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EXPLORING ISRAEL

JEWISH CONNECTIONS FAMILY TOUR 
CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL 

Led by Rabbis Jason Nevarez and Jeremy Gimbel
June 15-26, 2025

 
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DAY 1 – Sunday, June 15 - Depart the USA and fly to Israel.   Overnight: Flight
   
DAY 2 – Monday, June 16 – ARRIVAL IN ISRAEL – Arrive safely at Ben Gurion International Airport. After claiming luggage transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv. Please make sure we have your flight details so we can book your transfer. We will be glad to assist with airport VIP service at extra cost upon request. Check into the hotel Dan Panorama Tel Aviv.  At 6:30PM the bus will depart the hotel for welcome dinner and first briefing of the tour. Hopefully enjoy an excellent dinner followed by a good night's sleep.
Overnight: Dan Panorama hotel in Tel Aviv

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DAY 3 – Tuesday, June 17 – TEL AVIV–THE FIRST HEBREW CITY – After breakfast explore the Palmach Museum that relates the story of the young boys and girls who made up the militia that fought in Israel's War of Independence. stop to see Independence Hall, depicting David Ben Gurion's proclamation of Independence on October 14, 1948 (currently under renovation) and walk the Independence Trail, a fascinating journey that takes us from a Hebrew city to a Hebrew state, a trail that begins with the founding of Tel Aviv in 1909 and ends with the Establishment of Israel in 1948.  Take a panoramic walk/drive throughout the city including the beautiful Rothschild Boulevard where you can see examples of the unique Bauhaus architecture and renowned Dizengoff Street. Lunch will be an ethnic tasting tour combined with Graffiti tour, where you'll find a combination of foods and sweets from all over the Mediterranean and hear the unique stories of the local proprietors. End the day at Nachalat Binyamin – the pedestrian arts and crafts street following a visit to the famous Carmel Market. Late afternoon will be time to hang out at the beach, walk the streets of Tel Aviv, or catch up on nap to help with jet lag! Overnight: Dan Panorama hotel, Tel Aviv

DAY 4 – Wednesday, June 18 – THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS – Start the morning with a visit to the ANU Museum, a fascinating journey that portrays the story of the Jewish people through the generations and up to the present time. Return to "downtown" Tel Aviv and walk through Neve Tzedek, one of the most beautiful areas in the city. Neveh Tzedek was the first neighborhood built in the “new” city of Tel Aviv, back in 1887. Explore Jaffa, the ancient port city out of which Tel Aviv has now grown; walk through the narrow passageways and ancient buildings in its Old City, explore some of the many art galleries and wander through the colorful flea market.  Free night to have dinner and explore the namal (port) of Tel Aviv.
Overnight: Dan Panorama, Tel Aviv

DAY 5 – Thursday, June 19 – SHA'AR HANEGEV BAR MITZVAH DAY – This morning we will Check out of the hotel and we will drive south to spend the day with Our Friends and Partners at Sha'ar Ha'negev. We will celebrate BM in the most meaningful place and learn a LOT on what had happen on Oct 7, 2023. At the end of the day we will travel UP to Jerusalem where we will stop upon entrée to the City and we will bless Shehechyanu before we will check into our hotel. Overnight: Dan Panorama, Jerusalem.

DAY 6 – Friday, June 20 – PAST AND PRESENT IN JERUSALEM – Start the day with a visit to the Western Wall, or “Wailing Wall”, the last remnant of the Temple with a chance to leave a message in between the ancient stones. Then take a tour of the Western Wall Tunnels where hidden layers of the Wall are revealed underground and tell the story of ancient Jerusalem.  Experience a breathtaking view of the Temple Mount and hear about its sanctification for the Jews. Be exposed to new angles as you walk along the Old City rooftops to better understand the unique geopolitics of this complex city, sacred to three major faiths in the world. Time permitting, explore the City of David, the city's most ancient section, where significant archaeological revelations have been made. Walk through the 2nd Temple tunnel and enter into the Jerusalem Archaeological Park to view Robinson's Arch and walk through the Southern Wall Excavations, including a visit to the Davidson Center. Enjoy lunch on own at the Jewish Quarter and walk the Cardo, the main business thoroughfare of ancient Byzantine Jerusalem. Walk through the colorful Arab Market. In the evening, enjoy Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat dinner in the hotel. Overnight: Dan Panorama, Jerusalem.

