CCP Germany/Poland & Israel Adventure

Join Shorashim for the experience of a lifetime! Travel with Israeli peers and learn about Israel through their eyes. Take this dynamic journey for the first time through Germany, Poland and Israel. Leave the tour bus behind. Become a part of the experience that is Israel!

This year Shorashim has added Germany to the itinerary in addition to Poland to help further learn about Jewish roots in Europe.  Spend four days in Poland exploring Jewish life before the Holocaust. Hear stories from an accompanying survivor about growing up Jewish in Eastern Europe as well as many personal memories.  In Germany, we will learn about the past, present and future of the community and spend Shabbat at a local synagogue.

In Israel, you are joined by Israeli peers and together you experience the awesome adventure of Israel. Hike in some of the most spectacular settings in Israel; be a part of the vibrant culture of Modern Israel. Learn about how your Israeli friends feel about politics, the army, music, movies, and more. Create friendships that will last a lifetime!

Program Highlights include:

• Hiking and camping
• Rappelling, snorkeling, and jeeping
• Climbing Masada
• Floating in the Dead Sea
• Visiting the Kotel (Western Wall) and Yad Vashem
• Home Hospitality with Israelis
• Training at an army base
• Archeological Dig
• Desert Camel Trek & Bedouin Hospitality

Workshop & Seminar Themes:

• Challenges Facing Israel Today
• Jewish Identity
• Israel/Diaspora Relations
• Political Overview

Chicago-area participants will join with Israeli peers from Chicago's Partnership 2000 region, Kiryat Gat - Lachish - Shafir. Shorashim is the Chicago Community Project (CCP) sponsored in cooperation with the Jewish Federation/Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago.

Cost: $7,600 - includes round-trip airfare from Chicago - Poland - Tel Aviv

Dates: July 4th - August 10th, 2010

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