (check one): Check Visa/Mastercard/AmEx Credit Card #: Security Code: Expiration Date: Name on Card: Billing Address: Signature: Date: Trip Payment Notes: Completed forms should be sent by fax to or by mail to: Authentic Israel / 5185 MacArthur Blvd NW, #640 / Washington, DC For program questions, contact Rabbi Charles Savenor (savenor@uscj.org)). For registration questions, contact our travel partner, Authentic Israel (karen@authenticisrael.net). Program Release. Except for the willful negligence of its direct employees or representatives, Authentic Israel and its affiliated companies assumes no liability or responsibility for any injuries, inconvenience, illness, theft, property damage, irregularity, or incidental damages occasioned by circumstances beyond the control of the tour operator or by any person or reason whatsoever including but not limited to events such as strikes, revolts, wars, natural disasters, closures of airports and/or hotels, default or omission of any common or private carrier or the default, negligence or omission of and by any third party providing services or facilities to or included in this tour or any part thereof. Enrollment in and payment for the tour constitutes your acceptance of the program conditions and this statement of Responsibility. The program conditions become a binding contract when your enrollment and payment are received.

5 GROUP TRAVEL INSURANCE Authentic Israel has partnered with Travel Insurance to Israel to provide an optional travel insurance package. NOTE: Children under the age of 18 traveling with parent(s) are covered for FREE. BENEFITS MAXIMUM LIMITS Pre-Departure Trip Cancellation Trip Cost Post-Departure Trip Interruption Up to 150% of Trip Cost Travel Delay/Missed Connection $500 Maximum Medical Expense/Emergency Evacuation $50,000/$500,000 ($50 deductible) Baggage and Personal Effects $1,000 ($250 per article limit) Baggage Delay $300 Pre-Existing Medical Conditions Covered (if purchased w/in 14 days of trip deposit) Cancel For Any Reason (Optional)* 75% of non-refundable Trip Cost Not available to residents of Washington St. The above table is a summary of benefits. Please see the policy wording for a complete description. All benefits subject to plan exclusions. Cancel For Any Reason. This supplemental coverage can be selected provided the plan is purchased within 14 days of initial trip deposit or airfare payment and the appropriate additional premium is paid. Cancellation must be made at least two days or more prior to departure. Optional Medical Upgrade: $25/Person Applies to all travelers on same policy and adds the following additional benefits: Additional $50,000 Emergency Accident and Sickness Medical per person Additional $500,000 Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation of Remains per person $0 deductible Primary medical coverage Children under the age of 18 traveling with parent(s) are covered for FREE DELUXE PLAN DELUXE PLAN + CANCEL FOR ANY REASON COVERED AMOUNT PER ADULT (18+)* COVERED AMOUNT PER ADULT (18+)* AGE $1,501- $2,000 $2,001- $2,500 $2,501- $3,000 $3,001- $3,500 $3,501- $4,000 $1,501- $2,000 $2,001- $2,500 $2,501- $3,000 $3,001- $3,500 $3,501- $4, $79 $99 $119 $138 $155 $115 $145 $175 $203 $ $102 $125 $146 $154 $169 $149 $184 $215 $227 $ $131 $161 $190 $220 $249 $193 $238 $281 $326 $370 *All trip costs must be included as part of your coverage including flight costs not booked through Authentic Israel. Order online at Questions? Please contact Dani Eisenstock at dani@travelinsuranceisrael.com or

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