Project Genesis
Journey to The Holy Land
Spiritual Directors:
Rabbi Gadi Capela & Fr. Roy Tvrdik
February 5 - 14, 2023
PG020523
Project Genesis
Journey to The Holy Land
Spiritual Directors:
Rabbi Gadi Capela & Fr. Roy Tvrdik
February 5 - 14, 2023
PG020523
Tel Aviv · Jaffa · Caesarea · Capernaum · Magdala · Emauss · Ein Gedi · Atlit · Nazareth · Tiberias · Sea of Galilee · Tabgha · Tzfat · Jerusalem · Mount of Olives · Gethsemane · Bethlehem · Dead Sea · Red Sea · Eliat
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Tel Aviv · Jaffa · Caesarea · Capernaum · Magdala · Emauss · Ein Gedi · Atlit · Nazareth · Tiberias · Sea of Galilee · Tabgha · Tzfat · Jerusalem · Mount of Olives · Gethsemane · Bethlehem · Dead Sea · Red Sea · Eliat
Journey to the Holy Land on this unique interfaith Pilgrimage led by Project Genesis comprised of, Roman Catholic Priest, Fr. Roy Tvrdik, and Jewish Rabbi Gadi Capela. During the trip, Fr. Roy Tvrdik will offer opportunity for Mass and Rabbi Gadi will lead prayer and reflections. They will both offer commentary on the tour guides explanations with Jewish and Christian insights. In this most Holy Land, dive into the rich religious historical roots of Christianity and Judaism.
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Spiritual Directors:
Project Genesis Journey:
During the trip, Fr. Roy will offer opportunity for Mass each day and Rabbi Gadi will offer opportunities to pray reflect. They will both augment the tour guides explanations with Jewish and Christian insights.
Spiritual Directors
About Rabbi Gadi Capela:
Rabbi Gadi, born and raised in Israel, moved to New York in 1995 after his military service. He graduated from Yeshiva University with a Master's Degree in Jewish Philosophy. After a career in business he entered the Jewish Theological Seminary and was ordained in 2012. He has been serving as the rabbi of Congregation Tifereth Israel in Greenport, NY. During our journey he will share his personal knowledge of the history and geography of the country, and his passion for it.
About Fr. Roy Tvrdik:
Fr. Roy, was born and raised in the NYC area and relocated to Washington, DC where he entered the seminary with the Montfort Missioinaries at Catholic University and was ordained in 1993. He has since served as a parish priest, as a hospital and college chaplain, taught theology at St John's University in NY, preached parish missions and retreats and is now the Director of the Shrine of Our Lady of the Island on Long Island. He has led many pilgrimages throughout the world and especially enjoys accompanying people as they encounter their biblical roots.
About Project Genesis:
Project Genesis began in 2006 as Rabbi Gadi and Fr. Roy led a seven year in depth study of the Book of Genesis, celebrated many Passover Seders for Jews and Christians and various events that help both communities to learn and experience the Mystery of God that indeed unites us.
Project Genesis Journey:
During the trip, Fr. Roy will offer opportunity for Mass each day and Rabbi Gadi will offer opportunities to pray reflect. They will both augment the tour guides explanations with Jewish and Christian insights.
Spiritual Directors
About Rabbi Gadi Capela:
Rabbi Gadi, born and raised in Israel, moved to New York in 1995 after his military service. He graduated from Yeshiva University with a Master's Degree in Jewish Philosophy. After a career in business he entered the Jewish Theological Seminary and was ordained in 2012. He has been serving as the rabbi of Congregation Tifereth Israel in Greenport, NY. During our journey he will share his personal knowledge of the history and geography of the country, and his passion for it.
About Fr. Roy Tvrdik:
Fr. Roy, was born and raised in the NYC area and relocated to Washington, DC where he entered the seminary with the Montfort Missioinaries at Catholic University and was ordained in 1993. He has since served as a parish priest, as a hospital and college chaplain, taught theology at St John's University in NY, preached parish missions and retreats and is now the Director of the Shrine of Our Lady of the Island on Long Island. He has led many pilgrimages throughout the world and especially enjoys accompanying people as they encounter their biblical roots.
About Project Genesis:
Project Genesis began in 2006 as Rabbi Gadi and Fr. Roy led a seven year in depth study of the Book of Genesis, celebrated many Passover Seders for Jews and Christians and various events that help both communities to learn and experience the Mystery of God that indeed unites us.
