Sutton Place Synagogue Israel Experience- December 2023

We are so excited for you to join the Sutton place Synagogue Community trip to Israel! Join your community to make memories that will last a lifetime as you connect to your Jewish heritage, community and form a bond with a country that will become your second home. Whether it is your first, second or third trip to Israel, we have crafted an itinerary that is engaging and exciting for all. We can’t wait to see you!

Pricing

We are pleased to present to you the itinerary and tour package for your Israel trip. These have been carefully crafted to provide an experience that is engaging, fun, uplifting, informative and inspirational for the participants. All of our tours adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and you can be sure to expect the friendly, warm & dedicated service that have endeared us to thousands of satisfied clients.

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Registration is now open! Please click on the link to fill out the registration form. Upon clicking send, we will process your deposit and send you a confirmation e-mail within a couple of days to let you know you’re set to go!

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Hotels

Enjoy your trip to Israel to it’s fullest at these luxurious hotels:

 

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Tel Aviv

Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv Beach overlooks the Mediterranean Sea, and offers direct access to its sandy beaches. It features an outdoor swimming pool which is heated and covered during colder months.

The hotel is located at the North end of Tel Aviv’s seafront promenade, a few minutes on foot from the cultural and entertainment areas. The old city of Jaffa is a short drive away.

The sea-view Bellissima Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and all meals are buffet style.

 

Kedma Hotel, Sde Boker

The enchanting Negev Desert is a magnetic tourist draw thanks to its breathtaking natural beauty, pollution-free arid climate,
and the host of hidden tourist gems just waiting to be discovered. Kedma, the newest addition to the Isrotel family,
is one such find. If you’re looking for an exquisite desert oasis, look no further than this awe-inspiring hotel.
Located in Sde Boker, walking distance from the desert home of David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s first prime minister,
this Nabatean khan-style hotel offers a unique Negev-inspired hospitality experience in the perfect tranquil base for local excursions.

The hotel’s 163 warm and welcoming rooms and suites have been built around an expansive open-air courtyard that hosts a serene pool surrounded
by luscious fruit trees and beautiful plants. This layout, that recalls days past, blends seamlessly with the surrounding scenery,
and offers endless opportunities for rest and relaxation within the grounds’ many quiet corners.
Bask in the water and shaded areas of this glorious oasis and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

 

 

Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem

The Dan Panorama Hotel Jerusalem, with its dignified architecture and honey-colored Jerusalem stone exterior, resonates with the spirit of this legendary city.
The Dan Panorama Hotel, boasts an exceptional location that lets you explore Jerusalem’s multifaceted attractions simply by stepping outside.

Across the road from the Dan Panorama Hotel Jerusalem is the splendid Bloomfield Garden, one of the largest parks in Jerusalem and from which you overlook the city. At the end of the park is the famous Yemin Moshe neighborhood. The neighborhood was established in 1891 by Moses Montefiore and was the first Jewish district built outside the walls of Jerusalem. The Montefiore Windmill stands high above the red-roofed houses, which provided cheap flour to the residents and today is a museum that showcases Montefiore’s vision.

FAQ's

We’ve carefully crafted a document that answers many frequently asked questions. Feel free to browse through or you can always be in touch with your Israel Maven representative – JJ Jonah – at jj@IsraelMaven.com.

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Welcome to Israel!! Arrive at Ben Gurion where you will be met by VIP representatives and escorted through passport control, baggage claim and customs
● Transfer to Tel Aviv
● Relive the dramatic event of the declaration of Israel’s Independence in the newly renovated Independence Hall
● Check into Hotel- settle in and relax
● Opening dinner at hotel (included)

 

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Tel Aviv

● Full Israeli breakfast at hotel
● Check out and depart from hotel
● Visit the state-of-the-art Peres Center for Peace and Innovation which celebrates the vision of former President Shimon Peres & the incredible “blue-and-white” technological innovations that have changed the world we live in.
● Enjoy a Street Art Graffiti Tour of the bohemian Florentine Neighborhood & feel the pulse of Tel Aviv, including workshop.
● Lunch on own
● Experience the vibe at the bustling open-air Carmel Market with its lively vendors & colorful displays of fresh produce OR   Visit the new Maccabiah Museum – Hear about about the Olympics” of the Jewish people
● Travel to the Negev
● Dinner at hotel (included)

 

