IsraelinTogether2 Table of Contents LETTER FROM NATIONAL PRESIDENT & NATIONAL CONVENTION 2022 CHAIR 3 CONVENTION PROGRAM 4 TRACK OPTIONS 6 HOTEL DESCRIPTIONS 17 GENERAL INFORMATION 20 EXTENSIONS 25 REGISTRATION FORM 45 TRAVEL RELEASE 52 CONTACT INFORMATION back cover
Hadassah National President National Convention Chair
Just consider how the founding members must have felt when they attended the first Hadassah National Convention in Rochester, New York, in June 1914. There is no doubt that they shared the sense of PRIDE and PURPOSE that embodies the work of Hadassah — the very same emotions we will all feel as we visit our projects and meet the people whose lives we’ve touched.
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The Convention Brochure and Registration Kit contains information about the overall program, individual tracks, and pre- and post-convention extensions that are available for you to customize your time in Israel.
One thing is guaranteed: Whether you come for a few days or a few weeks, you will leave enlightened and inspired to continue your support for Hadassah and Israel.
Let’s celebrate, TOGETHER IN ISRAEL, at Hadassah’s 100th National Convention. With pride, passion and purpose, Rhoda Smolow Joyce Rabin
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DEAR HADASSAH FRIENDS, It is our profound honor to invite you to Hadassah’s 100th National Convention in Jerusalem. Yes, the time has finally come to be TOGETHER IN ISRAEL to celebrate our commitment to the lifesaving work of Hadassah and experience the joy we will undoubtedly feel the minute the airplane wheels touch down at Ben Gurion Airport! Together, we will feel the wonder of our beloved homeland, Israel, and all the miracles that have happened there.
Let’s put new meaning to the words “Next Year in Jerusalem”
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IsraelinTogether4 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 • Kotel Visit (optional) • Stop at Haas Promenade. • Gaze upon the golden city of Yerushalayim from a very special viewing point. • Opening Morning Program at the Jerusalem Theater* “Hadassah’s Pride” — a tribute to Hadassah’s historic commitment to the Hadassah Medical Organization and Youth Aliyah Meet the people whose lives we’ve touched. • Depart for First Track** Box lunch is provided • Return to Hotels • Dinner on Your Own • Founders Dinner (by invitation only) • Evolve Young Women’s Dinner (age 55 and under) Please join the Evolve Young Women for a fun and relaxing evening of dinner and live music at Piccolino Restaurant. Piccolino is a kosher Italian dairy restaurant located in a historic stone building in Music Square, in the magical alleys of Nahalat Shiva $36Jerusalem.perperson MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 • Arrivals and Hotel Transfers • Welcome Dinner at the Inbal Jerusalem Hotel* Welcome Dinner Program “Israel Today: The News, the Nightlife, the Nuance” A “behind the scenes” look with people in the know • Associates Happy Hour The Associates will host a special happy hour for all Associates and men who are attending Convention. This program will take place following the Welcome Dinner at the Inbal Hotel. All men are invited to attend this event to get to know each other and the work that the Associates do with Hadassah. Convention Program
5CONVENTIONNATIONAL100THHADASSAHWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 • Kotel Visit (optional) • Depart for Second Track • Lunch on Your Own • Depart for Third Track • Dinner on Your Own • Cocktail Reception for Hadassah Luminaries and Guardian Donors (by invitation only) • Evening Program at the Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem* “Hadassah Honors: An Evening of Excellence in the Spirit of Henrietta Szold” Hadassah presents its highest honor, the Henrietta Szold Award, to Marlene Edith Post, 1995-1999 National President, at a star-studded program with distinguished guests. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 • Kotel Visit (optional) • Depart for Fourth Track • Buffet Lunch and Annual Business Meeting at the David Citadel Hotel* “Hadassah’s Purpose” — vote on Hadassah’s policy statements and annual budget, and elect the National Officers and members of the National Board of Directors • Alternative Program for Hadassah Associates and Non-Delegates at the David Citadel Hotel* • Farewell “HadassahProgramCelebrates” at the David Citadel Hotel* Singing, dancing and toasting the conclusion of Hadassah’s 100th National Convention Together in Jerusalem: Our Pride, Our Purpose • Dinner on Your Own • Departures to Airports/Extensions * Location subject to change ** Four Program Tracks: During the convention each delegate and registered guest will experience four program tracks, comprised of a visit to Hadassah’s Ein Kerem campus and three other tracks of your choosing. There are 21 different choices that you will rank in the registration form on page 45. Note that several tracks are marked as “Wednesday double tracks.” If you choose one of those, you may choose only one additional track.
If Hadassah Ein Kerem is the heart of HMO, then Hadassah Mount Scopus is the soul, the neshama. Located at the top of the hills of Mount Scopus, the hospital serves as a top-tier community hospital while providing specialty services for the population of Jerusalem. In recent years, several departments at Hadassah Mount Scopus have been re-imagined, thanks to the generosity of Hadassah donors. Visitors will tour the new Rady Mother and Child Center featuring a beautiful combination of design and technology in a family-centered environment, the new Pediatric Emergency Room, the new Cardiac Catheterization Center and the newest addition to the campus, the state-of-the-art 132-bed Rehabilitation Center, the only facility of its kind in the greater Jerusalem area.
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MEIR SHFEYAH YOUTH ALIYAH VILLAGE (WEDNESDAY DOUBLE TRACK)
All convention participants will have a firsthand experience at Hadassah Ein Kerem, the heart, the lev of HMO. This 700-bed tertiary-care center of modern medicine houses over 28 buildings with more than 130 departments and clinics and serves as a national referral center for complex and challenging medical cases. In recent years, Hadassah has focused its fundraising efforts on renovating and expanding the iconic Round Building as part of the 360 Degrees of Healing: The Full Circle Campaign. During this visit participants will see the progress of this major expansion, which will add an additional 200 beds and upgrade the operating rooms. Visitors will also learn more about Hadassah’s scientific and clinical medical research leading to innovative advances in patient care, a stunning example of collaboration with the Hadassah-Hebrew University School of Medicine and the Henrietta Szold Hadassah-Hebrew University School of Nursing.
HISTORY OF HADASSAH IN JERUSALEM
Hadassah’s history is closely interwoven with the history of the State of Israel and the city of Jerusalem. This visit will begin with a panoramic view from the Old City to Rehov HaNevi’im, also known as the Street of the Prophets, via the Jerusalem Municipality’s rooftop overlook, where we will meet with a City Hall representative. At street level, explore the history of Jerusalem’s “breaking free” of the Old City walls with a walk along Nevi’im Street itself. Learn about the construction of the first Jewish hospital and its connection to Hadassah, hear about Henrietta Szold’s original office and discover the general history of Nevi’im Street as we walk to the site of the first hospital. Finally, at the solemn Convoy Monument, learn about the opening of Hadassah Ein Kerem after the closure of the Mount Scopus Hospital and marvel at the beauty of the Judean hillside, site of Hadassah Mount Scopus.
Travel to Hadassah’s Meir Shfeyah Youth Aliyah Village to learn more about this life-enriching project. Enroute, participants will travel north on Route 6 where they will pass the security fence and hear about its importance to the safety and security of the people of Israel. At Meir Shfeyah, participants will join the students and see the farm, winery and music classes. The group will then travel to Zichron Yaakov to stroll through the streets and browse the shops of this charming European-style village. Following lunch on your own, participants will visit the Nili Spy Museum, honoring the Jewish espionage network that assisted the United Kingdom against the Ottoman Empire in World War I. Later, visitors will travel south to Tel Aviv and explore the amazing Agam Museum to view the kinetic artworks of the legendary Yaacov Agam, whose work has been described as a “visual symphony” of images based on Jewish-Kabbalistic iconography. Track is limited to 70 people.
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HADASSAH HOSPITAL EIN KEREM: A Track for All Convention Registrants
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ISRAEL MUSEUM: SHRINE OF THE BOOK AND MODEL OF JERUSALEM
Our trip to the Israel Museum will take us to the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea Scrolls, along with many other ancient artifacts, are preserved and displayed. View the fascinating model of Jerusalem as the city stood during the time of the Second Temple, recreated to scale in stunning detail. Browse the Judaica exhibit and other special exhibits currently on display. The Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Wing for Jewish Art and Life presents the religious artwork of Jewish communities worldwide, with works dating from the Middle Ages through present times. A MUSEUM IN JERUSALEM
Tour the Menachem Begin Heritage Center, where interactive multimedia exhibitions detail the life of Menachem Begin and the history of the State of Israel. Continue to the Russian Compound, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Jerusalem, to visit the Museum of Underground Prisoners. Here, learn about the challenges of those caught resisting the British during the Mandatory period. Track is limited to 35 people.
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Visit the gravesites of Theodor Herzl, Golda Meir, Yitzhak Rabin and other dignitaries at the Mount Herzl Cemetery. Continue to the Herzl Museum, where we learn about the life and work of the great Zionist leader through an engaging audio-visual exhibit. Walk through the military section of the cemetery to the National Memorial Hall for Israel’s Fallen, a new and moving memorial to those who fell defending the State of Israel.
MOUNT HERZL, THE HERZL MUSEUM AND THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL
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YAD VASHEM Experience Israel’s Holocaust Memorial and Museum, where many moving exhibits honor the memory of those who perished at the hands of the Nazis. Participants will visit several memorials that stir the memory and horror of this unparalleled time in the history of our people, including the most moving Children’s Memorial and the Avenue of the Righteous Among the Nations.
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ASHKELON/LIVING NEAR THE GAZA BORDER (Wednesday double track including early morning departure at 7 am for Ashkelon) This seaside city was subjected to over 800 rocket attacks in the summer of 2021. We POLICIES AND POLITICS
This historic track will begin at Herodium, where Herod the Great built a monumental fortress and palace on the highest hill in the Judean desert, south of Jerusalem. Herod was buried here. The site was later a rebel stronghold and hiding place during the great revolts against the Romans and remains one of the most fascinating places in Israel. Next, participants will proceed to Efrat, previously known as Efrata, an Israeli settlement established in 1983, and meet with a local council in the Judean Mountains of the West Bank. Efrat is located south of Jerusalem, between Bethlehem and Hebron, and is one of the biggest cities in the area. Participants will tour the city and meet with its leaders and residents.
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GUSH ETZION Travel to Gush Etzion and learn about both the history of attempted settlement in this area before the War of Independence and the modern development of communities here. Speak with residents about their successes and challenges. Take part in a special artisan bread-making workshop at Pat Bemelach at Kibbutz Rosh Tzurim. Visit the settlement of Efrat and meet with Mayor Oded Revivi (invited) at City Hall and hear about planning challenges in a politically charged environment.
GEOPOLITICAL TOUR OF THE SEAM LINE AND THE SECURITY FENCE WITH RESERVE COLONEL MIRI EISEN Res. Col. Miri Eisen (invited) served in the Israeli intelligence community and retired from active duty at the rank of full colonel. After retiring from the military, Res. Col. Eisen served as the Israeli prime minister’s international media advisor. Learn about the current security and border issues around Jerusalem as we view the widely discussed security fence that runs from Ramallah to Bethlehem. Track is limited to 35 people.
