Germany ITINERARY DAY 1, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 Begin Our Journey Depart on our flight to Germany or connect to Berlin from a CA Pre-Tour.

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2 GERMANY & ISRAEL ITINERARIES JUNE 27 to JULY 11, 2012 Germany ITINERARY DAY 1, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 Begin Our Journey Depart on our flight to Germany or connect to Berlin from a CA Pre-Tour. DAY 2, THURSDAY, JUNE 28 Arrivals Exploring Berlin International arrivals at Berlin airport and train station. Upon arrival, convention participants will be met by Ayelet Tours representatives and local hosts for assistance. Transfer to the hotel for check-in and a chance to freshen up. An orientation tour of Berlin will be offered to those arriving early, beginning with a drive through the former West Berlin. Pass by the Charlottenburg Palace. Experience the Kurfurstendamm, home to some of Berlin s high-end shops. View the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, destroyed during WWII. Continue to New Berlin, where we learn about the renewal and rebuilding of this area that used to be known as No Man s Land. Pass by the Holocaust Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, and the German Parliament. View the new Central Station, point Charlie, Museums Island and the East Side Gallery, a remnant of the Berlin Wall that now serves as an international memorial. Evening transfers from the hotel to the opening lecture by Professor Stephen Berk. Next, we enjoy the opening ceremony and concert, including a meaningful Mincha/Ma ariv Service. Overnight Berlin. DAY 3, FRIDAY, JUNE 29 History in Potsdam Breakfast. This morning we will depart from Berlin for a full day tour of Potsdam, Berlin s sister-city. Enroute, we cross the Glienicke Bridge, a famous exchange point for Soviet spies during the days of the Cold War. In Potsdam we view the stunning Sanssouci Palace and Gardens, built by Frederick the Great. Continue to Cecilienhof Palace, site of the famous 1945 meeting between Truman, Churchill and Stalin. Walk to the University of Potsdam to see the Geiger College, home of the new Cantorial and Rabbinical School. Shabbat services together will be an unprecedented experience. Enjoy Shabbat dinner at the Maritim Hotel Ballroom. Overnight Berlin. DAY 4, SATURDAY, JUNE 30 Shabbat Shalom! Breakfast. This morning we hold services at the New Synagogue, a historic synagogue that survived the 1938 pogroms but was partially destroyed by bombing in A permanent exhibition details the history of the synagogue s rebuilding, begun in Here we honor women cantors and rabbis in the same place where the first woman rabbi was ordained (1935). This afternoon we will enjoy meetings and study sessions with members of the Berlin Jewish community in different locations throughout Berlin. Local walking tours will be offered in the late afternoon. Dinner on own. Enjoy a special evening lecture by Professor Stephen Berk at the Jewish Museum, followed by a unique Havdallah service celebrating Ashkenazi, Hassidic and Sephardic traditions. Overnight Berlin. THE TRIP TO POLAND AND ISRAEL WAS WONDERFUL!!! ABOVE AND BEYOND EXPECTATIONS. You have a wonderful professional and organized organization and I am very impressed with how smooth the entire trip was thanks to all your hard work and efforts. I can t wait for the next one! B. Feinstein, Los Angeles, CA, 2009 CA Mission to Poland & Israel Germany Highlights: Concerts celebrating our Jewish Musical Tradition A unique Shabbat Experience in Berlin The honoring of women cantors & rabbis in the place of the first female rabbinic ordination (1935) Unprecedented interfaith gathering & concert Ceremony at Olympic Park Munich, featuring Olympic Gold Medalist Mark Spitz and other special guests Fourth of July Concert celebration in Munich Discover history and interface with the blossoming Jewish communities throughout Germany Jewish and general sightseeing tours of Berlin, Potsdam and Munich Lectures throughout by world renowned lecturer Prof. Stephen Berk 4 nights Berlin: June 28 July 2, nights Munich: July 2 5, 2012 DAY 5, SUNDAY, JULY 1 Berlin in Depth Breakfast. City tours of Berlin are offered this morning, with specialized tracks for participants. This afternoon we will participate in a special interfaith gathering and concert. Special guests will include the President of Germany and other official dignitaries (pending