Kedman Hotel, Sde Boker

● Full Israeli breakfast at hotel
● Lookout over the striking Zin Valley from the tomb of Israel’s legendary prime minister – David Ben Gurion
● Learn about Ilan Ramon, Israel’s first astronaut at the Ramon Visitor’s Center
● Picnic Lunch (included)
● Explore the fascinating Ramon Crater off-road by jeep
● Enjoy desert Bedouin hospitality at Chan Hashayarot in the heart of the Negev Desert- authentic dinner included
● Return to hotel

 

Kedma Hotel, Sde Boker

● Full Israeli Breakfast at Hotel
● Depart for the Western Negev- Otef Aza
● Find out how blue-&-white agro-tech is helping feed millions of people around the globe at the hands-on Salad Trail Experience
● Look out over the Gaza Strip from the Black Arrow Monument
● Lunch in Sderot – on own
● Meet with a resident at Sderot on the border with Gaza & hear how they deal with the challenging security environment on both a communal and individual level.
● Meet with local residents at Netiv Ha’Asara on the border with Gaza & participate in the unique Path to Peace initiative
● Star-gazing in the Negev far away from the city lights
● Return to Hotel
● Dinner at hotel (included)

 

Kedma Hotel, Sde Boker

● Full Israeli breakfast at hotel
● Check out from hotel
● Don’t forget towels, bathing suit, water, hats and sun screen
● Ascend the formidable desert fortress of Masada where the Zealots contested the might of the Roman Empire
● Lunch on own en route
● Experience the sensation of floating in the Dead Sea – the lowest place on Earth – at Kalya Beach
● Continue to Jerusalem
● Welcome to Jerusalem! Enjoy a spectacular lookout over Jerusalem from Mt Scopus
● Dinner on own

 

Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem

● Full Israel breakfast at hotel
● Introduction at Mount Zion, visit the Room of the Last Supper atop the Tomb of King David
● Experience the sites & sounds of the historic Jewish Quarter including the Cardo, Broad Wall, Batei Machase & more
● Explore the fascinating Western Wall Tunnels that unlock the secrets of Jerusalem’s glorious past
● Experience the vibe at the Machane Yehudah Outdoor Market- Lunch on own
● Prepare for shabbat
● Join thousands of Jews from around the globe in joyous celebration of Shabbat at the Western Wall OR at a local synagogue in the area
● Shabbat of a Lifetime – Shabbat dinner hosted by a local Jerusalem Family.

 

Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem

● Full Israeli breakfast at hotel
● Morning at leisure on own in Jerusalem. Options include:
● Join morning services at a local synagogue with Rabbi Ain
● Explore the impressive Israel Museum including the Shrine of the Book, Model of Jerusalem, Archeology Wing, Sculpture Garden & Wing of Jewish Life. ON OWN
● Explore the Christian Quarter including the Via Dolorosa & Church of the Holy Sepulcher- on own
● Hunt for a bargain at the bustling Arab Souk in the Old City ON OWN
● Lunch on own- Lunch can be provided at the hotel for those who would like
● Theatrical tour at the beautiful Yemin Moshe neighborhood & Montefiore’s Windmill – with Ariel Keren
● Light Seuda Shlishit
● Musical Havdallah
● Dinner on own in Jerusalem- Ben Yehuda street

 

Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem

● Full Israeli breakfast at hotel
● Engage in a hands-on, archeological experience as you search for artifacts at the Temple Mount Sifting Project
● Re-enact the dramatic battle at Ammunition Hill that led to the liberation of the Old City of Jerusalem in 1967
● Lunch en route on own
● Plant a tree in the JNF Tzor’ah Forest
● Enjoy an easy nature hike to the Sataf spring in the Jerusalem Hills
● Dinner on own in Jerusalem

 

Dan Panorama Hotel, Jerusalem

● Early morning Shacharit together at Ezrat Yisrael
● Full Israeli breakfast at hotel
● Pay tribute to the Memory of Six Million at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum & Children’s Memorial.
● Lunch at the Cafeteria (included)
● Encounter the leaders and heroes who are interred at the Mount Herzl National Cemetery
● Engage in anti-terrorism training under the expert guidance of former IDF commandos at the IDF Experience (Bring your passport & wear closed-toe shoes)
● Return to Jerusalem – to check out of hotel (late check out based on availability)
● Final dinner in Jerusalem (included)
● Depart for Ben Gurion Airport for return flight to the US

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