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take a bus tour of the impact sites, accompanied by a high-level city official who will brief us on the situation and the physical damage. To assess the mental impact, we will next meet with Talia Levanon, director of the Israel Trauma Coalition (invited). Next, we stop at the Assaf Siboni Gaza Overlook for a briefing with an IDF officer. We will hear the tragic story of Siboni and how the 20 wind flutes hanging here were created to memorialize his life and service. After lunch (included), we will tour a protected playground, police station and storage depot containing rockets launched from Gaza into Israel. We will continue to Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha, hosted by security officer and youth worker Tal Shamir (invited), for a glimpse into both the challenges faced by the kibbutz and their “resilience infrastructure,” created to help residents cope with the uncertain security realities in the area. We will return to Jerusalem for Hadassah’s evening events. Extra cost for this track is $45 per person, which includes lunch. Track is limited to 70 people.
Discover the wonders of ancient Jerusalem, beginning with a visit to the Davidson Center, the incredible archaeological excavation of the steps that led to the Second Temple and the destruction wrought by the Romans 2,000 years ago. Continue to the Western Wall Tunnels extending along the base of the Temple Mount, including a visit to the newly discovered Roman Theater (as yet unopened to the public) with the archaeologist who made the discovery, Joe Uziel (invited). Track is limited to 30 people.
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Explore the well-preserved archaeological wonder of Ir David (City of David). Relive King David’s conquest of Jerusalem over 3,000 years ago as we discover the amazing new excavations that bring the Bible to life, including the sophisticated water system and the Pilgrim’s Way. Located just outside Jerusalem’s Dung Gate, Ir David is a gateway into the world of the biblical king. Recent excavations newly opened to the public offer new possibilities for exploration, even to returning visitors. Our time here will include traversing underground along a fully excavated roadway underneath the Old City walls to the Western Wall’s Southern Excavations.
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WESTERN WALL TUNNELS AND THE DAVIDSON CENTER
REHAVIA WALKING TOUR AND POETRY
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Continue with a stroll into the Machane Yehuda open-air market, stopping to taste traditional foods along the way.
JERUSALEM ART TOUR Has any city on Earth inspired more artists than Jerusalem, City of Gold? Together we’ll hear about the city’s creative energy in meetings with local Jerusalem artists, including a jeweler, a pottery maker and a painter. Visit the artists’ galleries and learn about their inspirations and techniques as we view their works. We’ll experience their process of creation to better understand how their works attempt to inspire the soul through historical, spiritual and artistic lenses.
NACHLAOT AND CULINARY TOUR OF THE MACHANE YEHUDA MARKET
Take a guided walk through the alleyways of Nachlaot, using printed and graffiti texts as an introduction to wider Jerusalem. The Nachlaot neighborhood dates back to the 1870s and is known for its narrow, winding lanes, old-style housing, hidden courtyards and many small synagogues. At one time, the area had a higher concentration of synagogues than anywhere in the world!
Enjoy a walking tour of the Rehavia neighborhood and visit streets named for inspiring women, such as Netiva Ben Yehuda and Levitov Zohara. Take part in a workshop with educator and poet Rachel Korazim (invited) exploring the theme of women in Israeli poetry.
Our time together will be a delight for the senses! We’ll drive to the Elah Valley, where David fought Goliath, and take part in a tahinimaking workshop. Tahini is made from toasted and ground hulled sesame seeds and is a featured condiment in the Middle East. We’ll learn about its historical roots and its variety of preparations and uses. Of course, we’ll also sample some of the best around! Next, we’ll sip some of the delicious wines produced at the nearby Ella Valley Winery estate. The area has a winemaking history that can be traced back centuries, and the winery is considered among the most technologically advanced and highest quality wine producers in Israel. L’chaim! Track is limited to 35 people.
TAHINI AND WINE IN THE ELAH VALLEY
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CULINARY TOUR AND COOK WITH CHEF
You are invited to experience traditional Israeli food on a chef-led tour through Machane Yehuda market, aka “the shuk,” which dates back to the 1880s. The open-air market features more than 250 vendors selling fruits, and vegetables, baked goods, fish, meats and cheeses, nuts, seeds, spices and more. More recently, the market has become a hub for “in” restaurants and features a vibrant nightlife scene. It is truly a delight for the senses — tempting aromas mix with a lively hustle and bustle, and the sounds of shop vendors calling out to passersby. Our experience will be enhanced by a hands-on cooking lesson led by a gourmet chef as we prepare delicious Middle Eastern fare to enjoy together! Extra cost for this track is $130 per person. Track is limited to 30 people.
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Join a program by Made in JLM, an organization that fosters Jerusalem’s start-up and innovation ecosystem. Meet with Rachel Wagner Ros (invited) and learn about the award-winning grassroots movement that solves challenges on the path to making Jerusalem economically viable.
Walk along Independence Trail, following the history of Tel Aviv as a Zionist miracle. We visit the cutting-edge Taglit Innovation Center for our first glimpse into Israel’s high-tech world. The interactive exhibition shows Israel’s advances in the fields of science, medicine, security and space. We continue with a tour through the Neve Tzedek neighborhood with lunch on your own and finally visit ANU: The Museum of the Jewish People for a tour emphasizing strong, powerful Jewish women.
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JERUSALEM AND THE START-UP NATION
To know Jerusalem takes a lifetime, but to feel at home only takes a stay at the David Citadel. You’re pampered by the largest bedrooms in Jerusalem — serene, sophisticated and rich in indulgent surprises. You linger over meals on the hotel’s luxurious garden terrace, an oasis filled with birdsong, where families discover favorite places to gather, and couples easily forget there are other guests. Each room is an interplay of bespoke furnishing and lighting, hand-hewn local stone and expertly chosen views. Amenities include a swimming pool overlooking the Old City, fitness center, designer spa and tailored business center. Like the city itself, the architecture of the David Citadel brings together styles and centuries, creating a designer hotel like no other.
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KING DAVID DAVID CITADEL
Hotel Descriptions
KING DAVID based on availability Israel’s flagship hotel, with its fusion of contemporary luxury and rich history, the King David Jerusalem Hotel blends the splendor of a bygone era with modern luxury. This multi-award-winning stately hotel has hosted international leaders and celebrities and takes pride in treating guests like royalty and in offering all the amenities you demand from a luxury hotel. The ornate suites and rooms are steeped in luxury and comfort and offer the ultimate in relaxation and service. Amenities include a spectacular swimming pool, a modern fitness center, a luxurious spa, fantastic dining options and a well-appointed business center. Superbly located overlooking the Old City walls, minarets and domes, and breathtaking vistas, this is the ultimate place to stay when you are in Jerusalem.
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As one of Jerusalem’s finest, most luxurious hotels, the Inbal is ideally positioned as your ultimate gateway to explore Jerusalem’s authentic atmosphere, a pure reflection of the city in which it resides. Recently renovated guest rooms and public spaces create an atmosphere of luxury that mixes with such amenities as a relaxing swimming pool, refined spa, updated fitness center, business center and delicious dining options. Combining a sophisticated elegance with warmth and comfort, the hotel offers service that always goes above and beyond what you expect.
The Dan Panorama Hotel Jerusalem, with its dignified architecture and honey-colored Jerusalem stone exterior, resonates with the spirit of this legendary city. It boasts modern design and a chic atmosphere with spacious and recently renovated rooms. Amenities include a rooftop swimming pool and sundeck, an advanced fitness room, delicious restaurants with a rich Israeli breakfast and a dynamic lobby bar. It is no wonder that the Dan Panorama is one of Jerusalem’s favorite hotels.
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PRIMA KINGS
Experience Jerusalem as you are transported through time to the days of Kings Saul, David and Solomon. Centrally located along one of Jerusalem’s most famous intersections, the modern neighborhood of Rehavia meets the historical past of the Old City, just meters from Jerusalem’s Great Synagogue. Amenities include a spa and wellness center, a lobby bar and a restaurant. At Prima Kings you will get a sense of the mosaic of Jerusalem’s diverse cultures, history and religions, and enjoy a unique Jerusalem experience.
PRIMA KINGS
Each person registering must complete a registration form (online preferred). A $500 deposit per person is required to confirm your reservation. Registrants must sign Hadassah’s Travel Release as a pre-condition to participation at the convention. Note that your signature on the Travel Release must also be witnessed. The original signed (and witnessed) Travel Release must be received by Ayelet Tours no later than 58 days prior to departure (faxed or scanned copies are not acceptable). The relevant Travel Release language can be found on page 52 for your reference. By registering for the convention, each registrant agrees to receive electronic communications from Hadassah and/or Ayelet Tours including additional information about the convention or other Hadassah-related news, events, programming and updates.
General Information ALL LAND PACKAGES* INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: • Three nights in the hotel of your choice with a 9:00 pm late checkout on November 17 • Full Israeli breakfast each day • All convention programming, tracks, special events and entrance fees, except where otherwise noted • Transportation within Israel in
convention and extension travel dates • Luggage handling at hotel • Welcome dinner at the Inbal Jerusalem Hotel on November 14 • Box lunch on November 15 • Light lunch buffet on November 17 *LAND PACKAGE PRICES CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 47. LAND PACKAGES DO NOT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: • Airfare, taxes and surcharges • VAT for Israeli citizens • $100 per person gratuities (precollected) to guides, drivers and wait staff • Meals not listed above • Any items of a personal nature • Travel insurance is recommended (additional details about group travel insurance can be found on page 51). Note: Proof of travel insurance is currently required for entry by the State of Israel. • Any costs associated with testing or related to proof of COVID-19 vaccine status
TRAVEL Ayelet Tours will be holding group air space for travel to the convention as of January 2022 in all seat categories (coach, premium, business and first) from different gateways in the US and Canada. For information, please contact Ayelet’s air department at anjie@ayelet. com or 1-800-237-1517 ext. 340. For non-air travel assistance including different arrival or departure dates, additional hotel nights, separate transfers, private tours and more, please contact Ayelet Tours at HD@ayelet.com or 1-800-237-1517.
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CONFIRMATIONS
TRANSFERS Group transportation to and from Ben Gurion Airport for convention, as well as for the days of arrival and departure for pre- and post-convention extensions, will be provided. on other dates are available from Ayelet Tours at an additional charge. a deluxe, arrival and departure and from Ben Gurion Airport on
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air-conditioned bus with an Englishspeaking guide • Transfers upon
Transfers
ROOMMATES
HOTELS
SINGLE ROOMS
SECURITY
COVID-19
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Badges are essential. Identification badges must be worn at all times. No one will be admitted to any convention session without a Hadassah convention identification badge. You must bring a photo I.D. to receive your convention identification badge.
A limited number of single rooms are available at each hotel for an additional charge. They will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.
