The CAARI program is an 7 week program which consists of touring, community service and a speakers forum.

CAARI 2009 begins in Tel Aviv with the four-week community service portion of the program. In addition to volunteering in schools, hospitals and community organizations 3 – 4 mornings a week, participants will also work in the JNF forests, clearing brush, pruning and planting trees.   Afternoons will be spent touring archeological sites, museums, and historical sites, to understand the heritage, customs and traditions of our people.  We will meet the Yemenite Community in Rosh Ha’Ayin, visit the Bialik Museum, home of Israel’s national poet, and tour Meggido with the  site's archeologist. We will meet with journalists, community leaders, and celebrate Tel Aviv’s Centennial. During the 4-week period, we will spend three days in a lovely resort hotel located in the foothills of the Golan to understand the issues of this region and visit some of the sites in the area. 

On to Israel’s southern most city, Eilat, where the red mountains of Edom meet the blue waters of the Red Sea. We will explore the area, visiting nature reserves, hiking the foothills and touring Timna Park - one of the geological wonders in Israel – and learning about life in the Arava.  CAARI will continue to the Dead Sea Region for some R&R and visit  Masada and Ein Gedi before our week in Jerusalem. One of our highlights will be participating with an archeologist in sifting through debris from the Temple Mount.

During the 7 week period we will meet with local media, prominent business and political leaders to discuss issues and concerns facing Israel today. CAARI’s Speakers Forum features prominent Israelis from the media and behind the scenes that are influential in current events. For program specifics, please click on the 2009 Calendar.

•  Click on 2009 Calendar to see daily  program

•  Click on 2009 Programs to learn about the program options

•  Click on CAARI MAP for sites location