2018 Monday, April 23 Arrival Travel North in Yoqneam at the Morad Winery At the foot of lsrael s Carmel Mountains and amid the beauty of the fertile Galilee, the Morad Winery in Yokneam transforms nature s harvest into the world s finest kosher wines and liqueurs. Using fruits, vegetables and herbs, the winery produces a large selection of flavorful and exotic offerings. Shomer Hachadash Pioneers of Our Days - Guarding Our Country. Travel to Tzfat Check in to Hotel Orientation Dinner at Hotel Relax in the Lobby and hangout Overnight: Villa Galilee Boutique Hotel On the top of Mount Canaan, against the breathtaking views, lies a boutique hotel Villa Galilee. Being the highest place in Tzfat, you get a breathtaking view of Mount Meron, The Galilee, Golan Heights and Tzfat s picturesque neighborhoods. Tuesday, April 24 Depart for the Old City of Tzfat Tzfat, perched on a mountaintop in the Upper Galilee is known as the mystical city of Israel, and was home to many famous kabbalists and scholars. It still retains those mystical and magical qualities and it is now home to many artists and artisans. Program with Rav Avshi Tour of Tzfat and the Ancient Synagogues Free Time for and Shopping Visit Meron and the Grave of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai-Prepare for Lag B Omer The final resting place of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and his son Elazar is on a mountaintop in Meron. This is a popular place to bring young 3 year old boys to receive their first haircut. The busiest time in Meron is without question on Lag Ba omer, the anniversary of the death of Rashbi, when instead of mourning, Jews come to pray and dance in honor of this great sage. Relax at Hotel (pool is open) Performance with Mentalist Prepared to be awed by a stunning performance of mind reading, thought influencing and predicting. BBQ Dinner at the Pool Overnight: Villa Galilee Boutique Hotel Go Inspire 2017 *
Wednesday, April 25 Depart for the Golan Misgav Am Misgav Am remains the northernmost kibbutz in Israel, surrounded on three sides by Israel s border with Lebanon. You will delight in the panoramic view and hear the history and challenges of the region. Oz 77 The Oz Memorial overlooks the Valley of Tears where the Syrian Army tried to penetrate the Israeli frontline during the Yom Kippur War and was stopped by the Israeli Armored Corps. This site memorializes the fallen members of the 77th Brigade, who fought a decisive battle in the Yom Kippur War. Depart for Strategical Lookout with Eli Ben Meir, Former Senior IDF Intelligence Chief Personal Story People that settled the Golan. Talmudic Village Experience And Dinner This ancient preserved village allows you to navigate and imagine what it would have been like in the Talmudic Period. It features a reconstructed synagogue and house furnished with domestic artifacts of the period. Depart for Jerusalem The Herbert Samuel is a luxurious hotel located in the center of the Jerusalem, close to all of the city s most sought-after destinations. Nestled in the heart of a bustling pedestrian promenade lined with quaint sidewalk cafes, shops, and galleries, the hotel is also within walking distance of the Old City and is steps away from vibrant Zion Square and the world-famous Ben Yehuda pedestrian mall. Thursday, April 26 Depart Neighborhood Tour of East Jerusalem Nachalat Shimon, Shimon Hatsaddik, Musrara, Beit Orot, Maaleh Hazeitim, Kidmat Zion Depart for Gush Etzion with Steve Garr Gush Etzion is a group of settlements south of Jerusalem, featured prominently in news reports about the peace process. Rich in pre-state history, it was the corridor into Jerusalem that held off the invading Arab armies during Israel s War of Independence. Steve Garr, a walking Kiddush Hashem, is a counter terrorism specialist whose countless personal sacrifices for the uncompromised security of the nation of Israel knows no bounds. Learn in Yeshivat Har Etzion Visit Kashuella Farm Hear about intracacies and the brave families guarding our land. Makor Chaim Music and Dancing Dinner at the Home of the Schwartz Family - Guest Oded Ravivi Rachel Frankel or Sherry Mandel Be inspired by Speaker, Activist and Mother of Holy Terror Victim Go Inspire 2017 *