By registering for the convention, all registrants agree to comply with any and all COVID19-related guidelines applicable to the convention, including guidelines established by the Government of Israel, Hadassah and/ or Ayelet Tours, Ltd. Registrants further agree and certify that they will not attend the convention or any portion thereof if they have (i) a temperature of 100.4°F or higher, (ii) any symptoms of COVID-19, (iii) tested positive or been diagnosed with COVID-19 prior to the convention without quarantining and/or isolating for the period of time then recommended by the CDC, or (iv) been exposed to anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 prior to the convention without quarantining and/or isolating for the period of time then recommended by the CDC. All registrants understand and agree that participating in the convention will result in their interacting with other people, including but not limited to those attending the convention, event and venue staff and other individuals at the location in which each event is taking place, and that despite Hadassah’s best efforts, there is no way to guarantee that such other people have received COVID-19 vaccinations and/or booster shots, do not have, or have not been exposed to, COVID-19. As such, each registrant releases Hadassah from any and all liability in connection with exposure to or illness resulting from COVID-19.
MEALS
All land convention packages include a full Israeli breakfast each day, one dinner, one box lunch and one light lunch buffet. All meals provided to convention registrants in
Participants who would like to be paired with another participant should make this request to Ayelet Tours. They will do their best to find a roommate with the same land package, but there is no guarantee that one will be found. If a roommate is not located by the participant or Ayelet Tours, the participant will be responsible for the additional charge for a single. Should a roommate cancel or prove to be unacceptable, single supplements will apply.
Attendees are prohibited from bringing any dangerous or potentially dangerous items to convention, including, but not limited to, knives, guns, fireworks, smoke bombs, explosives or any flammable/hazardous materials. Hadassah reserves the right to search, or have searched by a third party, individual convention attendees as well as any handbags, luggage, briefcases, backpacks, packages or other personal items you may be carrying upon entrance to the convention area and at any other time throughout the convention. Hadassah shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to dismiss or bar entry to any convention attendee found in violation of this policy without any refund of fees or expenses.
All the hotels selected offer standard room accommodations. For upgraded rooms and suites please check with Ayelet Tours. Most guest rooms are small and not suitable for triples. Should you wish a triple room, please check with Ayelet Tours, as availability may be limited. Rooms with king-size beds are also limited. All hotels have complimentary Wi-Fi.
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Deposits of $500 per person are required for registration. The balance for the amount due must be paid at least 90 days prior to departure. Deposits and payments may be made by check or credit card.
The views expressed by any speakers at the convention who are not official Hadassah representatives are solely the personal views of such speakers and do not represent the views of Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.
SELLING OF MERCHANDISE
DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS
CANCELLATION POLICY
General Information Continued
SHABBAT All Hadassah pre- and post-convention extensions observe Shabbat. Your tour guide and the hostess at your hotel will have addresses of synagogues and suggestions for Shabbat activities.
The sale of merchandise (including Hadassah merchandise) by regions, chapters, groups and/or individuals is not permitted in any of the hotel’s common/public spaces or in any of Hadassah’s function space. We appreciate your cooperation.
$100 per person will be charged if cancelled 364 to 180 days before departure, plus any applicable airline penalties. $250 per person will be charged if cancelled 179 to 30 days prior to departure, plus any applicable airline penalties (non-refundable, etc.). 100% per person will be charged if canceled by registrant 30 days or less before departure (travel insurance is recommended). For all registrations received at least 104 days prior to departure, all monies paid to Ayelet are fully refundable if cancelled by registrant within 14 days of booking.
Israel are kosher. Lists of a wide variety of restaurants will be available from tour hostesses at each hotel. Please let Ayelet Tours know if you have special dietary requirements in advance of the convention. Dietary requests are handled in accordance with “Special Meals” section as outlined at https://ayelet.com/termsand-conditions/ SPEAKERS’ VIEWPOINTS
GRATUITIES
$100 per person will be pre-collected for tips to your guide, bus driver, wait staff and baggage handlers for convention. Housekeeping gratuity should be left directly in your hotel room. Pre/ post-tour gratuities will be collected separately.
SPECIAL NEEDS
EXCEPTION: If convention or any pre- and postconvention extension is cancelled by Ayelet Tours/Hadassah due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other circumstance beyond our control more than 90 days before departure, registrants can either transfer their deposit to another Hadassah tour in the next two years or their deposit will be fully refundable. If convention or any pre- and post-convention extension is cancelled by Ayelet Tours/Hadassah due to COVID-19 or other circumstance beyond our control within 90 days of departure, you can choose to either transfer your funds in
There may be some extensive walking at some of the sites we will visit; you must note any difficulty walking on the registration form. Wheelchairs are available by prior request. Should you require a wheelchair for even a part of the program, you must make your own arrangements for someone to help you. Guides, bus drivers and hostesses will not be available for wheelchair assistance with the exception of loading and unloading the wheelchair on and off the bus. Should you need a wheelchair, it must be reserved in advance. Electric carts can be rented by prior request. However, they cannot be accommodated on the buses. Ayelet Tours can arrange for a private van with a hydraulic lift and furnish prices upon request.
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Hadassah’s Founders Dinner is always a wonderful and moving event. Major donors come together with friends, families and colleagues from around the world to reaffirm their commitment to Hadassah and our lifesaving work. This prestigious event honors our Hadassah supporters for their generous contributions. Pre-registration is required. To attend the Founders Dinner, a registrant must be a Founder (or higher). Those eligible donors are invited to join us for an evening of joyous celebration and delicious cuisine at one of Jerusalem’s premier venues. For those who are interested in making a Founders level gift or stepping up to the Founders level, we will also be delighted to welcome you into our family of Founders and look forward to announcing your gift at the dinner.
VAT All Israeli passport holders will be charged VAT per law.
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We cherish all our donors who have contributed so generously to Hadassah over these many years. We wish we could take everyone to see their Hadassah Donor recognition, but limited time and anticipated numbers prevent us from doing so. For those donors who have contributed gifts of $25,000 or more to 360 Degrees of Healing, The Full Circle Campaign, we will be planning a special dedication program on Monday morning, November 14, 2022. (Invitation to follow).
INSURANCE Israel requires proof of health insurance upon entry. Additional details about group travel insurance can be found on page 51. PACKAGES program packages and event tickets are not being offered at this time. Please contact Ayelet Tours at 800-237-1517 in April 2022 or later if you are interested.
All convention events, including any pre- and post-convention extensions, may be streamed, posted, photographed, filmed and/or recorded. It is possible that Hadassah will use your name, voice and/or any stream, post, photograph, image, audio and/or visual recording, likeness, utterances and/or statements in any media throughout the world, including but not limited to all digital media, such as websites, emails, virtual meeting platforms, and social media, for any advertising, trade, fundraising, promotional or for any other purpose. Your attendance at convention indicates that (i) Hadassah has the right to stream, post, photograph, film and/or otherwise record, by any and all methods now or hereafter known, your image, voice and/or likeness and to use your name, voice and/or any stream, post, photograph, image, audio and/or visual recording or likeness in which you may appear or any utterances or statements you may make, including any photographs, images, audio and/or visual recordings that you may provide to Hadassah, or any portion thereof, and that (ii) any such stream, post, photograph, image, audio and/or visual recording, likeness, utterances and/or statements shall be owned by Hadassah and shall be Hadassah’s sole and exclusive property, (iii) Hadassah has the right to edit any such stream, post, photograph, image, audio and/or visual recording in Hadassah’s sole discretion, and that (iv) you release Hadassah from any and all claims arising out of such use.
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Our first stop is at Neot Kedumim, the biblical botanical garden, to learn about grape history from the vines to wine processing during biblical times. After planting a grape shrub to connect us physically to Israel, we sample delicious wine, goat cheeses and fresh vegetables.
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Day 1: Sunday, October 30, 2022 We depart the United States on our overnight flight to Israel. Day 2: Monday, October 31, 2022 We arrive in Israel this morning and are greeted by an Ayelet Tours representative. We meet in our hotel lobby, store our luggage and begin our tour at 10 am.
Breakfast is at our hotel. We begin our day at the ANU: Museum of the Jewish People (formerly the Diaspora Museum) where we enjoy docent-led small group tours through the history of the Jewish people worldwide. Next, we set out on a graffiti tour through southern Tel Aviv to view the images created by young Israelis, illegal immigrants and protesters. We stop for lunch at Abulafia Bakery in Old AfterJaffa.lunch, we enjoy a walking tour of Old Jaffa, strolling through the winding streets to view art galleries and take in the views of the sea while learning about this historically important port. This evening, a chef leads us through Levinsky Market for a sensual immersion, engaging with the vibrant colors, smells and flavors that are found in this bustling marketplace. We wander through the pyramids of spices, bright-colored exotic vegetables, nuts, olives and delicious halva creations. Our chef will introduce us to the most characteristic ingredients of the local cuisine and to the Israeli food habits, while we prepare dinner together with our purchases. During dinner, our chef will discuss the art of wine pairing as we experience it.
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A TOAST TO ISRAEL PRE-TOUR: Wine, Dine & Celebrate with the Associates
Our tour will delight those who love a good fine wine and a meal to remember. See how Israel stacks up with the best of the cosmopolitan centers with the Hadassah touch.
Our next stop is at the Ayalon Institute, where we discover the underground ammunition factory that played a pivotal role in Israel’s pre-statehood days. We check into our hotel later this afternoon and refresh. Welcome dinner, local wines and orientation are at a restaurant serving delicious Middle Eastern food. Overnight at the David Intercontinental Hotel, Tel Aviv Day 3: Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Overnight at the David Intercontinental Hotel, Tel Aviv Day 4: Wednesday, November 2, 2022 We have breakfast and check out of our hotel. This morning, we travel north and visit Hadassah’s Meir Shfeyah Youth Aliyah Village, where we interact with the students and staff and visit the village, including its working farm and winery. We continue to the European style village of Zichron Yaakov to visit the Carmel Winery, the largest winery in Israel, producing more
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Overnight at Kibbutz Kfar Blum, Galilee
We have breakfast and check out of our Thiskibbutz.morning, we visit Shadmot Dvora and learn about the honey industry in Israel. Our next stop is at the Mt. Tabor Winery for a tour and wine tasting. We ascend to Jerusalem. Upon arrival, we stop atop Mt. Scopus to recite a special “Shehecheyanu” blessing overlooking the City of Gold.
Overnight at Kibbutz Kfar Blum, Galilee
Day 5: Thursday, November 3, 2022
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than 15 million bottles a year. They have wineries and vineyards all over the country from north to south. Founded by Baron D. Rothschild in the 19th century, Carmel offers a wonderful tour of their facility. We enjoy lunch together. We travel north to the Galilee to check into our kibbutz, then take a tour of their herb garden to learn about the uses of the different herbs in Israeli cooking. We enjoy dinner together at our kibbutz this evening.
