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Come and explore this incredible land with members of our own synagogue staff who will bring to life the ancestral stories of our people in their original settings. This land of striking history and beauty will be the setting for a rich immersion in our people’s never-ending quest for meaning and connection. Few things have shaped modern Jewry as much as the reestablishment of our ancient homeland.
Our trip will be designed especially for our Religious School families. The time leading up to and following bar or bat mitzvah provides a unique opportunity for building relationships within our synagogue family and to make a connection to the Jewish people at large. Traveling to Israel with Emanu-El will provide the opportunity to experience the country in a unique, highly personalized way. As a select community, we will experience the best of what Israel has to offer. Our spirits will be nourished by hiking and mountain biking in some of the most beautiful landscapes on the planet, welcoming the Sabbath with Israeli Reform Jews in Jerusalem, participating in community service and social-action projects, and so much more. Both before and after the trip there will be opportunities for us to gather at the synagogue to deepen our connections with one another and with the Holy Land.
More than anything else, what will make our trip unique will be its leadership: Emanu-El’ s Rabbi Howard Goldsmith and Director of Lifelong Learning Saul Kaiserman. In addition to being integral members of our synagogue’s professional staff, Rabbi Goldsmith and Mr. Kaiserman both have spent extensive time living and studying in Israel. Their familiarity with our synagogue community, their expertise as Jewish educators, and their first-hand experience with Israeli life make them uniquely qualified to lead this congregational journey. Children and parents alike will return from this experience with a deepened understanding of Israel, a renewed passion for Judaism and memories that will never fade.
A very limited number of spaces are available for this trip — so, please make your reservations soon. Deposits must be received by February 22, 2008.
Click here to view an informational letter from Rabbi Goldsmith, who also can answer any questions you may have.
View the ARZA Web site for trip details and to register. You also can search for tour details by entering “Temple Emanu-El” in “Find Your Tour By Name” at the top of the home page.
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