Central shule israel Solidarity mission
12 – 19 May 2024
Join us on an inspiring journey of resilience and hope as we celebrate Israel’s independence with Israelis, explore the rich tapestry of Israeli society, and declare that wherever we stand, we stand with Israel. We can’t wait to see you in Israel
12 May 2024
Welcome to Israel. Please make your way to your hotel. In the evening we will attend the Jerusalem Post’s Yom Hazikaron ceremony for English speakers.
Overnight: Dan Panorama, Jerusalem
13 May 2024
Today is Yom Hazikaron. You will:
- Visit the new Sha’ar Hagai Museum to learn about the 1948 battle for the road to Jerusalem
- Attend the central Yom Hazikaron ceremony in Jerusalem
- Hear from the sister of a special forces soldier who fell in Gaza
- Join the celebrations Yom Hazikaron gives way to Yom Haatmaut
Overnight: Dan Panorama, Jerusalem
14 May 2024
Yom Haatzamut Sameach! Today you will:
- Enjoy a tour focusing on East and West Jerusalem
- Join hundreds of IDF soldiers at an on base Yom Haatzmaut celebration
Overnight: Dan Panorama, Jerusalem
15 May 2024
Today you will travel to the Gaza envelope. There you will:
- Tour Kibbutz Kfar Azza, one of the worst hit Kibbutzim on 7 October
- Pay your respects at the Sderot police station
- Visit the site of the NOVA music festival and hear from a survivor of the massacre
Overnight: Dan Panorama, Jerusalem
16 May 2024
Today you will volunteer on a Kibbutz near the Gaza border. In the evening you will hear from Haviv Gur, the Political Correspondent of the Times of Israel.
Overnight: Dan Panorama, Jerusalem
17 May 2024
Today you will:
- Hear from an Israeli soldier badly wounded in Gaza
- Tour Mount Hertzl
- Enjoy time to unwind at Mahane Yehuda market
- Bring in Shabbat at the Kotel
- Join a Holocaust survivor and author in her home for an inspirational Shabbat dinner
Overnight: Dan Panorama, Jerusalem
18 May 2024
Shabbat Shalom. You will have time at leisure at this morning. In the afternoon you are invited to join us for a “behind the scenes” Shabbat friendly walking tour in the Old City.
Overnight: Dan Panorama, Jerusalem
19 May 2024
This morning you will depart Jerusalem and travel to Israel’s north. There you will:
- Hear from Lt Colonel (Res) Sarit Zehavi, an expert on Hezbollah
- Meet Lt Colonel (Res) Eyal Dror, commander of Israel’s operation to treat Syrian war wounded
You will then travel to Tel Aviv where you will visit Hostage Square and hear from the family member of a (hopefully freed) hostage.
Your tour ends this evening. We will provide a complimentary transfer to Ben Gurion International Airport. Bon voyage!
The total per person for the trip on double occupancy is 4595 USD.
Single Occupancy Supplement – 900 USD
The tour cost includes the following:
- 7 nights accommodation at the Dan Panorama Jerusalem
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Licensed Israeli tour guide
- Luxury bus or minibus
- Water and snacks
- All site entry costs and fees relating to the above activities
- Transfer to Ben Gurion International Airport immediately following the conclusion of the tour program
- 24-hour assistance
Please note that the cost does not include:
- International airfares
- Lunch
- Transfers from Ben Gurion International Airport
- Transfers for those not leaving immediately after the conclusion of the program
- Travel insurance
- Anything else not specifically set out as included in the tour cost