Breakfast is at our kibbutz. This morning we stop at Naot Shoes for a short shopping experience. We drive along the Israeli-Lebanese border, with views into Lebanon, stopping at Kibbutz Malkia. Here, we will meet with an IDF unit on the border and kibbutz security personnel to learn about the steps they take to protect a small frontier community. Next, we explore the mystical city of Safed, center of Kabbalah study and practice. Here, we visit the Ha’ari and Caro Synagogues and stroll through the cobblestone streets of the artists quarter to view the galleries and meet local artists. This afternoon, we enjoy a delicious lunch, including local cheeses and wines, at Ein Kamunim. Later this afternoon we tour the Golan Heights, passing former Syrian bunkers and vineyards on the way to the top of Har Bental, where we take in the views reaching far into Syria. We visit the Golan Winery for a tour and Thistasting.evening, we join together for a delicious dinner at Dubrovin Farms.
Breakfast is at our hotel. The morning is free in Jerusalem to attend Shabbat services or relax. We return to the Old City for a chance to tour the Arab market (shuk)
Breakfast at our hotel joined by a speaker on the significance of wine in the Bible. Today we visit the Tzuba Winery for a taste of their local varietals. We continue to the lively Machane Yehuda, where we take in the sights, smells and sounds of the market and enjoy a taste of kosher cheese and wine.
We check into our hotel and refresh. This afternoon, we enter the Old City for a tour of the Jewish quarter, including the Cardo. Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure exploring Jerusalem on your own.
Optional: We visit the Tower of David for the spectacular Sound and Light Show tonight. Overnight in the David Citadel Hotel, DayJerusalem8:Sunday, November 6, 2022
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As evening sets in, we join together for Havdalah. Enjoy an evening at leisure to explore Jerusalem and have dinner on your own.
As the sun sets, we join together for a special home hospitality Shabbat dinner prepared by “Women Cooking,” a group of cooks who come from different culinary traditions, including Moroccan, Tunisian and Ethiopian . This initiative was created to empower women and give them an opportunity to be economically independent and preserve their rich cultural traditions.
Later this afternoon, we take part in a special VIP wine-themed tour of the Israel Museum Tonight we enjoy a delicious “slow food” dinner at Eucalyptus with chef Moshe OvernightBasson at the David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem
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Day 9: Monday, November 7, 2022 Breakfast is at our hotel. Today we visit Latrun’s silent monastery and learn about their wine making and the history of the winery. Our next stop is to see the new excavations at Tel Qeiyafa and learn about the connection to King David. This afternoon, we visit the Ella Valley Winery that reopened in 1998 and brought back the biblical heritage of wine making in the Laterarea.this afternoon, we stop at the family owned Sternbach Winery and learn the process of their wine making. We complete our day at Beit Jibrin, where we take part in an archaeological dig Dinner is on your own this evening. Overnight in the David Citadel Hotel, DayJerusalem10:Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Breakfast is at our hotel. Today we are inspired by a visit to Hadassah
Ein Kerem. While there, we enjoy VIP meetings with the medical staff and leadership. We visit the Round Building, the center of COVID-19 treatment, and hear about plans for future expansion/ Next,renovation.wesee Yad Vashem in a completely new light as we view the moving exhibitions focusing on children’s drawings and art created during the Holocaust. We complete our visit with a memorial ceremony at the Valley of the Lost Communities. At Mt. Herzl, we visit the new Remembrance Hall built to honor those who gave their lives fighting for Israel. We also take a walk through the military cemetery, where we pay our respects and hear important stories about the life and work of Israel’s past leaders, such as Golda Meir, Yitzhak Rabin and Shimon Peres, as well as stories of lesser-known heroes who are buried here. We participate in a briefing by leaders at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We complete our day with a jeep tour to our Jordanian dessert cheeses and wine Dine
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Program Pricing And Details: Rate per person (double occupancy): Single$4,880supplement: $1,980 Included with the Toast to Israel Associates Pre-Tour: Hotel stays per the grid above Touring as per the itinerary in an airconditioned coach with an expert Englishspeaking guide
Not included with your tour: Roundtrip airfare, departure taxes and fuel surcharges (please contact our airfare department at 800-237-1517 x340)
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reception overlooking a monastery, followed by dinner on your own.
Overnight at the David Citadel Hotel, DayJerusalem11:Wednesday, November 9, 2022 Breakfast is at our hotel. Today we visit Hebron to see the Cave of Machpelah and the Hadassah house. Next, we travel to Gush Etzion to learn about the history of the villages in 1948 and 1967 and visit the winery. We return to Jerusalem for time at leisure. This evening we check out of our hotel and join together for a festive farewell dinner at the Barkan Winery. We transfer to the airport for our overnight flights back to the United States, landing Betomorrow.apartof history and remain in Israel for Hadassah’s 100th National Convention, beginning on Monday, November 14.
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Overnight in Tel Aviv Day 3: Friday, November 11, 2022 Breakfast is at our hotel. Stroll along Independence Trail to learn about the founding of both Tel Aviv and Israel. We will be treated to a special inside visit to Independence Hall, closed for the past two years for renovation, where we will get a sneak peek before it re-opens to the public in February 2023.
We arrive and transfer to our hotel. We enjoy a welcome dinner at a Tel Aviv restaurant. Overnight in Tel Aviv Day 2: Thursday, November 10, 2022 Breakfast is at our hotel. After breakfast, we gather for a highlevel briefing by Res. Col. Miri Eisen, an esteemed member of Israel’s intelligence community and formerly the prime minister’s international media advisor. The session will include a security update and preparation for our visit to the Hebron area. We travel along the Judean ridge to Hebron, home of Abraham and the location of the covenant of circumcision. Here we walk in the footsteps of Sarah and visit the Cave of Machpelah, where our ancestors are buried. We visit Beit Hadassah, a centuryold medical clinic, where we learn about its significance to the history of modern Israel. We’ll meet Daniela Wise on site. We also see Kiryat Arbah, an Israeli settlement, on the outskirts of Hebron. Lunch is at the Ella Valley winery, located in the valley where the battle of David and Goliath took place and home to a history of wine making stretching back thousands of Nextyears.we travel to Khirbet Qeiyafa, the site of an ancient fortress city, for a VIP tour with one of the key site archaeologists. The city has the most impressive First Temple-period fortifications, including stone walls and two gates, one in the west and the other in the south. The gates are of identical size and consist of four chambers. This is the only known city from the First Temple period with two gates and is believed to have been visited by none other than King David. We return to Tel Aviv, where dinner is on your own.
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CHOOSE A TRACK: Track 1: Tour Tel Aviv’s bustling Carmel Market, taking in the sights, scents and scene, including sample tastings of some of the delectable treats on offer here!
Track 2: Set out on a colorful and edgy street art graffiti tour through southern Tel Aviv to view the images created by young Israelis, illegal immigrants and protesters. See how the walls of the city have become a platform for social protest and artistic There’sexpression.free time for lunch on your own, shopping and relaxation. In the evening we join together for a memorable Kabbalat Shabbat service on the beach, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea (weather permitting) Shabbat Dinner is at our hotel, energized by Young Judaea students and enhanced by a special guest speaker (TBD).
The morning is free for Shabbat services or Inrelaxation.thelate morning a political panel will engage us on today’s most pressing geopolitical topics. Lunch is on your own.
A Havdalah service will take place in the early evening, followed by a visit to ANU: Museum of the Jewish People (formerly the Diaspora Museum) to enjoy the interactive audio-visual exhibits highlighting the history and culture of the Jewish people around the world — different tracks will be offered within the museum. Enjoy a relaxing drink and the view from the museum’s rooftop, featuring panoramic 360° views of Tel Aviv. We will be joined by the mayor of Tel Aviv, who brings greetings. Dinner is on your own.
Breakfast is at our at hotel. Tour the Agam Museum, showcasing six decades of the groundbreaking artist’s kinetic art. Meet with artist Yaakov Agam to better understand his vision and to hear his fascinating story. Experience the art of Yvel, legendary for its outstanding free-form design fashioned around nature’s finest resources. Lunch is followed by wine tasting or time for shopping.
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The afternoon offers an optional walking tour of nearby Neve Tzedek and the American Colony.
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Travel to Jerusalem and say “Shehecheyanu” overlooking the Old City. Check into your convention hotel in Jerusalem and have time to refresh.
An optional morning dedication of Round Building recognition will be held at Hadassah Ein Kerem for donors who have contributed a gift of $25,000 or more, followed by a free Conventionafternoon.
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Overnight in Jerusalem Day 6, Monday, November 14, 2022 Breakfast is at your at hotel.
PROGRAM PRICING AND DETAILS: Tour is for eligible donors only Rate per person (double occupancy): Single$2,800supplement: $1,410 Included in the Society of Major Donors & Guardian Donors Pre-Tour: 4 nights David Intercontinental Hotel Tel Aviv 1 night at your convention hotel in TouringJerusalemas per the itinerary in an airconditioned coach with an expert English-speaking guide Hotel breakfast daily Welcome dinner in Tel Aviv Winery lunch in the Ella Valley Shabbat dinner at Tel Aviv hotel Cocktail reception atop the Anu LunchMuseumat Y’vel
Dinner at Modern restaurant at the Israel GuestMuseumspeakers and dignitaries as per itinerary (subject to change) “Whisper” headphone system Hostess assistance Not included with your tour: Gratuities: $25 per person, per day, TravelPersonalAdditionalpre-collectedmealsitemsinsurance— group policy Anyavailablecosts associated with testing or related to proof of COVID/vaccine status Tour is based on a MINIMUM of 20 full-paying participants. The deadline to add pre- or post- tour extensions is September 14, 2022.
The evening program may include a reception at Beit Hanassi,,the Israeli president’s house (TBD). Dinner is at Modern at the Israel Museum.
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After Havdalah we have a free evening in Tel Aviv. Overnight in Tel Aviv Day 5: Sunday, November 13, 2022 After breakfast we are inspired at Hadassah’s Meir Shfeyah Youth Aliyah
Next we tour the fascinating Israeli Museum at the Yitzhak Rabin Center, following the former prime minister’s life and accomplishments, before heading to Rabin Square, the site of his assassination. The rest of the evening is at leisure to enjoy the nightlife of Tel Aviv, the city that never stops.
Overnight in Tel Aviv Day 2: Thursday, November 10, 2022
Overnight in Tel Aviv Day 3: Friday, November 11, 2022
Following breakfast, we take a stroll through Neve Tzedek and along Independence Trail.
After breakfast we travel to Neot Kedumim, the biblical nature reserve that connects the biosphere and Jewish history, to plant trees Our next stop is Latrun, Israel’s moving Armored Corps museum and memorial. We discover the secrets of the Ayalon Institute, the underground ammunition factory that supplied Israel with bullets in the War of Independence.
After arrival and hotel transfer, we meet together in the hotel lobby at 3 pm. We begin with a walking tour exploring 800 years of history in Jaffa, including its Old City, alleyways and galleries. We meet with Jews and Arabs to learn about coexistence in Jaffa before enjoying a welcome dinner at the port.
