Beyond the What
You have many opportunities to travel to Israel, although very few will offer the unique opportunities of MEOR Israel. Most Israel travel allows you to discover the “whats” of the country; MEOR Yale’s Israel trip allows you to discover the “whys.”
Why is Israel so valuable to the Jewish People and our future? Why have we maintained our passion to reclaim our lost land so much?
Beyond the What
You have many opportunities to travel to Israel, although very few will offer the unique opportunities of MEOR Israel. Most Israel travel allows you to discover the “whats” of the country; MEOR Yale’s Israel trip allows you to discover the “whys.”
Why is Israel so valuable to the Jewish People and our future? Why have we maintained our passion to reclaim our lost land so much?
The Blend
Our trip planners and staff work hard to ensure that your MEOR Israel trip will be one of variety and balance. You’ll have opportunities to learn, to tour, to relax, and to socialize. Whether you’ve been to Israel before, or are traveling for the first time, you’ll be sure to have an experience that is both new and welcoming. We invest in high quality education and high quality accommodations – all so that you can have an ideal stay in our Homeland.
Enjoy!
One of the aspects of MEOR Israel that is highly valued by our participants is the way in which they are able enjoy Israel on their own time. Our schedule is full, but not overstuffed.
You will have opportunities throughout the trip that will allow you to connect with Israel and your peers as you choose. MEOR Israel is your personal bridge to your country, and you are bound to form bonds with other Yalies that are anything but superficial.
Enjoy!
One of the aspects of MEOR Israel that is highly valued by our participants is the way in which they are able enjoy Israel on their own time. Our schedule is full, but not overstuffed.
You will have opportunities throughout the trip that will allow you to connect with Israel and your peers as you choose. MEOR Israel is your personal bridge to your country, and you are bound to form bonds with other Yalies that are anything but superficial.
Trip Itinerary
What is the schedule of a typical MEOR Israel trip?
Each MEOR Israel trip is slightly different.
Below is a sample itinerary of a recent MEOR Israel trip.
Thursday, May 17
3:20 PM Departure from JFK
Friday, May 18
8:50 AM Arrive in Israel
10:30 AM Breakfast & Orientation on the beach in Caesaria
12:30 PM Kfar Kedem: Pita baking & Donkey rides
3 PM Travel to Chispin, a gorgeous retreat in the Golan Heights, for Shabbat
Shabbat Meal
Saturday, May 19
Shabbat Programming & Rest
9:30 PM Night out in Tiberias
Sunday, May 20
8:45 AM Breakfast
9:30 Depart Chispin
10:30 Banyas: A pleasant hike to flowing waterfalls
12:30 Canada Center: Ice skating, Shooting range, Bowling, Basketball, & More
3:00 Hike in Nachal Ayun: A hike through the north with breathtaking views of the Israeli countryside and more waterfalls
5:15 Misgav Am: Northernmost kibbutz in Israel, discussion about national security
7 Dinner at Esh Besh, a delicious steakhouse
Monday, May 21
8:45 AM Breakfast
9:30 Class/Discussion at the hotel
10:30 Depart Chispin
11:30 Tour of Tzfat: Mystical City on a Mountaintop
2 Depart to Jeeping
3 Jeeping in the Kinneret, with a short swim to cool off in the middle
6 Head back to Jerusalem
7 Dinner
Tuesday, May 22
8:15 AM Breakfast
9 AM Discussion Groups and learning
12 PM Lunch
1:45 Outlook – Har Adar: with views of major Biblical sites
3:15 Bat Caves
6 Dinner at the hotel
7 Leave to the Kotel
7:30 Visit to Kotel
8:15 Kotel Tunnel Tours: a rare experience beneath the streets of Jerusalem’s old city
Wednesday, May 23
8:30 Breakfast
9:15 Leave to the South
10 Ein Gedi: Waterfalls, swimming, and rich with history
12:30 Lunch
1:45 Ancient Synagogue of Ein Gedi
2:30 Dead Sea: Relax and float with friends
6 Dinner and Bonfire at Bedouin tents
11 Return to Jerusalem
Thursday, May 24
8:15 AM Breakfast
9 AM Discussion groups and learning
12 Lunch
2 Depart to Tel Aviv
3 Visit the old city of Yafo: Short tour & free time in the marketplace
5:30 Visit the Blind Museum: a unique opportunity to “see” the world in a different way
7:30 Dinner in Tel Aviv
Friday, May 25
8:30 AM Breakfast
9 AM Guest Lecturer
11 City of David
1 PM Visit to Marketplace – Machane Yehuda
Free Time
Shabbat in the Old City, overlooking the Kotel
Saturday, May 26
Shabbat Program
Tour of the Old City
Dinner in the Old City
Sunday, May 27
Shavuot Program: Stay up all night in the Old City
Monday, May 28
Free Day
Tuesday, May 29
8:15 AM Breakfast
9 Discussion groups and speaker
12 Lunch
2 Visit to Yad Vashem (Holocaust Museum)
7 Dinner at the Hotel
8:30 PM Evening Program: Bowling/Miniature Golf
Wednesday, May 30
8:15 AM Breakfast
9 Visit to Har Hertzel (Military Cemetery)
12 Lunch
2 Visit to One Family: An organization dedicated to helping Israel’s victims of terror
3:30: ATVing
7 PM Dinner in the hotel
8:30 PM Evening: Stew and Brew/Challah Baking
Thursday, May 31
8:15 AM Breakfast
9 AM Discussion and learning
12 Lunch
2 Gush Etzion Winery
6 MEOR Concert: All the trips come together for unforgettable evening together
Friday, June 1
5 AM Early trip to Chevron and the Cave of Machpelah (optional)
9:30 AM Breakfast
10 AM Morning Class
11:30 AM Free time for shopping
Shabbat in Jerusalem
Saturday, June 2
Shabbat Program
Sunday, June 3
9 AM Breakfast
9:45 Pack out of the hotel
10:30 Visit to the Kotel
12 Final Banquet
3 Depart to airport
7:15 Depart to NY