confirmation). Enjoy a lecture by Professor Berk, followed by an evening at leisure. Luggage will be collected late tonight for transfer to Munich. Overnight Berlin. DAY 6, MONDAY, JULY 2 Berlin to Munich Breakfast. This morning we transfer to the airport for our group flights to Munich. Upon arrival, we enjoy a panoramic tour of Munich en route to our hotels. This afternoon we enjoy a special ceremony at Olympic Park, honoring the memory of the eleven Israelis that were assassinated during the 1972 Olympic Games. Special guests will include nine time Olympic Gold Medalist Mark Spitz and other honored dignitaries. Enjoy a lecture by Professor Berk followed by a special dinner and concert at the renowned Jewish Community Center in Munich. Overnight Munich. DAY 7, TUESDAY, JULY 3 The Horrors of Dachau Breakfast. Early morning departure to Dachau. Here we will visit the former concentration camp and participate in a special ceremony. The memorial site today houses a museum, archive and library. It was opened in 1965 as a place of learning on the 20th anniversary of the camp s liberation. Participate in an afternoon tour of Munich, exploring the major landmarks of the city. Enjoy a lecture by *itinerary subject to change Professor Berk followed by an evening at leisure. Overnight in Munich. DAY 8, WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Optional Excursion to Salzburg, Austria Breakfast. Day at leisure for on own exploration OR Choose to enjoy an optional day excursion to Salzburg, Austria. The tour will include major city highlights including the Salzburg Cathedral, the St. Peter s Abbey, the Hohensalzburg Fortress, and Mozart Square, dominated by the statue of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Return to Munich this afternoon, where we have time to refresh before participating in a celebratory Fourth of July Concert. Overnight in Munich. DAY 9, THURSDAY, JULY 5 Departure Transfers from our hotel for our flights to Israel, home or another exciting destination! Israel ITINERARY Israel Highlights: Moving Shabbat services on the Southern Steps of the Temple Mount High level updates from VIP speakers Cantorial concerts in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Multi track touring throughout to suit first timers, return visitors and special interests. Options include: Follow the path from the Holocaust to the foundation of the state of Israel Explore the issues of the security fence from both sides of the border In depth tour of Jerusalem s old city Tour Masada and Float in the Dead Sea Environmental outing tracing the path of Israel s green movement....and many more! 4 nights Jerusalem: Jul 5 9, nights Tel Aviv: Jul 9 11, 2012 DAY 1, THURSDAY, JULY 5 Welcome to Israel! Arrival in Tel Aviv at Ben Gurion Airport. Meeting and assistance by our Ayelet representative. Transfer to Jerusalem. We stop atop Mt. Scopus for a special Shehekianu! blessing as we overlook the City of Gold. into our hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight Jerusalem. DAY 2, FRIDAY, JULY 6 Exploring Jerusalem Breakfast. Split up on our various Track Touring Options: TRACK 1: Darkness to Light: Participate in a visit to Yad Vashem, Israel s Holocaust Memorial and Museum, where the many moving exhibitions honor the memory of those who perished at the hands of the Nazis. Memorials visited include the Hall of Names and THE MEMORIES LAST FOREVER! the Avenue of the Righteous Among the Nations. We visit the gravesites of Theodor Herzl, Golda Meir, Yitzhak Rabin and many other Israeli dignitaries at the Har Herzl Cemetery. Continue to the Herzl Museum, where we learn about the life and work of the great Zionist dignitary. Continue to Machane Yehuda and see the people of Jerusalem busily preparing for the approaching Shabbat. TRACK 2: Israel Museum: The Israel museum recently completed a $100 Million renovation, and the resulting museum is world class in every way. Our visit to the Israel Museum will start at the Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are preserved and displayed, along with many other ancient artifacts. We view the fascinating Model of Jerusalem as it stood during the time of the Second Temple, recreated in stunning detail. Continue our visit to the Israel Museum showcasing everything from classic and renaissance art, to modern and pop installations. We give special focus to the Judaica exhibitions and the special exhibitions on