Three months to go! 2010 Family Mission E-Newsletter

We hope you and your family had a very Happy New Year!

We are looking forward to our first pre-mission program at Kayam Farm on Sunday, October 17, 4:30-7:00 p.m. This will be a great way to meet other families and learn something new. Please make sure you have responded for you and your family by contacting Rebecca Prodoehl at rprodoehl@associated.org or 410-369-9257. As always - feel free to contact any of the listed professionals for more information.

Ensure everyone in your family going on the mission is receiving these communications - if you think we are missing someone’s email addresses, please send it to Rebecca Prodoehl.

Important Dates

Pre-Mission Programs:
We invite and encourage all mission participants to come together for three programs prior to our mission departure. Programming is for the entire family and there will be separate components for children and teens. Please save these dates. Details to come:

Sunday, October 17 from 4:30-7:00 p.m.
Evening at Kayam Farm
Join mission participants at Kayam Farm at the Pearlstone Conference and Retreat Center for a hands-on volunteer project. Get to know each other and enjoy a delicious, organic dinner.

Thursday, November 11 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Israel's History & Politics
In preparation for our experience, learn about Israel, her rich history and pressing current events, with Dr. Arthur Abramson, Executive Director of the Baltimore Jewish Council. Includes dessert reception. At the home of Debs and Joe Weinberg.

Tuesday, December 7 at 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Orientation
As our mission nears, join us for the official orientation program. Hear important information to prepare for the trip and get any last-minute questions answered. Includes dessert reception. At the home of Laurie and Kevin Luskin.

Mission Highlight

Desert Adventure!
To give you a real thrill in the deserts of Israel, we have a day filled with exciting, adventure and a little bit of sweat! On Sunday, December 26 we are going to get up bright (well - it might be dark) and early and make our way from Jerusalem through the Judean Desert to learn the history of Masada.

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Israel IQ

New Sound and Light Attraction on the Waters of the Sea of Galilee:
The ancient waters of the Sea of Galilee are now playing host to a nightly state-of-the-art multi-sensory, music and light show. The spectacular show, located on the southern end of the Tiberias promenade, incorporates dancing fountains styled on the famous fountain at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, pyrotechnics screened onto jets of water reaching tens of meters high, a laser show and a state-of-the-art sound and light system that moves with the tempo of the music.
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Israel: Current Events
Israel and Palestinian Leaders Extend Egypt Talks
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