Family Tour
Every year, Young Judaea and Hadassah organize a Family Tour for the families of Shalem participants. This 10-day guided tour coincides with the December vacation, so that participants may join as well. The Family Tour travels extensively through Israel and includes intensive walking tours of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and other cities; trips to the Dead Sea, the Galil; hiking, and more.
One of the most interesting and rewarding aspects of the tour is the chance to visit sites where Shalem participants may be placed during the year. These visits give families a taste of the Shalem experience.
The Family Tour is open to all – parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Highlights from Recent Family Tours include:
• Visit your children in Israel and learn all about their Shalem experience!
• Connect with your ancestral roots as we touch the ancient stone in the Old City of Jerusalem
• Visit the ancient ruins atop Masada and enjoy lunch and swim at the Dead Sea
• Enjoy a special Desert Dinner event
• View the amazing Chagall Windows at Hadassah Ein Kerem
• Participate in a “hands-on” archaeological dig at Tel Maresha
• Outdoor adventures may include rappelling, jeep tours, and safari rides
• Visit Independence Hall in Tel Aviv
• Share in the bonds of Jewish peoplehood as we visit the new museum at Yad Vashem
• Enjoy festive meals with Shalem staff and families
Registration for the 2010-11 Family Tour will open next fall and participants’ families will be provided with itinerary information in advance.