SOBELOFF SOCIETY TRIP TO ISRAEL

Sunday, MARCH 13 to Sunday, MARCH 27, 2011

The Simon E. Sobeloff Law Society proudly announces a very special trip to Israel and Jordan. We invite our members, spouses and other interested persons to join in an exciting program.  It has been carefully planned to appeal to adults: lawyers and non-lawyers, both first-time travelers and people who have been to Israel before, either long ago, or as frequent visitors.

The trip duration is 2 weeks in Israel (Sunday, March 13 to Sunday, March 27, 2011), plus an optional 4 day, 3 night extension to the archaeological wonders of Petra, Jordan, the delightful beaches of Eilat, Israel, and the amazing Negev desert.  The Jordan extension is March 27 to Wednesday, March 30, 2011.

Our trip has no political or religious agenda.  It’s a wonderful opportunity to visit, learn and enjoy.  This unique trip is the product of months of planning by our committee.  The Sobeloff law society trip is unlike any other, and will not be repeated.  Don’t miss it!

The exact daily itinerary, speakers and seminars are subject to change as opportunities present themselves.

ITINERARY

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Depart USA.  Leave on Continental Airlines from choice of either DCA or BWI to Newark.  From Newark, we fly together non-stop to Tel Aviv.   (You may make your own travel arrangements if you prefer.) 

Monday, March 14:

Arrive in Israel, group VIP airport assistance and transfer to Tel Aviv.

Afternoon:  Tel Aviv city tour by motor coach and walking, including historic Neve Tzedek neighborhood, Bauhaus architecture and Kikar Yitzhak Rabin.

http://www.inisrael.com/news/?p=358

Hotel check-in.

Dinner:  Maganda Yemenite restaurant (included)  

http://www.frommers.com/destinations/telaviv/D38850.html

Overnight: Dan Hotel, Tel Aviv

Tuesday, March 15:

Breakfast at hotel.

9:00 AM departure.

Drive to Haifa.  Mount Carmel, View the Baha’i Gardens and the beautiful port.

                http://www.sacred-destinations.com/israel/haifa-bahai-shrine

Af-Al-Pi-Chen Clandestine Immigration and Israeli Naval Museum.

Authentic Haganah ship used to run the British blockade and bring in refugees from Europe.

                http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Immigration/afalpi.html

http://www.gemsinisrael.com/e_article000001117.htm

Lunch in Haifa (on your own).

Atlit British Detention Camp and program.

http://www.shimur.org/english/article.php?id=10

Jaffa walking tour and Ilana Goor art museum.  (Time for shopping, boutiques and art galleries)

http://www.ilanagoor.com/article_info.php?articles_id=6

Dinner on your own.

Our coach will return us to the hotel.  You may choose to remain in Jaffa for dinner and return to the hotel on your own.

Overnight: Dan Hotel, Tel Aviv

Wednesday, March 16:

Breakfast at hotel.

8 AM hotel departure.

Drive via Modiin road to IDF camp (Machane Ofer).

Visit IDF Camp Opher.  Briefing by a military judge, tour a military court and possibly observe a security trial.

Tel Aviv University visit and lunch. 

Lunch on your own at the Tel Aviv University cafeteria.

Palmach Museum.

Unique experiential museum which tells the story of a group of young Palmach volunteers before and during the War of Independence.

http://www.haaretz.com/culture/travel/the-palmach-museum-1.242622

Independence Hall.

Former residence of Tel Aviv’s founder and first mayor.  Later it became an art museum. Israel’s founders met and signed their declaration of statehood here.

http://www.eretzmuseum.org.il/main/site/index.php3?page=75

Old Port of Tel Aviv.  Dinner and shopping on your own in this renovated port, whose warehouses have been converted to trendy shops and seaside restaurants.

Our bus will drop people off at your choice of either our hotel or at the port.  If dropped off at port, return to hotel on your own.

Overnight: Dan Hotel, Tel Aviv.

Thursday, March 17:

Breakfast at hotel.

7:30 AM breakfast.

8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast Seminar at hotel. 