display. The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Wing for Jewish Art and Life presents the religious artwork of Jewish communities worldwide, with works dating from the Middle Ages to the present. Continue to Machane Yehuda and see the people of Jerusalem busily preparing for the approaching Shabbat. TRACK 3: A Border or a Fence: Enjoy a panoramic view from the Haas Promenade to learn about the current security and border issues in Israel, in general and specifically in Jerusalem, as we view the widely discussed security fence. We visit the Museum on the Seam, built along the 1967 border splitting east and west Jerusalem, where socio-political exhibitions communicate ideas of peace and co-existence. Continue to Machane Yehuda and see the people of Jerusalem busily preparing for the approaching Shabbat. We welcome Shabbat as a group on the Southern Steps of the Temple Mount as one extended family. Enjoy Shabbat dinner together at beautiful Blaustein Hall, overlooking the Tower of David and the Old City Walls. Overnight Jerusalem. DAY 3, SATURDAY, JULY 7 Shabbat Shalom! Breakfast. Shabbat Shalom! Morning Shabbat services at the Hirsch Auditorium. We enjoy Shabbat lunch together at Beit Shmuel. This afternoon we split up on our various walking tour tracks: TRACK 1: The Old City: Visit the Museum of the History of Jerusalem at the Tower of David, the Arab Shuk/bazaar, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Christian Quarter, Jewish Quarter, the Western Wall and Mt. Zion before we return to our hotel. TRACK 2: Nachlaot neighborhood and Haneviim Street: Walk through these two unique neighborhoods and learn about the history of Jerusalem through the prism of the many varied communities that have settled here from around the world. Free time to relax. Havdalah as a group overlooking the Old City from Montefiores Windmill in Yemin Moshe. Overnight Jerusalem. DAY 4, SUNDAY, JULY 8 Current Events Update and Track Touring Breakfast. Israel politics and affairs briefing by Gil Hoffman, chief political correspondent for the Jerusalem Post. Split up on our various Track Touring Options: (Itinerary, continued on back) CA_2012_customblank_brochure_press4.indd 2-3 5/19/11 10:59:27 AM

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4 CA 2012 LAND ONLY PRICING GUIDE GERMANY ONLY Supp. By Card Germany Only DELUXE (HOST HOTELS) $ 3,459 $ 3,559 $ 919 $ 947 Supp. By Card ISRAEL ONLY Israel Only DELUXE $ 2,699 $ 2,777 $ 1,020 $ 1,050 Supp. By Card 4 nights - Berlin Hotel - Maritim hotel Berlin - June 28 - July 2, nights - Munich Hotel - Sofitel Munich - July 2-5, nights - Jerusalem Hotel - Inbal - Jul 5-9, nights - Tel Aviv Hotel - Intercontinental - Jul 9-11, 2012 GERMANY & ISRAEL Germany & Israel DELUXE $ 5,369 $ 5,527 $ 1,939 $ 1,997 See Germany & Israel Hotels Above Supp. By Card PRE/POST TOURS 2 nights - Warsaw Hotel - Polonia Palace Hotel - June 18-20, 2012 Eastern Europe 2 nights - Krakow Hotel - Holiday Inn Hotel - June 20-22, 2012 With Prof. Berk 3 nights - Budapest Hotel - Kempinski Grand Hotel - June 22-25, 2012 June 17-28, 2012 $ 4,475 $ 4,625 $ 1,300 $ 1,339 3 nights - Prague Hotel - President Hotel - June 25-28, 2012 Budapest & Prague with Prof. Berk 3 nights - Budapest Hotel - Kempinski Hotel - June 22-25, 2012 June 21-28, 2012 $ 2,629 $ 2,725 $ 699 $ nights - Prague Hotel - President Hotel - June 25-28, 2012 Pre Tour to Prague & Vienna June 24-28, 2012 $ 1,299 $ 1,338 $ 445 $ 458 Prague & Budapest June 24-28, 2012 $ 1,075 $ 1,107 $ 385 $ 397 Warsaw & Krakow June 24-28, 2012 $ 1,299 $ 1,338 $ 585 $ nights - Prague Hotel - Intercontinental Hotel - June 25-27, night - Vienna Hotel - Radisson SAS Palais Hotel - June 27-28, nights - Budapest Hotel - Intercontinental Hotel - June 25-27, night - Prague Hotel - President Hotel - June 27-28, night - Warsaw Hotel - Holiday Inn - June 25-26, nights - Krakow Hotel - Galaxy Hotel - June 26-28, 2012 Frankfurt June 25-28, 2012 $ 1,045 $ 1,076 $ 399 $ nights - Hilton Frankfurt Hotel - June 26-28, 2012 Hanover June 25-28, 2012 $ 1,250 $ 1,288 $ 195 $ nights - Maratim Hotel - June 26-28, 2012 Post Tour to Russia with Prof. Berk July 5-12, 2012 $ 2,919 $ 2,999 $ 854 $ 879 Post Tour to Eilat & Petra 4 nights - St. Petersburg Hotel - Emerald Hotel - July 5-9, nights - Moscow Hotel - Lotte hotel - July 9-12, night - Eilat Hotel - Dan Eilat - July 11-12, night - Tel Aviv Hotel - Carlton - July 12-13, 2012 July 11-13, 2012 $ 1,299 $ 1,338 $ 365 $ 376 Post Tour Wine & Dine July 11-13, 2012 $ 995 $ 1,025 $ 170 $ nights - Galilee Hotel - Kibbutz Hagoshrim - July 11-13, 2012 Post Tour Carmel Forest Spa Tour July 11-13, 2012 $ 955 $ 984 $ 460 $ nights - Carmel Forest Spa - July 11-13, 2012