Your trip includes
- Round-trip airfare from New York
- Airport taxes & fuel surcharges
- Hotel accommodations (or similar) in double occupancy
- Base Price: 2 Travellers in 1 Room: Queen or King Bed or 2 Twin beds
- Optional - Additional Cost:
- ◦ Single / Private Room: No Roomate $1,429.00 (USD)
- ◦ Triple Room: Upon Request
- Transfers as per itinerary (one transfer on last day)
- Breakfast Daily
- One (1) Lunch (on Day 7 Only)
- Five dinners (dinner not included on Day 7)
- 1 glass of wine with dinner
- Water or soft drink with lunch
- Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
- Assistance of a professional local guide throughout
- Wireless headsets
- Tips to Hotel Staff and Restaurants
Centrally located hotels or similar
Herod's Hotel
Tel Aviv2 Nights
Leonardo Plaza
Tiberias2 Nights
Leonardo Plaza Hotel
Jerusalem4 Nights
Not included
- Lunches, Beverages unless mentioned, Tips to your guide & driver.
Optional
Travel Insurance
Providing you coverage for both pre-existing conditions and those that may arise during your trip, including medical and dental emergencies, loss of luggage, trip delay, and so much more.
Supplemental Cancellation Protection
A Cancellation Waiver - allowing you to cancel your trip and receive a refund anytime - up until 24 hours prior to departure. The Supplemental Cancellation Protection expires once you are within 24 hours of departure.
Itinerary
Day 1: Feb 5: Depart the US
Today we depart for our overnight flight to Tel Aviv
Day 2: Feb 6 Arrive Tel Aviv
. Arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport.
. Bus tour through Tel Aviv: exploring the diverse and populous city, the economic and technological center of the country. .
. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Tel Aviv.
Day 3: Feb 7: Tel Aviv - Jaffa
. Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed .
. Lunch (on your own) on Dizengoff Street: One of the city's most iconic streets.
. Bus tour introducing the Hebrew architecture in Tel Aviv.
. Arriving to Shuk HaCarmel (Carmel Market), one of the most famous markets in Israel.
. Tour of Old Jaffa, including Mass at St. Peter's church.
. Bus ride back to the hotel with stop at Rabin's Square.
. Dinner at the hotel
. Overnight at the hotel in Tel Aviv
Day 4: Feb 8: Galilee
. Drive up along the Mediterranean coast to ancient Caesarea, a strategic port of the Roman Empire.
. Walking tour of Nazareth Village a first-century Galilean village.
. Mass at the Church of the Annunciation. .
. Visit and an interfaith prayer event at Magdala the remains of the ancient fishing village.
. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Magdala
Day 5: Feb 9 Galilee
. Visit Mount Beatitudes and Primacy of Peter, the scene of John 21.
. Mass at Capernaum the most mentioned town in the New Testament.
. Drive to Tzfat, the highest city in Israel, and one of Judaism's four holy cities. Tzfat is the center of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism
. Lunch in Tzfat (on your own).
. Visit the Ari Hakadosh and Yosef Caro Synagogues, including Jewish prayers.
. Explore the artists' colony and meet a Kabbalist artist.
. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Magdala
Day 6: Feb 10: Jerusalem
. Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret), the lowest freshwater lake on Earth.
. Lunch en route (on your own).
. Drive south to Jerusalem through the Jordan Valley to Mt. Scopus and recite Psalms.
. Arrive at the Western Wall (Kotel) before sundown to participate in a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat (welcoming the Jewish Sabbath).
. Walk back to the hotel with Rabbi Gadi (25 mins), or take the bus with Fr. Roy.
. Check into Leonardo Plaza Hotel
. Festive Shabbat Dinner at the hotel in Jerusalem.
Day 7: Feb 11: The Old City
. Enjoy Shabbat morning services at the Conservative synagogue and the Orthodox Great Synagogue near the hotel.
. Festive Shabbat lunch at the hotel
. Walking tour of Jerusalem: we will start with the Rehavia neighborhood, where the Prime Minister and President of Israel reside. We'll continue through the King David Hotel and the YMCA, two major landmarks in Jerusalem.
. Walking tour of the Old City: the Jewish Quarter, Christian Quarter, and the colorful Arab market.
. Dinner (on your own) in Jerusalem
. Walk back to the hotel or take a taxi.
. Overnight at the hotel in Jerusalem
Day 8: Feb 12 | Greater Jerusalem
. Visit the Temple Mount, the site of both ancient Jewish temples. A holy site to both Jews and Muslims. Traditionally said to be the site of the Binding of Isaac by Abraham. According to Islamic tradition, is the site of Muhammad's ascent to heaven.
. Visit the City of David where over 3000 years ago, King David established a unified capital of the tribes of Israel
. Tour of Ein Karem, an upscale trendy neighborhood where has both Jewish and Christian history. Ein Karem is best known as the birthplace of John the Baptist
. Lunch at Ein Karem (on your own).
