| ISRAEL 2010 TRAVEL SCHEDULE |
| May 23 |
Departure |
| May 24 |
Arrival in Israel - Orientation |
| May 25 |
Jerusalem - New City |
| May 26 |
Jerusalem - Old City (Moslem, Christian, Armenian Quarters) |
| May 27 |
Jerusalem - Old City (Jewish Quarter) |
| May 28 |
Hill Country of Judah |
| May 29 |
OFF |
| May 30 |
The Dead Sea Area |
| May 31 |
The Shephelah |
| June 01 |
The Jordan Valley |
| June 02 |
The Sea of Galilee |
| June 03 |
Eastern Galilee |
| June 04 |
Western Galilee |
| June 05 |
OFF |
| June 06 |
Coastal Plain |
| June 07 |
Departure for those not crossing into Jordan - Northern Jordan for those who do |
| June 08 |
Central Jordan |
| June 09 |
Petra and Southern Jordan |
| June 10 |
The Arabah and crossing back into Israel |
| June 11 |
Departure from Israel |
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ISRAEL 2010: OPTIONAL 4-DAY TOUR of JORDAN
Four days and three nights in four-star hotels; all meals and entry fees included. |
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| June 07 |
Cross into Jordan - view Pella, Jerash and Amman; overnight in Amman. |
| June 08 |
Travel along the King's Highway from Amman to Madaba to Mt. Nebo to Karak and to Petra; overnight in Petra. |
| June 09 |
Spend a whole day visiting Petra (biblical Bozrah, Edom). Drive to, and overnight in Aqaba. |
| June 10 |
Tour Aqaba and Wadi Rum. Drive back into Israel; overnight in Israel. |
| June 11 |
Departure from Israel |
| The bus tour will be led by an assigned Jordanian guide. Dr. Fruchtenbaum will accompany the group and provide additional information through
your manual on the sites you will see. |
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| PAYMENT SCHEDULE |
| INSTALLMENT |
DEADLINE |
AMOUNT |
NOTES |
| RESERVATION DEPOSIT |
To be sent with your reservation.
If the trip is already full, you will be waitlisted. |
$1,000 |
This payment must be made by all participants and should be sent immediately as it will secure your reservation. Because
there is room for only 25 people, reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Any reservation accepted after the deadline may be subject to additional fees.
No reservations can be held without this fee. |
| SECOND PAYMENT |
January 15, 2010 |
$2,000 |
This payment must be made by all participants. |
FINAL PAYMENT
ISRAEL ONLY |
March 15, 2010 |
$1,775 |
For Israel only participants. |
FINAL PAYMENT
ISRAEL plus JORDAN |
March 15, 2009 |
$2,475 |
For those going to Jordan. |
Price includes round-trip airfare between JFK and Israel, and all tour expenses in Israel (room, three meals per day, van rentals,
gas, admission fees). Price does NOT include transportation between your home and JFK, money for souvenirs, insurance, and personal incidentals (such as snacks, entertainment,
etc.). On days off only breakfast is provided. |
NOTE: If you are not coming from North America, you will need to arrange your own transportation to and from Israel. Furthermore,
you may deduct $1,500.00 from the cost. |
REFUNDS: There will be a total refund of the money received if a reservation is cancelled by March 15, 2010. Any cancellations
thereafter will incur a $500.00 penalty. |
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| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| FOR PHONE NUMBERS AND MAILING INFORMATION PLEASE PRINT OUT THESE ISRAEL 2010 AND JORDAN
OPTION BROCHURES. |
| RESERVATION APPLICATION |
| TO HOLD YOUR RESERVATION, COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION AND MAIL WITH YOUR
RESERVATION FEE. |
| HISTORICAL - GEOGRAPHICAL STUDY TOUR PURPOSE AND GOALS |
| In a general sense, this tour allows us to reenact the journey of the 12 spies: ...see the land, what it is; and the people that dwell therein... (Numbers
13:18). More specifically, it will illuminate your understanding of the Old Testament and the Gospels through (1) examining the geography of Israel in relation to biblical events and
themes and (2) studying Jewish history, especially the history of the State of Israel. |
| INTRODUCTION |
This study tour is an overview of the land of Israel from a biblical, historical, and geographical perspective. The study group is limited to
25 participants, which increases accessibility to the various locations, and provides an intimate group setting. You will see everything that the typical tourist sees and much
more.
The group travels six to seven days per week. Free days may be used by tour members as they please. The tour can be rigorous at times. You should be prepared for some long – very
rewarding – travel days. Large air-conditioned buses could not possibly “fit” into many of the places we visit. Therefore, we use vans, which are small enough to
go everywhere.
