Pre-trip:
Temple Sinai of Atlanta Goes to Israel
Cuisine, Culture & Arts

Led by Rabbi Ron Segal

Oct 17, 2023 - Oct 23, 2023

DESTINATION Israel
Who’s Going Adults Only
Trip Type Pre-Trip
Duration 7 DAYS
Group Size 6+
Price From $3,600

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.

IMPORTANT Please register for the pre-trip after registering for the main-trip.

Archaeology
Heritage
ATV
Food & Wine
Jeep Tour
Nature Walks
Local Specialists

Program Itinerary

DAY 1

DEPARTURE

Tue. Oct 17, 2023

Overnight: Flight

DAY 2

ARRIVAL

Wed. Oct 18, 2023

Arrive Ben Gurion airport.
Meet your tour educator, who will accompany you on this journey of education and inspiration.
Stop at the Ancient Roman Aqueduct, located on the pristine beaches of Caesarea.
View the Baha’i Gardens.
Check into the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Haifa Meals: Dinner

DAY 3

NORTHEN EXPOSURE

Thu. Oct 19, 2023

Spend time in Tsfat, where you will:
- Meet with David Friedman, a Tsfat artist inspired by Kabbalah.
- Visit the Ari Synagogue.
- See the Caro Synagogue, built originally, like the Ari Synagogue, in the 16th century.
- Walk through the Artists’ Colony.
- Watch the views from Mt. Bental.
Go for a jeep tour of the Golan Heights.
Return to Haifa.

Overnight: Haifa Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4

FROM SEA TO MOUNTAIN

Fri. Oct 20, 2023

Check out of the hotel.
Visit the Zippori National Park, known for its extraordinary ancient mosaics and its central role in Jewish life after the destruction of the Temple.
Stop at the Haas Promenade for a traditional “shehechiyanu” blessing of thanksgiving.
Check into the hotel.
Kabbalat Shabbat services at a local Reform community.
Home hospitality Dinner.

Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 5

THE DEAD SEA BASIN

Sat. Oct 21, 2023

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 on the Dead Sea.
Hike in Nahal David, part of the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.
Return to Jerusalem.
Experience Jerusalem night life, including: The Mamilla Mall, the First Station, the Ben Yehuda and Nahalat Shiva Pedestrian Malls.

Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6

A CITY OF GOLD

Sun. Oct 22, 2023

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.
- King Hezekiah’s “Broad Wall,” built to protect Jerusalem from invasion 2,700 years ago.
- Hurva Square, the center of modern-day life in the Jewish Quarter.
- Visit The Jerusalem Archaeological Park.
- Visit the Kotel, as well known as Western Wall.
- Explore the Western Wall Tunnel.
Visit the Old City Shuk, the market in the Christian quarter.
Explore the Christian Quarter and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7

MEMORY AND MORE

Mon. Oct 23, 2023

Check out of the hotel.
Visit Yad Vashem, the national memorial to the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Your guided tour will include:
- The Avenue of the Righteous.
- The Historical Museum.
- Experience 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.
Drive to Tel Aviv.
Meet with the main group.

Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Breakfast

RATES & LODGING

participants

Cost p/p in double room

$3,600

Cost p/p in single room

$4,550

Registration open

Haifa: Dan Carmel

Nights: 2

Room Category: Deluxe Carmel

Hotel Website

Jerusalem: Dan Panorama

Nights: 3

Room Category: Superior

Hotel Website

5 nights' accommodations.
6 days of touring with a tour educator (guide) in a luxury, air-conditioned Minibus.
Daily breakfast, & 2 dinners.
Water on the bus.
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.