DAY 7– Shabbat, June 21 – THE LOWEST PLACE ON EARTH – Early departure of the hotel and drive via the Dead Sea Basin, passing by Qumran, where they discovered the oldest Bible ever found - the Dead Sea Scrolls. Climb Masada, one of Israel's most exciting sites which relates a story of perseverance and power, faith and surrender, ambition and a tragic end. Take a short walk at Ein Gedi, an oasis in the desert and a green Garden of Eden in the wilderness. Spend some time by the Dead Sea to enjoy lunch and to experience this unique phenomenon. Return to Jerusalem. Havdalah service in the evening before dinner on own. Overnight: Dan Panorama, Jerusalem

DAY 8 – Sunday, June 22 – FROM HOLOCAUST to REBIRTH - After breakfast start the day visiting Yad Vashem, Israel's main Holocaust Remembrance and Education Center. Experience a special B’nei Mitzvah program which focuses on the fate of children and teenagers and on the challenges that faced the Jewish family during the Holocaust. At the end of the tour the B’nei Mitzvah student receives a special certificate commemorating a young child of the same age whose memory they have undertaken to perpetuate. Stop at Mt. Herzl, named for the visionary founder of modern Zionism, Theodor Herzl.  Mt. Herzl is Israel’s National Cemetery, housing the remains of Herzl himself as well as many of the Jewish State’s leaders over the years and soldiers killed in the country's too many wars. Visit the famous Machne Yehuda Market with a Bite Card to give you a chance to try a variety of products, flavors and the aromas of the market. In the afternoon, drive to the Galilee and check into Pastoral Kfar Blum Hotel. Enjoy Dinner at the hotel. Overnight: Galilee

DAY 9 – Monday, June 23 – ISRAEL'S NORTHERN BORDER – Following breakfast drive up the Golan Heights and take a short hike at one of the northern nature reserves, such as the Banias or the Tel Dan Nature Reserve. Experience fun Kayak activity down the Jordan River. After lunch visit Mt. Bental looking over the border into Syria and try to better understand the issues faced by Israel's on its northern borders. Visit Oz 77, site of a major tank battle in the 1973 Yom Kippur War. End the day riding a jeep on the western slopes of the Golan – in the footsteps of the Israeli army in the Six Day War. Return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight: Pastoral hotel, Galilee.

DAY 10 – Tuesday, June 24 – JEWISH MYSTICISM AND CRUSADERS – Start the day driving to Safed, a picturesque city of spiritual people and artists, wrapped in mysticism and mystery, and steeped in sacred atmosphere. Next visit Akko, the City that was the capitol of the crusaders kingdom. Time permitting enjoy the gleaming white cliffs of Rosh Hanikra and the beautiful stretch of beach below and where you can walk through the artificial tunnels and view caverns carved out by the pounding waves of the Mediterranean.  Return to the Upper Galilee and enjoy outdoor dinner/cooking workshop and music. Overnight: Galilee.

DAY 11 – Wednesday, June 25 – SOCIAL ISSUES-BACK HOME – Following breakfast and check-out visit the Jordan River Village, Israel's only free, year-round overnight camp for children from all sectors of Israeli society living with life-limiting conditions. Drive to Rehovot for a visit to the Ayalon Institute, the underground ammunition factory built by the Haganah to make bullets, under the nose of the British. Next stop to plant trees at the Neot Kedumim Biblical Landscape Reserve and check your leadership skills while attempting goat herding.

Enjoy a delicious farewell dinner and then transfer on own to the airport for a safe trip home with unforgettable memories!

YES! I want to join the
Temple Beth Israel
JEWISH CONNECTIONS FAMILY TOUR

Led by Rabbis Jason Nevarez and Jeremy Gimbel
June 16-27, 2025

Please choose the number of participants to join the tour:

Registration Form - 1 Participant
 

ALL NAMES MUST APPEAR EXACTLY AS THEY ARE ON YOUR PASSPORT

 

Traveler 1:

* Passport must be valid 6 months beyond the date of travel
* Physical limitations – Please describe anything that might be concern and require special attention

 

Accommodations:

I would like:

If you need a roommate, we will attempt to find one for you. If we are unable to find you a roommate, then you will be responsible for paying the additional single supplement cost.

