A Woman’s Journey of Transformation and Peace

A Woman's Journey of Transformation in Israel: Roots of Shechinah, Branches of Peace

November 9 to November 19, 2017

Deadline to register September 1, 2017

There is no setting like Israel for a profound spiritual transformation. This trip is designed for women who are seeking a rich, deep, satisfying, yet fun journey.

We will learn with top-notch women scholars, activists, artists, musicians, peacemakers, and pray with Women of the Wall.

The itinerary combines touring with activities that engage the senses. You will experience the Kabbalistic elements of Israel: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Archaeology will ground us, Biblical women, contemporary mystics, and prophetesses will inspire us… and then the gates to the other worlds will open in order that we may receive personal guidance on our own path.

Drawing on the power of some of Israel’s holiest sites, we open to the mystery of our encounter. There will be the option to taste the fruits of the land through the hands of women cooks from various cultural backgrounds. Fun, food, and frolic are, of course, part of the adventure.

Come for the tour leave with transformation.

The trip is staffed by three Women of Vision who are also friends!

**Early Bird and Bring a Friend Special**

Receive an hour-long spiritual counseling session ($100 value) with either Rabbi Geela Rayzel Raphael or Rabbi Sarah Leah Grafstein – either before or after the trip – if you sign up for the trip by June 1. Receive an additional hour-long session for for each friend you recruit to join you on the trip.

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To make a deposit and hold your spot on this trip, fill in your credit card details and billing address below. You will receive a receipt by email.

Tour Deposit: $300.00 per person

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Total Deposit: $300.00

Trip Includes

10 nights’ accommodation at the following hotels or similar based on double occupancy: Beit Shmuel Guest House (Jerusalem), Ruth Daniel Residence Hotel (Jaffa), Rimonim Hotel (Tzfat),
All entrances and sights mentioned throughout the itinerary
1 MEJDI guide for 10 days
Meals mentioned in the itinerary
Private bus transportation for 7 days
Water on the bus
Dedicated US and Jerusalem based customer service representatives

Trip Does Not Include

Flights
Travel insurance-HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Single Supplement ($642)
Airport transfers
Optional Culinary Package- $265 (must have a minimum of 4 people signed up to offer this rate)- Dinner at ANNA at the historic Ticho House, dinner at the home of Alia Dassuki, lunch at Anat’s Kitchen, Shabbat of a Lifetime
Any meals not mentioned as included
Anything not explicitly mentioned in the included section
Customary tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
Credit card fees (3% charge)

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Rabbi Geela Rayzel Raphael

Rabbi Geela Rayzel is an "unorthodox rabbi” with a great sense of humor - your basic wild women Shechinah Priestess. She was ordained at the Reconstructionist seminary, honored as an Eshet Hazon (Woman of Vision) and inducted as a Kohenet (Hebrew Priestess). Although she has served four congregations, her path is one of the artist and ritual leader. Her artistic creations include music, silk painting, and oracle cards. Rabbi Rayzel understands the deep mythic structure of the heroine's journey, and brings her skills of group work, song leading, and inspiration to this trip. She teaches about spirituality, dreams, kabbalah, and other Jewish mysteries as she is guided on her path in service to the Divine Feminine.
rrayzel@shechinah.com

