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1 Thursday, December 26, 2019 Arrive in Israel Depart for Jerusalem Check in to Hotel Depart for Old City Visit Aish Hatorah World Center and Hall of Notes Aish HaTorah is a state of the art facility directly opposite the Western Wall. It hosts thousands of visitors annually for a variety of educational programs Take a few quiet moments to reflect, and write your prayers and wishes to be placed in the Kotel stones. Dinner Virtual Reality Temple Tour Take a 3D virtual tour of the Second Beit Hamikdash in Jerusalem. Walk around and experience this holy site and let yourself be taken back in time while you explore the many objects. Friday, December 27, 2019 Mt. Herzl National Military Cemetery Har Herzl National military cemetery is the burial site of many fallen soldiers and great Israeli leaders. Memorials have been added which honor Jewish heroism, victims of terror, and soldiers who were missing in action. Visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum As the Jewish People's living memorial to the Holocaust, Yad Vashem safeguards the memory of the past and imparts its meaning for future generations. Free time for shopping and lunch on Ben Yehuda Prepare for Shabbat Go Inspire 2019 Preliminary itinerary Subject to change 1

2 Shabbat Candle Lighting Visit the Western Wall for Shabbat Services Combine the holiness of space and time for a magical Kabbalat Shabbat at the Western Wall. Witness throngs of Jews from around the world joining at the epicenter to welcome the Shabbat Queen in joyous song and dance. Shabbat Group Dinner Saturday, December 28, 2019 Optional Shabbat morning prayers Shabbat Lunch at the Hotel Class with Rabbi Koval Games and Shabbat rest Old City Tour Walk in the footsteps of our ancestors through the ancient Holy City surrounded by almost 4000 years of history. Visit the Cardo, Herodian Street, the Jewish Quarter, the Christian and Arab Quarters. Musical Havdala Singing and inviting in the new week. Kotel Tunnel Tours Go back over 2,000 years of Jewish History. Walk beneath the Westen Wall and see the hidden layers come alive to tell the story of ancient Jerusalem. Sunday, December 29, 2019 Depart for Masada Go Inspire 2019 Preliminary itinerary Subject to change 2

3 Cable Car to the top of Masada Tour of Masada The incredible fortress of Masada is located in the astonishing Judean Desert. When you reach the top, explore Herod's palace fortress with its amazing ancient bath houses and mosaics as well as remnants of Roman encampments, synagogues and homes. Lunch Float at the Dead Sea Take a dip in the Dead Sea a salt lake with natural healing properties. Don t worry if you don t know how to swim nothing can sink in this salty water! At this beach you re standing at the lowest elevation of the earth s surface on dry land 1,385 ft below sea level. Hike in Ein Gedi Desert Oasis Nachal David has several waterfalls that cascade out from the desert hills with scenic paths. Hike to the beautiful waterfalls and explore the fascinating Dudim cave at the top. A great way to experience first hand the nature and spectacular scenery of the area! Camel Riding Riding a camel is a fantastic experience and an authentic way to explore the beautiful landscape of the Negev Desert. Dinner out on own at the Shuk Machane Yehuda Machane Yehuda Market integrates, in a unique way, the old and the new. Both a bustling marketplace and a neighborhood, it incorporates food, drink, shopping and restaurants. The shuk still retains its most important characteristics: it remains authentic, with all the flavors and aromas, the colors and the traders' interaction with the crowds. Monday, December 30, 2019 B nai Mitzvah Ceremony Go Inspire 2019 Preliminary itinerary Subject to change 3

4 Volunteer at Pantry Packers Shalva is dedicated to providing quality care for children with disabilities, empowering their families and promoting social advances. Visit and volunteer their amazing National Center located in Jerusalem to make a difference! Lunch on your own Dig for a Day A rare opportunity which allows you to touch your roots. The Dig for a Day site offers a wealth of discoveries and practical experience with activities that include digging, sifting, pottery and touring the National Park of Beit Guvrin with an exciting crawl through unexcavated cave systems. Dinner at Hotel Tuesday, December 31, 2019 Ramparts Walk View the city of Jerusalem from atop of the Old City walls via a Ramparts Walk whereby you walk on most of the ancient city s walls. You will get a birds-eye view of areas that you would not usually see as well as a stunning view of regions outside of the walls. Visit the City of David and Hezekiah s water tunnel Deep underground the City of David, you can see some of the most exciting archeological finds of the ancient world. Walk through the tunnels through which the city was conquered and residents fled. Go down to the hidden spring where kings were crowned. Explore the underground mysteries of Hezekiah s Tunnel, where water has flowed since the time of the prophets. Tour of the Southern Wall Lunch in the Old City Go Inspire 2019 Preliminary itinerary Subject to change 4

5 ATV in the Judean Desert Embark upon the experience of a lifetime. Speed across the desert of Jerusalem through magnificent desertscapes to the Dead Sea while viewing historical gems and natural wonders. The desert scenery is absolutely breathtaking and surreal. Return to Accommodations Dinner on your own Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Depart for Rechovot Tour of the Underground Bullet Factory The Ayalon Bullet Factory was a clandestine Ammunition Factory built by the Haganah while Israel was still under the British Mandate. Take an illustrative tour of the factory itself, go under the ground, inspect the ammunition production machinery still active today and listen to the stories of this most secret place. Packed en route Family Laser Tag - Army style at the Latrun tank museum Engage in a challenging laser tag game in the outdoors of the Latrun Tank Museum using the latest army techniques. Check in to Hotel Dinner at Hotel Evening Graffiti Tour Explore the colorful streets of Tel Aviv's trendiest neighborhoods scrawling with graffiti and receive the key to unlocking the Tel Aviv s fascinating urban art scene. On the tour, you ll see firsthand the many different forms of graffiti and street art, as well as learning how to identify pieces of the most well-known Israeli streets artists. Overnight: TBA Tel Aviv Go Inspire 2019 Preliminary itinerary Subject to change 5

6 Thursday, January 2, 2020 Tour the Hall of Independence In this house on the 14th of May 1948, David Ben Gurion, chairman of the Zionist Movement, proclaimed the establishment of Israel, the Jewish state. This dramatic, historic moment took place in what is now known as Independence Hall. Today Independence Hall is a small museum where visitors can view exhibits, hear original recordings and watch a film, an experience that conveys the story of Israel s Declaration of Independence. Lunch on your own Tour of Jaffa Jaffa, the southern and oldest part of Tel Aviv-Yaffo, is an ancient port city. Tour its winding alleyways interspersed with art galleries, historic stone buildings, the Jaffa Flea Market and the Jaffa Port. Free Time in the Carmel Market and Nachlat Binyamin The Nachlat Binyamin market is located in the center of a lively industrial vicinity. The market is home to over two hundred artists. The products made of wood, glass, fabric, plastic, paper, and rocks are all hand made by the artists. The colorful Carmel market and the special and up-to-date stores of Shenkin street also provide their contribution to the fun and special atmosphere of the Nachlat Binyamin market and its vicinity. Final Banquet Depart for Ben Gurian Airport L'Hitraot! Go Inspire 2019 Preliminary itinerary Subject to change 6

Monday, December 24, Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Monday, December 24, Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Monday, December 24, 2018 Arrive in Israel Depart for Hotel Check in to Hotel Dinner in Hotel Graffiti Tour Explore the colourful streets of Tel Aviv's trendiest neighbourhoods scrawling with graffiti