Marc Zell, Esq. a well-known Maryland attorney who moved to Israel, will explain the legal status of settlements on the West Bank.  Mr. Zell is associated with an international law practice group with offices throughout the world.

9:30 AM hotel departure.

Chefer Valley water project. 

This is a series of three reservoirs and a water recycling facility, with a tower that gives you a birds- eye view of the whole region, and a very good show and tell by a ranger that explains how it all works.  Also, it is near the Alexander River water reclamation project, which is worth seeing.  It is also near Tulkarm, where you can see the security wall and gain an understanding of how the water resource will be run by a regional authority once there is a Palestinian State and the wall comes down. 

The Sobeloff Society extends its appreciation to the Jewish National Fund (KKL) for making these arrangements on our behalf.

Ussfya Druze Village (includes lunch).

Visit this unique community which tied its fate with the fate of Israel, followed by traditional Druze lunch.

Giva’at Haviva.

Jews-Arabs co-existence seminar followed by workshop.

Dinner on own. 

St. Patrick’s Day in Tel Aviv.  

Get a pint at Leo Bloom’s or Molly Bloom’s Irish pubs in Tel Aviv.

                http://www.leoblooms.com/home.yecms/index 

http://www.molly-blooms.com/home.yecms/index

Overnight: Dan Hotel, Tel Aviv.

Friday, March 18:

Breakfast at hotel.

9:00 am departure.

Machal Monument.

                Memorial to foreign volunteers who died during the War of Independence.

Ayalon Secret Bullet Factory.

Underground bullet factory on a kibbutz from before the War of Independence.  Settlers literally made bullets under the noses of the British.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQNw5MA3DII

Afternoon--Nachalat Binyamin Street Fair and Carmel Shuk.

                Local artists display and sell art, handmade jewelry, pottery etc.

Shabbat dinner on own.  Home hospitality for Shabat dinner a possibility.

Overnight:  Dan Hotel, Tel Aviv.

Saturday, March 19:

Breakfast at hotel. 

8:30 am breakfast seminar at hotel.  

A German Green party (Heinrich Boell Foundation) official will speak on representing his party’s interests and agenda in Israel and the Palestinian Authority.   The Heinrich Boell Foundation is based in Berlin, Germany.  It is active in environmental issues; recycling; feminism and women’s right; nuclear non-proliferation etc.   He may also address the foundation’s assistance on the Palestinian state-building process – creating institutions of government such as national bank, police, courts etc. The foundation has offices in Tel Aviv and Ramallah.

http://www.boell.org.il/

The Sobeloff Society extends its appreciation to the Heinrich Boell Foundation and Klaus Linsenmeier for making these arrangements on our behalf.

At leisure in Tel Aviv.  Synagogue, beach or explore on your own.

10:00 am departure for optional group tour to Caesarea and then shopping in a Druze Village.

                Roman port city on the Mediterranean.  Gorgeous aqueduct and Roman theater.

                http://www.midwinter.com/~koreth/israel/caesarea.html

Evening:  optional Purim Megilah (Book of Esther) reading at Ichud Shivat Zion synagogue.  It’s a lot of fun.  Wear a costume.

Purim street celebrations or party in Tel Aviv.   Wear your costume!

(Think of Georgetown, Washington, DC on Halloween)

Dinner on your own.

Overnight: Dan Hotel, Tel Aviv.

Sunday, March 20:

Breakfast at hotel and checkout.

Optional early morning Purim Megilah reading at Ichud Shivat Zion synagogue.

10:00 am hotel departure to the Galilee.

Zichron Ya’akov.

                Aaronson House, home of a Jewish secret organization who spied against the Ottomans.

                http://ilmuseums.com/museum_eng.asp?id=102

Capernaum.

Jesus made Capernaum his home during the years of his ministry: "Leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum" (Matt 4:13).  Peter, Andrew, James and John were fishermen living in the village.  Matthew the tax collector also dwelt here.  Capernaum is one of the three cities cursed by Jesus for its lack of faith.

http://www.sacred-destinations.com/israel/capernaum

Ginosar Boat.

