Congregation Albert
Journey to Israel

Led by Rabbi Celia Surget & Cantor Barbara Finn

Jun 19, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

DESTINATION Israel
Who’s Going Our Community
Trip Type Congregational
Duration 12 DAYS
Group Size 30+
Price From $5,190

J²way intro
Your journey
Itinerary
Rates & Lodging
What to expect

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YOUR journey

J² crafts journeys of inspiration, education, and Jewish connections to Israel and worldwide. We are guided by a simple but powerful concept: No two trips are the same; each experience should be personal, meaningful, and backed by superb service. Travel is not just about the places you visit, but the connections you make along the way.

Heritage
Nature Walks
Rafting & Kayaking
Family Friendly
Street Food
Archaeology
Art & Culture
Jeep Tour
Local Specialists
Home Hospitality
Urban Graffiti Tour

Program Itinerary

DAY 1

DEPARTURE

Wed. Jun 19, 2024

Overnight: Flight

DAY 2

ARRIVAL TO ISRAEL

Thu. Jun 20, 2024

Meet your tour educator who will accompany you on this journey of education and inspiration.
Stop at the Haas Promenade for a traditional “shehechiyanu” blessing of thanksgiving.
Check into the hotel.
Opening Dinner at a Local restaurant.

Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Dinner

DAY 3

A CITY OF LAYERS

Fri. Jun 21, 2024

Tour Jerusalem’s Old City and the Jewish Quarter.
Among the highlights will be:
- A climb to the rooftops, overlooking the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the golden Dome of the Rock, and the famous Hurva Synagogue.
- The Cardo, the main street of Roman-controlled Jerusalem and its Byzantine-era columns.
- Hurva Square, the center of modern-day life in the Jewish Quarter.
- King Hezekiah’s “Broad Wall,” built to protect Jerusalem from invasion 2,700 years ago.
Participate in a Kabbalat Shabbat Yerushalmit with hundreds of Jerusalemites at the Old Train Station.
Visit The Jerusalem Archaeological Park.
Visit the Kotel (Western Wall), widely considered Judaism’s holiest site. We’ll discuss the wall’s historical and contemporary importance and experience its unique atmosphere.
Participate in a Kabbalat Shabbat Yerushalmit with hundreds of Jerusalemites at the Old Train Station.
Shabbat Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 4

SHABBAT IN JERUSAELM

Sat. Jun 22, 2024

Explore the pastoral neighborhoods of Yemin Moshe and Mishkenot Sha'ananim, where the great banker and philanthropist Sir Moses Montefiore developed the famous windmill and the artists’ colony.
Stroll along the ramparts of Jerusalem's Old City.
Mark the end of Shabbat with a communal Havdalah ceremony.
Watch the Night Spectacular at the Tower of David Museum, a cinematic celebration of sight and sound depicting the story of Jerusalem.

Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5

THE DEAD SEA BASIN

Sun. Jun 23, 2024

Descend to the Dead Sea Basin.
Take the cable car to the top of Masada, where Jewish rebels are believed to have made their final attempt to resist Roman invaders (c 74 CE).
Float into happiness on the Dead Sea where the feeling of weightlessness is great fun.
In Genesis Land:
- Ride a camel into the heart of the desert and bake pita.
- Enjoy hospitality in a desert tent and share a traditional “hafla” dinner.
Return to Jerusalem.

Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 6

THE POWER OF MEMORY

Mon. Jun 24, 2024

Depart the hotel.
Adults and children over 10: Visit Yad Vashem. Your guided tour will include:
- The Avenue of the Righteous.
- The Historical Museum.
- The Children’s Memorial.
Children’s program:
- The Biblical Zoo.
Experience the sights, smells, and tastes of Jerusalem while walking through the Mahane Yehuda open-air market.
Drive through the Israeli “Capitol Hill”: along the Knesset – Israel’s Parliament and its famous Menorah, the Supreme Court building, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Israeli National Bank, and the future site of the Israel National Library. Tour the grounds of Israel’s “Capitol Hill”: the Rose Garden, featuring more than 400 species of roses imported from all around the world; The Knesset – Israel’s Parliament building and its famous Menorah – Israel’s symbol monument built from bronze; The Supreme Court – designed to reflect Jewish and democratic values of justice.

Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

DAY 7

TO THE NORTH

Tue. Jun 25, 2024

Check out the hotel.
Take part in an interactive archeological dig geared to all ages at the Beit Guvrin Caves.
Visit the Hula Nature Reserve, home to thousands of storks, cranes, pelicans, and flamingos. Enjoy bike-riding and golf-carting.
Raft or kayak down the Jordan River.
Check into the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Galilee Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 8

NATURE AND SECUIRTY

Wed. Jun 26, 2024

Go for a jeep tour of the Golan Heights.
Watch the views from Mt. Bental.
Visit the Tel Dan Nature Reserve.
Option 1: Sample the Golan Height’s finest wine at the Pelter Winery, owned by brothers who ran this winery out of their family farm backyard.
Option 2: Enjoy a chocolate workshop at the De Karina Chocolate Factory on Kibbutz Ein Zivan, where you will take part in a tour and workshop and sample handmade premium chocolate.
Return to the hotel and enjoy dinner.