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Registration Form - 2 Participants
 

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Traveler 1:

Traveler 2:

* Passport must be valid 6 months beyond the date of travel
* Physical limitations – Please describe anything that might be concern and require special attention

 

Accommodations:

I would like:

If you need a roommate, we will attempt to find one for you. If we are unable to find you a roommate, then you will be responsible for paying the additional single supplement cost.

Thanks for submitting!

Registration Form - 3 Participants
 

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Traveler 2:

Traveler 3:

* Passport must be valid 6 months beyond the date of travel
* Physical limitations – Please describe anything that might be concern and require special attention

 

Accommodations:

I would like:

If you need a roommate, we will attempt to find one for you. If we are unable to find you a roommate, then you will be responsible for paying the additional single supplement cost.

Thanks for submitting!

Registration Form - 4 Participants
 

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Traveler 1:

Traveler 2:

Traveler 3:

Traveler 4:

* Passport must be valid 6 months beyond the date of travel
* Physical limitations – Please describe anything that might be concern and require special attention

 

Accommodations:

I would like:

If you need a roommate, we will attempt to find one for you. If we are unable to find you a roommate, then you will be responsible for paying the additional single supplement cost.

Thanks for submitting!

Registration Form - 5 Participants
 

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Traveler 1:

Traveler 2:

Traveler 3:

Traveler 4:

Traveler 5:

* Passport must be valid 6 months beyond the date of travel
* Physical limitations – Please describe anything that might be concern and require special attention

 

Accommodations:

I would like:

If you need a roommate, we will attempt to find one for you. If we are unable to find you a roommate, then you will be responsible for paying the additional single supplement cost.

Thanks for submitting!

Registration Form - 6 Participants
 

ALL NAMES MUST APPEAR EXACTLY AS THEY ARE ON YOUR PASSPORT

 

Traveler 1:

Traveler 4:

Traveler 2:

Traveler 5:

Traveler 3:

Traveler 6:

* Passport must be valid 6 months beyond the date of travel
* Physical limitations – Please describe anything that might be concern and require special attention

 

Accommodations:

I would like:

If you need a roommate, we will attempt to find one for you. If we are unable to find you a roommate, then you will be responsible for paying the additional single supplement cost.

Thanks for submitting!

Terms and Conditions:

Tour Price for minimum 25 participants:

 


$ 5,038 per person in double occupancy land only


$ 6,353 per person in a single room occupancy land only


$ 4,814 per person in a Triple room occupancy land only

* The cost includes: 9 hotel overnights (rich Israeli breakfast included), entrance fees to sites and attractions listed in the itinerary, 9 meals (3 lunches + 6 dinners), Luxurious Bus, 10 days with English speaking local guide, gratuities

The price does not include:


• Travel Insurance – Don’t leave home without it!
• International flights
• Personal Expenses
• Meals and sites not included in the itinerary

 

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Terms of Payment:


• $ 400 non-refundable registration fee per person 
• $ 3,500 per person by March 15, 2025
• The remainder – by May 15, 2025

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Cancellation Policy:


• Registration fee is non-refundable.
• Up until 90 days prior to arrival $2,500 is nonrefundable.
• For cancellation within less than 45 days before arrival $3,000 is nonrefundable.
• For cancellation within less than 7 days is 100% is nonrefundable.

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Payment:


The tour is payable by:
• CC (Visa, Master card, AMX)
3% discount for:
• Bank Transfer
• Cashier Check
       
All payments are payable to:
Nitzan Travel Services LTD.
10 Bialik street, Gedera 70700, Israel
Wire transfer instructions:
Bank – Hapoalim 
Branch 646
Account # 402633
Account name = NITZAN TRAVEL SERVICE LTD
IBAN
Bank Hapoalim B.M.  IL270126460000000402633
SWIFT = POALILIT
BANK ADRESS = Biluim street, Gedera 70700, Israel

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PLEASE READ ENTIRE DOCUMENT BEFORE SIGNING

INSURANCE – DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT:

TRAVEL INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! 
You must take out comprehensive insurance coverage before travel for cancellation, medical expenses, loss of personal baggage, and money.
This should be arranged not later than one week after purchasing the ticket.
 