After a stop at the Taglit Center for Israeli Innovation, a showcase of Israeli ingenuity, we make our way to the Nachalat Binyamin outdoor craft fair for lunch (on your own) and free time. In the afternoon, we admire the Bauhausstyle architecture of Tel Aviv’s White City and discover the stories to be learned at the Trumpeldor Cemetery, home to many of the cultural and political founders of the city. Shabbat dinner is at our hotel. Overnight in Tel Aviv Day 4: Saturday, November 12, 2022 We have a free day for Shabbat services and Afterresting.Shabbat there is an optional visit to ANU: Museum of the Jewish People (formerly the Diaspora Museum) to enjoy the interactive audio-visual exhibits highlighting the history and culture of the Jewish people around the world.
Water on “Whisper”busheadphone system Hostess assistance Not included with your tour: Gratuities: $25 per person, per day, TravelPersonalAdditionalpre-collectedmealsitemsinsurance— group policy Anyavailablecosts associated with testing or related to proof of COVID/vaccine status Tour is based on a MINIMUM of 20 full-paying participants. The deadline to add pre- or post- tour extensions
In Haifa, we stop for a panoramic overlook of the city and the beautiful B’hai Gardens, a UNESCO Heritage Site. In the Galilee we stop in Safed, the birthplace of Kabbalah, and stroll through the cobblestone streets to view the ancient synagogues and shop in the artist’s quarter. We end our day with a stop at a local winery before dinner at our kibbutz. Overnight in the Galilee Day 6: Monday, November 14, 2022
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PROGRAM PRICING AND DETAILS: Rate per person (double occupancy): Single$2,290supplement: $770 Included with the First-Timers Pre-Tour: 4 nights Dan Panorama Hotel Tel Aviv 1 night Kibbutz Nof Ginnosar Touring as per the itinerary in an airconditioned coach with an expert English-speaking guide Hotel breakfast daily Druze ShabbatWelcomelunchdinnerdinnerat hotel Dinner
Following breakfast we enjoy a jeep ride through the Golan Heights and stop in the Katzrin Talmudic Village for a taste of life as it was 1,800 years ago. Atop Mount Bental we observe the Syrian border and discuss the past and present conflicts facing Israel. We visit a nearby Druze village for lunch and home hospitality before traveling to Jerusalem via Route 6 to view Israel’s separation barrier. This evening we join the Hadassah convention! at Kibbutz is 14, 2022.
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After arrival and hotel transfer, we join for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant with journalist Gil Hoffman, known as the “most optimistic man in Israel,” for an up-to-themoment briefing on the political situation in Israel. We also review what to expect over the next four insightful, challenging and enlightening days we’ll share together.
After breakfast we travel south to the Eshkol Region bordering the Gaza Strip. We tour Kibbutz Nativ Ha’asara and hear from residents. Then we drive to the border fence to see the“Peace Wall.”
Following breakfast we join our guide for “shul hopping” through various synagogues and worship styles in Jerusalem, including the Great Synagogue, Italian, Moroccan, Reform/Progressive or Conservative/ InMasorti.theafternoon we take a tour along the 1967 seamline that divided Jerusalem. We stop at the Mount Zion Hotel and visit the cable car museum to see the cars that were vital to supplying the Jewish Quarter during the War of Independence. Finally, we tour the Abu Tor neighborhood where our guide will provide illuminating insight into its history. We enjoy the Haas Promenade overlook of the Old City and have the evening free.
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Enjoy lunch on the Salad Trail, a delicious agritourism project making the desert Inbloom.theafternoon, we visit the Bedouin cities of the northern Negev and learn about their interaction with the surrounding Jewish communities.
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After breakfast we visit the newly developed Palestinian city of Rawabi to learn about its challenges and successes. We continue to Ramallah, the largest city in the Palestinian Authority. Following lunch we visit Shiloh, the ancient archaeological site from the Bible and a modern-day town.
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After returning to Jerusalem, we take part in Shabbat of a Lifetime, a traditional, homehosted Shabbat dinner experience
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On our return to Jerusalem, we stop for dinner at the Barkan Winery Overnight in Jerusalem Day 5 We take part in an early-morning visit to the Temple Mount, holy to Jews and Muslims and often a flashpoint for conflict. We visit the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, and meet with two Knesset Members from different parties. Later, we take a geopolitical tour in Jerusalem with Res. Col. Miri Eisen, an esteemed member of Israel’s intelligence community and formerly the prime minister’s international media advisor, to learn about the current security and border issues in the area. We end the day with a briefing by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This evening we join the Hadassah convention!
PROGRAM PRICING AND DETAILS: Rate per person (double occupancy): Single$2,270supplement: $820 Included with the Geopolitical Tour: 4 nights Inbal Hotel Jerusalem Touring as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned coach with an expert English-speaking guide Hotel breakfast daily Lunch on Friday Lunch at Salad Trail Welcome dinner in a local restaurant Shabbat of a Lifetime dinner Dinner at Barkan Winery Speakers as per itinerary Water on “Whisper”busheadphone system Hostess assistance Not included with your tour: Gratuities: $25 per person, per day, TravelPersonalAdditionalpre-collectedmealsitemsinsurance— group policy Anyavailablecosts associated with testing or related to proof of COVID/vaccine status Tour is based on a MINIMUM of 20 full-paying participants. The deadline to add pre- or post- tour extensions is September 14, 2022.
Overnight in Jerusalem Day 3: Sunday, November 13, 2022 Breakfast is at our hotel. We visit Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem for the opportunity to interact with our professional colleagues and hear about the latest research and advances in clinical practice. See the changes that have occurred at HMO since our last trip. Lunch is at the hospital joined by staff nurses and physicians. We take a walking tour of the picturesque village of Ein Kerem. We continue to the 9/11 Memorial overlooking the entrance to Jerusalem, the only one of its kind outside the United States, exemplifying the common bond and shared values between our nations. Experience traditional Israeli cuisine on a
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November 11-14, 2022 Day 1: Friday, November 11, 2022
After individual arrivals we meet at Ben Gurion airport at 9:00 am. We travel to Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives to take in the sweeping views of Jerusalem, including the Old City, and say a special “Shehecheyanu” and sharing challah and wine to mark our arrival in the City of Gold. Next we visit the site of Henrietta Szold’s grave for a short ceremony honoring her legacy and vision. We drive via the Convoy Memorial to Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus, where we are treated to a brief tour of the facility, including Henrietta’s office, and hear welcoming remarks by a representative of the hospital’s nurses and physicians. We check into our hotels in Jerusalem and have time to refresh. We join together this evening for a memorable Kabbalat Shabbat experience at the Kotel, Jerusalem’s Western Wall. Enjoy Shabbat dinner at our hotel, enhanced by a special guest speaker and joined by Hadassah friends.
Overnight in Jerusalem Day 2: Saturday November 12, 2022 Breakfast is at our hotel. We join our guide for “shul hopping” through various synagogues and worship styles in Jerusalem, including the Great Synagogue, Italian, Moroccan, Reform/ Progressive or Conservative/Masorti. We take a guided walking tour to explore the history of Jerusalem’s “breaking free” of the Old City walls with a historical walk along Nevi’im Street. Learn about the construction of the first Jewish hospital and its connection to Hadassah, hear about Henrietta Szold’s original office prior to Mount Scopus, and visit the Anna Ticho House. After time to relax and enjoy the calm of Shabbat, we gather for Havdalah, marking the transition back to the rest of the week. We are joined by an insightful speaker Free(TBD).evening in Jerusalem or choose to visit the Tower of David for the spectacular Sound and Light Show tonight (optional).
Rate per person (double occupancy): Single$1,800supplement: $650 Included in the Nurses and Physicians Pre-Tour: 3 nights Inbal Hotel Jerusalem Touring as per the itinerary in an airconditioned coach with an expert English-speaking guide Hotel breakfast daily Chef-led market tour, cooking class and LunchdinneratHadassah Hospital Ein
chef-led tour through Machane Yehuda, followed by an unforgettable hands-on cooking class as we prepare a delicious Middle Eastern feast using the items we found in the market.
Overnight in Jerusalem Day 4: Monday, November 14, 2022 Breakfast is at our hotel We return to Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem to learn how staff adapted during COVID-19 and how working at an academic institution gave them an advantage. What lessons were learned and how has medical and nursing care evolved after COVID-19? An early lunch is on your own.
As day turns to evening and the stall doors close, we return to this now transformed space for a special graffiti tour of the market’s colorful shutters.
WelcomeKerem Shabbat dinner at hotel Speakers as per itinerary Water on “Whisper”busheadphone system
Hostess assistance Not included with your tour: Gratuities: $25 per person, per day, TravelPersonalAdditionalpre-collectedmealsitemsinsurance— group policy Anyavailablecosts associated with testing or related to proof of COVID/vaccine status Tour is based on a MINIMUM of 20 full-paying participants. The deadline to add pre- or post- tour extensions is September 14, 2022.
We visit the nearby IDF Health Center Nurses and physicians will have separate tracks here to learn how the facility offers care for soldiers on a day-by-day basis and the role the center took during the COVID-19 pandemic. We end our pre-convention tour by volunteering at a hands-on historical project, sifting for antiquities at the Emek Tzurim archaeological site. This evening, we join the convention’s opening dinner at our respective convention hotels.
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Check out of our hotel and transfer to the Ben Gurion airport for our flight to the Ramon airport near Eilat Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel in Eilat for Shabbatcheckin.dinner is at Hotel Shabbat Shalom. Overnight in Eilat Day 2 Today is a free day to spend exploring Eilat, perhaps at Coral Beach or the Underwater Aquarium. Overnight in Eilat Day 3 After breakfast we cross into Jordan and take a full-day tour to Petra, the Red Rose City. We will explore the Nabatean City (as seen in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”), walk through the Siq and view the ancient temples and monuments, including the famous Treasury, Roman theater and more at the Eighth Wonder of the AfterWorld!lunch at a local restaurant, we return to Eilat for an evening at leisure. Overnight in Eilat
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After checking out of our hotel, we transfer to the Ramon airport near Eilat for our return flight to the Ben Gurion airport.
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Roundtrip flights to/from the Ramon Roundtripairport transfers to/from the Ramon airport Hotel breakfast daily Full-day tour to Petra including lunch (not Hostesskosher)assistance Not included with your tour: Gratuities: $25 per person, per day, TravelPersonalAdditionalpre-collectedmealsitemsinsurance— group policy Anyavailablecosts associated with testing or related to proof of COVID/vaccine Visastatusand border taxes: For Jordan, currently $165, pre-collected (amount changes periodically) Tour is based on a MINIMUM of 20 full-paying participants. The deadline to add pre- or post- tour extensions is September 14, 2022.
Rate per person (double occupancy): Single$1,620 supplement: $525 Included with the Eilat & Petra Pre/ Post-Tour: Full night in Jerusalem (instead of late checkout — post-tour only)
This evening, we join the Hadassah convention (pre-tour only)!
