Tiberias
Located on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, Lake Kinneret in Hebrew, Tiberias and its environs have become favorite health and holiday resorts, as well as Jewish and Christian pilgrimage destinations.

Built by Herod Antipas some 2000 years ago and named after the Roman emperor Tiberius, it is now the largest town in the eastern Galilee.

The newer part of the town, with modern hotels and palm-lined streets, flanks the old quarter, where black basalt ruins are silent reminders of the Crusader and Ottoman periods.

Tiberias plays an important role in Jewish history. It was the seat of the Sanhedrin (Supreme Court) after its relocation from Sepphoris. In the Mishnaic and Talmudic periods Tiberias was a major spiritual center. In later years it became one of the four Jewish Holy Cities in the Land of Israel. It is the final resting place of many prominent Jewish personalities, such as Rabi Akiba and Rabi Meir Ba’al Haness.

In 1204, upon completion of his huge writings, Maimonides passed away in Egypt and his coffin miraculously arrived in Tiberias, after a legendary voyage across the Negev desert. That is where Rambam came to his final rest. His tomb became a focal point frequented by many who come to pay homage, to pray for health and for success.

Venue
Sheraton Moriah is a five star hotel located in the heart of the ancient city of Tiberias, on the shores of the biblical Sea of Galilee. From the hotel’s great location, guests have an easy access to cruises, water sports, restaurants and entertainment and many historic sites of this region. The hotel offers a high level of comfort and service with its spacious public facilities including outdoor swimming pool, health club with sauna, Jacuzzi and massage, as well as beauty salon.
The Organizing Committee has reserved rooms at the Conference venue, which will be offered to the participants at special reduced rates when booked via the Conference Secretariat, Ortra Ltd.

Language
The official language of the Conference will be Hebrew, French and English accompanied by simultaneous translation.

CME Credits
CME has been applied for at the University of Minnesota Medical School

Travel
The Official airline of the Conference is EL AL Israel Airlines. EL AL has established special airfares with preferential conditions for conference participants and their spouses.
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Climate & Clothing
March is spring in Israel. Temperatures in Tiberias are expected to be between 10 – 22 °C. Light rain is possible. Dress will be informal throughout the Conference.

Visa
Individuals from countries without diplomatic relations with Israel should write to the Secretariat, no later than two months prior to the Conference, giving their full name, date and place of birth, passport number and date of issue, flight number and time of arrival.