2,000 year old wooden fishing boat brought up from the bottom of the Sea of Galilee

                http://www.jesusboat.com/boat.php

Mount of Beatitudes.

                Site of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.

Dinner (included) and overnight: Kibbutz Lavi.

http://hotel.lavi.co.il/HOTEL//2/72/726.aspx

After dinner program on the kibbutz movement’s history in Israel.

Monday, March 21:

Breakfast at Kibbutz Lavi guesthouse.

Early: Kibbutz Lavi tour (optional - no charge).

9:30 AM bus departs.

Safed— (Tsfat)  The holy city of Kabbalah and the mystics. 

The city was significant during the 1948 war.  It’s also an excellent place to purchase Judaica and art work.

                www.safed.co.il

Lunch on your own.

Har (Mt.) Bental.

Golan Heights point where we can overlook of Syrian city of Kuneitra

Mitzpe Gadot.

Captured Syrian Bunker overlooking Israel

Tiberias.

                Tomb of Maimonides

Visit the Jordan River.

Dinner cruise on Lake Tiberius/Sea of Galilee (included).

Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi.

Tuesday, March 22:

Breakfast at Kibbutz Lavi guesthouse. 

Beit Shean.

http://www.gemsinisrael.com/e_article000002702.htm

Jerusalem – Shehechyanu atop Mount Scopus –

Lunch on your own in the Jewish quarter.

Walking tour of Old City, including Jewish, Christian, and Arab quarters. 

Western Wall Kotel Tunnel, Via Dolorosa, Stations of the Cross, Holy Sepulcher Church. Room of the Last Supper and King David’s tomb (time permitting)

http://english.thekotel.org/content.asp?id=116

Dinner at Darna Moroccan restaurant.

We will be joined by Jerusalem municipal officials, who will discuss the challenges of historic preservation and urban planning while maintaining the city’s unique architectural heritage.

The Sobeloff Society extends its appreciation to Doron Yafet, Adv. and to the City of Jerusalem for making these arrangements on our behalf.

http://www.darna.co.il/frame.htm

Overnight: Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem.

Wednesday, March 23:

Breakfast at hotel.

7:30 AM Breakfast.

8:00 to 9:00 Breakfast Seminar at hotel.    

Our guest speaker is Rabbi, Attorney and Author Gad Dishi, who will discuss the differences between US and Israeli law; the history of Israeli law, which is a piecemeal of Ottoman Turk, British Mandate, and modern; the organization of the Israeli courts, religious laws concerning marriage and divorce etc.  Gad Dishi is originally from New York.  He is admitted to the New York and Israeli bars.

9:30 AM  Bus departs.

Knesset – Israel’s parliament.

Knesset VIP tour and program on the legislative process and hot topics in Israeli politics.  Our speaker will be a Member of Parliament (MK).

Davidson Archeological Center and the Southern (Second) Temple excavations.

Lunch on your own in the Jewish Quarter.

Jewish Quarter tour.

Cardo.  Shopping time for art, jewelry, Judaica.

Evening:  Insider Supreme Court tour and program followed by Judiciary and Attorney reception.  Justice Dorit Beinish, Israeli judges and lawyers invited.  Light food provided.  

The Sobeloff Society extends its appreciation to the American Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (AFHU), Jill Moskowitz and the Hebrew University School of Law for making these arrangements on our behalf.

Overnight: Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem.

Thursday, March 24:

Breakfast at hotel.

7:30 AM breakfast.

8:00 to 9:00 Breakfast seminar at hotel.  

Women of the Wall:   Women who seek equal rights as men to pray as they wish at the Women’s Section of the Kotel.

http://jrf.org/Women-of-the-Wall

9:30 AM bus departure.

Cable Car Museum.

Necropolis of Ketef Hinnom.

City of David.

                Original city conquered by King David 3,000 years ago and made his capital.

http://www.cityofdavid.org.il/about_eng.asp

Yad Vashem tour and program.

Possible program topics - reparations; return of recovered property; international law related to genocide.  Exact program still to be determined.

Ramat Rachel kibbutz—Jordanian Bunker – the Bell Outpost - and Bethlehem city overview (time permitting).

