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The Crown and the Menorah

Explore the triumphs and challenges of Jewish sovereignty after Hanukkah.

Mamila Mall - Entrance to Karta parking lot

Service Description

he Hasmoneans achieved what many thought impossible: the restoration of Jewish independence and the purification of the Temple. Yet their story did not end there. This tour explores the lesser-known chapter of the Hasmonean dynasty and asks an important question: How does a movement preserve its spiritual mission once it gains political power? Through visits to Herodium, Jericho, and the desert fortresses of Judea, we will examine the opportunities and dangers that accompanied sovereignty and how the Hasmonean legacy continues to shape Jewish thought today. Sites Visited • Herodium • Desert Fortresses • Jericho The Challenge of Sovereignty


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Cancellation Policy

Registration for a tour or purchasing a Fellowship Pass, participants agree to the following terms and conditions. REGISTRATION All participants must register in advance. A booking is confirmed only once payment has been received. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. FELLOWSHIP PASSES Unlimited Passes, 10-Tour Passes, and 5-Tour Passes are valid only for the registered participant and may not be transferred, shared, resold, or exchanged for cash. Passes are valid only during the academic year in which they are purchased. CANCELLATIONS More than 5 days before departure: Transfer to another available tour. Less than 72 hours before departure: No refund unless the place can be filled from a waiting list. Credits may be issued in cases of illness, reserve duty, or family emergency at the discretion of Israel Discovery Fellowship. TOUR CHANGES Israel Discovery Fellowship reserves the right to alter itineraries, schedules, transportation arrangements, sites visited, or tour content due to weather, security considerations, site closures, operational requirements, or circumstances beyond our control. If a tour is cancelled by Israel Discovery Fellowship, participants will receive a full refund or full credit. TRANSPORTATION Transportation is included only when specifically stated in the tour description. Participants are responsible for arriving at the designated departure point on time. Tours depart promptly at the advertised time. HEALTH & SAFETY Tours may involve walking on uneven terrain, archaeological sites, nature trails, and historical locations. Participants are responsible for ensuring they are physically capable of participating and should bring appropriate footwear, water, sun protection, and weather-appropriate clothing. CONDUCT Participants are expected to conduct themselves respectfully towards fellow participants, guides, local communities, and sites visited. Israel Discovery Fellowship reserves the right to remove any participant whose behaviour is disruptive, unsafe, or inappropriate. PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs and videos taken during tours may be used for educational, promotional, or marketing purposes. LIABILITY Participants join tours at their own risk. Israel Discovery Fellowship, its guides, staff, and service providers shall not be liable for loss, theft, injury, delays, cancellations, or expenses arising from circumstances beyond their reasonable control.


Contact Details

+972 58 693 1844

lovingtheholyland@gmail.com

Mordekhay Caspi Street, Jerusalem


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+972 58 6931844

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