Overnight: Galilee Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 9

ALONG THE WATER

Thu. Jun 27, 2024

Check out of the hotel.
Visit Kfar Kedem in the Galilee for a hands-on family experience, exploring Jewish life of 2,000 years ago, including donkey rides, costumes, and pita baking.
Visit Caesarea, one of the Land of Israel's most important cities during the Roman Period.
Enter Tel Aviv and check into the hotel.

Overnight: Tel Aviv Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10

A NEW HEBREW CITY

Fri. Jun 28, 2024

Explore the Old City of Jaffa, including the flea market – Shuk Hapishpishim.
Join an expert on Tel Aviv’s alternative scene for an urban adventure and graffiti tour.
Explore Nachalat Binyamin, Tel Aviv’s arts and crafts market before we move on to the Carmel Market.
Kabbalat Shabbat service at Kehillat Shoham.
Home Hospitality Dinner.

Overnight: Tel Aviv Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 11

PEOPLE AND LAND

Sat. Jun 29, 2024

Visit the Ayalon Institute near Rehovot and its secret ammunition factory.
Visit ANU - Museum of the Jewish People, which is dedicated to telling the ongoing story of the Jewish people.
Mark the end of Shabbat with a communal Havdalah ceremony overlooking the Mediterranean.
Late check-out from the hotel and Farwell dinner.

Overnight: flight Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 12

HOME AGAIN

Sun. Jun 30, 2024

Overnight: Flight

RATES & LODGING

participants

30+

Cost p/p in double room

$5,190

Cost p/p in single room

$6,920

Child As 3rd (Reduction)

- ($830)

Registration open

Jerusalem: Dan Panorama

Nights: 5

Room Category: Jerusalem

Hotel Website

Upper Galilee: Hotel HaGoshrim nature

Nights: 2

Room Category: Superior

Hotel Website

Tel Aviv: Crowne Plaza Beach

Nights: 2+LCO

Room Category: Deluxe

Hotel Website

9 nights' accommodations. Late check out on the day of departure is included.
10 days of touring with a tour educator (guide), in a luxury, air-conditioned bus.
Daily breakfast, 1 lunch & 7 dinners.
Water on the bus.
Porterage at the hotels.
All site entrance fees & program fees as per your final program.

Credit card fees.
Flights to & from Israel.
COVID related expenses, including tests.
Evening transportation when dinner is not included.
Amendments to the program: In the event that any sites, programs or meals etc. are added to the program, an additional fee may be required.
Personal extras: Items of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, beverages, coffee, tea, food other than the table d’hotel menu, passport and visa fees, insurance, and foreign port taxes, unless otherwise specified.
US and foreign airport taxes, Q fuel surcharge and border taxes when applicable.
Value Added Tax is currently not applicable to tourists visiting Israel. Should the law change, you will be notified accordingly, and VAT will be added to your final invoice.
Gratuities: Recommend guidelines for tipping are provided in the terms section.

Please review our terms & conditions (T&C’s) or request that we send you our full T&C’s. Until you do that, here is the small print, and other stuff you may want to know:
Validity | All prices quoted are based on exchange rates as of the proposal date and are subject to change without notice. Rates are per person and are based on shared twin room occupancy.
How to Make a Reservation | The quickest way to make a reservation is to register online or contact us by email. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards. A non-refundable deposit is required in order to complete the registration process.
For any assistance with this registration process or other trip-related queries, please email Customer Care: [email protected].
Payments | The balance of your payment is due 90 days before your trip begins, or as specified in your invoice. You will receive an email reminder 2 weeks before this date. Various payment options are available as follows:
Credit card | We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Please check with your credit card provider regarding international processing fees. We are unable to process payments of over $1,000 over the phone. Please submit payment online via a credit card or by wiring funds via your bank.
Domestic bank wire transfer | Payment should be wired in the same currency that is listed on your invoice. Please add the name of your group or invoice number as a reference and forward a copy of the transfer receipt by email. The bank transfer should clearly state the beneficiary’s name on the wire transfer.
Please use the following information: Citizens Bank: 1 Citizens Drive, Riverside, RI 02915 Routing number: 021313103 (Domestic only) ACH: 036076150 SWIFT Code: CTZIUS33 (International only)
Beneficiary Instructions: For the benefit of J² Adventures. Account number: 1001858331
J² Adventures reserves the right to automatically cancel your reservation on that date and it may be subject to reconfirmation should the final payment not be received.
Cancelation Policy | All cancelations need to be made in writing. The cancelation fee depends on the date when we receive written notification of your request to cancel your booking. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable.
Cancelation fees | Cancelations made 90 or more days prior to departure incur the loss of the deposit. Cancelations made 89 to 46 days prior to departure incur the loss of 50% of the full trip cost. Cancelations made 45 days or less prior to the departure incur the loss of 100% of the full trip cost.
Cancelation fees may also include: Hotel or supplier cancelation fees. J² Adventures reserves the right to adjust its terms of payment, including cancelation policies and initial deposits.