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Navigator: Educational World Travel for Teens > Ultimate Jewish Adventure Summer 2008 (34 Days)

Ultimate Jewish Adventure Summer 2008 (34 Days)
Ages: 15-18

Discover years of Jewish Heritage in England, Belgium, Holland and France.
Celebrate the uniquely European dimension of Jewish culture.

Highlights include:

  • Historic London in all its majesty: Visit Big Ben, Hyde Park, the Tower of London as well as the world-renowned Bevis Marks Synagogue. Shop at Piccadilly Circus, have your picture taken with "celebrities" at Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, and see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. With some luck, you may catch a glimpse of the queen!
  • Brussels and Belgium: Experience the sights and sounds of the Grand Place-the great market in Brussels and explore the ancient Belgian town of Bruges.
  • Dutch Delights: Capture the unique flavor of Holland by biking along its canals; visit Anne Frank's house along with Amsterdam's famous Portuguese synagogue; enjoy touring factories that produce such uniquely Dutch commodities as their special cheeses and famous wooden shoes. You will not want to leave the land of the windmills!
  • Paris The City of Lights: Gaze at Da Vinci's Mona Lisa in the Louvre Museum and see if her eyes don't follow you! Climb the Eiffel Tower, check out the high fashion on the Champs Elysees, and cruise along the Seine River. You will tour Louis XIV's extravagant Palace and Gardens of Versailles, explore the Jewish Quarter of Paris, and have fun with your friends at Provins as you experience authentic medieval jousting and falconry performances!


       


Experience the depth and unfathomable beauty of our ancient land, become acquainted with the diversity of its people, and take pride in the achievements of our vibrant modern state. Join Jewish youth from across North America for a summer adventure packed with fun, spirit and excitement.

Highlights include:

  • Get to know Israel better than Israelis do!
  • Discover the incomparable beauty of Jerusalem.
  • View the glorious Israeli sunset and sunrise while taking part in a camel trek through the Negev Desert that includes an authentic Bedouin Hafla feast.
  • Travel the Jordan River by kayak.
  • Explore the bustling city of Tel Aviv, the first modern Hebrew-speaking city in the world.
  • Learn about the Holocaust and its ongoing impact on Israeli society.
  • Enjoy water sports and Banana Boat rides in the Sea of Galilee.
  • Hold our country's history in your very hands on an archeological dig.
  • Experience a rappelling adventure.
  • See Jewish History come to life at the fortress of Masada.
  • Swim (float) in the Dead Sea and bathe in its celebrated therapeutic mud.
  • Snorkel through the world famous coral reefs of Eilat.
  • Renew your connection to your heritage in a non-denominational, warm Jewish atmosphere.
  • Discover new friends among the Israeli teens you meet.
  • Hike in Israel's beautiful national parks.
  • Eat shawarma and falafel.
  • Have the Jewish experience of a lifetime!
  • Prepare to return, again and again!


Participants will receive accreditation for 12 Hours of
Community Service for participating in this program


Countries Visited Date Cost from New York    
England, Belgium, Holland, France, Israel June 26 - July 28, 2008 $5890 + $250 registration fee  

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Earn up to 3 college credits from Tel Aviv University (Click here for more information).

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