Vacation
There are two vacation breaks scheduled during the year, one in late December and the second during the Passover holiday. Families are urged to plan their visits to Israel during the formal vacation periods. Additionally, holidays, many evenings and weekends are free. During these periods, participants are encouraged to explore the country on their own and visit friends and relatives. Participants may spend Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with friends or family or are placed with host families in order to celebrate the holidays in an authentic Israeli home.
Every year, Young Judaea and Hadassah organize a Family Tour for the families of Year Course participants. This guided tour coincides with the December vacation so that participants may join as well. The Family Tour travels extensively through Israel and includes intensive walking tours of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other cities; trips to the Dead Sea, hiking and more. One of the most rewarding aspects of the tour is the chance to visit sites where Year Course participants may be placed during the year. These visits give families a taste of the Year Course experience. The Family Tour is open to all—parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins and is a great experience for first-timers and repeat visitors to Israel.
Year Course 2011-2012 Vacation Dates:
Winter Break: Thursday evening, December 22, 2011 – Sunday evening, January 1, 2012
Passover Break: Thursday evening, April 5, 2012 – Saturday evening, April 14, 2012
These dates are tentative and subject to change.
Year Course 2012-2013 Vacation Dates will be announced in the near future.
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