Rabbi Sarah Leah Grafstein

Rabbi Sarah Leah’s spiritual journey took her from the orthodox world in Toronto to yeshivot in Jerusalem, where she studied Chassidut and Kabbalah with great masters. Living in the old city of Jerusalem while the Jewish Quarter was being built, her mystical experiences led her to discover the voice of Shechinah within. She studied fine art, printmaking, Jewish calligraphy and videography in Toronto and the Bay Area. She also worked as a production manager for a daily TV show in Montreal, taught in a Jewish day school in Oakland and directed the graphics and multi media departments in colleges in Gilroy and Oakland, CA. In 1985 she taught refusnicks in Moscow and Leningrad and in 1986 she was honored as an (Eshet Chazon - Woman of Vision). In 1987, she was the 3rd woman ordained by Rabbi Zalman Schachter Shalomi. In 1989, Rabbi Sarah Leah moved to AZ to work as the Jewish chaplain for the AZ Department of Corrections and for Hospice of the Valley. There she founded Ruach Hamidbar - Spirit of the Desert, a vibrant Jewish Renewal community in Scottsdale, AZ. Rabbi Sarah Leah is a spiritual guide, ritual artist, and sacred space and alter designer. She is also an accomplished documentarian and is the producer of a growing multi-volume DVD library on the topic of Jewish Renewal. Rabbi Sarah Leah is currently completing a feature documentary on Jewish Renewal. Together with Rabbi Geela Rayzel she leads spiritual tours to Israel.

Alisa Maeir

Born in the USA, Alisa came on aliyah in 1969. Having completed IDF service as a First Lieutenant, her academic study included degrees in Jewish History (Hebrew University, 1979), Education (Harvard University,1982) and Archaeological Heritage Management (University of York, UK, 1992). Alisa was also certified as an Israeli Tour Guide (1980), in Holistic Education (1984) as a Reiki Healer (2006), and as a Life Coach (2007). Alisa's work-life has combined Jewish Education and Tour Guiding as well as Archaeological Research, Life Coaching, Healing and teaching Meditation. It was on one of those tours in the 1980's, when she and Rayzel met and became life-long friends....Today Alisa lives in the Jewish-Arab Jerusalem neighborhood of Abu Tor working, besides in her various professional involvements, as Coordinator (volunteer) of the "Good Neighbors - Abu Tor/el-Turi" Coexistence Project established by her and her husband, David. They are parents of four, grandparents of two and active members in the Jewish Renewal Community in Jerusalem.

Initial Deposit: Due at time of registration.

Final Payment: Final payment is due August 20, 2017.

Prices: Prices are per person and are based upon shared twin room occupancy (unless otherwise noted). In case of human or computer error, MEJDI LLC reserves the right to re-invoice for the correct price or service. A full refund will be made to passengers who choose not to pay an increase, provided MEJDI LLC a written cancellation within five days of the price increase notification.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation in writing or email must be received by MEJDI LLC for appropriate refund minus the following fees.
120+ Days Prior: 50% group deposit
120-46 Days Prior: $300 per person deposit
45-21 Days Prior: 80% of tour cost
20 Days Prior or Less: 100% of tour cost

Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is not included in the tour price. MEJDI LLC strongly recommends the purchase of comprehensive travel insurance package, which covers health, lost luggage, trip cancellation and trip interruption. Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for any losses or expenses, which you or any member of your party may incur as a result of failing to secure adequate coverage. We can recommend travel insurance companies upon request.

Passport and Documentation: Your passport must be valid for at least six months following your entry date to your travel destination. MEJDI LLC is not responsible to provide any travel documents to any of our destinations, including visas. It is the sole responsibility of the traveler to confirm with the consulate of each country visited, about any necessary travel documentation/visas required to enter these countries.

Airlines and Air Tickets: Passengers are responsible to ensure MEJDI LLC has the correctly spelled names for air tickets reservations. Due to newly introduced security measures, any name change including minor spelling corrections may require airline reservations to be canceled and re-booked. MEJDI LLC will not be held responsible for the denial of services by a carrier due to any name discrepancy. Subsequent name corrections will be subject to an airline re-booking fee of up to $300 per ticket. Air reservations are subject to availability at the time of re-booking. All airline tickets issued in conjunction with this tour are subject to air penalties per individual carrier’s rules and regulations which will be applied. In the case of tour cancellation for any reason, we will not be responsible for refunds for airline tickets or change fees. This applies to retail purchases and those bought through an agent.

