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Basics – Introductions, Programs, Dates, etc. Mifgash Israel Trip Overview Goals Structure

Agenda. Basics – Introductions, Programs, Dates, etc. Mifgash Israel Trip Overview Goals Structure Highlights Safety/Security Shabbat at Camp. Introductions. Dan Baer Toni Davison Levenberg Sarah Ruiz Trip Leader. Basics. Sunday , July 6 th – Monday, August 4 th

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Basics – Introductions, Programs, Dates, etc. Mifgash Israel Trip Overview Goals Structure

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  1. Agenda • Basics – Introductions, Programs, Dates, etc. • Mifgash • Israel Trip • Overview • Goals • Structure • Highlights • Safety/Security • Shabbat at Camp

  2. Introductions • Dan Baer • Toni Davison Levenberg • Sarah Ruiz • Trip Leader

  3. Basics • Sunday, July 6th – Monday, August 4th • Mifgash & JCC Maccabi Israel Trip: MAX Price $5995 • $350 grant (minimum) per Milwaukee teen from the Jewish Foundation of Milwaukee • This comes off of the $5995 price for Milwaukee families • Registration OPEN at www.campinterlaken.org

  4. Mifgash • July 6th – July 10th • Highlights • Week long experience with Israeli peers from Partnership 2Gether Region • Day in Madison or Chicago • Jewish Museum • Local educators • Waterpark • Community Service

  5. Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fKfek7awbM&feature=player_embedded

  6. Goals • Establish and/or grow the teen’s connection to Israel • Increase understanding of Jewish life in the U.S. and Israel • Long term personal connections • Increase their understanding and commitment to the world wide Jewish community. • Provide meaningful experiences that will translate to a future at Camp Interlaken

  7. Structure • Mifgash Week in Wisconsin • Group flight O’Hare to Poland/Tel Aviv on July 10th • Staff • 1 Interlaken Staff TBD • 1 Other Staff • 1 Tour Guide • 1 Guard/Medic • Potential for partnership with another group and/or camp • Mix of Kibbutz/Hostel/Hotel Accommodations • 2-3 Nights of Home Hospitality in our Partnership 2Gether Region • Group flight Tel Aviv to O’Hare on July 31st

  8. Poland • Warsaw and/or Krakow • Treblinka work and death camp • Warsaw Ghetto • Jewry in Poland pre/post WWII • Shabbat • Umschlagplatz • Mila 18 • Rappaport Momument – Trail of Herosim

  9. Israel • Events • 3 Unique Shabbatot • Poland, Home Hospitality, Jerusalem – Carley Bruckner • Live Radio Broadcast from Israeli Station (Parents can listen in!) • The Center • Rabin Square, Mount Herzl, & Independence Hall • Modern Israeli Living • Old City of Jerusalem • Ben Yehuda, Machaneh Yehuda, & the Shuk • The South • Camel Rides, Bedouin Living, & Masada • Desert Oasis & The Dead Sea • The North • Jeep Ride in the Golan Heights • Hiking near the Kinneret • Haifa • Matthew Levy

  10. Safety/Security • Letter from JCCA Israel Office (next slide) • Our Policy • Trip Insurance – Hold off on purchasing until we get better information. • https://www.aplusplans.com/index.php/consumer/index/inlk11 Based on $5,995 cost ~8.5% ~4.5%

  11. Security The security situation in Israel is always a central factor in the planning and preparation for trips to Israel and 2014 is no different. While apprehension due to the recent conversations in the media is understandable, at this point we have received no special precautions or guidelines for 2014 from the Israel Defense Forces, the Israel Police and the Ministry of Education. The security framework of JCC Association, set within the most strict guidelines and regulations, is geared to respond promptly and efficiently to any precarious situation. This, in addition to the fact that things change and the situation is dynamic, makes our current position, in terms of 2014, clear: we are currently proceeding according to plans, keeping in mind that we are prepared to make any or all adjustments necessary to accommodate changes that are brought upon by the security situation. The recent talks surrounding the world crisis with Iran have received a great deal of media attention and we understand that this may be a source of concern. At this point we don't see a reason to change the preparations for the upcoming trips to Israel, however; we are continuing to monitor the situation closely. The safety and security of our participants is always our primary concern and is never compromised in any way. We remain committed to ensuring the safety of each and every one of the participants in our programs, and to keeping you and your participants families fully updated on any situation. If we feel at any time that we are not able to run a safe program we will not hesitate to make the necessary changes or cancel the program if need be. Sincerely, Leah Garber Vice President, JCC Association Israel Office Director

  12. Shabbat at Camp • Celebrate Shabbat during 2nd session as a guest at camp • Share your experience with younger campers • Visit Minocqua, a local beach, and Cathy’s Ice Cream • Your favorite camp activities • Skiing, Tushball, Ropes, etc.

  13. Questions?Registration OPEN at www.campinterlaken.org

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