Itinerary - Young Judaea

Sample Itinerary – please note all scheduled activities are subject to change.

Week One
Arrive in Israel and head to Jerusalem for an incredible view from the Hass Promenade while getting to know each other!	Spend the day in Tel Aviv, touring essentials like Rothschild Boulevard and Neve Zedek, the historic Hall of Independence and taking a graffiti tour, followed by an evening concert.	Climb Masada at sunrise and float in the Dead Sea, then prepare for Shabbat in Jerusalem. Optional traditional Kabbalat Shabbat services for all who wish to participate.	Have a relaxing Shabbat at the hotel in Jerusalem, with optional services and plenty of free time. Then spend the night out on Ben Yehuda Street.
Tour the majestic Old City of Jerusalem and the ancient City of David. Put a note in the Western Wall and experience the lively Machne Yehuda market.	After a meaningful morning at the Yad Vashem Holocaust museum, learn about Israel's political and military history at Mt. Herzl.	Another day in Tel Aviv, spend this one surfing at the beach, visiting an innovation center and learning about Israel as "Start-Up Nation."	Learn about Israel's political challenges during a visit to Sderot, then tour the famous Svhil Hasalat (Salad Trail.)

Week Two
Take an early morning hike in the Ramon Crater, one of the most beautiful desert locales in the world.	Start the morning by kayaking down the Jordan river, then visit the Golan heights and have a lookout on the Syrian border from Mt. Bental.	Hike along one of the Galil's beautiful streams before rappelling at Dalton Cliff and visiting the grottoes at Rosh Hanikra.	View the Sea of Galilee, tour the mystical city of Tzfat and learn about the Druze culture and religion before sitting down to a traditional Druze meal.
Visit the old city of Akko (Acre), sun bathe at its beautiful beach Akko's beach and enjoy the historical old city, market, and seaside promenade.	Time to head home! We'll conclude with a group reflection before returning to the US.

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