TASTES OF JERUSALEM, TASTES OF SHABBAT Following the end of convention, we will meet in the late afternoon in the lobby of our hotel to enjoy an evening designed to delight our senses. Our culinary expedition will find us: • Baking challah the Israeli way in a preShabbat workshop.
Overnight in the Inbal Jerusalem Day 3, Saturday, November 19, 2022: SHABBAT SHALOM Following breakfast, we join our guide for a spiritually stimulating “Shul Hopping” eclectic experience. We walk from our hotel and encounter several of the unique synagogues and worship styles in Jerusalem, including stops at the Great Synagogue, the Italian Synagogue, a Moroccan synagogue, and finally the Reform/Progressive service at HUC (Hebrew Union College).
November 17-20, 2022 Experience Shabbat in Yerushalayim. Mark the dates for an experience you will always remember as we weave a thread of Shabbat throughout the City of Gold. Day 1, Thursday, November 17, 2022:
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• Visiting Machane Yehuda outdoor marketplace where we’ll experience flavors to savor, including khachapuri, hummus, halvah, and the market pre-Shabbat classic — rugelach at marzipan!
• Touring by bus the ultra-religious neighborhoods, Shabbat preparations already underway. Free evening for dinner on your own. Overnight in Jerusalem at your convention hotel Day 2, Friday, November 18, 2022: A BIBLICAL MORNING, A MODERNDAY AFTERNOON After breakfast, we travel to Khirbet Qeiyafa, the site of an ancient fortress city, for a tour of the city that has the most impressive First Temple-period fortifications, including stone walls and two gates, one in the west and the other in the south. The gates are of identical size and consist of four chambers. This is the only known city from the First Temple period with two gates and is believed to have been visited by none other than King David. We next visit a local winery including wine tasting, part of Israel’s growing culture of excellence in viniculture. Enjoy a light lunch on your own nearby (options suggested by our guide). We meet this afternoon with a local Judaica artist at her studio to better understand the process and inspiration that act as the foundations of her work. The afternoon is free to prepare for Shabbat and enjoy the special atmosphere of WeJerusalem.areinfor a treat this evening, as we share Shabbat dinner in one of the Inbal Hotel’s private rooms, joined by Young Judaeans and other Hadassah friends — Shabbat Shalom!
Hotel breakfast daily Market tour and 4 full snacks (as a light Welcomedinner)Shabbat dinner at hotel in private room including wine Luncheon at HUC not in a private Coffeeroom /dessert farewell at hotel Water on “Whisper”busheadphone system
Single$1,340
PROGRAM PRICING AND DETAILS: Rate
Hostess assistance Not included: Gratuities: $25 per person, per day, TravelPersonalAdditionalpre-collectedmealsitemsinsurance— Policy Anyavailablecosts associated with testing or related to proof of COVID-19/vaccine Tour is based on a MINIMUM of 20 full-paying participants. The deadline to add pre- or post- tour extensions is September 14, 2022.
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Fuel the Shabbat light within you — we’ll nourish the spirit and the soul, hearing from a dynamic speaker at HUC, followed by Shabbat luncheon on the campus. This afternoon offers us a walking tour of the nearby neighborhoods - Yemin Moshe, sight of Montefiore’s Windmill, and the nearby German Colony, both areas filled with history and stories for us to discover through our guide. After time to relax and refresh, we gather for Havdalah, marking the bittersweet end of our Shabbat together. Afterwards, we enjoy coffee and dessert, gathering at our hotel for a chance to recount all we have experienced together. We check out of our hotel, and transfer to the airport for our overnight flight back to the United States. Day 4, Sunday, November 20, 2022: WELCOME HOME! We arrive back in the United States this morning. Welcome home! LAST FOREVER!! per person (double occupancy): supplement: $450 Included in the Shabbat Shalom Experience in Jerusalem: Thursday night at your convention Fridayhotel night at the Inbal Hotel Jerusalem plus late checkout on Saturday by 9 PM Touring as per the itinerary in an airconditioned coach with an expert English-speaking guide
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45CONVENTIONNATIONAL100THHADASSAHREGISTRATION FORM Complete one registration form for each person traveling. MEMBERSHIP ID # (REFER TO ADDRESS LABEL ON LATEST ISSUE OF HADASSAH MAGAZINE): FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME LAST NAME NICKNAME FOR NAME BADGE MR./MRS./MS./DR. MALE/FEMALE MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP COUNTRY PHONE (HOME) PHONE (CELL) EMAIL ADDRESS DATE OF BIRTH (MM/DD/YYYY) NAME AS IT APPEARS ON YOUR PASSPORT (LAST/FIRST/MIDDLE) PASSPORT NUMBER EXP. DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) PLACE OF ISSUE CITIZEN OF PLEASE CHECK YOUR PASSPORT EXPIRATION DATE. US Government regulations state that you may not be permitted to depart the USA if your passport expires within six (6) months of your travel dates! Emergency Contact Information: NAME EMAIL PHONE (HOME) PHONE (CELL) MOBILITY/SPECIAL NEEDS I AM PHYSICALLY ABLE TO CLIMB STAIRS BOTH ON AND OFF A BUS WITHOUT ASSISTANCE: YES/NO IF NO, PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS SPECIAL NEEDS: (You are required to advise us of any special medical needs or physical limitations, such as walking difficulties, wheelchair assistance, severe allergies, etc.)
National Board Members include elected National Officers, Past National Presidents, GRA Board Members, Atlarge Board Members, Henrietta Szold Board Members, and Region President Board Members. National Board members are automatic delegates.
46IsraelinTogether HADASSAH REGISTRATION CATEGORY: National Board Member* National Portfolio Council Member** National Assembly member*** Member (affiliated with a local unit)**** National Member* (not affiliated with a local unit) StaffSpeakerHadassahNon-MemberAssociateGuest *
National Assembly Members include the National Board, the National Portfolio Council, former National Board members, President’s Council, Honorary Council members, Committee chairs and members, and National Service members. Please only check this box if you are in any of these categories described for the National Assembly except for the categories of National Board or National Portfolio Council, each of which has its own separate registration box. National Assembly members are not automatic delegates unless such women are part of the National Portfolio Council, National Board, or Honorary Council members. All other members of the National Assembly need to be elected as a delegate by their chapter. Members who wish to be delegates must be duly elected as delegate by their chapters. If you are a member of the Honorary Council or a Vice-President of a region, you are an automatic delegate.
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National Hadassah permits National members to serve as delegates to the National Business Meeting in proportion to their membership as determined by the National Board. If you are a National member and interested in applying for delegate status (so that you can be eligible to attend the National Business Meeting), please contact the National Secretary’s Office at 212-303-8185.
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Profile Information: Hadassah Member: YES NO Hadassah Associate: YES NO Delegate: YES NO Region Name:___________________________ Chapter Name:__________________________ In an effort to identify our participants, we would like to know if you are: Major Donor: YES NO First-Time Convention Attendee: YES NO How many times have you visited Israel?_______ Date of last visit: ______________________ How did you hear about the 2022 Convention: Hadassah Magazine/Eblast/Friend/Region/Other (Please specify):________________________
47CONVENTIONNATIONAL100THHADASSAHLAND PACKAGE including registration/3 NIGHTS + 9 PM LATE CHECKOUT ON NOVEMBER 17 Regular Registration (April 1–October 14, 2022) HOTEL NAME PRICE PER PERSON SHARING DOUBLE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT King David based on availability $2,999 $1,150 David Citadel $2,683 $830 Inbal $2,583 $760 Dan Panorama $2,423 $650 Prima Kings $2,323 $520 Hotel Choice: ______________________ Region Room Block: Note: Hotels will be confirmed according to availability within assigned room blocks. Standard double room; Roommate Name*: ___________________________________ Single Room: YES NO *If requested roommate does not register for the convention, you will be responsible for payment of the single supplement. Please note all rooms are standard run-of-house rooms. If you would like an upgrade, please indicate below: I would like a room upgrade: YES/NO (Please contact Ayelet Tours for pricing and details.) Founders Dinner: I plan to attend the Founders Dinner on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 YES NO $150 per person To attend the Founders Dinner, a registrant must be a Founder (or higher). Evolve Young Women’s Dinner on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 YES NO (age 55 and under) $36 per person Cocktail Reception for Guardians and new Luminary level donors: I plan to attend the reception on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 YES NO Invitation to follow ALL LAND PACKAGES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION.