Evening:   Dinner program at Beit Shemesh with ethnic foods and wine tasting.

The Sobeloff Society extends its appreciation to the Jewish Agency for Israel and to the Jewish Federation of Washington, DC for making these arrangements on our behalf.

Overnight: Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem.

Friday, March 25:

Breakfast at hotel.

8:45 am departure to Masada.  Ascend by cable car.

Desert palace of King Herod. Last holdout of the Zealots’ rebellion against Rome.

http://mosaic.lk.net/g-masada.html

Dead Sea resort spa.  Buffet lunch is included.

Float in the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on earth.  You cannot sink!

http://geography.howstuffworks.com/oceans-and-seas/dead-sea-dead.htm

Option 1:  Spend the afternoon relaxing at the Dead Sea, including the indoor heated pool and taking in spa treatments such as mud baths, facials and massages. 

TRAVEL TIP:  Do not shave this morning.  The salt water will sting.

Option 2:  Ein Gedi and Nachal David nature reserve walk for those who wish (no extra cost).   Nachal David is where the future King David hid from King Saul, who was jealous of David after David slew Goliath.

Return to Jerusalem.

Back to the hotel before candle lighting time, which is at 5:13 pm.

Kabbalat Shabbat.  Walk to the Western Wall.

Dinner on your own.  Possible home hospitality for dinner.

Overnight: Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem.

Saturday, March 26:

Breakfast at hotel.

Free at leisure.

Options on your own – synagogue; Old City – Kotel, Christian sites and Arab market (shuk) are all open; Israel Museum and Dead Sea Scrolls – Shrine of the Book.

7:00 PM Farewell dinner at Olive and Fish restaurant (included). 

 We will be joined by a few “Lone Soldiers,” who are new immigrant members of the IDF who have no relatives in Israel.   The Lone Soldier program is coordinated through the Jewish Agency for Israel.

http://www.fodors.com/world/africa-and-middle-east/israel/jerusalem/review-190795.html

Overnight: Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem.

Sunday, March 27:

Breakfast at hotel.

Base tour ends.  Transfer to airport for USA morning departures.  VIP assistance at airport with luggage and departure procedures.

Optional Jordan, Eilat and Negev Tour Extension – March 27 to March 30, 2011:

Sunday, March 27:

Breakfast at hotel.

Depart Jerusalem to Sheik Hussein Bridge. Cross the border into Jordan.

Drive to Jerash, Jordan.

Visit this well-preserved Greco-Roman city, built in the 4^th century BCE during the invasion of Alexander the Great.

Amman.

Short city tour of Jordan’s capital with 1.5 million inhabitants.    Then we go to Hercules Pillars, followed by lunch (included).  

                Remnants of a Roman temple dedicated to Hercules.

Continue to Madaba.

View the City of Mosaics, including the 6^th Century Byzantine Holy Land Mosaic map in St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church, a replica of which we’ll see in Jerusalem.

http://na2.visitjordan.com/Default.aspx?tabid=189

View the Promised Land as Moses saw it, from Mount Nebo.

According to the final chapter of Deuteronomy, Mount Nebo is where Moses was given a view of the promised land that God was giving to the Israelites. "And Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, the top of Pisgah, which is opposite Jericho." (Deuteronomy 34:1).  According to Jewish and Christian tradition, Moses was buried on this mountain by God Himself, and his final resting place is unknown. Scholars continue to dispute whether the mountain currently known as Nebo is the same as the mountain referred to in the Torah.  According to the 2 Maccabees 2:4-7, the Prophet Jeremiah hid the tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant here.

Continue via Kings Road to Petra.

Dinner (included).

Our dinner guests will be Jordanian attorneys who will speak about civil and criminal law in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Overnight:  Petra Movenpick Hotel.

Monday, March 28:

Breakfast at hotel.

Enter Petra by horse or by foot.

Visit the Rose City and the Treasury which suddenly appears at the end of the gorge. View the carved mountains with their thousands monuments.

http://www.visitjordan.com/default.aspx?tabid=63

Lunch at Petra (included).

