Join Scholar in Residence, Aish Rabbi Tom Meyer as we come to understand Jewish life in Eastern Europe, its destruction and current rebirth in the former Soviet Union. We will visit thriving Aish branches in Moscow and Kiev and also travel with Rabbi Eliyahu Esses, the former refusnik and leader of the underground Torah network movement in the 70's and 80's in the USSR.

Being Jewish is a very personal experience. Have you ever asked yourself why am I Jewish? How was it possible in the iron crucible of Eastern Europe that our forefathers and mothers held on so faithfully to their heritage and lived prowdly as Jews? They never gave up hope. Would we have done the same?

In today's world of material plenty, where we live with relative freedom and security, such questions are almost impossible to address with the seriousness they deserve. And therefore we have less and less understanding of who we are as individual Jews and as a people. The past is grainy black and white photos and video testimonials, but first hand experience is missing.

Aish Tours invites you to take a step back into Eastern European life. You will encounter the power and meaning of our heritage and how it enabled a People, often under tremendous oppression, to survive, and in Russia and the Ukraine, to thrive.

You will see more than tourist sites, stay in fine hotels, travel in comfort and taste fine cuisine. You will have personal contact with Aish Scholars in Residence, inspiring discussions and state of the art programming to help you understand your own place in the destiny of the Jewish People. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

PRICE

Price includes all flights, meals, hotels, transportation, transfers, local guides, admissions and gratuities.

All flights are booked in coach class and can be upgraded at client's expense.

All hotels are the best available in each location. Price includes kosher food. Room service and meals taken outside the tour itinerary are not included.

Please note: Due to limited space on flights please call to hold a reservation as soon as possible, otherwise we can not guarantee the listed price. Space can not be guaranteed after April 20th. The Deposit and Refund policy will be explained upon booking.

The Travel Store of Beverly Hills is making all travel arrangements.

The Travel Store or your travel agent can make travel extensions at the tour's termination. Extension to Israel can be made through Aish's Executive Learning Program by emailing Uri Raskin at uraskin@aish.com.

BEFORE YOU GO

Passports/Visas: All U.S. citizens need a valid passport. A visa is required to enter Russia and the Ukraine. Call the Travel Store or travel agent for details.

Baggage: We encourage one average-size piece of luggage be brought. Small handbags and overnight cases should be carried personally.

Dress: Casual. Walking shoes a must. Modest dress please. A sports coat for Shabbos is sufficient.

To Book a Reservation

Call Evelyn Darnal at the Travel of Beverly Hills at 1800-825-6006. Fax 310-288-4566 or email her at evelyne.d@travel-store.com. Evelyn has been a travel agent for 23 years and is friendly and a master of follow through.

For general information about the tour call Rabbi Aryeh Markman, the tour organizer and director at Aish Los-Angeles. 310-247-7498 or email him at amarkman@aish.com. Rabbi Markman has professionally lead groups worldwide.

MONDAY OCTOBER 15^th
Morning arrival in Warsaw.

Freshen up at the Luxurious Royal Le Meridian Bristol Hotel, your home for the next 2 nights, located in the center of Warsaw.

We will visit Treblinka, one of the 3 death camps of Operation Reinhard.

TUESDAY OCTOBER 16^th
We will fly round trip today to Krakow. We will be visiting Auschwitz, scenes from Schindler's list and the well preserved Jewish Quarter of Krakow. Overnight at the Royal Le Meridian Bristol Hotel.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 17^th
Visit the remains of the Warsaw Ghetto and famous Warsaw Cemetery. Afternoon flight to Moscow. Enjoy the energy of the capital of Russia and its White Nights of the summer solstice. Your home for the next two nights, the world class Hotel Baltschug Kempinski near Red Square.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 19^th
Fly to Kiev. Visit Baba Yar and tour Kiev. Enjoy a Shabbos dinner with Aish Kiev.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 20^th
Enjoy meals and classes with the Aish students and rabbis. The afternoon is at your leisure. Gala farewell banquet with Aish Kiev. Overnight in Kiev.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 21^st
Early flight home through Paris. Jump off to Europe or continue on to Israel where your journey can be coordinated by the Aish Executive Learning Center.