48IsraelinTogether NUMBERTRACK TRACK TITLE Hadassah Ein Kerem (All registrants will be assigned to this track). 1 Hadassah Mount Scopus 2 History of Hadassah in Jerusalem 3 Meir Shfeyah Youth Aliyah Village (double track; limited to 70 people) 4 Yad Vashem 5 Mount Herzl, the Herzl Museum and the National Memorial 6 Begin Center, Russian Compound and the Museum of Underground Prisoners (limited to 35 people) 7 Israel Museum: Shrine of the Book and Model Jerusalem 8 Gush Etzion 9 Herodium and Efrat 10 Geopolitical Tour of the Seam Line and the Security Fence with Res. Col. Miri Eisen (limited to 35 people) 11 Ashkelon/Living Near the Gaza Border (double track; limited to 70 people) SUPPLEMENT $45 12 Western Wall Tunnel and the Davidson Center (limited to 30 people) 13 Ir David (City of David) 14 Jerusalem Art Tour 15 Rehavia Walking Tour and Poetry 16 Nachlaot and Culinary Tour of the Machane Yehuda Market 17 Culinary Tour and Cook with Chef (limited to 30 People) SUPPLEMENT $130 18 Tahini and Wine in the Elah Valley (limited to 35 people) 19 Jerusalem and the Start-Up Nation 20 Tel Aviv (double track) Each registrant will experience four of the following tracks during the convention, comprised of a visit to Hadassah’s Ein Kerem campus along with three other tracks of your choosing. Please select from the following options in priority order for the three other tracks. Please see descriptions in the Track Options section on pages 6-16. Reservations will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
49CONVENTIONNATIONAL100THHADASSAHALL TRACKS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION. Please indicate your choices by track number. In addition to visiting Hadassah Ein Kerem, I wish to participate in the following tracks during the #1 Choiceconvention:________ #2 Choice ________ #3 Choice ________ Alternate Choice: ________ Pre- and post-tours will be offered before and after the convention. If you would like to join, please choose from the options below (see descriptions on pages 24-43): NUMBERTOUR TOUR TITLE TOUR DATES RATE (double occupancy) SUPPLEMENTSINGLE 1 A Toast to Israel Pre-Tour: Wine, Dine & Celebrate with the Associates October November30-10, 2022 $4880 $1980 2 Hadassah Society of Major Donors & Guardians Pre-Tour November 9-14 $2800 $1410 3 First Timer Tour November 9-14 $2290 $770 4 Geopolitical Pre-Tour November 10-14 $2270 $820 5 Hadassah Councils of Nurses and Physicians Pre-Tour November 11-14 $1800 $650 6 Eilat & Pre/Post-TourPetra November 11-14 OR November 18-21 $1620 $525 7 A Shabbat lemExperienceShalominJerusaPost-Tour November 17-20 $1340 $450 ALL EXTENSIONS PRICES ARE GUARANTEED. ANY EXTENSION WITHOUT THE REQUIRED MINIMUM OF 20 PARTICIPANTS MAY BE CANCELLED. THE DEADLINE TO ADD PRE- OR POST- TOUR EXTENSIONS IS SEPTEMBER 14, 2022. I would like to participate in the following pre-tour in order of preference: Tour number: ______________ Double occupancy sharing with _________________________ Single occupancy YES NO Tour number: ______________ Double occupancy sharing with _________________________ Single occupancy YES NO I would like to participate in the following post-tour in order of preference: Tour number: ______________ Double occupancy sharing with _________________________ Single occupancy YES NO Tour number: ______________ Double occupancy sharing with _________________________ Single occupancy YES NO
50IsraelinTogether FLIGHT INFORMATION: Please note registration fees do not include roundtrip airfare to/from Israel. I would like to book my own airfare: YES NO I would like to book roundtrip airfare to Israel with Ayelet Tours: YES NO Coach/Business/First Seating request: Window Middle Aisle I wish to depart from city/airport: __________________________ on (date)______________ Return to city/airport:____________________________________ on (date)______________ EL AL Frequent Flyer #___________________________________ United Frequent Flyer #___________________________________ Delta Frequent Flyer #____________________________ American Frequent Flyer #________________________________ Other Frequent Flyer # ___________________________________ Special requests _________________________________________________________________ Note: We will do our best to accommodate, but we cannot guarantee, special requests. Seating requests are noted, but not guaranteed. PAYMENT INFORMATION A deposit of $500 per person is required to reserve your space at convention. I hereby authorize Ayelet Tours LTD to charge the credit card provided below. I understand that my payment by card is necessary in order to reserve online airline seats and hotel accommodations. I further recognize that these payments are payments for services (i.e., airfare, hotel, etc.) and are not tax deductible as charitable contributions. Visa MasterCard American Express Discover CARDHOLDER’S NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CREDIT CARD CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE SEC. CODE CARD MEMBER SIGNATURE BILLING ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT FROM HOME ADDRESS) CITY STATE ZIP COUNTRY CANCELLATION POLICY: $100 per person charged if cancelled 364 to 180 days before departure, plus any applicable airline penalties. $250 per person charged if cancelled $179 to 30 days prior to departure, plus any applicable airline penalties (non-refundable, etc.). 100% per person charged if cancelled by registrant 30 days or less before departure (travel insurance is recommended). For all registrations received at least 104 days prior to departure, all monies paid to Ayelet are fully refundable if cancelled by registrant within 14 days of booking. EXCEPTION: If convention or any pre- or post-extension is canceled by Ayelet Tours/Hadassah due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other circumstance beyond our control more than 90 days
I understand that my reservation will be accepted subject to the above terms and conditions. I have read, understand and agree to the above terms and conditions and understand that this document constitutes an agreement solely between the undersigned participant and Ayelet Tours, Ltd. and that Hadassah is not a party hereto.
Full payment of balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
If selected, insurance coverage will be invoiced to cover your full land tour cost, plus up to $2,000/ person towards airfare. Once you have flights in place, please contact ayelet@ayelet.com to adjust your coverage amount based on final flight pricing. I have read and understand the policy, which includes the full coverage term details, including exclusions and limitations, and Travel Protection Plan flyer, which includes important consumer information, plan highlights, and rates. To view/ download the policy, visit: https://policy.travelexinsurance.com/GCB-0521
NO — I wish to decline travel protection at this point in time. If you do not wish to purchase now, the group plan can be purchased any time prior to final payment. Additional travel Insurance information and rates are available at https://ayelet.com/israel-travel-insurance/ visit: https://www.travelexinsurance.com/company/fraud(“Travelex Insurance”) maintains an updated list of alerts available at: https://www.travelexinsurance.com/customerto https://travelexinsurance.com/docs/ny-phn-covid-19-comp view a special notice related to COVID-19. Inc. CA Agency License #0D10209. Travel Insurance is underwritten by Specialty Insurance Company; #22276.
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Please note many policies require purchase within 15 days to be eligible for certain benefits. Travel insurance is recommended to help protect you and your trip investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a travel insurance plan through Travelex Insurance Services. For more information and rates, refer to the 360° Group Choice flyer here: https://secure.ayelet.com/ assets/documents/Travelex_360_Group_Choice_Flyer.pdf. Travel Insurance is offered on behalf of and under the direction of Travelex Insurance Services.
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TRAVEL INSURANCE: (MUST CHOOSE ONE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION)
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NOTE: Advertised group pricing is based on a minimum number of paying participants unless otherwise noted on the promotional materials. If fewer participants travel, a small per person group supplement may apply. Requests for cancellation must be made in writing. Each tour is priced as a package, and no refund or discount will be made for any part of the tour/activity in which you choose not to participate. In addition, no refunds will be made if you leave the trip voluntarily or involuntarily after the date of departure. Participants may also be subject to any cancellation fees assessed by the purveyors of services, including airlines or hotels.
We recommend the purchase of comprehensive travel insurance, including trip cancellation and baggage — many destinations will require insurance that includes coverage related to COVID.
YES — I would like to purchase the offered travel protection plan.
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7I6 MUST BE FILLED OUT AT TIME OF REGISTRATION GROUP ROSTER: Should a group roster be made available to participants, I do NOT want my information included. Please initial here ______.
51CONVENTIONNATIONAL100THHADASSAHbefore departure, registrants can either transfer their deposit to another Hadassah tour in the next two years or their deposit will be fully refundable. If convention or any pre or postextension is cancelled by Ayelet Tours/Hadassah due to COVID-19 or other circumstance beyond our control within 90 days of departure, you can choose to either transfer your funds in full to another Hadassah tour in the next two years or choose to receive a refund minus up to $250 in administrative/non-refundable costs, which may include applicable credit card fees and cancellation penalties charged by subcontractors such as airlines, hotels and other special events related vendors.
PARTICIPANT’S SIGNATURE: DATE: NOT INCLUDED: Tips to guide, driver and all staff (will be collected on your invoice, travel insurance (which is strongly recommended), any items of a personal nature or any items described as not being included for the particular tour on www.ayelet.com/hadassah.html
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HEALTH: By completing and returning this registration form, I hereby certify that I do not have any mental, physical or other condition of disability that could create a hazard for me or other participants.
LUGGAGE: Luggage allowance policies are set by the airlines and may change without prior notice. Please contact your airline(s) for the most current luggage allowance policy.
I understand that my reservation will be accepted subject to the above terms and conditions. I have read, understand and agree to the above terms and conditions and understand that this document constitutes an agreement between the undersigned participant and Ayelet.
If I am a United States citizen or resident, I acknowledge that I have read, and understand the contents of the current (1) Travel Advisories and Alerts issued by the U.S. Department of State1, (2) Security Alerts and Health Alerts issued by the U.S. Embassy in Israel2, and (3) Travel Health Notices issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention3 (such travel advisories, alerts and notices collectively referred to herein as “U.S. Travel Warnings”), to receive updated information on the general security environment and health risks worldwide and in Israel and to reiterate threats to American citizens and U.S. interests in those locations. Current information on travel and security worldwide and/or in Israel
TRAVEL DISCLAIMER,RELEASERELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION
**All registrants must sign Hadassah’s Travel Release as a pre-condition to participation at the Convention, which Travel Release will be emailed to you by Ayelet Tours with your final payment invoice, roughly 90 days before departure. Note that registrants’ signatures on the Travel Release must also be witnessed. The original signed (and witnessed) Travel Release must be received by Ayelet Tours no later than 60 days prior to departure (faxed or scanned copies are not acceptable). Travel documents will not be released until the original Travel Release is timely received. The relevant Travel Release language is included below for your reference. OF HADASSAH by participants who are at least 21 years old) sign return this Disclaimer, Release and Indemnification of Hadassah (the “Release”) New York 12205
SECURITY: We recommend that you read the current “Travel Warning” issued by the U. S. Department of State, which may be found at: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings.html, to obtain current information on the general security environment in Israel, Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip and to reiterate threats to American citizens and U.S. interests in those locations.
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By registering and participating in Hadassah’s 100th National Convention and associated travel to, from and within Israel and other countries, as applicable (the “Convention”), I (as used herein “I” includes myself, my family members, next of kin, heirs and representatives, agents, successors and assigns) agree to the following: As used in this Release, the term “Hadassah” includes Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc., Hadassah Medical Relief Association, Inc., Hadassah Office in Israel and each of their affiliates, related entities, predecessors, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, members, agents, representatives and their successors and assigns.
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Current information on travel and security in Israel may also be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States and Canada, or, from overseas, 1-202-501-4444.
BY MAIL to: Ayelet Tours 19 Aviation Road Albany,
NOTE: Your signature on this Release must also be witnessed. A faxed, emailed or scanned copy of this Release is not acceptable.
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2 Security Alerts and Health Alerts are always subject to change. The Security Alert from July 21, 2021 and the Health Alert from August 11, 2021, respectively may be found at https://il.usembassy.gov/jerusalem-old-city-demonstrations/ and https://il.usembassy.gov/covid-19- information/ 3 Travel Health Notices are always subject to change. Worldwide Travel Health Notices as of September 20, 2021 may be found at https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices and https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/noticescovid19. safety and security updates4 including, without limitation, the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), a free service which allows U.S. citizens and nationals traveling abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Instructions for enrolling in STEP may be accessed at https://step.state.gov/.
I further acknowledge that the United States has laws, rules, regulations, orders, policies, travel recommendations and sanctions which may be specific to travel to Israel and any other countries to which I may be traveling and that it is my sole responsibility to comply with all such laws, rules, regulations, orders, policies, travel recommendations and sanctions including, but not limited to, the sanctions programs administered by the United States’ Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control.5
may also be obtained from (1) the U.S. Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States and Canada, or 1-202- 501-4444 from overseas, and by visiting http://travel.state.gov, (2) the U.S. Embassy in Israel by calling 011- 972-2-630-4000 outside of Israel, or 02-630-4000 from within Israel, and by visiting https://il.usembassy.gov/, and (3) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by calling 1-800-232-4635 and by visiting https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
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If I am a United States citizen or resident, I acknowledge that Hadassah has no control over or responsibility for any adverse effect on the Convention arising from or relating to diplomatic relations between the United States and Israel and any other countries to which I may be traveling.
