| | | UJE and HaMerkaz are offering an incredible trip to Israel by combining fun filled tours, inspiring classes and more free nights than any other trip of its kind. Spend two weeks learning about Judaism and exploring Israel. Hamerkaz has created a trip that will be both meaningful and a blast. | | | Explore the beautiful sights, hikes, and geographical hot-spots of our ancient homeland: |  | Mountain Biking in Jerusalem's Foothills |  | Swimming in the Dead Sea |  | Boating on the Kinneret |  | Climbing Masada at dawn |  | Exploring Israel's Beautiful and Historic Views |  | Hanging with the Bedouins | | | During the morning hours, connect intellectually and spiritually to your Judaism through engaging lectures and group discussions with an all-star cast of world class Rabbis, lecturers, and authors, including: Rabbi Lawrence Keleman, Rabbi Dr. Dovid Gottlieb, Mrs. Tzipporah Heller and Mrs. Aviva Levitan Class and discussion topics include: philosophical and mystical insights from the Torah, an excursion into the ancient texts of the Talmud, Jewish insights into practical living, and Jewish ethics and Contemporary issues. Even if you've been to Israel on a previous group trip, including Birthright, you are still eligible for the HaMerkaz Israel trip. | |