. Drive to Bethlehem and visit of the Nativity Church + Mass.
. Add Yad Vashem
. Add shopping at a store in Bethlehem before returning to Jerusalem.
. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Jerusalem.
Day 9: Feb 13 | Outside the Old City
. Visit Mount of Olives and follow the Palm Sunday Walk.
. Visit the Church of the Ascension and the Church of Pater Noster
. Visit the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations.
. Bus ride to Lions' Gate and visit to the Pool of Bethesda
. Lunch at the Old City (on your own).
. Walk the Via Dolorosa, the Stations of the Cross, ending with Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Jerusalem.
Day 10: Feb 14 | From Egypt to Rehoboth"
. The journey of "From Egypt to Rehoboth".
. Last stop is Rehoboth, Rabbi Gadi's hometown.
. Latoon for lunch 9on your own)
.Add Wisemann Institute in Rehoboth + Visit the House of Wisemann, before the Yemenite Museum.
.After the Museum, dinner at a restaurant before the Airport (Yemenite option?)
. This evening Farewell dinner & Final event of the peace proposal "From Egypt to Rehoboth" on pilgrimage 2023
. Bus ride to Ben Gurion airport for departure.
. Explore Mitzpe Ramon a town located on the edge of
Ramon Crater in the Negev Desert.
Why buy "With Airfare" from 206 Tours
- In case your flight is cancelled 206 Tours will assist to get you to your destination.
- Your transfer will be waiting.
- In the rare event your tour is not operating we will refund you.
- Your seats will be assigned.
- If you need to travel a few days prior, stay a few more days or make a stop-over, we will arrange it for you.
If you do not buy Airfare from 206 Tours
- If your flight is cancelled, delayed or overbooked, 206 Tours is unable to rebook your flights
- To guarantee your arrival and departure transfer, we need your detailed flight arrival / departure by 45 days prior. Any changes within 45 - 3 days prior, additional transfer cost may apply.
- Any changes to your arrival / departure within 3 days of departure, we may not be able to rebook your transfer, you may need to make your own arrangements.
- If you book your own airfare, travel insurance provided by 206 Tours may not reimburse expenses caused by your trip interruption or cover your expenses due to flight changes.
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$400 Deposit is due at the time of Registration
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Options & Upgrades
*All pricing is per person
Single Supplement / Private Room $1,429.00 (USD)
Business Class Trans-Atlantic (One-Way) $2,200.00 (USD)
Business Class Trans-Atlantic (Round-Trip) $4,400.00 (USD)
Would like to stop over in Europe?
Let us know at time of registration, we can adjust your airline reservation pending availability to add a pre or post stay of your choosing. Simply Contact 206 Tours: 800-206-TOUR (8687) or sales@206tours.com
Wheel Chair Access in the Holy Land
Here at 206 Tours, we are always fully commited to ensure that our pilgrims travel comfortably & in the highest possible manner; and that includes pilgrims with disabilities. For this reason, we created this information page with specific details to our Holy Land Tours Wheel Chair Access
Options and upgrades
*All pricing is per person
Single Supplement / Private Room $1,429.00 (USD)
Business Class Trans-Atlantic (One-Way) $2,200.00 (USD)
Business Class Trans-Atlantic (Round-Trip) $4,400.00 (USD)
Would like to stop over in Europe?
Let us know at time of registration, we can adjust your airline reservation pending availability to add a pre or post stay of your choosing. Simply Contact 206 Tours: 800-206-TOUR (8687) or sales@206tours.com
About your trip
- Tel Aviv
- Jaffa
- Caesarea
- Capernaum
- Magdala
- Emauss
- Ein Gedi
- Atlit
- Nazareth
- Tiberias
- Sea of Galilee
- Tabgha
- Tzfat
- Jerusalem
- Mount of Olives
- Gethsemane
- Bethlehem
- Dead Sea
- Red Sea
- Eliat
The Holy Land - In the Footsteps of Jesus:
If you desire to draw closer to Jesus of Nazareth, come, as we follow in His footsteps. Each day of your pilgrimage you will have time to renew and affirm your faith; to pray and reflect. The Scriptures will come alive as you visit Our Lord's homeland. You will be inspired by the natural beauty of the landscape, in addition to its rich historical heritage It is an encounter that has changed the lives of many pilgrims, an act of faith and prayer. Pilgrims have been traveling to the Holy Land for hundreds of years, and as part of your pilgrimage, we include many of the rich traditions that have evolved over time. The maxim at the entrance to the Church of the Nativity says: "We are hoping that: If you enter here as a tourist, you would exit as a pilgrim. If you enter here as a pilgrim, you would exit as a holier one." We pray that same will occur when you join 206 Tours pilgrimage.