At the end of each travel day, the tour group meets for a one-hour review session. Each evening Dr. Fruchtenbaum will give a one-hour lecture on historical geography and Jewish history,
and reading is assigned for the next day. This journey is, indeed, a study tour and, as such, will demand more of you than most such trips. Study is truly an integral part of your participation.
If you are interested in sight-seeing only, this tour is not recommended. Those, however, who give full participation will be greatly rewarded with a wealth of knowledge that is life
changing.
The tour is purposely designed for the students to experience the people's Israel. As such, accommodations will be in both kibbutz settlements and hotels. Dr. Fruchtenbaum surprises
every tour with unique experiences that will give you a greater insight to the life of the Israeli. |
| LEADER AND GUIDE |
| Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum is a leading Messianic Jewish scholar. Because of his expertise on the Scriptures and the Nation of Israel, he is in great
demand as a conference speaker and tour guide. Dr. Fruchtenbaum is also the Founder and Director of Ariel Ministries, which is dedicated to the principles of evangelism and discipleship
of Jewish people. |
| GOALS AND CONDITIONS |
| Tour participants should always keep the tour goals in mind and prepare accordingly. Setting different personal goals and expectations will only cause
disappointment and adversely affect the group. If you cannot agree to these goals, then it would be wise to choose another tour. Participants must be at least 18 years old; children are
not permitted to attend. Couples need to make certain that both partners are totally interested in a study-tour of this nature. Only those who are truly committed to such a trip should
apply. Those with serious health problems (i.e. heart trouble, kidney disease, etc.) should not attempt this kind of trip. If you are taking medication, be sure to bring enough for the
duration of the tour. |
| MENTAL PREPARATION |
| Reading provides the most important preparation for this journey. It will provide a vital understanding to both the teaching
and touring aspects: |
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READ THROUGH THE FOLLOWING BOOKS OF THE BIBLE, underlining or highlighting all geographical names:
Genesis 12-38, Joshua - Nehemiah, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Acts 1-10. |
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READ THE FOLLOWING BOOKS: |
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The Land of the Bible by Yohanan Aharoni (Westminister) |
| The Carta Bible Atlas by Yohanan Aharoni and Michael Avi Yonah (Carta Jerusalem) |
| Jesus
Was A Jew by Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum (Ariel Ministries) |
| Hebrew
Christianity: Its Theology, History and Philosophy by Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum |
| The Arab-Israeli Wars by Chaim Herzog (Vintage Books) |
| O Jerusalem by La Pierre and Collins (Pocket Books) |
| Israel: A History by Martin Gilbert (William Morrow) |
| Six Days of War by Michael B. Oren (Oxford University Press) |
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LISTEN TO THE FOLLOWING AUDIO TEACHINGS: |
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History
of the Jews |
| History
of Hebrew Christianity |
| The
Holocaust: A Theological Perspective |
| Zionism and the History of Israel |
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REVIEW THE Virtual Eretz Israel SECTION OF THIS WEBSITE. |
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| PHYSICAL PREPARATION |
| Do some vigorous walking a month or two before departure as we will do a great deal of this throughout Israel. Use this as an opportunity to break-in
your walking shoes if they are new and to be sure that they are not only comfortable but will function properly for your trip to Israel. |
| THINGS TO BRING |
| 01. |
Limit luggage to one regular and one carry-on. |
| 02. |
Bible (easy-to-carry) |
| 03. |
Notebook (sufficient for copious notes); pens: 1-3 regular pens and one felt pen (important). |
| 04. |
Travel clothes: |
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Two pairs of jeans. |
| b. |
Two pairs of shorts (these must be durable; i.e. jeans, khakis or cut-offs, not dress shorts). |
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Shirts/blouses (short-sleeved or sleeveless). |
| d. |
A good pair of walking shoes (sneakers will do). |
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A large head covering for sun protection. |
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Regular shoes (loafers or sandals) |
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WOMEN: Two scarves, one for the head and one to cover the shoulders (or one 43"-46"
piece of light cloth to cover both); one all-purpose dress or a skirt/blouse combination (a culottes skirt or wrap-around skirt is highly recommended). |
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MEN: One pair of dress slacks (or two) and shirts (do not bring any suits, ties, or sport coats). |
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| 05. |
Sunglasses. |
| 06. |
Swimsuit and at least one beach towel (but not more than two). |
| 07. |
One medium-weight sweater and/or jacket. |
| 08. |
Camera and film (optional). |
| 09. |
Small flashlight (optional). |
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Lomotil, Imodium, or Parepectolin (in case of
"travelling" intestinal problems). |
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Water canteen. |
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Snorkeling gear (optional for five-weekers only). |
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| PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM - MAY THEY PROSPER WHO LOVE YOU |
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