9:00 AM
9:00 AM
- Optional Pre-Convention Wine and Food Excursion: Not Just Milk and Honey Inbal Hotel - Lobby
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8 hours
- Off-site Trip
- CCAR Board of Trustees Meeting Jerusalem - Inbal Hotel
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 9 hours
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
- Optional Pre-Convention Day of Study at HUC-JIR Jerusalem - HUC - JIR
- 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 6 hours
- Ruin, Repair, Revival, and Renewal: Centuries of Creating New Paradigms. A day of in-depth study with HUC-JIR scholars. Classes offered incl...
- Study
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
- Hospitality Desk Opens at Inbal & Dan Panorama Inbal Hotel - Lobby
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 9 hours
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
- CCAR Board Dinner Jerusalem - Beit Shmuel
- 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | 2 hours 30 minutes
- Meal
8:30 PM
8:30 PM
- *Cancelled* Optional Walking Tours: Sounds & Lights of Jerusalem Inbal Hotel - Lobby
- 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM | 2 hours
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
- Hospitality Desk Opens at the Inbal and the Dan Panorama Jerusalem - Various Hotels
- 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM | 12 hours
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
- Optional Pre-Convention Day of Study Program at Shalom Hartman Institute Jerusalem - Shalom Hartman Institute
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 3 hours
- 8:15 AM Meet at the Inbal Hotel and depart on foot. Introduction by Yossi Klein-Halevi, followed by chavruta with fellow rabb...
- Study
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
- Gathering at the Inbal Hotel in Jerusalem and Opening Remarks Inbal Hotel - Zion Ballroom
- 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | 30 minutes
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
- The Reform Movement in Israeli Politics: Updates, impacts and a high-level briefing to prepare for the Knesset meeting Inbal Hotel - Zion Ballroom
- 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | 30 minutes
- Moderated by Janet Liss and Arnold Gluck Over the years, the role of the Reform Movement in Israeli politics has shifted significantly....
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- Israel and the Palestinians - Is the Two State Solution Still Viable? Inbal Hotel - Zion Ballroom
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour
- Program to be moderated by Prof. Reuven Hazan Introduction by John Rosove The idea of “two states for two peoples” has become the ...
3:15 PM
3:15 PM
- The Arab Minority in the Jewish State; Where Are We Heading? Inbal Hotel - Zion Ballroom
- 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM | 1 hour
- Introduction by Judith Schindler Program with Van Leer Institute to be moderated by Naftali Rothenberg of the Van Leer Institute. ...
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
- The Jewish State and the Palestinian People - 1 or 2 States? Inbal Hotel - Zion Ballroom
- 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM | 30 minutes
- Introduction by John Rosove In this session, we continue the discussion of the viability of a two-state solution. Benny Begin, son of fo...
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
- March for Tolerance Jerusalem - From Dormition Abbey to Merkaz Shimshon
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | 1 hour
- Introduction by Michael Latz and Kinneret Shiryon March as a group along the streets of Jerusalem for religious tolerance in the State o...
7:15 PM
7:15 PM
- Opening Reception including Dinner Mercaz Shimshon - Blaustein Hall
- 7:15 PM - 10:15 PM | 3 hours
- Opening remarks will be given by Denise L. Eger, President, Central Conference of American Rabbis and a special welcome from Yehoyada Amir, Chairpe...
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
- Shacharit Inbal Hotel - Galil Hall
- 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM | 45 minutes
- Worship
7:45 AM
7:45 AM
- Depart Hotel for Knesset Inbal Hotel - Lobby
- 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM | 30 minutes
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
- Special Session with Government Leaders: An Audience with the Israeli Knesset as Part of the Israeli-Diaspora Knesset Committee Jerusalem - Knesset
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | 2 hours 30 minutes
- Introduction by Josh Weinberg Opening remarks will be given by Anat Hoffman, Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Center ...