5 Yes, I am sending this form with my $ per person deposit, payable to Ayelet Tours, Ltd. Please fill out and submit one form per person. Passport must be valid for 6 months past travel dates. Congregants I am a congregant joining : Hazzan Ofer Barnoy (Hazzan/Cantor or Temple/Congregation:) Temple Beth Sholom Your Name, as it appears on your passport: Address: City: State/Province: ZIP: Passport No.: Expiration: Citizenship: Phone: (Required): Congregation (Name, City, State): Date of Birth: I prefer to pay by OR I prefer to pay by Card: MasterCard Visa Discover AmEx #:_ Exp: Sec: TOUR OPTIONS: GERMANY AND ISRAEL GERMANY ONLY ISRAEL ONLY TOUR TYPE: Land Only Land & Air Flights are now available! Download the Flight information from I will share a room with: Room ( supplement applies) Special Requests (Hotel, Dietary, Room Category Upgrades, Wheelchair, Accessibility or other): HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS: DELUXE HOTELS 4 nights - Berlin - June 28 - July 2 Maritim Berlin 3 nights - Munich - July 2-5 Sofitel Munich 4 nights Jerusalem July 5-9 Inbal 2 nights Tel Aviv July 9-11 Intercontinental Continued on next page...

6 Page 2 GERMANY OPTIONAL TOURS (July 4 from Munich): A: Neuscwanstein Castle, inspiration for Sleeping Beauty's castle at Disneyland - $80 B: Nuremburg, site of Nazi rallies leading up to WWII and of the Nuremburg trials after their defeat -$75 ISRAEL TRACK TOURING SELECTIONS: Friday July 6: Track 2: Israel Museum Track 3: A Border or a Fence Saturday July 7: Track 1: The Old City Track 2: Nachlaot and Haneviim Sunday, July 8: Track 1: Ir David & Jewish Quarter Track 2: Masada & the Dead Sea Track 3: Behind the Green Line Monday, July 9: Track 1: Sderot & The Eshkol Region Track 2: The Greening of Israel PRE-TOURS: Eastern Europe With Prof. Berk Jun 17-28, 2012 Budapest & Prague with Prof. Berk Jun 21-28, 2012 Pre Tour to Prague & Vienna Jun 24-28, 2012 Pre-Tour to Prague & Budapest Jun 24-28, 2012 Pre-Tour to Warsaw & Krakow Jun 24-28, 2012 Pre-Tour to Frankfurt Jun 25-28, 2012 Pre-Tour to Hanover Jun 25-28, 2012 POST-TOURS: Russia with Prof. Berk Jul 5-12, 2012 Jul 11-13, 2012 Carmel Forest Spa Tour Jul 11-13, 2012 Eilat & Petra Jordan Jul 11-13, 2012 Pre/Post Tour : I will share a room with: Tour does not include: Room ( supplement applies) Pre/Post Tour Special Requests (Hotel, Room Category Upgrades, Dietary, Wheelchair, Accessibility or other): TRAVEL INSURANCE WAIVER (Final Documents can not be mailed until this section is completed): Purchase insurance within 15 days of initial deposit for most comprehensive coverage. Travel insurance is strongly recommended. YES, I will purchase travel insurance (Full policy information is available on the CA 2012 Mission page at NO, I am not interested in receiving the recommended travel insurance. I understand that should I cancel, penalties will apply. I will purchase travel insurance on my own. Name (Family Representative please print): Signature: Date: Return this form to: Ayelet Tours, Ltd. * 19 Aviation Rd. * Albany, NY (800) * (518) * FAX (518) * ayelet@ayelet.com * Round trip airfare between the US/Canada Germany and Israel (Pricing available at Departure taxes and fuel surcharges, any border taxes or visas, tips to guides, driver and dining room waiters ($15.00 per person per day, pre-collected), travel insurance (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) or items of a personal nature. Pricing is based on 1 Euro = $1.35 $1.45. Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates will affect final pricing. Itineraries are subject to change. CANCELLATION POLICY: $100 per person charged if cancelled once booked, plus any applicable airline penalties. $200 per person charged if canceled days before departure, plus any airline penalties. $350 per person charged if cancelled days before departure, plus any applicable airline penalties. 100% penalties apply if cancelled 30 days or less before departure. REFUND POLICY: Refunds for cancellations received more than 3 months prior to group departure will take a minimum of four weeks to be processed. Refunds for cancellations received less than 3 months prior to group departure will not be processed until after the group returns.