Beth Sholom of Elkins Park Community Israel Experience June 17 June 30, 2014

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ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE Are you Israel dreaming? Create life time memories on our fabulous Beth Sholom journey to Israel this coming summer.

This inter-generational experience is designed for first timers and return adventurers seeking to explore Israel anew. Our time together promises to be meaningful for years to come!

4-person room, and a single room supplement applies All program payments are fully refundable until February 8, 2014 Participants paying by check will receive a 2% discount off all program payments

Authentic Israel specializes in creating custom experiences for groups of all backgrounds. Learn more at authenticisrael.com PROGRAM ITINERARY The following is our projected program itinerary.

1 ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE Are you Israel dreaming? Create life time memories on our fabulous Beth Sholom journey to Israel this coming summer. Join Rabbi Andrea Merow and Selma Roffman as we walk in the footsteps of our ancestors and explore all that modern Israel has become. This inter-generational experience is designed for first timers and return adventurers seeking to explore Israel anew. Our time together promises to be meaningful for years to come! Land Package: $2,950 per person ($3,000 after January 15, 2014) Includes airport transfers, deluxe accommodations, two meals daily, all touring and local staff Discounts for children sharing a 3- or 4-person room, and a single room supplement applies All program payments are fully refundable until February 8, 2014 Participants paying by check will receive a 2% discount off all program payments Our travel partner. Authentic Israel is a Tel Aviv-based tour operator with three decades of experience providing touring programs in Israel. Authentic Israel specializes in creating custom experiences for groups of all backgrounds. Learn more at authenticisrael.com PROGRAM ITINERARY The following is our projected program itinerary. An updated itinerary will be distributed about two months prior and is subject to some change. Meals Included: B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner Tuesday, June 17 Departure for Israel Depart on a self-booked flight or a group flight (TBA) Wednesday, June 18 Arrive in Israel! VIP greeting at Ben Gurion Airport, travel to Tel Aviv and check-in to beachside accommodations Welcome dinner at Jaffa La Relais Restaurant Check-in to accommodations with dinner included Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv [D] Thursday, June 19 Rebelling for Independence Dig-for-a-Day Archeological Seminar at Beit Guvrin Relive the Bar Kochva Rebellion at Hibet Midras Caves Machon Ayalon The struggle to establish the contemporary State of Israel and founding the IDF Tree planting and tour at Neot Kedumim Park Evening: Yemeni-style dinner at Maganda Restaurant Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv [B / D] Friday, June 20 A Modern Jewish City The Rabin Center in Ramat Aviv Recount modern Israel s founding at Independence Hall The Nahalat Binyamin street festival& Carmel Market Rabin Square and the Rabin Center in Ramat Aviv Evening: Kabbalat Shabbat service on the beach Shabbat dinner at accommodations Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv [B / D] Saturday, June 21 Shabbat in Tel Aviv Shabbat lunch served at hotel Experience a Tel Aviv-style Shabbat along the beach Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv [B / L] Sunday, June 22 Mediterranean Coast Begin travel up the coast towards the Western Galilee Caesarea Herod s seaside amphitheater and palace Overlook Haifa from the Bahai Gardens on Mt. Carmel

2 Walking tour of the ancient Acco seaport including the Templar tunnels and Crusader-era castle Explore the Rosh Hanikrah ocean caves Check-in and dinner at accommodations Overnight: Kibbutz Ginnosar, Galilee [B / D] Monday, June 23 The Galilee View of the Kinneret, the Sea of Galilee, from Mt. Arbel Tour of Tsfat Center of Kabbalistic Judaism Meet with Kabbalistic artist Avraham Lowenthal Meet with soldiers along Israel s frontier with Lebanon Dinner and hospitality in the Druze Village of Peki in Overnight: Kibbutz Ginnosar, Galilee [B / D] Tuesday, June 24 Golan Heights Nature walk in the Hula Valley Reserve or in Ein Tina Park at the base of the Golan Heights View across the region from Mt. Ben-Tal on the Golan Tasting and tour at the Golan Heights Winery Alternative for kids Kesem HaGolan film Travel south to the Dead Sea via the Jordan Valley Check-in to Dead Sea hotel Floating and spa time Overnight: Crowne Plaza Resort, Dead Sea [B / D] Wednesday, June 25 The Negev Desert Ascend Masada via cable cars or Snake Path trail and tour the mountaintop fortress Descend Masada and continue to the Negev Desert Sde Boker Ben Gurion s vision for a desert bloom Off-road jeep tour in the canyons Camel riding and Bedouin tent dinner feast Overnight: Ramon Inn Hotel, Ramon Crater [B / D] Thursday, June 26 Ascent to Jerusalem Begin traveling to Jerusalem in the morning Latrun Israel s Armored Corps Museum and the gateway to Jerusalem in 1948 Panoramic intro from the Haas Promenade overlook The City of David, including Hezekiah s Water Tunnel TRAVEL PACKAGE SERVICES INCLUDED: Licensed guide educator daily Hotel accommodations per itinerary or similar Deluxe motor coach daily except Shabbat Activities and entrance fees according to itinerary Two meals daily according to itinerary Evening: Tower of David Sound & Light Show Dinner at Herzl Restaurant in the Mamilla Complex Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem [B / D] Friday, June 27 The Old City of Jerusalem Walk the rampart walls from Jaffa Gate to Zion Gate Enter the Jewish Quarter Explore its ancient alleyways, rooftops and squares Reflections at the Kotel The Western Wall Tour the Southern Wall Excavations and Kotel Tunnels Evening: Option to attend Kabbalat Shabbat service at local synagogues in Jerusalem Festive Shabbat dinner served at the hotel Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem [B / D] Saturday, June 28 Shabbat in Jerusalem Option to attend Shabbat services at local synagogues Shabbat lunch and learning at the Fuchsburg Center Neighborhood walking tour Montefiore s Windmill, Yemin Moshe, Rehavia, New Train Station Option to explore the Israel Museum on own Evening: Jerusalem nightlife on Ben Yehuda Street Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem [B / L] Sunday, June 29 Loss & Renewal Morning visit to the Yad L Kashish Center Yad Veshem Holocaust Museum and Center Experience the color of Mahane Yehuda marketplace Tour of the Knesset own Israel s Parliament Meet with a local Masorti Movement activist The Herzl Museum and Har Herzl National Memorial Closing dinner at Darna Restaurant Moroccan style Return to Ben Gurion Airport for check-in to overnight flights back to Philadelphia [B / D] Monday, June 30 Shalom V Lhitraot Arrive back to Philadelphia in the morning SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: Traveler insurance (optional - see last page) Hotel incidentals Meals not listed in the Itinerary Guide/driver gratuities (suggested $100 per adult)