- Talk
11:45 AM
11:45 AM
- Political Realities and Dilemmas Jerusalem - Departing from Knesset
- 11:45 AM - 5:45 PM | 6 hours
- Off-site Trip
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
- Dinner with Friends, Family and Colleagues
- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- WRN Dinner Jerusalem - Alma Restaurant
- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Meal
8:15 PM
8:15 PM
- HUC-JIR Reception and Class Roll Call Jerusalem - HUC - JIR
- 8:15 PM - 9:00 PM | 45 minutes
- Festive dessert reception and roll call; sponsored by Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Jerusalem. Opening remarks w...
9:00 PM
9:00 PM
- Ma'aleh Film School: An Intimate Look at Israel Through Israeli Cinema Mercaz Shimshon - Hirsch Auditorium
- 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 1 hour
- Introduction by Karen Fox An Intimate Look at Israel Through Israeli Cinema: The Ma'aleh Film School creates cutting-edge films in an ...
6:30 AM
6:30 AM
- Depart from the Inbal Hotel Inbal Hotel - Lobby
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM | 30 minutes
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
- Shacharit at Ezrat Yisrael of the Kotel Jerusalem - Kotel
- 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM | 45 minutes
- Worship
8:45 AM
8:45 AM
- Ancient Land Modern Challenges: Contemporary Issues (depart hotels at 9:00 AM) Jerusalem - Off-site Tracks
- 8:45 AM - 3:45 PM | 7 hours
- Coordinated by Lennard Thal Meet at the lobby of the Inbal for a prompt departure by tracks. The tracks will expose you to the f...
4:15 PM
4:15 PM
- A Taste of Israeli Wine David Intercontinental Hotel - Ballroom
- 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | 15 minutes
4:45 PM
4:45 PM
- Marathon of Study with Ruth Calderon and Michael Marmur David Intercontinental Hotel - Ballroom
- 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM | 2 hours
- Generously sponsored by Ayelet Tours, Ltd. An opportunity for engaging and dynamic learning. Study with Ruth Calderon and Michael Marmur...
- Study
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
- Check-in at Tel Aviv Hotels Tel Aviv - Various Hotels
- 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | 2 hours 30 minutes
6:45 PM
6:45 PM
- Enjoy, Explore an Evening in Tel Aviv with Friends, Family, Colleagues and Special Interest Groups Tel Aviv - Local Restaurants
- 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM | 2 hours
- (We recommend that you make dinner reservations no earlier than 8:00 PM) On Thursday evening in Tel Aviv, there will be opportunities ...
- Meal
6:00 AM
6:00 AM
- Buses leave for Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K: (Run/Walk for Reform Judaism) David Intercontinental Hotel - Lobby
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM | 3 hours
- To support Reform Judaism in Israel, CCAR rabbis will run or walk in the Tel Aviv Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K. Every rabbi who participa...
6:15 AM
6:15 AM
- Israeli Meditation David Intercontinental Hotel - By the pool/sea
- 6:15 AM - 7:00 AM | 45 minutes
7:15 AM
7:15 AM
- Tai Chi or Morning Yoga David Intercontinental Hotel - By the pool/sea
- 7:15 AM - 8:00 AM | 45 minutes
- Begin your day with one of these graceful forms of excercise that is recognized for its ability to reduce stress levels and promote serenity throug...
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
- Buses leave for 5K: (Run/Walk for Reform Judaism in Israel) David Intercontinental Hotel - Lobby
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | 1 hour
- To support Reform Judaism in Israel, CCAR rabbis will run or walk in the Tel Aviv Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K. Every rabbi who participa...
- Cheer on the runners and walkers David Intercontinental Hotel - Lobby
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | 1 hour
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
- Experience the Vibe and Unity of Tel Aviv David Intercontinental Hotel - Lobby
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 3 hours
- Join with a special guide from Da’at who will lead you through a guided walk through Tel Aviv beginning at a particular location on Marathon Run/Wa...
