Seats are available for a special direct flight to Tel Aviv from Detroit's Metro Airport. A Zionist Dream Awoke In Basel Departure from Detroit: Sunday, June 23 (security and customs in Detroit) RUTH ROVNER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS and/or Ms. Bloch, who is fluent in ly along the downtown French, German and English, streets, giving passengers has led many tours for French- a whirlwind tour of Basel speaking Jewish groups, for Is- along the way. We passed the city raelis and many others. A big challenge comes next year hall with its striking architecture — the 100th (—\ Tickets can be purchased for one-way or round-trip travel. and the busy anniversary of Market Square (Cost subject to super APEX fare) the first Zionist with its swirl of Congress. The activity. Space is limited city is gearing Within min- up to mark the For information call (810) 642-4260, ext. 140 utes, the tram event with a approached the gala celebra- stone bridge tion. that spans the Jewish visi- Rhine River, tors do not which is one of have to wait the city's main until next year bridges. Stand- to experience a ing on the warm welcome bridge, I had a in Basel. All direct view of those in the the balcony of hospitality in- --- NO. I IN ISRAEL the Three Kings dustry are c=\ Hotel, the very knowledgeable spot where MTIN E LDANI about Jewish R ENT-A-CAR 237 -177J11117 Theodore Herzl The Great Synagogue in Basel. Basel and are stood 100 years ago as he got ready for the world's eager to respond to the needs of Jewish travelers. first Zionist Conference. ROM 14 For instance, at the Basel On my fifth visit, I had a PER WEEK chance to get reacquainted with Hilton, observant guests are giv- UNLIMITED MILEAGE Basel's general charms — its en a menu of kosher food when 90 'EXC.INS. scenic river beauty, varied ar- they check in. Even though the ho- Round Round Trip chitecture, unusual blend of the tel doesn't have a kosher kitchen, Round From Trip From From Nonstops Wed, Thu, cosmopolitan and cozy, and its its staff orders kosher meals from Nonstops Mon, Thu, Nonstops Mon, Fri, &Sat Fri, Sat, & Sun a nearby restaurant, Topas, and Fri, Sat, & Sun friendly, helpful citizens. 3, 4, 7, 10, 11 or 14 Fits. Packages from $469.90 Packages from $299.90 Packages from $339.90 Most of all, revisiting Basel I makes all arrangements to have could once again enjoy all that the the food delivered and served if the guests request it. city offers to Jewish travelers. Then, too, observant guests Not only is it the place where $ 90 are given rooms on the lower floor $ 90 Zionism was officially created, Round Round 9 rip but it also has an impressive and near the stairways so they L —.\ Fr om From don't have to use elevators on Saturday departures number of Jewish attractions. Sat Nonstops Sat Nonstops through 12/14/96 7 or 14 nts They include Switzerland's only Shabbat. "And if they don't want 7 or 14 nts 7 or 14 nts. Packages from $439.90 Packages from S729.90 Package from $919.90 Jewish museum, a synagogue to use electricity, they just call that is a national landmark, a room service to get the electrici- kosher restaurant serving inter- ty turned off and on for them," To Book, Call any Travel Agent! national cuisine, a park honoring said Urs Hitz, the longtime hotel the Basel-Israel connection, as manager. Prices are airfare only unless otherwise noted. They will vary according to day duration. airline ffi LS: 15 APR 96 . 30 JUN 96 and time of travel. Fares are capacity controlled, and subject to change. Please add applicable An American . The hotel management even well as all the sites associated with tax, airport PFC charges, or taxes on international departures. Participation Contract Required. Travel Company arranged to have key staffmem- PROTECT YOUR TRIP! ASK ABOUT HMHFS ETP. HS SUPPLEMENT: 1 JULY 96 . 25 AUG 96 _ Herzl's historic visit. This is also the city which ex- bers visit Basel's synagogue and tends a wholehearted welcome talk to the rabbi so that they could be better informed to help to Jewish travelers. For instance, among the many brochures in many Jewish guests who stay at the tourist office near the stone the hotel. A quick train ride from the ho- bridge is one that focused espe- cially on Basel's Jewish sites. tel took me to Leimenstrasse, Men's furnishings and accessories What's more, it is printed in Eng- where I saw the Great Syna- gogue and then enjoyed a kosher 19011 West Ten Mile Road lish, German and Hebrew. Southfield, Michigan 48075 "People are really pleased to dinner at Topas. Another day I (Between Southfield and Evergreen) see this," said Helga Von visited Switzerland's Jewish mu- 352-1080 seum, which has a varied and Gravenitz, deputy director of the Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Basel Tourist Association. The carefully assembled collection of Thursday 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. PARKING AND ENTRANCE IN REAR association makes a point to in- artifacts from the region — as clude Jewish sites in its city well as detailed documentation tours. One of the longtime guides, of the Zionist Congress. Find It All In Just before my departure, I ry Jacqueline Bloch, is Jewish. "And The Jewish News she's an expert on giving Jewish returned to the bridge and en- '\ tours," said Ms. Von Gravenitz. joyed again the sight of the riv- Classifieds 'We're very glad that someone so er and the reminder of Theodore Herzl. Call 354-5959 knowledgeable can do this." he tram skimmed smooth- Departure from Tel Aviv: Thursday, July 25 90 Travel ttl„, Bargains! HMHF Colorado Las Vegas Orlando Aruba 01 7 Cancun us $ 49 90 Curacao From T I CELLULAR PHONE AVAIIABLE IS 1 CANADA I_ lol Tree. (11140 ,0113000 IN NI: 211629.600 Nitz SHIRT 3OX_ ❑