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Celebrate the new Israel! There is no better way to celebrate Israel's 60 years of independence than by traveling with the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County on our "Israel @ 60" mission. Chaired by Dale Filhaber and April Leavy, along with Honorary Co-chair Jerry Wolens, this historic trip will feature five exciting tracks.

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“Israel @ 60”Community Mission: 3 Months Away and Nearly Sold Out
Sunday, August 24, 2008
It’s not quite time to pack, but more than 150 local residents from all over the community are excitedly preparing for the community-wide “Israel @ 60” Mission on November 15-23, which is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. There are now less than 10 rooms left - a unique opportunity for a few more participants who have not yet signed up to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience. More>>
 
EL AL will discontinue its nonstop flights from MIA to TLV
Thursday, June 19, 2008
We would like to inform you that as of September 1, 2008 EL AL will discontinue its nonstop flights from MIA to TLV. In the next few days, EL AL will do its utmost to re-accommodate existing bookings on a leading domestic carrier which will connect to a nonstop EL AL flight from NYC (JFK/EWR) to TLV. As of September 2, 2008 the new code share agreement with AA will come into place providing an excellent solution for passengers originating in South Florida. All nonstop flights departing Miami during the summer will operate as planned! More>>
 
Jewish Carpenters of the Galilee
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Picture the idealistic kibbutz of yore. What comes to mind is a circle of young Israeli pioneers in shorts and open-necked shirts, dancing the hora with Zionist zeal.

It's not that the British pioneers of Kibbutz Lavi didn't dance the hora, but when these Bnei Akiva kibbutzniks wanted to show that their community was a fact on the ground in 1966, they built a shul, with pews and an ark constructed by two members who were amateur carpenters. Little did they know that a multi-million-dollar enterprise had been spawned. More>>
 
Gama Travel Becomes Exclusive “Tribute Sponsor” of Special “Israel @ 60” Commemorative Chai Life
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is delighted to announce that GAMA Travel has stepped forward to help turn the spring issue of Federation’s Chai Life newspaper into an “Israel @ 60” commemorative journal. This special Chai Life edition will include a decade-by-decade Israel history, beautiful full-color photos, features on Federation’s longstanding partnership with Israel, Wall Wishes tributes from community members, and more. More>>
 
“Israel @ 60”Community Mission nearly Sold Out
Friday, February 8, 2008
Nine months and counting, the already expanded “Israel @ 60” Mission planned by the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is nearly sold out.  Although the Mission is not until November 15-23, deposits are in for all but a few rooms. With travel to Israel so popular this year, it’s unlikely more rooms will become available, so sign up now for the last few slots. More>>
 
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