9:15 AM
9:15 AM
- A Fully Inclusive Israel David Intercontinental Hotel - Ballroom
- 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM | 2 hours
- Introduction by Karen Fox Israel, like every society, faces challenges as to the way in which we include adults and children with disa...
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
- Lunch on Your Own and Free Time or Guided Market Tours Tel Aviv - Various Locations
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 2 hours
- Depart from the Intercontinental Hotel for Hustle & Bustle in Tel Aviv before Shabbat: optional guided tours, including a stop for lunch on your...
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
- Departure Times for Shabbat David Intercontinental Hotel - Lobby
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 2 hours
- Times below are for buses leaving from the David Intercontinental Hotel. Ruth Danielle times will be roughly 15 minutes earlier, but please confir...
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
- Shabbat Services in 13 different locations - See Departure list for specific times Israel - Various Prayer Spaces
- 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM | 4 hours
- Spend Erev Shabbat with Israeli colleagues at one of our sister congregations. Includes communal dinners. Exact departure time...
- Worship
8:15 AM
8:15 AM
- Depart David Intercont. & Ruth Danielle for Shabbat Services at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art Tel Aviv - Various Hotels
- 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | 1 hour
- 8:15 AM Departures from David Intercontinental and Ruth Danielle A limited number of print siddurim will ...
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
- Shabbat Morning Services at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art Tel Aviv - Museum of Art
- 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 3 hours 30 minutes
- A limited number of print siddurim will be available. You can download the Kindle eBook version of Mishkan T'filah for Tra...
- Worship
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
- Shabbat Lunch and Program at Mishkenot Ruth Daniel Tel Aviv - Mishkenot Ruth Daniel
- 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Introduction by David Stern and Meir Azari Program: An Inside Look into the Reform Movement in Tel Aviv. Motzi:
- Meal
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
- Sights and Smells of Tel Aviv - Optional Walking Tracks Tel Aviv - Off-site Tracks
- 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM | 3 hours
- Off-site Trip
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
- Dinner with Friends, Family and Colleagues
- 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM | 2 hours 30 minutes
8:15 PM
8:15 PM
- Kobi Oz Concert & Havdalah David Intercontinental Hotel - Ballroom
- 8:15 PM - 9:45 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Greeting from Mayor of Tel Aviv, Ron Huldai Introduction by Oren Hayon and Yehudit Werchow Alan Berlin introduces Ambassador Dan ...
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
- Shacharit David Intercontinental Hotel - Ballroom
- 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM | 45 minutes
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
- Depart Hotels for IDC Tel Aviv - Various Hotels
- 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | 30 minutes
9:15 AM
9:15 AM
- Arrive at IDC Campus - the Interdisciplinary Center - for Mini Herzyliya Conference Herzliya - IDC
- 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM | 30 minutes
- Mini Herzliya Conference with analysts and scholars of IDC in the Ivcher Auditorium: The IDC Herzilya is one of Israe...
9:45 AM
9:45 AM
- Religion and State: A Jewish Democracy – Directions for the Future Herzliya - IDC
- 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | 1 hour
- Welcome by Scott Sperling and introduction of Prof. Uriel Reichman, IDC Herzliya President. Prof. Reichman welcomes C...
10:45 AM
10:45 AM
- Amb. Ron Prosor - Israel and the global stage: Challenges and Opportunities Herzliya - IDC
- 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM | 30 minutes
11:15 AM
11:15 AM
- Coffee break in the Hangar
- 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | 30 minutes
11:45 AM
11:45 AM
- IDC Mini Herzliya Conference - Break-out Workshop Choices Herzliya - IDC
- 11:45 AM - 2:00 PM | 2 hours 15 minutes
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
- Farewell Event and Lunch - Program by Israel Story Tel Aviv - Trask
- 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | 2 hours 30 minutes
- Israel Story Several years ago, a group of four young Israelis—friends since childhood—got to work making a Hebrew-language ...
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
- Transportation Back to Hotel will be Provided Tel Aviv - Trask
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 1 hour