Men’s Trip
Sample itinerary from 2017
Day 1 - Welcome to Israel
Arrive in Israel
Welcome Home!
Transfer to Israel's Beautiful North
Snacks Distributed, Money Changing Available
Welcome
“JWRP Welcome” - “MoMENtum Trip Welcome”
Army Experience with Slingshot
Depart for Dinner at Dobrovin Farm
Dinner at Dobrovin Farm
Day 2 - Tzfat
Morning Attire: Modest, Casual (Visiting Synagogues)
Afternoon Attire: Beachwear and Change of Clothing
Evening Attire: Sweater or Wrap for Cool Tzfat Evening
Optional: Prayer 101 – Explanatory Minyan
“True Heroes”
Charlie Harary
How to be the kind of person your children look up to
Dekel Hall
Depart Hotel for Tzfat
Introduction and Tour of Women’s Mikva
Optional Dip into the Ari Mikva
There is no way to get around it – whether you go to the Ari Mikvah from the top of the mountain or the bottom, there are dozens of stairs to descend one way and at least a hundred to ascend the other. But finally you’ve reached the last step… a plunge back 800 years into the mystical, ritual-immersion pool fed by pure cold waters from the spring directly underneath.
Tour of Tzfat
Free Time for Lunch and Shopping
Depart for Dinner on the way to Jerusalem
Dinner at “Shvil Haizim”
Check in to the King Solomon Hotel
The King Solomon Hotel Jerusalem is a beautiful hotel located in the center of Jerusalem at the crossroads of the ageless city and its modern counterpart. The King Solomon Hotel Jerusalem offers gracious hospitality in the tradition of the City of Kings.
Day 3 - Jerusalem: Kotel & The Old City
Attire: Casual
Optional: Prayer 101 – Explanatory Minyan
Depart for Yad Vashem
Tour of Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust Memorial
Reflection Time
Free Time for Lunch in the Old City
“Talking to G-d: A Way to Change Your Life”
Charlie Harary - Goldman Banquet Hall – Third Floor
Visit the Kotel – Western Wall
At this last remnant of the Holy Temple, and the holiest site on earth, your heart will see more than your eyes, as you feel the prayers of thousands of years and millions of Jews. The Kotel is known as a place where the Divine Presence never leaves.
Meet Your Tour Guide for Old City Tour
City Activities led by your City Leader
Day 4 - Masada & Dead Sea
Attire: Casual for Masada, Beachwear for Dead Sea
Breakfast at the Hotel
Depart for Masada
Optional: Walk up Masada
Cable Car up Masada
Visit this ancient mountaintop fortress in southeast Israel on the southwest shore of the Dead Sea. In A.D. 73, after a two-year siege, members of the Zealot Jewish movement committed mass suicide rather than surrender to the Romans.
Bar Mitzvah Ceremony on Masada
2,000 year old Synagogue
Lunch and Shopping for Dead Sea Products
Depart for Dead Sea
Dead Sea Swim
At the lowest point on earth, 1378 feet below sea level, enjoy floating in these healing mineral waters, and slathering on the much sought after mud from the Dead Sea. Enjoy and pamper yourself!
Depart for Ein Gedi
Hike Ein Gedi
Desert Experience
Return to Jerusalem – Dinner on your own
Day 5 - Preparing for Shabbat
Morning Attire: Casual
Evening Attire: Nice Shabbat Attire
Breakfast opens at the Hotel
Optional: Traditional Minyan
Optional: Prayer 101 – Explanatory Minyan
Walk to the Old City
Introduction to Jewish Learning
Jewish Learning Experience
Break and Snacks
“The Art of the Crossover”-Charlie Harary
Optional Machane Yehuda Shuk Experience
Join the bustle as Jerusalemites prepare for Shabbat at this astounding and authentic Middle Eastern open air market
Time to Prepare for Shabbat
Don’t forget to buy wine – Friday Night Dinner is BYOB
Pre-Shabbat Concert with Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen
Enjoy a spiritual, musical concert to welcome in the Shabbat.
Candle Lighting / Kabbalat Shabbat at the Western Wall
Combine the holiness of space and time for a magical Kabbalat Shabbat at the Western Wall. Witness throngs of Jews from around the world joining at the epicenter to welcome the Shabbat Queen ini joyous song and dance.
Shabbat Dinner at the Aish HaTorah World Center
Late Night Chilling & Learning with Charlie & the Rabbis
Day 6 - Shabbat
Morning Attire: Casual
Evening Attire: Nice Shabbat Attire
Breakfast opens at the Hotel
Optional: Shabbat Services at Local Synagogues
Optional: Prayer 101 – Explanatory Minyan
“What Your Wives Want You to Know-Take Your Marriage from Good to Great”
Meet in Hotel Lobby to Walk to Your Shabbat Lunch Hosts
Your local Jerusalem families are looking forward to hosting you in their homes for a delicious Shabbat lunch.
Seudat Shlishit – Third Meal of Shabbat
Join Aba and Pamela Claman in their stunning home in the Old City whose roof top overlooks the Temple Mount. The Clamans do many kindnesses for the Jewish people but mainly focus on reaching out to the soldiers who protect us and The Land of Israel.
Rooftop Musical Havdala
Free Evening, Enjoy the Jerusalem Nightlife
Day 7 - Banquet & Bringing It All Home
Attire: Casual
Breakfast opens at the Hotel
Optional: Traditional Minyan
Optional: Prayer 101 – Explanatory Minyan
Walk to the Old City
“A Taste of Israel Advocacy” Zeev Ben Shachar
Learnaplex
“Jewish Meditation”
Rabbi Doniel Katz – Riklis Hall – Fifth Floor
B. "How to Dunk With Your Feet on The Ground"
A story of Jewish pride and “Tikun Olam” through the eyes of the first Shomer Shabbat professional basketball player.
Tamir Goodman – Goldman Banquet Hall
C. “Judaism: The Ultimate Martial Art”
Come and stretch your body and mind as you hear from Dov Ber, who having lived in the Far East for 6 years, visited Israel and discovered that Judaism is the ultimate path to becoming a black belt in life.
Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen – Kirk Douglas Theater – First Floor
Break and Snacks
“Bringing it all Home”
How You Can Strengthen the Momentum Movement
Giving you the opportunity to allow more men to experience the Momentum Trips.
Trip Evaluations
We value your feedback! Thank you for filling out an evaluation so we can make the Trip even better.
Group Meetings & Time for Lunch
Final Banquet
This is not goodbye, but “l’Hitraot”, see you again soon…. A mission of memories is now yours. Bring it back, and come home again soon.