EXIT PETRA BY HORSE, MULE OR CARRIAGE

Wadi Rum.

Jeep 4x4 tour of Wadi Rum, where Lawrence of Arabia fought and lived with the Bedouins.

http://www.wadirum.jo/

Transfer to Arava Border and border crossing into Israel. Meeting and assistance, Transfer to Dan Panorama Hotel, Eilat.

Dinner on your own.

                Numerous hotel dinner buffets, restaurants and  places on the boardwalk.

Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Eilat.

Tuesday, March 29:

Breakfast at hotel.

Free Day in Eilat.  Activities at extra cost.

Option 1:  on your own.  Water sports, such as beach, scuba diving, snorkeling or a visit to Coral World underwater observatory. 

Note: Scuba divers must have a logged dive within the past 6 months or may have to take a refresher course at the dive center in Eilat.  Bring your certification card, log book and proof of scuba insurance.  They will accept the DAN scuba insurance.  www.dan.org

http://www.coralworld.com/eilat/eng/

Option 2: Red sea cruise, including lunch.

Option 3: One day tour to Sinai desert, St. Catherine Monastery and Mt. Sinai (Egypt).

http://www.geographia.com/egypt/sinai/stcatherine.html

(IF SECURITY SITUATION ALLOWS FOR THE SINAI TRIP)

Dinner on your own.

Overnight: Dan Panorama Hotel, Eilat.

Wednesday, March 30:

Breakfast at hotel.

Drive through Negev desert.

Machtesh Ramon for overlook into Ramon Crater.

Ein Avdat for scenic overlook.

Sde Boker.

The grave of David Ben Gurion and Ben Gurion’s home overlook amazing desert vistas.

http://www.israelcelebrates60.com/gallery.php?gallery=8

Lunch at Kadesh Barnea vegetarian restaurant and wine tasting.

S’derot City.

A look at the town in the news on the Gaza border.

The Sobeloff Society extends its appreciation to the Jewish Agency for Israel and to Robin Levenston for making these arrangements on our behalf.

7:30 pm  Arrive at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport for evening departure to USA. VIP assistance at airport with luggage and departure procedures.

 The trip includes:

Ø  5 star luxury hotels with full breakfast buffet

Ø  all touring costs

Ø  admissions to sites

Ø  round trip airfare from Baltimore BWI or Washington DCA

Ø  air conditioned luxury coach

Ø  tour guide extraordinaire and educator Lee Glassman

Ø  all transfers in Israel and Jordan;  VIP assistance at airport.

All included meals in Israel are Kosher.  All of our hotels in Israel have WiFi.  Schedule, speakers and programs are subject to final confirmation and may be changed. 

For further information, contact either:

Kenneth A. Vogel, Esq.                                                 Neal Meiselman, Esq.
Metro Legal Solutions                                                    Meiselman & Helfant, LLC
1642 R Street, N.W.                                                       29 Wood Lane
Washington, DC 20009                                                  Rockville, Maryland 20850
OFC:     (202) 332-7323                                                  OFC:  (301) 279-8840
FAX:      (202) 332-7326                                                 FAX:   (301) 279-9630
KAVogel@MetroLegalSolutions.com                              meiselman@mdfamlaw.com

For updated and additional trip information and other Sobeloff Society events, visit us online at:  www.Sobeloff.org

ISRAELI TOUR OPERATOR:

Mrs. Yaffa Friedman

SY. Travel Israel Office LTD.

64, Hashalom St.

Mevasseret Zion, Israel 90805

TEL:  02-534-0964

s_isryaf@netvision.net.il

http://www.syisrael.co.il/

OPTIONAL TRIP INSURANCE:

Mr. Dani Eisenstock
US Toll free (888) 747-3773
Direct: (402) 343-3681

Israel Cell (052) 481-1471
Fax (402) 343-9959
Dani@TravelInsuranceIsrael.com

www.TravelInsuranceIsrael.com

Both standard travel insurance and standard + cancel for any reason policies are available.   Pre-existing medical conditions are covered, and there is no increase in premium based on age.  For policy information:

http://www.worldtravelcenter.com/eng/library/ti_grpdlx/groupdeluxe_printdoc(2%2009)_3_27_09.pdf

The travel insurance premium is based on the cost of the trip.  Therefore, varies depending on whether or not you want to standard or standard + cancel for any reason coverage, and whether you want to include insurance coverage for your airfare and trip extension.

CELLPHONE RENTALS: 

A special discount plan has been worked out with Talk and Save.  http://www.talknsave.net/groups/syt.asp 

At the bottom of the talknsave page, click on the Sobeloff Society link.

Trip costs:

Round trip airfare BWI to Tel Aviv                                             $1,272

(Airfare from DCA $1,296.69)

Israel land touring package                                                          $3,516

Optional Jordan/Eilat/Negev extension                                 $1,300

Trip notes: 

Group airfare from BWI or DCA is on Continental Airlines via Newark, and then non-stop from Newark to Tel Aviv.   Airfare is subject to change including fuel surcharge until booked and paid in full.  Upgrades to business/first class are available through our travel agent, SY Tours.   The airline cost round trip for first class on the Newark – Tel Aviv leg is $2,838.69 per person.  From BWI or DCA to Newark and back, the tickets are coach.

You may also make your own air arrangements and meet the group at the hotel in Tel Aviv.

Single Supplement:  The land package is per person, double occupancy. The single supplement on the base Israel trip is $1,296.  The single supplement on the Petra/Eilat extension is $268.  If you are traveling alone and want to share a room to avoid the single supplement, please let us know.  We will do our best to introduce you to somebody with whom you can share.

The Israel land portion of the trip assumes 30 persons.  The land portion is subject to an increase or decrease +/- per person depending on the actual number of participants.   At 20 people, the cost per person would be $3,789.  At 40 people the cost per person is $3,380.   Final payment is due no later than January 15, 2011.   Participants will be notified after December 1, 2010 as to the final cost when we have an exact count.  Persons on the wait list will be notified in November, 2010.  The Sobeloff Society reserves the right to cancel the trip in the event of insufficient enrollment, in which case its liability is limited to a full refund of any paid deposits.

Optional Baptism Ceremony:  On March 21, an optional Baptism ceremony can be made available at the Jordan River.   Requires coordination; upon advance request only.  The ceremony varies depending on the denomination of the participants.

Tips, souvenirs, travel insurance, spa services and items of a personal nature are extra.  

The itinerary, including daily schedules and places, VIP tours and speakers, is subject to change.

Israel Land Tour Rate includes:

5 star deluxe hotels

Arrival and departure transfers and baggage handling

Daily Israeli buffet breakfast

Lunches and Dinners as shown

12 full days sightseeing, deluxe air conditioned bus

English speaking tour guide and educator – Lee Glassman.

Entrance fees to all visited sites, parks and museums, Masada cable car, Druze Village, Giva’at Haviva co-existence seminar, Dead Sea spa facilities

Israel departure tax

Visa fees and handling

Hotel and airport luggage handling

Meeting and assistance throughout

Jordan / Eilat / Negev Optional Extension includes:

The Jordan/Eilat / Negev trip extension assumes a minimum of 10 persons.  Price includes all Jordanian and Israeli border entry and exit taxes, visa and visa handling fees, 3 nights in 5 star hotels, daily breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner, tour guide, driver, private bus and site admissions fees.  Vegetarian or fish meals will be ordered in Jordan on request.

Optional excursions:

Day tour to Caesarea, including entrance fees, guide and bus.  $60 per person based on a minimum of 20 persons.

Red Sea cruise and lunch in Eilat.  $45 per person.

Day trip from Eilat to St. Catherine Monastery and Mount Sinai, Egypt.  $150 per person.       Sinai trip is subject to a minimum of 10 persons and security clearance.

TRIP DEPOSIT:

To guarantee your place on the trip, please send a $250 per person refundable deposit to:

PLEASE MAIL YOUR REGISTRATION WITH CHECK PAYABLE TO “SIMON E. SOBELOFF LAW SOCIETY” AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO:

Brian Barke, Esq.

