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DAY ONE: Monday
BEREISHIT (IN THE BEGINNING...)
Afternoon
Convene and Introductions: Who Are We? (Lekh Lekha Moments)
Overlooking Jerusalem and the Desert: The View as Text
The Second Lekh Lekha: Study Session at Hebrew University, Mount Scopus, with Dr. Howie Deitcher, Director of the Florence Melton Institute.Evening
Opening Dinner: A Biblical Feast at Eucalyptus restaurant
Overnight: JerusalemDAY TWO: Tuesday
THE WORLD OF OUR (FORE) FATHERS
Morning
The TaNaKH: An Overview with Rabbi Dr. Morey Schwartz, Director of Education and Innovation, The Florence Melton School
Excursion to Ne'ot Kedumim, the Biblical Landscape Heritage Gardens:
In the Vale of The Song of Songs
OR
Exploring the Seven Species (Tour with texts)
Group Lunch at Neot KedumimAfternoon
Of Matriarchs and Patriarchs: Hevron as Layered Memory
Drive to and through southern Judea
Visit Hebron (security situation permitting)Evening
Dinner and evening at leisure
Overnight: JerusalemDAY THREE: Wednesday
ENTERING THE TEXT...AND (RE)ENTERING THE LAND
Morning
Travel through the Judean Desert and then to the Dead Sea region
Abraham and Lot at S'dom: Ethical Imperatives (study session)
Lunch on your ownAfternoon
(How) Did Joshua Bring The Israelites Over the River? The Jordan as Symbol
Visit the Jordan River/Jericho region; study sessionEvening
Group Dinner in JerusalemOvernight: Jerusalem
DAY FOUR: Thursday
AND THE LAND WAS QUIET FOR FORTY YEARS
Morning
Overview of the Book of Judges
The Samson Cycle: A Journey Through the Tribal Lands of Dan
Travel from Jerusalem to the Beit Shemesh region
Field trip and study sessions overlooking Tsora
Continue to Ashkelon National Park:
Who Is a Philistine? (Study session)
Picnic Lunch on the MediterraneanAfternoon
... And on the Way Back, A First Look at Kings…
David, The Shepherd Become Leader: Clash of Giants in the Valley of ElahEvening
Group Dinner in Jerusalem
Overnight: JerusalemDAY FIVE: Friday
DAVID: THE YOUTHFUL LEADER BECOMES KING...
Morning
So Who Is David For Us? (study session)
(i) The Ark of the Covenant Returns to Israel
Study session near Tel Beit Shemesh
(ii) Following David from Kiryat Ye'arim to Jerusalem
(iii) David in "Ir David, that is Jerusalem"
Field trip and study sessions on wayAfternoon
FreeEvening – Lecha Dodi Likrat Kallah…
Kabbalat Shabbat and Dinner
Overnight: JerusalemDAY SIX: SHABBAT - VAYINAFASH
Morning
In Jerusalem with many synagogue options, much rest, good food and good company
Parashat Hashavua - Midday study session
Lunch at the hotelAfternoon
A Remarkable Discovery: The oldest Biblical text ever found
Walk to Ketef Hinnom, overlooking the Hinnom Valley
Se'udah Shlisheet - late afternoon snack and schmooze
HavdalahEvening
Dinner and evening at leisureOvernight: Jerusalem
DAY SEVEN: Sunday
CHALLENGES OF LEADERSHIP...Morning
Travel via the Via Maris, Strategic Route For Ancient Superpowers
Afek: Between Israelites, Philistines and the Lost Ark
Lunch at leisureAfternoon
Deborah, Yael and the Tent Pegs: Women for all Seasons?
Mount Tavor and surroundingsCheck in at Kibbutz Lavi Hotel
Processing and review session at kibbutz prior to dinnerEvening
Group Dinner
Overnight: Kibbutz LaviDAY EIGHT: Monday
ALTERNATIVE CENTERS IN THE NORTH...Morning
Dan as Capital
Study on site at Tel Dan Nature Reserve
Lunch at leisure at Dag Al HaDanAfternoon
Hatzor: Royal City
Visit Tel Hatzor, ancient throughway for regional superpowersEvening
Dinner at Kibbutz Lavi
The Bible and its Place in Our Identity
A discussion with kibbutz member
Overnight: Kibbutz LaviDAY NINE: Tuesday
THE TROUBLE WITH KINGS...Morning
(i) Testing for Leadership: Gideon's Brook, Jezreel Valley
(ii) Behind Every Successful Man…
Jezebel, Ahab and Elijah at Jezreel (bibliodrama)
Lunch at leisure at Yokneam MallAfternoon
(iii) Apocalypse Now: The War to End All Wars
Visit site and study session at Megiddo
Return to JerusalemEvening
Group Dinner in Jerusalem
Overnight: JerusalemDAY TEN: Wednesday
THE CLASSIC PROPHETSDay commences at 8:00 a.m.
Morning
Between Isaiah and Jeremiah (Study session)
Oh Jerusalem! The Prophets and the Vision of Jerusalem Rebuilt
An exploration of Zedekiah's Cave, and a consideration of the nature of the prophetic message regarding the "city on the hill"OR
In the Footsteps of Isaiah: Visit to Sataf, on the outskirts of Jerusalem, and hike through its water system
Group lunch
Afternoon
Tying it all Together: An Excursion to the Archaeology Wing of the Israel Museum
Evening
Free
Overnight: JerusalemDAY ELEVEN: Thursday
BETWEEN PAST AND FUTURE
Mother Rachel and Jeremiah's Promise
Day commences at 8:00 a.m.
Morning
Travel to Kibbutz Ramat Rachel
Of Destruction and Rebirth: Rachel as Comforter and Symbol of Optimism
Visit Kever Rachel (Rachel's Tomb)
If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem…(Psalm 137)
Visit Goldman Promenade, overlooking Jerusalem; process visit to Rachel's Tomb
Lunch at leisure and afternoon breakAfternoon.
Closing Session
Festive Farewell Dinner
NOTE: Please try to arrange flights from 11:30 p.m. on, and enjoy the final dinner with your group.
Note: Itinerary subject to change. Museum visits and personal shopping time may be disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances or the many religious, state and local holidays observed in the destinations being visited.- For more information, please contact us.