About the Program
Our program will begin with a Welcome Reception on Saturday, May 3 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the David InterContinental Hotel Tel Aviv. General Sessions will be held on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Our Gala Dinner will be held on Wednesday, May 7 at the Yitzhak Rabin Center. Due to Israeli Independence Day, no programs will be held on Tuesday, May 6, which will allow us the opportunity to spend the day touring Jerusalem and Bethlehem (optional ticketed tour).
View the draft agenda here.
Entry Requirements
To enter Israel, a passport valid for a minimum of six months from the date of entry is required by U.S., Canadian, Australian and EU citizens. For U.S. Customs information, visit this website. Canadian Citizens should visit visa services.
Currency
The Israeli New Shekel is the official currency of Israel, which, at the time of this printing, is equivalent to approximately $0.285 USD or $0.303 CAD. Major credit cards are accepted in all large establishments and many smaller ones, and there are many multilingual ATM/cash machines available throughout Israel.
Optional Tours & Activities
Optional tours will be offered on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. In addition, we are making arrangements for the group to attend the Yom Hazikaron (Memorial Day) and Yom Ha'atzmaut (Independence Day) ceremonies in Rabin Square (Sunday and Monday evenings). More details will be made available as they are confirmed.
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