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Shorashim/CCP Winter Israel Adventure

Escape this winter!

Travel with Israeli teens and experience the awesome adventure that is Israel.

   Dates: December 20 - January 1
   Cost: $1450 (will include roundtrip airfare on El Al airilines)

Learn from your Israeli peers about the current situation, the army, music, movies and more. Create friendships that will last a lifetime!

Participate in meaningful volunteer projects with Israeli families who were directly affected by last summer's conflict. While lending your support you will be inspired by their spirit and sense of community.

Program Highlights:

• Visiting the Kotel
• Rappeling, Snorkeling and Jeeping
• Sunrise on Masada
• Desert Camel Trek & Bedouin Hospitality
• Home Hospitality with Israeli Peers

Workshop and Seminar Themes:

• Challenges Facing Israel Today
• Learning to Make a Difference
• Jewish Identity
• Media Propaganda

Take a look at the itinerary for this winter's trip!

Hebrew is incorporated into all aspects of the program: announcements, meals, bus travel, music, and group activities.

Leave the tour bus behind… become a part of the experience that is Israel!

Space is limited to 30 participants. Reserve your place today.

In addition to all the activities of the Winter Adventure Program, Chicago-area participants will have the opportunity to join with Israeli peers from Chicago's partnership 2000 region, Kiryat Gat - Lachish - Shafir. Shorashim is the Chicago Community Project sponsored in cooperation with the Jewish Federation/Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago.