Social Events

Welcome Reception- Monday August 30th, 2010
The Welcome Reception will be held at the Sheraton Tel- Aviv Hotel & Towers on Monday, August 30th, 2010 and is included in the registration fees of delegates.

Evening Tour, August 31st 18:00 (Optional – select 1 of the 3 options below)

1. Bauhaus – The "White City"
In July, 2003, UNESCO proclaimed the "White City," the unique urban and historical fabric of Tel Aviv, as a World Cultural Heritage site. The tour focuses on the architectural styles of the 1930s – most notably the International, or Bauhaus, style – in one of the White City's main concentrations, along Rothschild Boulevard. Telling the story of Tel Aviv from its early years till today, this tour presents a wonderful opportunity to savor the experience of life, past and present, in the first Hebrew city.

2. Romantic Tel Aviv
Moving from modern Tel Aviv to the magical Israel of bygone times, with city walls and stone buildings of old Jaffa and Neve Tzedek. The tour embraces the picturesque archeological sites of old Jaffa and the first neighborhood of Tel Aviv, named Neve Tzedek. The stories, the people, the gossip and the nostalgia in the enchanting alleyways, the view of Tel Aviv from the Crest Garden (Gan Hapisga), and the picturesque Jaffa Port .

3. Tel Aviv By Night - Cancelled
A tour of Tel Aviv, depicting the city’s nightlife. The tour passes through the Templer Colony, Sarona, and the heart of Tel Aviv and sheds light on the nighttime atmosphere that characterizes the local restaurants, bars and coffee shops. A night walking tour of Tel Aviv, depicting the foundation of the city through intriguing stories.

The tour will take place on Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 and is not included in the registration fees of delegates and accompanying persons (you can select your preferred tour in the registration form).

Half day tour of Jerusalem- Wednesday September 1st, 2010
Enter the Old City and visit the sites related to the three monotheistic religions: the restored Jewish quarter, the Western Wall, view the Temple Mount with it’s famous mosques, walk along the Via Dolorosa through the souks and visit the Holy Sepulcher.
The tour will take place on Wednesday September 1st, 2010 and is included in the registration fees of delegates and accompanying persons.

Gala Dinner Wednesday September 1st, 2010
The Gala Dinner will be held at the The Beit Shmuel Mercaz Shimshon center located in the very heart of Jerusalem, right opposite the Old City walls, adjacent to the elegant King David Street and the newly renovated historic Mamilla Quarter.

All participants and registered accompanying persons are invited.

Tours require a minimum of 15 participants. If there are less than 15 participants, an alternative will be offered.