From Dream to Innovation - Ayelet Tours

From Dream to Innovation:

Hadassah’s Israel Milestone Mission October 7-14, 2018

(As of 8/27/18)

Day 1: Sunday, October 7, 2018: DEPARTURE

• We depart the United States on our overnight flight to Israel.

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Day 2: Monday, October 8, 2018: WELCOME TO ISRAEL!

• Individual arrivals throughout the day and transfers to hotel. Hotel transfers are included for all

arrivals today.

• This evening, we will open our celebration with a Shecheyanu ceremony overlooking the

Mediterranean and Tel Aviv, followed by a welcome ceremony at Trask, including welcome

introductions, a keynote speaker, entertainment and dinner.

Overnight in Tel Aviv

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Day 3: Tuesday, October 9, 2018: ZIONISM, HIGH-TECH & CULTURE

• Breakfast at our hotel.

• Listen to an opening lecture on Zionism, Hadassah and Israel presented by our Scholar-

in-Residence, Gil Troy.

• Take a special walking tour on the new newly opened Independence Trail.

• Explore the incredible progress made since the declaration and foundation of the state to

today’s start-up nation with a visit to the Taglit Innovation Center, where we meet with a

young Israeli entrepreneur.

• Lunch (included) in a local restaurant.

• Choose from Culture Tracks A,B,C, or D:

o Track 1-A: Jewish Humor exhibition at the Diaspora Museum

o Track 1-B: Rabin Center - History through the prism of a man, a movement and a

country

o Track 1-C: The newly opened Agam Museum

o Track 1-D: Visit to the Haaretz Museum

• Evening free in Tel Aviv, with dinner on your own. Recommendations and assistance with

reservations will be available at hotels.

Overnight in Tel Aviv

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Day 4: Wednesday, October 10, 2018: HADASSAH’S IMPACT IN THE NORTH

• Breakfast and check out of our hotel. (Luggage will be collected and transferred directly

to our hotel in Jerusalem).

• Visit and programming in Meir Shfeya, celebrating Youth Aliyah. (Option for early

departure for those volunteering to work in the village)

✓ Marlene Post Clinic dedication

✓ In anticipation of our visit to Atlit, a special “Raquela Birth of Israel” presentation

• Travel to the naval base in Haifa, including a

special program with base leadership.

• Lunch on the base (pending confirmation).

• Drive by the site where Hadassah opened the

first hospital in Haifa at Bnei Tzion in 1922,

which remained in operation until 1931, when

operational control was given to the Haifa

Jewish Community Association.

• Visit Atlit, a former detention compound for

Jewish immigrants who arrived in Israel illegally

during the British Mandate period and were

cared for by Hadassah-trained nurse Raquela.

• We take part in a moving meeting with Israelis

that were detained there during the time, as well as those that helped the Jews coming to

Israel to escape the terror in Europe.

• Enjoy a winery dinner with live musical entertainment.

• We travel to Jerusalem and check into our hotel.

Overnight in Jerusalem

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Day 5: Thursday, October 11, 2018: VISIONARIES ALL

Full Day Nurses track!

• Breakfast at our hotel. • We begin our day with an exciting visit to Tzur Baher an East Jerusalem suburb, to observe their

program on a heart-healthy lifestyle taught to women in the area. • Lunch on own.

• Experience a dynamic, educational and inspirational visit to Hadassah Medical

Organization (HMO):

✓ Learn about the vision for the campus.

✓ Hear from renowned doctors and nurses specializing in pain management and

medical marijuana.

• This evening, we enjoy a gala dinner overlooking the golden city of Jerusalem.

Overnight in Jerusalem

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Day 6: Friday, October 12, 2018: IF I FORGET THEE O’ JERUSALEM

• Breakfast at our hotel.

• Today, we visit the Mt. Scopus hospital for a tour and commemorative ceremony. Learn

from a special presentation by Scholar-in –Residence, Gil Troy.

• Later this morning, choose Track 2A, 2B, 2C or 2D

• TRACK 2-A: “War of Independence; the struggle for Jerusalem”

o Visit Latrun, Israel’s armored corp museum, where we are guided by a young

soldier as we explore the tanks and artillery used by the Israeli Defense Forces

throughout the country’s history.

o Tour the Burma Road by jeep, as our guides narrate

the struggle for Jerusalem in 1948 and tell the stories

that come to mind by the views of famous Biblical

sites along the way.

o Enjoy a Picnic lunch at a key overlook en route to

Jerusalem.

o Our guide gives us a summary briefing regarding the

1948 fight for Jerusalem, including a Harel

panoramic view and a look at the Kastel.

• TRACK 2-B: “New Archaeology in Jerusalem”

o Explore the City of David’s (Ir David) continuing

excavations.

o Walk via the recently extended tunnel from Ir David to the Davidson Center.

o Discover the amazing new section of the Western Wall tunnels.

• TRACK 2-C: Donor recognition program.

• TRACK 2-D: “Art & Market”

o Visit art galleries in Jerusalem and take a colorful and flavorful market tour.

• We join together for Shabbat dinner at Blaustein Hall with a gorgeous view of the Old

City walls and the Tower of David. Here we listen to guest speaker presentations (note: no

microphone due to Shabbat).

Overnight in Jerusalem

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Day 7: Saturday, October 13, 2018: SHABBAT SHALOM!

• Breakfast at our hotel.

• Free morning for Shabbat services (options provided).

• 11:00am walking tour of the Talbiya/Rechavia neighborhood.

• 2:00pm walking tour of the German and Greek colonies.

• Afternoon learn-a-thon with Scholar- in –Residence, Gil

Troy.

• As Shabbat comes to an end, we join together with Hadassah

friends for Havdalah.

• Free evening in Jerusalem.

• Optional activity: View the spectacular Tower of David Sound

and Light show (separate cost).

Overnight in Jerusalem

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Day 8: Sunday, October 14, 2018: CELEBRATING HADASSAH

• Breakfast at our hotel.

• Drive to Shiloh to visit the biblical site and meet with Daniella Weiss, Israeli political

figure and speaker.

• March as one from the Jerusalem municipality building via the old Hadassah college, the

first hospital built outside the walls of the Old City, to Beit Ticho, where we enjoy our

closing reception.

• Enjoy free time in Jerusalem before transferring to the airport for our flight back to the

United States, arriving tomorrow morning.

OR JOIN US ON ONE OF THESE

FABULOUS OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS

*Majestic Negev & Start-Up Nation

*Discovering Eilat & Petra

THE MEMORIES LAST FOREVER! *itinerary subject to change