Travel insurance may be bought in the US through:
TRAVELAND, 878 Bridgeport Ave. Shelton CT 06484, Mr. Eitan Battat, at:  
1-800-246-0466 Ext. 223, 1-203-814-3535 – Direct or 203-929-6000 Ext 223

Other Travel Insurance Companies in the U.S:
Access America (804) 285-3300 0r (800) 284-8300, www.AccessAmerica.com 
Travel Guard International (800) 826-1300, www.TravelGuard.com 
Also check with AAA or American express.
 

RESPONSIBILITY:
Nitzan Travel Services LTD. or their agents, act only as agents for the passengers in all matters connected with hotel accommodations, sight-seeing tours and transportation, whether by air, cruise, motor coach, motor vehicle, and any other means of conveyance, and shall not be responsible or liable for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity or incident resulting from strikes, pilferage, labor disputes, machinery breakdown, quarantine, weather, government regulation, or any other cause beyond their control; nor shall they be responsible for any damage or loss of luggage for any reason during the course of the trip, or act or omission of any individual or organization providing the transportation, services, or accommodations in connection with these arrangements, nor for any delay or expense incurred due to disruption or revision of schedules, nor for any cause beyond its own control.


The right is reserved to the above to withdraw a tour, or decline to accept or retain any person as a member of a tour at any time should such person’s health or general deportment impede the operation of the tour to the detriment of the other tour passengers, or make changes in the published itinerary whenever in their sole time at their discretion to cancel any tour or the remainder thereof or make any alternation in route, accommodation, price, or other details, and in the event of any tour being rendered impossible, illegal, or inadvisable by weather, avalanches, strike, war, governmental interference, or any other cause whatsoever, the extra expenses incurred as a result thereof shall be your sole responsibility. All prices are based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect on the day of registration, and are subject to change in the event of an adjustment therein.
 

POSSIBLE CHANGES:

Nitzan Israel Travel Services LTD. thereafter known as the Tour Operators, reserve the right to cancel any tour before departure in which even the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation to the tour members. Infrequently, unexpected and unforeseen local conditions beyond control can prevent the completion of an itinerary or necessitate alterations in the itinerary. Such local conditions include inclement seasonal variations in climate, changing in airline schedules and equipment, government appropriation of hotel space, labor strikes, civil disturbances or political unrest, etc., events that are beyond the Tour Operator control, and will jeopardize the travelers' comfort, safety, health and enjoyment. In these events the Tour Operator reserves the right to alter or curtail the itinerary as is deemed necessary.

The Tour Operator will endeavor, in each case to provide comparable substitute or effect refunds. Any savings realized for these changes will be passed to the traveler and any resultant expanses borne by the traveler. Accidents in route may require you to miss part of your return to the U.S. WE STRONGLY ADVISE YOU TO HAVE COMPREHENSIVE TRAVEL INSURANCE (medical, accident, baggage, trip cancellation etc.). As a convenience the Tour Operator or your Travel Agent will supply you with application upon receipt of your reservation. If costs do fluctuate due to circumstances beyond our control, we reserve the right to alter our quoted price to you.

Acceptance of any travel plan shall be deemed to constitute acceptance of this limitation of responsibility.

The person making any booking will, by the making of such booking, warrant that he or she has authority to enter into a contract on behalf of the other person/s included in such a booking and in the event of the failure of any or all of the other person/s so included to make payment, the person making the booking shall by his/her signature thereof assume personal liability for the total price of all bookings made by him/her.

For and in consideration of the tour services by Nitzan Israel Travel Services LTD. (hereafter "Tour Operators"), I hereby release and hold harmless Tour Operators and any of their agents or assigns from any and all claims arising out of their ordinary negligence for any and all risks inherent in the tour and/or inherent in transit to or from the tour destinations described herein.

I/We accept all responsibility for any and all costs arising out of treatment for injuries or damages suffered while taking part in the tour.

Any and all claims or disputes between the parties hereto shall be resolved in the courts of Israel and under Israeli law.

I give Nitzan Travel Services LTD. the right to use any photograph or video recording which includes my image or any audio recording which includes my voice, taken on the trip, unless otherwise indicated by checking this box.
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