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Taglit-Birthright Israel Program Israel Experience ARTS ‘N ISRAEL birthright Israel trip Sample Itinerary

ARTS 'N ISRAEL December 21, 2008 – January 1, 2009 (FLIGHT OUT OF JFK) Are you an artist, an art student or involved in creative visual arts? Join this special hands-on artistic experience in Israel funded by the CRB70FUND. You’ll get the full Taglit-Birthright Israel experience with a special twist! This unique trip will combine multiple hands-on artistic experiences and workshops throughout Israel, meetings with local artists, travel with Israeli peers and a special view of Israel through the special artistic lens. Experience the spirituality of Shabbat, visit galleries in Tel Aviv, swim in the Dead Sea, ride a camel and so much more on this ten day artistic extravaganza.

First Day Morning Arrival in Israel Opening Ceremony – Tel-Aviv Shore Meet Israelis and Mifgash Icebreakers Activity Early Lunch in Tel-Aviv Check into rooms and rest Program Orientation Overnight: Tel-Aviv Second Day Hall of Independence – The Establishment of the State of Israel HaCarmel Market, Nachalat Binyamin and Sheinkin St. – exploring Tel-Aviv Lunch on own Co-existence thru Art and Drama – the Jewish-Arab Theatre in Jaffa Na'Lagaat Center at Jaffa Harbor – a unique center for deaf and blind artists Overnight: Tel-Aviv Third Day Travel to Jerusalem Haas Promenade – Introduction to Jerusalem City of David and Hezekiah's Tunnels Tour of the Jewish Quarter and the Kotel Judaic Arts Workshop with local artists Evening out in Jerusalem Overnight: Jerusalem Fourth Day Prepare for overnight in the desert Depart for Judean Desert Ein Gedi – walk in the largest oasis in the region Swim in the Dead Sea Travel to Arad Meet with local artists in Arad Bedouin Hospitality and Dinner Overnight: Hotel in Arad/Bedouin Tent Fifth Day Climb Masada Tour of the site and descend via cable car Travel to Jerusalem Machane Yehuda Market – join Jerusalemites as they prepare for Shabbat in the bustling central market of the city Prepare for Shabbat Kabbalat Shabbat (at the Kotel?) Shabbat Dinner Oneg Shabbat Overnight: Jerusalem Sixth Day Morning services at local synagogues Kiddush Time to rest The Israel Museum/Meet with local artist in Jerusalem Havdalah Preparation for Yad Vashem Overnight: Jerusalem Seventh Day Yad Vashem Mt. Herzl Travel north Arts Workshop at Ein Hod Artists Village Group tie-in session Overnight: Western Galilee Eighth Day Tsfat – Tour of the Old City, Artists Galleries and meet with local artists Communities of the Galilee and Co-Existence Tour along Northern Border Arts workshop with local artists- Kibbutz Cabri Overnight: Western Galilee Ninth Day Akko Bahai Gardens in Haifa Travel south Neot Kedumim – Bible Texts and bible Lands Workshop; summary program Depart for the airport

*The Taglit-Birthright Israel gift includes the roundtrip airfare from Newark or JFK to Tel Aviv. Participants are responsible for the cost of transportation to and from Newark or JFK. The Taglit-Birthright Israel gift also covers hotel, transportation, most meals and other associated land costs in Israel. Gratuities, personal purchases and travel medical insurance are not included.

Taglit-Birthright Israel is a unique partnership between the people of Israel through their government, local Jewish communities (North American Jewish Federations through the United Jewish Communities, Keren Hayesod, and The Jewish Agency for Israel), and the Birthright Israel Foundation, generously supported by the following Jewish philanthropic partners: S. Daniel Abraham, The Abramson Family Foundation, Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson, an anonymous donor, The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies, Edgar M. Bronfman, Susie and Michael Gelman, Richard and Rhoda Goldman Foundation, David and Ruth Gottesman, The Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Hadassah - The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Susan and Roger Hertog, The Jim Joseph Foundation, Ronald S. Lauder, The Marcus Foundation- Bernie Marcus, Jane and Daniel Och, The Samberg Family Foundation, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, Judy and Michael Steinhardt, The Wasserman Foundation, Leslie and Abigail Wexner and The Wexner Foundation, Karen and Gary Winnick, in North America; Marc Rich in Europe.

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