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Israel Trip 2023

VBS Family Israel Trip 2023

Join Rabbi Lebovitz and family in Israel this summer!

July 31-August 9, 2023

Rabbi Lebovitz grew up connected to Israel through summer camps and on multiple study programs. He has returned regularly to renew his relationship with our land and our people. This summer join the Rabbi and his family on a fast-paced, first-timers, intergenerational trip to enjoy the warmth and beauty of the Israeli summer and the miracles of modern day Israel.

  • Climb Masada, swim in the Dead Sea, put a note in the Kotel, crawl through the tunnels of Old Jerusalem and nosh your way through the open air markets of Tel Aviv as you create lifelong memories with your family and friends
  • Add yourself and your family to the generations who have walked these same streets, sat upon the same rocks and experienced the same awe and majesty of Eretz Yisrael

Total Land Price: $4,900 per person based on double room occupancy.
This price is based on a minimum of 30 participants. 

Family room pricing is also available! Please contact VBS Program Director Elana Zimmerman for more details: ezimmerman@vbs.org | 818.530.4011

Pricing includes:

  • Hotels and Porterage including Hotel Buffet Breakfasts Daily
  • 2 nights at the Kibbutz Hagoshrim Hotel in the Galilee (Check-In: July 31, Check-Out: August 2)
  • 5 nights at the Inbal Hotel in Jerusalem (Check-In: August 2, Check-Out: August 7)
  • 2 nights at the Carlton Hotel in Tel Aviv (Check-in: August 7, Check-Out August 9)
  • 7 Group Dinners
  • 2 Group Lunches
  • Temperature Controlled Luxury Bus and Licensed Tour Guide
  • Entrance Fees to all Sites and Attractions
  • Travel Packet with Itinerary, Map and other Goodies
  • Tips for Guide and Bus Driver
  • Pre-Trip Social and Orientation 

click HERE to view the full itinerary

Participants are responsible for purchasing and making their own air arrangements. Please plan to arrive in Israel by noon on Monday, July 31, 2023 and stay through dinnertime on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. We can assist with hotel extensions for people arriving prior to July 31 and for those remaining after the evening of August 9.

Please complete the following deposit form to secure your place on the VBS Family Israel Trip

A $500 deposit per person is required to reserve your spot(s)

Total Land Price: $4,900 per person based on double room occupancy. Family room pricing also available.
This price is based on a minimum of 30 participants. A minimum of 30 participants must be registered by March 30, 2023. If we do not meet the participation minimum, your deposit will be fully refunded.
 
 
Including yourself. Maximum of 4 entires per registry.
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Please Note: In order to use the following payment types, you must be logged in to your VBS account: 
  1. ACH (e-check) - No processing fees; can be used to pay in full, or in installments. Requires vbs.org log in.
  2. Donor Advised Fund - No processing fees; can be used to pay in full, or in installments. Requires  vbs.org log in.
  3. Payment Plans - We offer pay-in-full or monthly payment options. The monthly plan must be secured with an ACH (e-check) account, debit or credit card.
Credit Card Payment Option: A 2.85% processing fee will be assessed for all credit card charges. Paying by credit card now requires members to pay the processing fee associated with the transaction(s). To eliminate this fee, please select from the above payment options.

If you need assistance with your payment method, please contact the VBS Office: 818-788-6000
 

Participants are responsible for purchasing and making their own air arrangements. Please plan to arrive in Israel by noon on Monday, July 31, 2023 and stay through dinnertime on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. We can assist with hotel extensions for people arriving prior to July 31 and for those remaining after the evening of August 9.

For questions, please contact Program Director: Elana Zimmerman at ezimmerman@vbs.org or 818.530.4011 

 

Wed, June 7 2023 18 Sivan 5783