3 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Enter your first and last name as it appears on your passport. PARTICIPANT #1 (primary contact) Tel (Cell): Tel (Other): address: Passport # (optional)* Mailing Address: PARTICIPANT #2 (if applicable) Tel (Cell): Tel (Other): address: Passport # (optional)* PARTICIPANT #3 (if applicable) PARTICIPANT #4 (if applicable) PARTICIPANT #5 (if applicable) *Passport numbers are not required with registration. Please note that according to Israeli customs regulations, your passport must be valid for at least six months after your arrival date in Israel. SPECIAL ROOMING NOTES: Requests for a roommate will be accommodated where possible. MEDICAL & DIETARY NOTES: EMERGENCY CONTACT: Name: Relation: Emergency Phone #1: Emergency Phone #2:

4 PROGRAM SELECTION & COSTS Please indicate the number of applicable travelers Land Package [$2,950*/p] Single Room [+$1,000/p] Triple Room Discount [-$200/p] Participants paying by check will receive a 2% discount off all program payments Quad Room Discount [-$250/p] The $2,950 rate includes an early bird discount of $50 per person that expires after February 8, 2014 Getting to/from Israel. Currently, prices for group flights on US Airways are far exceeding the prices available for flights purchased individually. While we continue to explore group flight rates, please feel free to purchase your flight individually. The flights must arrive in Israel by Wednesday, June 18th at 5:00pm and can depart beginning around 10:30pm on Sunday, June 29th or shortly after midnight on June 30th. We will arrange your airport pickup/drop-off accordingly at no additional charge. I plan to purchase my tickets individually and will provide flight information when it becomes available. I am interested in more information regarding the group flight when it becomes available. Terms of Participation. A $250/person deposit is due with registration by February 2, The balance of payment is due by March 18, Participants that cancel after April 18 th are entitled to a refund minus the deposit. Participants who cancel after May 1, 2014 are entitled to refund minus a $1,000/person cancellation fee. Participants who cancel after June 10, 2014 are not eligible for a refund. All cancellations must be made in writing, and participants are encouraged to take out trip cancellation insurance. Registration is subject to a minimum of 25 participants and a maximum of 45. PAYMENT DETAILS Deposit Due with Registration ($250/Person): $ Completed forms along with payment by check may be sent by fax to or by mail to: Beth Sholom Congregation Attn: Selma Roffman 8231 Old York Road Elkins Park, PA For programmatic questions, contact Selma Roffman at selma.roffman@gmail.com For general questions, contact Bonnie Shoval at bonnie@authenticisrael.com from Authentic Israel STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING. Except for the willful negligence of its direct employees or representatives, Authentic Israel and Beth Sholom Congregation assume 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 Israel to provide an optional travel insurance package. BENEFITS Pre-Departure Trip Cancellation Post-Departure Trip Interruption Travel Delay/Missed Connection Medical Expense/Emergency Evacuation MAXIMUM LIMITS Trip Cost Up to 150% of Trip Cost $500 Maximum $50,000/$500,000 ($50 deductible) Baggage and Personal Effects $1,000 ($250 per article limit) Baggage Delay $300 Pre-Existing Medical Conditions Cancel For Any Reason (Optional)* Not available to residents of Washington St. Covered (if purchased w/in 14 days of trip deposit) 75% of non-refundable Trip Cost 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 provided the plan is purchased within 14 days of initial trip deposit or airfare payment and the appropriate additional premium is paid: 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 Questions? Please contact Dani Eisenstock at dani@travelinsuranceisrael.com or

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