February 26 – March 9, 2005 plus a possible six more weeks in Israel!

We have sixty people coming with us to Israel! Today, there is still the ability to join the group. It will close out very soon so please consider coming along. We will begin our time in Israel in Samaria with a visit to the Mount of Blessing - Mount Gerrizim. How appropriate! We conclude 10 days later riding camels in the Negev. We are adding guest speakers and other interesting events each day. Call now for this opportunity will close within the next few days - we would like to fill a second bus making this a Two Stick / Two Bus journey home.

Our friends Ephraim and Rimona Frank have been working hard on our behalf to establish this exciting itinerary. They will join us for most of the trip adding their unique insights and first hand experiences. We would like to bless them and our other Israeli friends with an abundance of participants - sign up today!

A 12 day trip with 10 nights in Israel for an unbelievably low price of $1899

Package price per person, in double occupancy. We have kept the price as low as possible so all could join us in Israel. For further information: e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Lebbie at: 1-800-821-8947. Package price includes:

• Round-trip airfare NYC/Tel Aviv
• All transfers in Israel
• Ten nights accommodation in first class hotels (special accommodations on the desert tour)
• Touring in and overnight in Samaria.
• Luggage handling and hotel service charges
• Breakfast and dinner daily
• Private guiding/sightseeing in air conditioned transportation
• Entrance fees to all sites, including: boat ride on the Sea of Galilee and a desert experience
• Farewell dinner celebration on last evening in Israel in Samaria!
• Special Shabbat service with your MIA friends.
• Visit to sites such as: Shilo-the site of the Mishkan, The original baptismal site by Jericho, The Rabbinic Tunnels, The Mount of Blessing, The City of David recent excavations, a visit to Beth El–Zichron Yaakov, Tabernacle of Moses and the newly discovered Mikveh of John the Baptist !
• and much more!!

Price does not include:

• International departure taxes (currently $123)
• Gratuities to guides, drivers and hotel staff

Space is limited! Send your deposit to AMI Travel Inc. 6119 N. Cicero Ave. #1 att. Lebbie Chung, Chicago, IL 60646.

For further information: e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 1-800-821-8947 or the MIA Home Office - 800-829-8777

FEB 26 – MAR 9, 2005 MIA DAILY ITINERARY

Feb 26 Sat Day 1 – depart USA

Feb 27 Sun Day 2 – "Welcome Home" arrive in Israel – meet our representatives and proceed to our hotel in Samaria.

Feb 28 Mon Day 3 – Visit Samaria: Shilo; Har Bracha, Elon Moreh and Ariel settlements (audience with Mayor). Overnight in Galilee

Mar 1 Tue Day 4 – Visit: the Ancient Boat, sail across the Sea of Galilee, Mt Arbel, Capernaum, Mt of Beatitudes, St Peter's ( John 21 – the Primacy to Peter : "feed my sheep"). Overnight in Galilee.

Mar 2 Wed Day 5 – Visit : Rosh Pina ( first Jewish settlement ), Golan Heights: Gamla, Military outpost, Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi .Overnight in Galilee.

Mar 3 Thu Day 6 – Visit: Mt Carmel,Valley of Armageddon , Zichron Yaacov ( "Beth El" Community) and Caesarea "Maritima". Proceed to Jerusalem!

Mar 4 Fri Day 7– visit Old City quarters, City of David ( newly discovered pool of Siloam), Western Wall Tunnels, Yad Vashem (Holocaust memorial), Israel Museum (Dead Sea Scrolls), Overnight in Jerusalem.

Mar 5 Sat Day 8 – Shabat services followed by visiting : Mt of Olives, Mt Zion, Garden Tomb and Pool of Bethesda, Overnight in Jerusalem.

Mar 6 Sun Day 9 - Free Day "Unwind". Overnight in Jerusalem.

Mar 7 Mon Day 10 - Visit: Qumran, Ein Gedi and Masada, Dead Sea; continue to Beerotayim for our desert experience and overnight !

Mar 8 Tue day 11 - Explore the Negev Desert: Avdat, Sde Boker ( Ben Gurion’s home); proceed to Jaffa for our farewell dinner and to airport for our late departure back home.

Mar 9 Wed day 12 – Arr to the USA

Or Stay with Hands to the Land until mid April!

If you are interested in the opportunity with Hands to the Land please send and e-mail to Dennis Dee at: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Dennis will respond to you with more information on this exciting opportunity.