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August 12, 2005

URJ-Leadership in Action! | March 6-15, 2006

New York, NY., August 12-Join the Union for Reform Judaism's - Leadership in Action Israel Mission, led by Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie - President, Rabbi Lennard R. Thal - Senior Vice President, Rabbi Daniel H. Freelander - Vice President, and Robert M. Heller - Chairman.

What makes this trip different?

Traveling with Reform leaders, you will hear from government officials and meet with Palestinian officials. See Israel through the eyes of Israeli Reform leaders and network with their congregants around the country. Experience the fruit of the Hineini Initiative by meeting with Israeli rabbinic students and visiting Kehilat Yozma and Kehilat Mevasseret Zion. Celebrate Shabbat in Jerusalem, including home hospitality with Reform families. Worship Shabbat morning at Mercaz Shimshon overlooking the Old City with HUC students and faculty. Meet with our Reform high school, college and graduate students in Israel. Visit the new museum at Yad Vashem. Explore your interests on special day trips. Whether this will be your first visit to Israel or your 50th, this is a trip you won't want to miss!

To view the detailed program for the mission click here.

To register now click here.

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August 11, 2005

ARZA Rabbinic Mission Prepares Rabbis for Passover By Including Egypt & Mt. Sinai

The ARZA Rabbinic Council has selected an itinerary for its January-February 2006 Rabbinic Mission that will include Cairo, Mt. Sinai and Jerusalem as major stopping points and study points on the next Rabbinic Mission. To view cost, availability or to register please click here.

After a few days in Egypt proper visiting the historical sites and meeting high level Egyptian officials, the group will trek through the Sinai desert to ascend Mt. Sinai, reliving the journey of our ancestors as they went from degradation to redemption. The group will then continue on to the promised land for full days of study, meetings, interactions and fun. This trip will also allow the rabbis to visit our Movement’s two kibbutzim, Yahel and Lotan, and to enjoy the wonderful offerings of Israel’s southern-most city Eilat. All rabbis are certain to return to their home congregations prepared to share the experiences of understanding the present Middle East situation from the Egyptian perspective, personal reflections of Mt. Sinai, and the role of entering the land of Israel prior to Passover. To view a detailed program (subject to change) please click here.

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