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Gesher Israel 2023 Itinerary

Get ready to spend next summer in the best place on earth - Israel -
with the best trip to get you there - Young Judaea Gesher!

Day 1 | Wednesday
Welcome to Israel!

Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport and drive up to Jerusalem
Get settled at the hotel before a festive dinner out in the city
Join in fun activities and icebreakers before turning in for the night

Day 2 | Thursday
Heading South

Show off your best gymnastics as you conquer the incredible sand dunes of Kasui
Tour behind the scenes at Kibbutz Ketura followed by a sunset hike in the Arava Valley
Relax with a BBQ and then singing around the bonfire under the desert stars

Day 3| Friday
Welcoming Shabbat

Visit the brand new Ilan Ramon Airport for a behind the scenes tour
Snorkel the Red Sea in Eilat and see incredible aquatic life before relaxing on the beach
Bring in Shabbat at Kibbutz Ketura with dinner and special activities

Day 4 | Saturday
Desert Shabbat

Enjoy relaxing and pluralist Shabbat services at Kibbutz Ketura
Chill by the pool, play sports and games, and take a scenic hike around the kibbutz
Celebrate an invigorating desert Havdallah with dancing and song

Day 5 | Sunday
The Negev Desert

Explore the vast and colorful sands of the Mahktesh Ramon Crater
Visit Sde Boker and Ben Gurion's memorial site overlooking the Tzin Valley
Take a trip on the Salad Trail and sample delicious Israeli vegetables!

Day 6 | Monday
Ein Gedi
& The Dead Sea

Hike the stunning oasis of Ein Gedi and cool off in its waterfalls
Cover yourself in mud and float with your friends in the Dead Sea
Tour the scenery on the desert's number one mode of transportation - camel!

Day 7 | Tuesday
Masada

Greet the sunrise after a early morning hike to the top of Masada
Put yourself to the test in a Gadna army bootcamp challenge
Get an inside look at Be'er Sheva's booming hi-tech industry

Day 8 | Wednesday
Ancient Jerusalem

Climb atop the Old City Ramparts to get a unique view from above the city
Visit the Western Wall and wander the ancient and lively Jewish Quarter
Go underground into the Western Wall tunnels and get up close with history

Day 9 | Thursday
Yad Vashem &
Mt. Herzl

Engage with history and the Holocaust at Yad Vashem
Honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice at Har Herzl National Cemetery
Visit Ma'aleh Film School and an evening of comedy with a Young Judaea alum

Day 10 | Friday
Modern Jerusalem

Tour the colorful Mahane Yehuda market and enjoy delicious local lunch
Visit Ammunition Hill and walk in the footsteps of Israel's bravest soldiers
Bring in Shabbat in Jerusalem with pluralist tefilah (services) and dinner

Day 11 | Saturday
Shabbat in the
Holy City

Enjoy relaxing and pluralist Shabbat services in Jerusalem
Engage in dialogue with your peers on a variety of topics, play games and rest
Celebrate an invigorating desert Havdallah and then head out to Ben Yehuda Street

Day 12 | Sunday
Western Galilee

Marvel at the beautiful Bahai Gardens in Haifa while exploring different faiths
Visit Crusader ruins in Ancient Akko on the shore of the Mediterranean
Explore grottoes and rock formations at Rosh Hanikra

Day 13 | Monday
The Golan

Get a political overview as you peer over the border at Mt. Bental
Cool off with a relaxing water hike in Ramat HaGolan
Learn about Israel's thriving agricultural industry at the Beresheit Apple Factory

Day 14 | Tuesday
The Golan

Circle the top of Mt. Meron to learn about ancient and modern Jewish history
Hike Nachal Amud and enjoy Northern Israel's lush greenery, streams, and pools
Spend the evening with Israel's Druze community and learn about their culture

Day 15 |
Wednesday
Mystical Tzfat

Pop into some of Tzfat's oldest and most intriguing synagogues
Participate in a joint activity with an Israeli youth movement, HaShomer HaChadash
Learn about kabbalah and meet incredible artists in the city's old quarter

Day 16 |
Thursday
Jordan River &
Lake Kineret

Strap on your lifejacket and raft down the Jordan River rapids
Choose from a range of invigorating water sports and challenges on Lake Kineret
Explore the beautiful Galilean landscape learning about the natural life

Day 17 |
Friday
Tel Aviv

Tour the ancient port of Old Jaffa and hunt some bargains in the hip flea market
Check out the art for sale at Nachalat Binyamin and pick up snacks at the Carmel Market
Relax on the beach with your friends and see what Friday in Tel Aviv is all about!

Day 18 |
Saturday
Shabbat in
Tel Aviv

Enjoy relaxing and pluralist Shabbat services in Tel Aviv
Take a walk through Tel Aviv and spend the day hanging out with friends
Celebrate Havdallah on the beach with dancing and singing to start a new week

Day 19 |
Sunday
Tel Aviv

Witness Israeli technological innovation at the Sharon Park recycling plant
Learn about the beginning of the Israel Defense Forces at the Palmach Museum
Reflect in dialogue and learning at Rabin Square in the heart of the city

Day 20 |
Monday
Tel Aviv

See where history was made at Independence Hall & stroll Rothschild Boulevard
Learn to surf alongside wounded IDF veterans and learn what it takes to give it your all
Meet with your peers in the Israeli Scouts movement and hear about life in Israel

Day 21 |
Tuesday
Tel Aviv

Test your endurance with challenging activities at the Olympic Museum
Paddle down the Yarkon River and splash around in the waterpark
Experience an extraordinary dinner at the Blackout restaurant in Jaffa

Day 22 |
Wednesday
L'hitraot!

Reflect on your incredible journey with closing activities
Enjoy lunch together and spend time hanging out before getting ready to depart
Time to return to the US! It's not goodbye - it's just l'hitraot (see you)!

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