Airport Taxes and Fees: All airline tickets are subject to a variety of foreign and domestic government taxes which include security charges, the September 11th Security Fee, airport facility charges, customs and immigration fees, inspection fees, fuel surcharges and more. Taxes and fees are subject to change. Airport taxes & fees which appear on the invoice reflect the taxes and fees that are applicable when the original reservation is completed. These taxes and fees may vary prior to airline tickets being issued. We reserve the right to amend the airport taxes & fees to reflect any changes prior to ticketing.

Baggage: Luggage is the responsibility of the passenger/s and that of the airlines. For lost/delayed luggage claims, the passenger is responsible for notifying the airline directly. If travel insurance policy was purchased, all damage/ loss must be reported at time of incident and documented in writing by local authorities for submission to the insurance company. As all airlines differ and restrictions change periodically, we recommend that you call the airline directly with questions about your baggage allowance. MEJDI LLC shall not be held responsible for any delay or damage to or loss of luggage and/or personal items.

Tour Itinerary: MEJDI LLC reserves the right to change the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances. In all cases, MEJDI LLC will do its best to maintain the content of the tour. If the tour services as indicated by the itinerary cannot be supplied or there are changes in the itinerary for reasons beyond the control of MEJDI LLC we will arrange for provision of comparable services. MEJDI LLC reserves the right to make changes in the itinerary whenever MEJDI LLC deems it necessary to the comfort, convenience and safety of the participant at any time. No refund will be paid for unused services such as: transfers, sightseeing, meals, hotel accommodation, entrance fees, and others that are listed in the tour program.

Meals: Meals are based on the hotel's or restaurant's buffet or set menu. In general, beverages are not included, unless specifically stated.

Hotels Accommodation: Hotels will be provided in accordance with the itinerary or similar. We reserve the right to make substitutions with hotels of equal standard. There will be no refunds for any difference in the cost of those accommodations. All rooms are standard twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, unless you have specifically requested and paid for an upgraded room category. Special requests such as bed types, smoking preference and connecting rooms are subject to availability. Room selection in all cases, unless otherwise reserved, is strictly at the discretion of the hotel's management on a run-of-house basis. Triple rooms consist of standard twin beds plus a sofa/folding bed or cot for third person.

Not Included: Items of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, beverages, coffee, tea, meals other than described in the tour details, any other service not described as included, passport and visa fees, insurance.

Emergency Numbers:
1-703-349-1554 (USA) or 011-972-52-406-0582 (ISRAEL)

Documents: Your tour documents including: paper air tickets or E Ticket receipts, tour confirmation voucher and all other related information will be sent approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payments have been received.

Customer Service: All customer service issues and refund requests must be submitted in writing and received no later than 30 days after your return. Refunds are subject to a processing fee of $50 plus any hotel and/or supplier charges incurred. Airline flight cancellations and delays for any reason are not the responsibility of MEJDI LLC Submit your claim directly to the airline. MEJDI LLC does not guarantee airline response.

MEDJI LLC, Arlington, Virginia, and it's employees, act only as representatives of agents of the various air carriers, hotels, public transportation companies and tour operators upon the expressed condition that they shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularities which may be occasioned either by reason of defect in any vehicle, or through acts of default of an company or persons engaged in conveying the passenger, operating contracted tour arrangements or otherwise of any hotel proprietor or servant. MEJDI LLC accepts no responsibility for loss, damage, monies, additional expenses due to common carrier cancellations, delays or changes, weather, sickness, injuries, strikes, war, quarantine, or other causes beyond their immediate and direct control.

In addition, MEJDI LLC relinquishes all responsibility for travel by any tour participants if that travel is prior to, during or beyond MEJDI LLC published tour dates. Enrollment in and payment for the tour, constitutes your acceptance of the Terms and Conditions and Statement of Responsibility. The terms and conditions and statement of responsibility become a binding contract when your enrollment and payment are received and accepted by MEJDI LLC. This contract shall be governed by the laws of the state of Virginia.