ORT America’s Mission to Israel, October 17 – 24, 2012 affords travelers a unique opportunity to tour Israel and experience ORT’s latest achievements, and generate an understanding of the importance of technology and science education within the processes and developments in the state of Israel 2012.
Guests will enjoy the sights, tastes and sounds of Israel, and most importantly, see firsthand the impact of an innovative education while having an experience of a lifetime.
Mission Highlights:
Welcome event with Israeli dignitaries from the Ministry of Education atop the Azrieli Towers with its breathtaking views of panoramic views of Tel Aviv
Meet teachers, administrators, parents and students who participate in ORT programs throughout Israel
Visit Technion’s Coler-California Visitors Center atop Mount Carmel.
Shabbat in Jerusalem, “The City of Gold,†Israel’s capital.
Share Shabbat dinner with ORT alumni and surprise guests.
Tour Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot and hear first-hand from students how their ORT education has impacted where they are today.
Enjoy wine tasting and dinner at one of Israel’s boutique wineries in the Judea Wine Route.
Briefing on the Israeli economy by Knesset member and economist Professor Avishay Braverman
Experience robotics presentations by ORT students.
The 7-day trip is $2,900 per person, double occupancy – airfare is not included. A single supplement is $1,000 per person. Included in the package includes 6 nights in 5-star hotels, 6 breakfasts, 5 dinners, and 4 lunches, transportation within Israel, all programming costs, tour guide, Hostess, Insurance, Porterage at Ben Gurion Inernational Airport and hotels, and VIP services at the airport.
Itinerary subject to change.
For detailed descriptions of ORT America’s 2012 Mission to Israel and for more information: http://www.ORTamerica.org
