ue to the sold-out success of the CCAR / ARZA World “Israel and Your Community” trip currently taking place in Israel, which is focuing on how to lead trips for your community, the CCAR has created a second trip entitled: “Renewal in Israel." This is a new opportunity to travel and learn with rabbinic colleagues. It expands upon CCAR’s continuing education program and includes high level travel for rabbis who have led prior trips and intend to lead future groups in Israel.

The Renewal in Israel trip is scheduled for January 18 – 26, 2011.

Highlights include studying with members of Israeli Batei Midrash in the south, experiencing the latest and greatest sites, and gaining exposure to the wonderful resources and talents at the disposal of tour leaders. These trips are as a result of direct feedback from many of you about the ways in which the CCAR can continue to fulfill its mission and expand its offerings, as well as providing Torah study, professional development, spiritual growth, and Chevruta opportunities in new ways. If you are participating in the Keter Torah program with the CCAR, you will receive credit for participation in this trip.

The land portion which includes luxury accommodations is available for $295*.

Registration is currently underway and additional information is available online!

ARZA World has been revealing Israel through specialty crafted Reform Movement trips for over 20 years. In 2011 we are showing our gratitude to the rabbinate by offering trips to you as part of the CCAR Leadership Travel Series.

*Rates are per person for land only services, based on double occupancy, and are for CCAR members only. Rates for single occupancy rooms and for spouses are available online at time of registration or by calling the AW Customer Service Center 888-811-2812

We are pleased to announce the newest addition to the ARZA World Educational Team, Mr. Uri Feinberg. With a remarkably diverse background in both formal and informal Jewish education, an extensive knowledge and familiarity with Israel and the Jewish World at large, Uri will play an integral role in building educational tour itineraries and contributing to the process that keeps ARZA World Travel a cut above the rest.

Uri graduated from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 2004 with an MA in Contemporary Jewry; his studies focused on the communal, social and political organization of American Jewry and Education of Diaspora Jewry. He also holds a BA in History and Literature, and is nationally certified by the Israel Ministry of Tourism as a Tour Guide and Educator.

Uri was born in the U.S.A. but grew up in Israel. As the son of Rabbi Shaul Feinberg, Associate Dean Emeritus of the Jerusalem campus of HUC-JIR Uri grew up with a significant connection to the Reform movement. He has worked with Americans in Israel, and with Jews in America, often times straddling both worlds. For the past three years, Uri has resided in Boston, MA with his wife Meryl, and daughters, Meitav, Shira and Adi. During this time, he served as Temple Israel of Boston’s Director of Education, where he oversaw educational programming for the religious school and high school, in addition to family and adult instruction.

He has held numerous teaching and leadership posts at the Alexander Muss Institute for Israel Education and NFTY’s Eisendrath International Exchange High School in Israel, where he was Assistant Principal.

He has also guided a variety of tour groups in Israel and abroad, including Congregational trips, Birthright, March of the Living, private family tours and specialty groups.

His passion for Israel and the Jewish people combined with his impressive educational and professional background make Uri Feinberg a perfect fit for ARZA World’s Educational Team.

We warmly welcome him to our growing AW family.

To contact Uri Feinberg
ufeinberg@arzaworld.com
888.811.2812 ext. 326