Participation is limited to 22 Cost: $USD 1800 not including airfare (price subject to change)
CANCELLATION POLICY If you must cancel your registration, please contact the Department of Lifelong Jewish Learning immediately at 212.650.4110 or educate@urj.org. Cancellations received before March 15, 2009 will entitle a registrant to a full refund, less $500 per person non-refundable deposit. Cancellations received after March 15 and more than 30 days before the start of the Adult Study Program in Israel will entitle a registrant to a full refund, less $600 per person administrative fee and deposit. Seventy-five percent of the total fee (less $600) will be refunded for cancellations received 7 to 29 days before. Cancellations received less than 7 days before will result in the registrant forfeiting 50 percent of the total fee.
Program Information
10 days of travel, study and prayer in Jerusalem
Program developed by the staff of the SaltzInternationalEducationCenter of the World Union of Progressive Judaism
Study with Paul Liptz, Richard Kirschen, David Wilfond, Steve Israel and others
Prayer and learn with rabbis from the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism, including Levi Weiman-Kelman, Oded Mazur and others
Visit and experience life on our Reform Movement Kibbutzim—Yahel and Lotan - Visit the fields, make mud bricks in the environmental center, go birding
Experience the unique blend of text study, lecture and touring as we connect with the land and her people
Limited to 22 participants
Cost: $1800 for room and board and the program
Travel to and from Israel needs to be booked on your own
FAQ
How much money should I bring with me? - In terms of spending money, snacks, meals on your own, etc. a reasonable minimum would be $100. You will be able to exchange your money for Shekels after you arrive at the airport.
How far ahead of time should I get a passport? - As soon as possible.
What do we have to do to extend our stay at the hotel after the trip is over? - An extended stay can be arranged through the staff at Beit Shmuel.
What should we do about cell phones while we’re in Israel? - Israel Phones, if you would like an order form, please contact Natalie Seltzer at nseltzer@urj.org.
Is there an exercise facility at Beit Shmuel? - No there isn’t, but you will be getting a fair amount of exercise hiking around Israel.
What access will we have to the internet while staying at Beit Shmuel? - The Center is wireless and there is also a computer room that you can use.
Can we bring our own electric products (hairdryer, alarm clock, etc)? - The outlets are different in Israel than they are in the United States and Canada, and because of that you will need to buy an outlet adapter. I believe that you can buy one at any travel store.
What kind of clothing should we bring? - Mostly informal. Bathing gear, sunscreen and a warm wrap for the evening; especially while in the desert which could still be cool at night. You probably will not need an umbrella or rain gear. Comfortable walking shoes. It’s usually best to layer your clothing. There are laundry facilities available at Beit Shmuel, you can leave the bag of laundry at the front desk with some money (I’m not sure of the cost) and that the bag will be picked up by the laundry service and returned the same day.
Emergency Contact Numbers at Beit Shmuel for family members? - The World Union for Progressive Judaism Office: 972-2-620-3447 - If calling from within Israel, one should drop the country code of 972 and add a zero before the rest of the numbers.