. The U.S. Department of State offers various ways to receive 1 Travel Advisories and Alerts are always subject to change. The Travel Advisories from September 13, 2021 and January 15, 2019, respectively may be found at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/israelwest-bank-and-gaza-travel- advisory.html and https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/ worldwide-caution.html
I understand that the current U.S. Travel Warnings are subject to change at any time, and my agreement to this Release will remain in full force and effect in the event of any changes to the U.S. Travel Warnings. Notwithstanding the U.S. Travel Warnings and the dangers they warn of, I have decided to participate in the Convention.
I am familiar with and understand the activities involved in the Convention and I agree to be bound by all instructions, rules, restrictions and policies with respect to the Convention, now or hereafter established. I understand and agree that Hadassah acts only as an agent for the Convention participants in making arrangements with third parties regarding the Convention. I acknowledge and affirm that, notwithstanding any security arrangements that may be made by Hadassah, Hadassah does not guarantee and is not responsible for my personal safety or the safety of my property while participating in the Convention, any Convention-related activities, or any travel before, during and after the Convention, including, but not limited to, personal travel, airline travel, ground transportation, public transportation and travel reserved through a ride-share application, meals, lodging, and recreational
If I am not a United States citizen or resident, I acknowledge that Hadassah has no control over or responsibility for any adverse effect on the Convention arising from or relating to diplomatic relations between my country and Israel and any other countries to which I may be traveling. I further acknowledge that my own country may have laws, rules, regulations, orders, policies, travel recommendations and sanctions which are specific to Israel and any other countries to which I may be traveling and that is my sole responsibility to comply with all such laws, rules, regulations, orders, policies, travel recommendations and sanctions.
If I am not a United States citizen or resident, I acknowledge that Hadassah has advised me to check any travel alerts, advisories, notices, and warnings to Israel, and any other countries to which I may be traveling, issued by my own country.
4 Further information can be obtained from https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/ about-our-new- products/staying-connected.html.
The complete list of the Sanctions Programs administered by the United States’ Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control can be found by visiting: https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/Programs/Pages/Programs.aspx. attending the Convention, participating in Convention-related activities, domestic and international travel and traveling to, from and within Israel and other countries, as applicable, including risks associated with my safety and security and/or risks that could result in damage or physical, emotional or psychological injury, harm, illness, death, disease or other damage. I understand that the Convention may include certain vigorous activities and I am aware of, able to, and will take responsibility for placing upon myself appropriate physical limitations reasonably calculated to avoid injury, harm or illness and I agree that Hadassah is not responsible for imposing such limitations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, I agree to follow any instructions, rules, limitations, and/or restrictions provided to me or imposed on me by Hadassah in connection with the Convention. I understand and agree that Hadassah shall not be obligated to take special precautions or provide extra staffing for me in light of the Convention or any of the U.S. Travel Warnings. I hereby give consent and authority to Hadassah to obtain medical treatment on my behalf if I am injured or require medical attention during my participation in the Convention or any Convention-related activities. I understand and agree that I am solely responsible for all costs related to such medical treatment, medical transportation, and/or evacuation. I acknowledge that Hadassah has advised me to purchase accident, baggage, supplemental international travel health, and trip cancellation insurance to cover reimbursement for trip cancellation, trip delay, missed connections, sickness, accident, medical expenses, lost baggage, personal effects, etc., and if I already own such insurance or any other personal insurance, to check the terms of my insurance in light of the Convention and any U.S. Travel Warnings. I understand that the insurance carrier makes all determinations regarding the insurance policies and acknowledge that Hadassah has no control over, and accepts no responsibility for, the insurance policies, including, but not limited to, the scope of the coverages, the terms of the policies, the administration of the policies, the determination of benefits or the payment of claims. I also understand that workers’ compensation insurance is not available to volunteers and that Hadassah does not provide workers’ compensation insurance for volunteers. I expressly waive any claim for compensation or liability on the part of Hadassah in the event of any injury or medical expense incurred during the Convention.
Hadassah reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any Convention participant at any time before or during the Convention, for any reason whatsoever, including failure to complete the Convention payment, registration forms and/or this Release in accordance with the published schedule, failure to comply with any instructions, rules, restrictions or policies contained in the Convention registration forms or materials or otherwise hereafter established with respect to the Convention, including any health or security related requirements, or in the event a participant’s mental or physical condition or general behavior or deportment impedes the operation of the Convention or affects the rights, welfare or enjoyment of other Convention participants. I agree that no refund will be given if I am dismissed and/or otherwise removed from or leave the Convention for any reason (voluntarily or involuntarily) once the Convention has commenced and that I shall be responsible to pay any and all associated fees and expenses in connection therewith, including without limitation, return fare, shipping of baggage, or any and all damages caused by my actions or involving me. Hadassah reserves the right to cancel the Convention at any time due to low enrollment, health risks, security, or any other reason whatsoever within its sole discretion.
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54IsraelinTogether activities. All rights are reserved to adjust registration fees, costs or other expenses in connection with participating in the Convention or any Convention-related activities at any time and to substitute accommodations and services of a similar category when deemed necessary. Itineraries, activities and speakers-lecturers are subject to change without notice, and such substitution or withdrawal is not a basis for participant cancellation or refund. I further agree that I assume full responsibility for, and that Hadassah shall not be liable or responsible for, any personal travel outside of the Convention or personal travel to and from Convention-related activities that I choose to partake in or any goods or services that I obtain from third party vendors prior to, during or after the conclusion of the Convention. I understand and voluntarily assume all risks, whether or not foreseeable, of
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The term “Claims” as used in this Release shall mean any and all claims and liability of any kind whatsoever, past, present and future, both known and unknown, including those which have not yet arisen or matured, whether in law or in equity, arising from, related to, or in connection with the Convention, my participation in the Convention and any Convention-related activities, travel to, from, during, before and after the Convention (including personal travel, airline travel, travel on public transportation, and travel reserved through a ride-share application), my free time during the Convention, any medical advice, treatment or testing, medical transportation, evacuation, medications, immunizations or vaccinations I may or may not receive, any insurance policies I may or may not obtain, any actions taken in connection with security requirements, including searches of my person or property, my departure, withdrawal, or removal from the Convention, any communications or notices or lack thereof before, during or after the Convention, any anti-discrimination laws (including without limitation those protecting persons with disabilities), laws and regulations of any jurisdiction, diplomatic relations, any delay, property damage, loss or theft, any hostile act, government act or omission, terrorism, social unrest, protests, demonstrations or rallies, local laws, climatic conditions, breach of contract, occurrence, accident, business interruption, machinery breakdown, visa, passport, vaccination or other entry requirement, substitution or change of hotels, transportation or other services, rates, bookings, reservations or connections, food or drink, insect or other bite, mortar or rocket fire, fire, natural disaster, epidemic, pandemic, including, without limitation, COVID- 19, labor dispute, baggage and property handling, changes to or absence from or cancellation of the Convention program, whether or not foreseen, any other conditions, developments or disruptions, any bodily, emotional or mental injury, harm, illness, sickness, disease, or death, third party claims and all other claims, causes of actions, suits, penalties, judgments, liability, damage, cost, loss or expense (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to, claims for negligence or any intentional act on the part of Hadassah or any other person or entity.
I irrevocably grant to Hadassah the right to stream, post, photograph, film and/or otherwise record, by any and all methods now or hereafter known, my image, voice and/or likeness in connection with the Convention and to license, distribute, exploit, disseminate, display and/or otherwise use my name, voice and/or any stream, post, photograph, image, audio and/or visual recording or likeness in which I may appear or any utterance or statements I may make during the course of my participation in the Convention or any Convention-related activities, including any photographs, images, audio and/or visual recordings I may provide to Hadassah, or any portion thereof, in any media throughout the world, including but not limited to, all digital media such as websites, emails, virtual meeting platforms, and social media, any number of times, in any and all manners, and by any and all means now or hereafter known, for any advertising, trade, fundraising, promotional or for any other purpose, without approval or any compensation unless required by law. I certify that I own or have the proper rights to license, distribute, exploit, disseminate, display and/or otherwise use any photographs, images, audio and/or visual recordings that I may provide to Hadassah for the purposes described in the preceding sentence. I agree that any stream, post, photograph, image, audio and/or visual recording, likeness, utterance or statement as described herein shall be owned by Hadassah and shall be Hadassah’s sole and exclusive property, and Hadassah shall have the right to edit any such stream, post, photograph, image, audio and/or visual recording in Hadassah’s sole discretion. I hereby release Hadassah from any and all liability in connection with the use of my name and/or any such stream, post, photograph, image, audio and/or visual recording, likeness, utterance or statement described in this paragraph. I agree to execute, upon request by Hadassah, any and all additional documents necessary to effectuate the intent of the above-mentioned rights.
In consideration of my acceptance to participate in the Convention, and by signing below, I, for myself, my next of kin, family members, heirs, representatives, agents, successors and assigns, hereby agree to: (i) Release, waive and discharge Hadassah from any and all Claims; (ii) Covenant not to sue Hadassah with respect to any and all Claims; and (iii) Indemnify, defend and hold harmless Hadassah from any and all Claims arising from, related to, or in connection with: (A) My acts and omissions and any involvement by me in the Convention and before, during and after the Convention; and (B) Any and all Claims made at any time, past, present or future, by me, or any of my family members or any person to whom I am related by blood, adoption or marriage, or their heirs, representatives, agents, successors or assigns.
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I acknowledge that I have read and understand this Release and that it shall be binding on me on behalf of myself, my family members, next of kin, heirs and representatives. This Release, together with the registration forms for the Convention, contains the entire agreement between the parties to this Release. If there is any inconsistency between the registration forms for the Convention and this Release, this Release shall control. This Release, together with the registration forms for the Convention, supersede any prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings and negotiations regarding its subject matter.
I agree to pay all reasonable attorneys’ fees and all other costs and expenses which may be incurred by Hadassah in the enforcement of or attempt to enforce this Release, whether by action of law or otherwise. This Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of New York in favor of Hadassah, and if any term or provision of this Release is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms and provisions of this Release shall remain unimpaired and in full force and effect. In the event that any provision of this Release is determined to be so broad as to be unenforceable, such provision shall be interpreted to be only so broad as is enforceable. Failure by Hadassah at any time to enforce any obligation by me, to claim a breach of any term of this Release or to exercise any power agreed to hereunder will not be construed as a waiver of any right, power or obligation under this Release, will not affect any subsequent breach, and will not prejudice Hadassah as regards to any subsequent action.
I agree that this Release and any and all issues related to this Release and/or the Convention are to be solely and exclusively governed by and enforceable in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without giving regard to its conflict or choice of law provisions. I agree that the State or Federal courts located in the City of New York shall have exclusive jurisdiction to determine disputes arising from, related to, or in connection with, or in any way involving the Convention or this Release, including the applicability of this clause or the validity of this Release, and I consent to the exercise by such courts of personal jurisdiction over me and waive and agree not to assert any objection or defense based on lack of personal or subject matter jurisdiction or venue. I agree to waive my rights, if any, to institute or prosecute suit in any forum other than any State or Federal court located within the City of New York.
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