center. The less daring can
explore marine life from an
underwater observatory.
There is also snorkeling, as
well as virtually every water
sport imaginable along
Eilat's seven miles of coast.
One of its five beaches boasts
an artificial lagoon and
large marina.
Eilat offers a variety of
international cuisine, as
well as accommodation
ranging from five-star hotels
to holiday villags.
The Sea of Galilee offers
an incredible blend of histo-
ry and holiday. Places such
as Tabgha, Capernaum and
the baptismal site at the junc-
tion of the Jordan River are
essential stops for Christian
pilgrims. But the calm
waters along the coast of this
lake also offer attractive
beaches, all known water
sports, mineral spas, and
seafood restaurants.
Tiberias has a particularly
wide range of attractions,
with its large marina and
lovely restaurant-lined pro-
menade. In addition to the
city's 30 hotels, accommoda-
tion in this region can also
be found at camp sites and at
WAY TO GO!
kibbutz hotels all around the
lake, among them Ginnosar
on the east coast and En Gev
on the west.
The Dead Sea is the lowest
point on earth. Its dry, ox-
ygen-rich air and salty, min-
eral-rich waters are thought
to cure many diseases, par-
ticularly rheumatism, ar-
thritis and skin and
respiratory ailments. Even
its mud is used for an ex-
clusive line of beauty pro-
ducts; and many vacationers
and patients administer
their own mud packs while
visiting these shores. As a
result, the region has
blossomed into a lively
international health center,
with a number of hotels,
clinics and spas on the coast,
particularly at En Boqeq.
Also located along the
Dead Sea is biblical Sodom,
where Lot's wife turned to
salt; Masada, the world-
renowned cliff-top fortress
where Jewish zealots took
their own lives rather than
surrender to the Romans;
and Ein Gedi, a lush oasis in
the Judaean desert with a
beautiful nature reserve and
a kibbutz hotel.
High Schoolers
Can Study In Israel
Having fun while learning
about Israel is a goal of Pro-
ject Discovery, the Jewish
community's semester-in-
Israel program for high school
students in 10th and 11th
grades.
Beginning in February and
ending in June, the 3-year-old
program offers high school
students the opportunity to
tour the Jewish state, learn
Hebrew and build bridges
with their Israeli peers. Goals
of the program are to rein-
force the student's Jewish
heritage and identification
with the people and land of
Israel.
Based at the Israel Gold-
stein Youth Village in
Jerusalem, the program
draws teens from all over the
world. Students take classes
in Hebrew, Judaic studies,
geography and history of
Israel, in addition to courses
required by their American
high schools. Arts and crafts,
music and other activities
also are available.
Sponsored by the Midwest
American High School Pro-
gram in cooperation with the
Jewish Federation of
Metropolitan Detroit and
Agency for Jewish Education,
the program is operated in
Israel by the Youth Aliyah
Department of the Jewish
Agency.
Requirements for participa-
tion are above-average
scholastic standing, adequate
medical and psychological
assessments, the ability to
live independently and cope
with a new culture and
environment.
Credits earned while study-
ing in Israel are applicable to
a U.S. high school diploma.
Courses to be studied in
Israel must be approved by a
high school counselor.
Fees for the semester in-
clude tuition, room and
board, tours, seminars and a
comprehensive health/hospi-
talization plan. Not included
are the cost of textbooks,
pocket money, airfare, dental
care, elective surgery, in-
surance on personal belong-
ings and a $50 non-refund-
able registration fee. Detroit
Jewish community partici-
pants will be eligible for a
Federation subsidy.
More than 3,000 students
have participated in Project
Discovery, including 28 from
Detroit.
A weekend retreat for local
candidates will be held Dec.
6-8 at Camp Maas in Orton-
ville. For application and
information, call Sivan
Maas, community shlicha,
661-5440.
ISRAEL
Z
National Winter Family Mission
Dec. 22-Jan. 1
Dec. 23-Jan. 2 — Winter Student Leadership Mission
Winter Student Outreach Mission
Dec. 25-Jan. 2
For information on these and many other travel opportunities,
.Poiitao
Allied Jewish Campaign
call the Federation Missions Office, 965-3939, ext. 136.
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND
Announces its 90th
Annii7ersary Mission to Israel
MAY 17-26, 1992
The National Office of Jewish National. Fund will provide a
9-Day Spectacular Program to include:
• Round trip airfare from New York City via EL AL
• 7 Nights accommodations including 6 Dinners, 3 Lunches, all breakfasts
• Six days of touring
• Meetings with high-ranking dignitaries and experts in the field of
agriculture, ecology and desert afforestation
• A magnificent closing ceremony with the Prime Minister of Israel
• Price: $1992*
*subject to change
For more information or reservations,
please contact Ed Rosenthal,
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND
18877 W. Ten Mile Rd.
Southfield, MI 48075
KEREN KAYEMETH LEISRAEL
1901-1991 3 - 1V/71-3 - 01.11
(313) 557-6644
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