Friday, April 27 Kever Rachel with Chaim Silberstein At Kever Rochel you can pray at the grave of the mother of our nation. Buried at the side of the road so she could pray on behalf of her descendants leaving to exile, our mother Rochel never stops praying for us when we cry to her. Visit the Machane Yehuda Shuk 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 remains authentic, with all the flavors and aromas, the colors and the traders interaction with the crowds. Free time for Prepare for Shabbat Bus to the Old City Shabbat Program - Concert with Chaim Dovid on his balcony Shabbat Program Candlelighting Shabbat Dinner at the Aish Hatorah World Center with Rabbi Yoel Rakovsky (or other) Shabbat, April 28 Shabbat - Bell Family Miracles in Jewish History at Beit Knesset Hanassi with Rabbi Berel Wein Rabbi Berel Wein, is an American-born Orthodox rabbi, noted lecturer, writer and world renowned historian. He has authored several books concerning Jewish history. Third Meal at the Beit Hanassi or Yom Tov Glaser Home Havdalla Sunday, April 29 Depart for Aish Class with Dov Ber Cohen Class with Rabbi Jamie Cowland Lecture and Update from Foreign Spokesperson of Israel Police - Mickey Rosenfeld Free Time for Army Program Experience Army Training first hand in the Valley of Ayala. The Powerful Story of David and Goliath Connecting to our past - The power of Emunah. Dinner with Musician Return to Accommodations Optional: Guard a Farm for A Couple of Hours (Hashomer Hachadash) Go Inspire 2017 *
Monday, April 30 Men: Yeshiva Learning at Aish Women: Ilana Cowland Muslim Quarter Tour with Tzvi Shiloni The Muslim Quarter is the largest of the four quarters of the Old City and it holds many important sites including an impressive open door market known as the shuk. at Aish Depart for Binyamin Saboneta Personal Story with Factory Tour for special needs employees The poignant story of a father that gives all for his son, buliding a business for his special needs son future employment. The Saboneta family factory produces rare, precious soaps and you are invited to join the festival of scents. Amona The unfortunate story of Amona and the displacement of a whole community. Tour the Newest Agriculture Systems in the World View the process of producing the best wine grapes. Eli Mechina - A Pre Military Academy Connecting our Torah and Zionism to be One, Understanding our place in the world. Tour the Winery The Winery is located facing a spectacular view on the main road between Jerusalem and Shilo, in a location where a greeting from the past is sent from every hill. You are invited to an exciting experience of taste and color, sight and sound and of course, some very fine wine. Dinner in Psagot Winery with Mayor of Binyamin Return to Jerusalem Tuesday, May 1 Depart for Chevron Overlook the Division of Chevron from Tel Romeda Visit the Kever of Ruth and Yishai Pay Respects At the Kever of Avraham Yedidya Nachshon Meet with Rabbi Danny Cohen, Chabad Shaliach Visit Maarat Hamachpela Mearat Ha Machpeilah is the burial site of our 3 Forefathers, and their wives, our Mothers. Cherish the opportunity to pray in this holy site and let the surroundings inspire you to pray for peace in Israel. Beit Hamachpela with Yifat Visit Yeshivat Shaavei Chevron Visit the Nachshon Family Hear and see the significant changes they made. Visit the Old Village of Susya Meet with Dalia Har Sinai Hear her story and what it means to be a leader..it all started with being a sheperd. Go Inspire 2017 *
Dinner and Hear the Incredible Story of Sharona and Neil Kinamon Return to Jerusalaem Wednesday, May 2 Depart for the Ramle Volunteer with Special Needs Soldiers on the Base Depart for Har Herzl Visit Har Herzl with Aviv Vishovski Har Herzl is the burial site of many fallen soldiers and great Israeli leaders. Atop the mountain is the Herzl Museum depicting the life of Theodor Herzl and describing his many contributions to the Zionist cause. Dinner with Former Officer of the Armored Division Lag B omer Program at the Winery with Shlomo Katz or Dov Ber Cohen Thursday, May 3 and Checkout Bus to the Old City Class in Orayta with Rav Binny Friedman 3D Beit Hamikdash 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 chambers, objects and stories. Free Time for Depart for Knesset Meet with Israeli Knesset Memeber, Shuli Mualam Final Banquet at Piccolino Restaurant Piccolino is the go-to place for superb Italian cuisine, enjoyable ambiance and excellent service in Jerusalem. Friday, May 4 Depart for Ben Gurion L Hitraot! Go Inspire 2017 *