Maxwell & Barke, LLC

51 Monroe Street, Suite 806

Rockville, Maryland  20850

TEL:  301-309-8300; fax: 301-309-8303 or e-mail to:  barke@maxlaw.us

Your deposit will be fully refundable upon written notice to Brian Barke until November 1, 2010.  On or after November 2, 2010, your deposit will become non-refundable. 

Payment in full is due no later than January 15, 2011.  All payments should be sent by check to Brian Barke, Esq. at the address above.

Space is limited.  Once the trip is fully subscribed, we will go on a wait list in case of cancellations.

The itinerary is current as of July 31, 2010.

All attorneys who are going should join the Simon E. Sobeloff law Society.  Membership in the Simon E. Sobeloff is open to all attorneys without regard to religion or any other factor.  Membership is only $36 per year.  Spouses are free.  If a member and spouse are both attorneys, pay just one membership fee per couple.  We have lots of great events throughout the year.  The membership application found at http://www.sobeloff.org/membership.html.    

In the event that the trip is sold out, first priority on the wait list is given to members of the Simon E. Sobeloff Society.

SIMON E. SOBELOFF LAW SOCIETY ISRAEL TRIP FLIGHT INFORMATION:

DEPARTURE FLIGHTS:  March 13, 2011

From Thurgood Marshall BWI (BWI) to Newark International (EWK)

Continental CO 2342 departs BWI 12:53 pm.  Arrives EWK 2:16 pm.

OR from Reagan National (DCA) to Newark International Airport (EWK)

Continental CO 3023 departs DCA 11:00 am.  Arrives EWK 12:03 pm.

From Newark EWK to Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv (TLV) the BWI and DCA groups fly together.

Continental CO 84 departs EWK 3:55 pm.  Arrives TLV on March 14, 2011 at 8:15 am.

RETURN FLIGHTS:  BASE ISRAEL TRIP departs Israel on March 27, 2011.

Continental CO85 departs TLV at 10:25 am.  Arrives EWK at 4:35 pm the same day.

Connect to:

Continental CO 2691 departs EWK at 9:50 pm.  Arrives BWI at 10:53 pm.

Or Continental CO 3401 departs EWK at 7:30 pm.  Arrives DCA at 8:40 pm.

PETRA/EILAT EXTENSION RETURN FLIGHTS:  March 30, 2011.

Continental CO 91 departs TLV at 10:50 pm.  Arrives EWK at 4:45 am on March 31, 2011.

Connect on March 31, 2011 to:

Continental CO 2887 departs EWK at 8:00 am.  Arrives BWI at 9:16 AM.

Or Continental CO 2909 departs EWK at 6:30 am.  Arrives DCA at 7:47 am.
REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE MAIL THIS REGISTRATION FORM WITH YOUR $250 PER PERSON CHECK PAYABLE TO “SIMON E. SOBELOFF LAW SOCIETY” AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.  If you are not a member of the Sobeloff Society, please add $36 (per individual or couple) to join.   Send your payment to:

Brian Barke, Esq.

Maxwell & Barke, LLC

51 Monroe Street, Suite 806

Rockville, Maryland  20850

Your deposit will be fully refundable upon written notice to Brian Barke until November 2, 2010.  After November 2, 2010, the deposit will become non-refundable.  Final payment is due by January 15, 2011.

REGISTRATION FORM:

Name of Participants:

________________________________

________________________________

Israel base trip number of people:   _____________________

Will you be flying to Israel with the group?  Yes/No _____________________

If so, departure airport preferred (BWI, DCA or Newark) _____________________

Jordan/Eilat Extension?   Yes/No ___________________________

Jordan trip number of people:   _____________________

If you are traveling alone, do you want us to introduce you to someone with whom you might share a hotel room? ___________________________

Our tour guide can adjust the tour to meet our group’s needs.  It’s also helpful to our guide to know your religion if you don’t mind telling us that.   We want to make sure that the trip is relevant to the participants.

Please tell us something below or on the back of this page about your prior visits to Israel, if any, and what you’d like to see or accomplish on this trip.   Shalom.